Fractional Controller / CFO (Contract)
Trillium Accounting | Remote | Contract Position
Trillium Accounting is a growing outsourced accounting firm that partners with business owners and nonprofit leaders to provide bookkeeping, controller, and CFO services. We are seeking an experienced Fractional Controller / CFO to support a portfolio of clients by delivering both hands-on accounting leadership and strategic financial insight.
This role is ideal for a seasoned accounting professional who enjoys working across multiple organizations, improving financial systems, and helping leadership teams make confident, data-driven decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Controller-Level Responsibilities
- Willing to perform Bookkeeping tasks
- Oversee month-end and year-end close processes
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data and reporting
- Review and reconcile balance sheet accounts
- Prepare and review financial statements
- Implement and improve accounting processes and internal controls
- Support audit preparation and coordination
- Provide guidance and oversight to bookkeeping staff
CFO-Level Responsibilities
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow modeling
- Perform financial analysis and variance reporting
- Provide strategic financial insights to leadership teams
- Support long-term financial planning and decision-making
- Partner with clients on growth, scalability, and financial health
Client & Team Collaboration
- Serve as a primary financial contact for assigned clients
- Communicate financial information clearly and professionally
- Collaborate with Trillium’s internal team to deliver consistent service
Qualifications
- 10+ years of accounting and finance experience
- Prior experience as a Controller, Director of Finance, or CFO
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
- Experience with cloud-based accounting systems (QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, etc.)
- Ability to manage multiple clients and priorities
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Comfortable working in a contract, service-based environment
What We Offer
- Flexible, remote work environment
- Meaningful work with a variety of growing organizations
- Collaborative, values-driven firm culture
- Opportunity to grow with an expanding outsourced accounting firm
Position Type: Contract / Fractional
Location: Remote
Hours: Variable, based on client needs