Part-Time Controller / Principal Accountant (Individual Contributor)

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Location: Remote β€” United States Time Commitment: 10–15 hours per week (under 20 hours) Type: Part-time (W-2 or 1099) Reports to: Founder / Principal No direct reports About the Role This role is for an experienced accounting professional who is comfortable operating at a high standard with minimal oversight. You will provide senior-level accounting judgment for a portfolio of small-to-mid-size businesses. The work is analytical, client-facing, and accountability-driven. This is not a task execution role and not a development opportunity. It is designed for someone who already brings sound judgment, professional confidence, and clarity of thinking to their work. The position is intentionally part-time and outcome-focused. Core Responsibilities β€’ Independently review monthly financials and identify material risks or inaccuracies β€’ Anticipate accounting, tax, payroll, and compliance issues before they surface β€’ Make professional judgment calls and clearly explain the reasoning behind them β€’ Address incomplete or poorly maintained records efficiently and decisively β€’ Participate in scheduled Zoom meetings with clients to discuss findings and recommendations β€’ Train client accounting staff on proper standards, controls, and expectations β€’ Establish and reinforce clear accounting discipline with client teams β€’ Communicate directly, precisely, and without unnecessary escalation Expectations Success in this role requires the ability to: β€’ Work independently with incomplete information β€’ Distinguish between immaterial noise and real risk β€’ Hold firm standards without creating friction β€’ Correct errors without defensiveness or delay β€’ Represent the firm credibly in client conversations β€’ Maintain consistency and judgment across multiple clients Who This Role Is For This role is best suited for someone who: β€’ Has served in a Controller, Audit Manager, or equivalent senior role β€’ Has experience in environments where accuracy and accountability mattered β€’ Is comfortable setting standards and correcting others’ work β€’ Can train experienced adults β€’ Prefers individual responsibility over managing teams β€’ Is seeking focused, senior-level work under 20 hours per week Requirements β€’ 8+ years of progressive accounting experience β€’ Prior senior review or controller responsibility β€’ Strong command of U.S. GAAP and related compliance β€’ CPA strongly preferred β€’ Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment Compensation β€’ Competitive hourly rate or monthly retainer β€’ Priced for senior-level accountability and judgment How to Apply Please submit a resume and respond briefly to the following: Describe a situation where you identified a serious accounting or compliance issue others missed and had to explain it directly to a client. What was your reasoning, and what was the outcome? Concise, thoughtful responses are preferred. Final Note This role requires professional maturity, independent judgment, and a high standard of work, delivered within a limited time commitment. If this describes how you prefer to operate, we would welcome your application. β€’ Please note you must complete all assessments within 48 hours of applying to be considered for interview. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour Benefits: β€’ 401(k) β€’ 401(k) matching β€’ Paid time off Application Question(s): β€’ Have you worked in public accounting in the past? β€’ Have you worked in remotely in the past? Education: β€’ Bachelor's (Required) Experience: β€’ Accounting and Quickbooks: 5 years (Required) Shift availability: β€’ Day Shift (Required) Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job

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