Part-Time Controller / Senior Accounting Consultant

Overview

This role is a part-time, remote independent contractor position providing hands-on accounting and financial support across a multi-entity organization.

• Employment Type: Part-Time Contractor (Independent Contractor)
• Hours: Approximately 20–25 hours per week
• Location: Remote
• Compensation: $40–$50 per hour, based on experience and scope

This position is not eligible for company benefits or Flexible Time Off (FTO).

Visa / Work Authorization

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position, now or in the future. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without requiring employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the intercompany elimination process and ensure appropriate accounting and reconciliation across entities.
• Support Canadian tax strategy, including deferred tax assets and cross-border loan activity.
• Operate and maintain the consolidated trial balance model, coordinating closely with the finance team.
• Review accounting policies and balance sheet accounts, identifying discrepancies, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain a Chart of Accounts for the organization’s Canadian entity.
• Support the Loomis accounting transition, coordinating with internal stakeholders to ensure a smooth handoff.
• Provide a second set of eyes across month-end close processes, reviewing accounting activity and identifying items requiring additional attention.
• Support ad hoc technical accounting, reporting, and financial analysis as needed.

Potential Longer-Term Responsibilities

Depending on business needs and performance, the role may expand to include:

• Holdco accounting support and ERP migration assistance.
• Consolidated cash positioning across entities.
• Business Central reporting and consolidation.
• Ongoing intercompany accounting and eliminations.
• Backup support for external audit relationships.
• Technical accounting and policy review across entities.
• Development or support of an internal audit function.

Requirements

• CPA required; candidates with significant senior-level finance and technical accounting experience may also be considered.
• 8–15 years of relevant finance/accounting experience with strong technical accounting knowledge, including the ability to confidently review trial balances, intercompany entries, and balance sheet activity.
• Experience working in a multi-entity or multi-brand environment.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills, able to work effectively with senior leaders and entity-level VPs through influence rather than direct authority.
• Comfortable working with imperfect or evolving data and building reliable analysis and reporting while systems and processes are still being refined.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Able to work independently, prioritize competing needs, and step into a fast-moving environment with minimal ramp-up time.

Preferred Qualifications

• ERP implementation or migration experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Experience in media, marketing services, advertising/agency, or professional services.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay: $40–$50 per hour, based on experience and scope
• Benefits: This is an independent contractor position and is not eligible for company benefits or Flexible Time Off (FTO).

Location

Remote (United States work authorization required; no visa sponsorship available).