Part-time Controller

Overview

This is a fractional, part-time role for a hands-on finance professional who enjoys building as much as maintaining. You will own day-to-day accounting end to end—payroll, billing, payables, and the monthly close—and set up the systems and controls that enable a small, high-touch business to scale.

You will work directly with the founder, with the ability to recommend and implement improvements, and you will see the impact of your work each month as the business becomes more organized and prepares for its next stage of growth.

Responsibilities

Payroll & expenses

• Run monthly payroll for a small team accurately and on time
• Review and reimburse employee expenses
• Keep payroll tax filings current

Billing & receivables

• Issue client invoices and track incoming payments, including deposits and final balances
• Follow up on overdue balances with tact appropriate for a luxury client experience
• Keep accounts receivable clean and current

Payables

• Process and pay bills on schedule, including payments to travel suppliers and partners
• Maintain accurate vendor records

Month-end close

• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts
• Close the books each month
• Deliver a P&L, balance sheet, and cash view the founder can act on

Controls & compliance

• Keep the books audit-ready
• Design and maintain practical financial controls suited to a small team
• Coordinate with the outside CPA on tax filings

Business admin

• Manage insurance policies, business licenses, and vendor contracts
• Keep business records organized, current, and easy to find

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on accounting experience, ideally as a controller or senior accountant at a small business
• Full-cycle bookkeeping and month-end close experience
• Working knowledge of payroll processing and payroll tax compliance
• Fluency in QuickBooks Online (or similar) and modern payroll and bill-pay tools
• A builder’s mindset: you identify messy processes and enjoy making them simple and repeatable
• Discretion and polish when dealing with high-net-worth clients and premium partners
• Self-direction and reliability in a remote, part-time setup

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in travel, hospitality, or other service businesses, including client deposits and supplier commissions

Location

Remote; part-time