Fractional Controller / VP of Finance

Overview

This fractional Controller / VP of Finance role supports the Life Sciences Practice as part of a remote arrangement. The position is designed for a finance leader who can both provide strategic guidance and complete hands-on accounting work as needed.

The role requires the candidate to be located in the Greater Boston, Massachusetts area and available for a variable schedule of up to 30 hours per week. Start date: Immediate.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting and finance operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting.
• Lead and manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Supervise and support accounting staff, while taking hands-on responsibility for deliverables when needed.
• Assist clients with year-end forecasting, financial planning, and growth strategies.
• Coordinate audit and review activities, including organizing supporting documentation and working with external auditors.
• Maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Apply U.S. GAAP to accounting and reporting matters; prepare technical accounting memoranda when needed and recognize when additional technical guidance is required.
• Support applicable tax and regulatory filings, including Form 1099, Delaware filings, and state filings.
• Manage or support payroll, expense reimbursement, bill payment, and related systems.
• Work across client accounting platforms and cloud-based tools to improve processes and reporting.
• Track time accurately and communicate progress, priorities, and issues to the Practice Leader and clients.
• Provide responsive, professional client service and help resolve complex financial and operational challenges.
• Depending on client needs and experience, support SEC reporting, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, S-1, and S-4.
• Depending on client needs and experience, coordinate filing schedules and work with external legal counsel and auditors throughout the reporting process.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• CPA designation required; an active license is not required.
• At least 10 years of finance and accounting experience, including responsibility for Controller-level work.
• Audit experience and an understanding of the differences between PCAOB and AICPA audits.
• Experience owning the work of a small business finance and accounting function.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal control best practices.
• Working knowledge of Form 1099, Delaware, and state filing requirements.
• Experience with payroll, expense reimbursement, and bill payment systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort learning new cloud-based technologies.
• Excellent communication, organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to client service and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to work a variable schedule and take on hands-on work at all levels to meet client needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Finance or accounting experience in life sciences.
• Public company and SEC reporting experience.
• Experience with QuickBooks, NetSuite, or other ERP and accounting platforms.
• Familiarity with Bill.com, Carta, and ADP.
• Public accounting experience, including experience with a Big 5 or other large audit firm.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation details are not provided in the job description.

Location & Schedule

• Location: Greater Boston, Massachusetts (remote)
• Work setting: Remote
• Schedule: Fractional, variable hours up to 30 hours per week
• Reports to: Practice Leader
• Start date: Immediate