Fractional Controller

JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Fractional Controller
Reports to: CAS Partner
FLSA Status: Exempt

Boyum Barenscheer is your local, trusted accounting firm with 50 years of experience providing audit, tax, and advisory services to businesses across a variety of industries. We focus on building strong relationships and offering tailored solutions that help our clients succeed in an ever-changing business landscape.

Caring and Thoughtful | Get Things Done | Work with Purpose

Summary
The Fractional Controller provides high-level accounting expertise to clients on a part-time or project basis, helping them strengthen financial operations, improve reporting processes, and support strategic decision-making. This hands-on role involves leading month-end close procedures, preparing financial statements, optimizing accounting workflows, and delivering insight-driven financial analysis. The Fractional Controller partners closely with client leadership teams and internal staff to implement best practices, oversee special projects, and drive process improvements. This role offers variety and challenge through engagements across multiple industries, each with unique needs and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a trusted advisor and liaison between Boyum Barenscheer and client finance teams, leadership, and boards.
• Guides clients through year-end accounting processes, ensuring timely preparation of financial statements and audit-ready documentation.
• Supports core accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, revenue recognition, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Develops and implements daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting procedures tailored to each client’s needs.
• Recommends and helps implement improvements to accounting systems, operational workflows, and internal controls.
• Ensures compliance with accounting standards and financial reporting requirements.
• Produces and interprets financial reports, forecasts, and risk analyses for leadership teams.
• Assists with budgeting and forecasting processes, and provides guidance on financial planning activities.
• Identifies potential accounting or compliance risks and recommends appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Establishes and tracks benchmarks for measuring financial performance and goal achievement.
• Trains and mentors client accounting staff on best practices and routine reporting processes.
• Leads or supports system transitions, software implementations, and integrations in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive accounting experience
• CPA license is preferred.
• Public accounting experience is desirable.
• Demonstrated expertise in GAAP, financial statement preparation, and project work.
• Proficient in accounting software platforms and Excel; experience with ERP systems and process automation tools a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable recommendations.
• Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal and client service skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt in dynamic environments.
• Experience training or supervising accounting staff preferred.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Physical Demands

• Required to sit for long periods.
• Extensive computer, keyboard, and mouse use.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

This description covers the primary purpose and principal duties of the job. It is not intended to give all the details or a step-by-step account of the way each procedure or task is performed.

Salary Range: $85,000 – $130,000
The stated salary range reflects compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final offers will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and location.
Why Boyum is right for you:
Aligned values. Here at Boyum we’re all about Getting Things Done, Working with Purpose, and being Caring and Thoughtful for our team and our clients.
Work Life Balance. Enjoy 20 days of PTO plus 9 paid holidays to unplug and refresh. Health is a priority. Firm paid for medical plans*, HSA and FSA options, Dental, Vision, and Nice Healthcare. Prepare for the future. 401(k) with a company safe harbor contribution, access to Boyum Barenscheer Wealth Management, Identity Protection, and more.
Get rewarded for continuing education. CPA assistance and completion bonus, access to Becker learning platform, and tuition reimbursement.
Flexibility to match your lifestyle. Depending on the role and location, we offer opportunities for in-office, hybrid, and remote work arrangements.