Financial Controller

Ascend Fractional Finance, LLC offers a senior fractional accounting leadership role with a hybrid setup based in Burlington, VT. You will support a portfolio of two to five clients, lead recurring close cycles, and help strengthen accounting functions through process improvements, internal controls, and staff coaching. The role includes a $135,000 base salary plus annual profit sharing, along with 15 days PTO and 7 paid holidays, and a flexible hybrid schedule.

What you will do

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close for multiple clients at the same time
• Prepare financial statements and management reports that support real decision-making
• Build, document, and improve accounting processes and internal controls
• Apply technical accounting skills across varied environments, including manufacturing cost accounting and activity-based costing
• Train and coach client staff to strengthen their accounting capabilities
• Coordinate with external auditors and the Ascend team to support accuracy and efficiency
• Contribute to internal methodology and tool development as the firm grows

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Active CPA license
• 5 to 7+ years in a complex accounting environment, with demonstrated upward progression
• Direct experience as a Senior Accountant or Controller
• Strong GAAP knowledge and managerial accounting fundamentals
• Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to ramp quickly on various ERP platforms
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities across multiple clients or entities simultaneously

Hybrid work environment

This is a hybrid role. Approximately 75% of your work is remote from your home office, and the remaining 25% includes on-site visits to client locations, typically within 30 to 60 minutes of Burlington. Clients range from office environments to light manufacturing and warehouse settings, and standard business hours apply.

Tools and technologies

• Excel
• ERP platforms

Compensation and benefits

• $135,000 base salary (commensurate with experience)
• Annual profit-sharing tied to individual and team performance
• 15 days PTO plus 7 paid holidays
• Health insurance (details provided during the interview process)
• Flexible hybrid schedule
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

What makes you stand out

• Public accounting background
• Experience in manufacturing, cost accounting, or activity-based costing
• Experience in multiple industries or a multi-client environment
• A track record of training or managing others

How to apply

Submit a brief note of interest and your resume for immediate consideration. Applications are reviewed promptly, and candidates moving forward will be contacted within one week. Qualified applicants should expect a two-step conversation process.