Fractional Controller

About Westport Financial Westport Financial partners with owners of small- to mid-sized businesses to deliver institutional-quality finance without the overhead of a full internal team. We specialize in Fractional CFO advisory and accounting services that improve cash flow, increase profitability, and build scalable financial operating models.

Our work goes beyond bookkeeping. We help leadership teams gain clarity, discipline, and control over their financials through clean closes, rolling forecasts, KPI dashboards, and execution-focused advisory.

The Role We are hiring a Fractional Controller to own and elevate financial execution across a portfolio of client businesses. This is a remote role for a technically strong accounting professional who thrives in a client-facing environment and enjoys partnering closely with Fractional CFOs, internal bookkeepers, and financial analysts.

You will serve as the bridge between day-to-day accounting and higher-level financial strategy—ensuring the numbers are right, timely, and decision-ready. Key Responsibilities Own and manage month-end close across assigned clients, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency Review and finalize GAAP-compliant financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) Maintain strong general ledger integrity, reconciliations, and supporting schedules Partner with internal bookkeepers and analysts to review work, resolve issues, and improve quality Support cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis in collaboration with the Fractional CFO Coordinate with external CPAs, tax advisors, and auditors as needed Identify and implement process improvements to standardize workflows and reduce rework Communicate financial insights clearly to business owners and leadership teams What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days) Month-end close is running on time with minimal rework across assigned clients Financial statements are clean, reliable, and trusted by CFOs and clients Clear ownership established between bookkeepers, analysts, and the Controller role Improved visibility into cash flow and key drivers for client businesses Strong working rhythm established with Fractional CFOs and internal team Qualifications Strong experience in financial reporting, general ledger management, and month-end close Proven capability in forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow management Solid understanding of GAAP accounting principles and tax considerations Proficiency with modern accounting systems (QuickBooks Online or similar) Ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insights Comfortable working across multiple clients and priorities in a remote environment Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required CPA or CMA preferred, not required Experience supporting small to mid-sized businesses strongly preferred Why Westport Financial Remote, flexible work environment Exposure to strategic finance and CFO-level decision making Ability to innovate, own client work, and develop new tools Opportunity to grow into senior advisory or leadership roles Work that creates real impact for business owners Show more Show less