Fractional Controller & FP&A Lead

Fractional Controller We are a growing, services-based recruiting firm seeking a Fractional Controller to design and oversee our financial reporting, profitability analysis, and forecasting. We already work with a bookkeeping firm that handles day-to-day transactions. This role is about financial structure, insight, and decision support, not data entry. This is a fractional engagement with the potential to evolve as the business scales. What You'll OwnInitial Setup (first 30–60 days) Design a GAAP-compliant chart of accounts aligned to how the business actually operates Define accounting structure for profitability by search, client, and recruiter Establish cost allocation logic for recruiter compensation, overhead, and shared expenses Define monthly close process and reporting cadence in partnership with the bookkeeper Build core financial models, including: Search and client-level profitability Recruiter productivity and margin analysis Cash flow forecasting Hiring and headcount impact scenarios Ongoing (monthly) Review monthly close prepared by the bookkeeping firm Deliver management reporting with clear insights, not just financial statements Maintain and update forecasts and scenario models Act as a finance thought partner for hiring, growth, and cash decisions Ensure consistency and accuracy across reporting periods What This Role Is NotNot bookkeeping or transaction entry Not payroll processing Not AR/AP execution Not tax preparation This role is explicitly focused on designing financial systems and interpreting results, not recording activity.