About the role

  • Part-time Controller managing all financial and accounting operations for Vitalief, a clinical research consulting firm. Ensuring compliance and strategic support while collaborating with the leadership team.

Responsibilities

  • Own all accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash management, and month-end close;
  • Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP;
  • Perform journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reviews;
  • Maintain an appropriate chart of accounts for project-based consulting services.
  • Oversee revenue recognition for time-and-materials, fixed-fee, and milestone-based consulting engagements;
  • Ensure accurate and timely client invoicing in accordance with contract terms;
  • Track project financials, utilization, margins, and profitability by client and engagement;
  • Assist the CEO with pricing strategy, financial modeling, and client profitability analysis;
  • Manage and maintain the company’s capitalization table, including equity tracking and related reporting.
  • Prepare accurate monthly and quarterly financial reports for the Board of Directors;
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and applicable regulatory and contractual requirements;
  • Maintain and improve accounting and financial systems;

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA or CMA preferred)
  • Proven experience working as a Controller
  • 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
  • Experience in professional services, consulting, SaaS, life sciences, or clinical research preferred
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and project-based revenue recognition
  • Advanced Excel skills; experience with accounting and financial reporting systems
  • Experience preparing executive- and Board-level financial reports
  • Hands-on, detail-oriented, and highly organized
  • Strong analytical, modeling, and problem-solving skills
  • Comfortable partnering directly with a CEO and senior leadership
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in a lean, entrepreneurial environment

Benefits

  • Market competitive compensation; commensurate with experience

Job title

Part-time Controller

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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