New Talent Charleston, South Carolina Metropolitan Area
Fractional Controller - Remote
New Talent Charleston, South Carolina Metropolitan Area
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Base pay range
$85,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr
Additional compensation types
Annual Bonus and Commission
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Corporate Finance Recruiter partnering with companies to find Accountants, Financial Analysts, Controllers, & CFO's
***MUST BE RESIDING IN THE GREATER CHARLESTON, SC AREA OR SOMEWHERE WITH A REASONABLE COMMUTE or YOU WILL NOT QUALIFY. 2 Hours away will be considered.***
Fractional Controller with Remote Flexibility Entrepreneurial Role Empowering Small Business Owners (and Your Lifestyle)
Are you ready to ditch the daily grind and redefine what a meaningful accounting career looks like?
Were a Charleston-based accounting firm that punches well above our weight, providing high-impact bookkeeping, FP&A, and fractional controller services to growing small businesses ($500K$50M in revenue). Weve built a strong reputation by combining bulletproof accounting with forward-looking insightsgiving founders clarity, confidence, and a competitive edge.
Now, due to growth, were looking for a newly created Fractional Controller with a true entrepreneurial mindset someone who thrives in dynamic environments, takes ownership, and enjoys helping business owners make bold, informed decisions. You'll join our all-star remote team as the number two employee and shape your own success while shaping others'.
What the Fractional Controller Does
You wont just close booksyoull open doors for small business growth.
- Own the close for a portfolio of ambitious clientsreconciling balance sheets, reviewing transactions, and ensuring everything aligns with GAAP.
- Deliver meaningful financials , including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reportingplus trend commentary, variance analysis, and custom KPI dashboards that actually say something .
- Lead cash flow forecasting and budgeting , keeping a pulse on liquidity and surfacing strategic opportunities (and risks).
- Build better systems : Streamline internal controls, optimize SOPs, and deploy automation tools that make work smoother for clients and your team.
- Mentor a mix of local and remote staff , helping elevate their work and grow their careers while strengthening ours.
- Collaborate directly with business owners , serving as a thought partner who can bridge accounting and strategydriving smart decisions on pricing, margin, cost control, and capital use.
- Coordinate with CPAs, lenders, and software partnerswere relationship-driven and value collaboration.
Why This Role Is Perfect for the Entrepreneurial Accountant
- You get to think like a founder and help actual founders win. This isnt a typical back-office role. Youll influence decisions, solve real-world problems, and see your impact in action.
- Work from anywhere Enjoy the autonomy to build your day, whether its from your home office, a co-working space, or the beach.
- Balance is real here We respect your time, value your input, and give you the space to do deep, thoughtful work.
- No red tape, just real opportunity Our firm is nimble, growing fast, and built for people who want to make things happen.
- No travel necessary Unless you want to swing by our Charleston HQ to connect in person.
Youre part Controller, part strategic thinkerand fully entrepreneurial.
- You think like an owner, not an employeeresourceful, proactive, and driven by outcomes.
- Solid background in accounting and FP&A with a bias toward execution
- CPA, CMA, MBA are a plusbut experience, mindset, and action matter most
- Deep understanding of GAAP, multi-entity consolidations, and a wide range of industries (service, retail, hospitality, light manufacturing)
- Mastery of QuickBooks Online/Xero and strong Excel skills (Power Query, PivotTables); bonus if youve worked with BI tools like Power BI or Fathom
- Clear, confident communicator who can tell the financial story and earn trust with business owners
- Proven ability to juggle multiple client relationships while consistently delivering polished, on-time outputs
Charleston-based applicants are a must , but we offer a flexible in-office/remote model with no mandatory travel.
Apply today to build a lifestyle you lovewhile helping business owners build theirs.
Seniority level
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Analyst-
Industries
Accounting and Financial Services
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Medical insurance
Pension plan
Vision insurance
Child care support
Paid maternity leave
401(k)
Student loan assistance
Paid paternity leave
Tuition assistance
Disability insurance
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