Part-time Controller

The role This is a fractional, part-time role for a hands-on finance professional who enjoys building as much as maintaining. You'll own day-to-day accounting end to end — payroll, billing, payables, and the monthly close — and set up the systems and controls that let a small, high-touch business scale. It's an exciting opportunity to shape how the agency runs. You'll work directly with the founder, your recommendations will be heard and acted on, and you'll see the impact of your work every month as the business gets more organized and ready for its next stage of growth. What you'll do Payroll & expenses Run monthly payroll for a small team accurately and on time Review and reimburse employee expenses Keep payroll tax filings current Billing & receivables Issue client invoices and track incoming payments, including deposits and final balances Follow up on overdue balances with tact befitting a luxury client experience Keep accounts receivable clean and current Payables Process and pay bills on schedule, including payments to travel suppliers and partners Maintain accurate vendor records Month-end close Reconcile bank and credit card accounts Close the books each month Deliver a P&L, balance sheet, and cash view the founder can act on Controls & compliance Keep the books audit-ready Design and maintain practical financial controls suited to a small team Coordinate with our outside CPA on tax filings Business admin Manage insurance policies, business licenses, and vendor contracts Keep business records organized, current, and easy to find What you bring 5+ years of hands-on accounting experience, ideally as a controller or senior accountant at a small business Full-cycle bookkeeping and month-end close experience Working knowledge of payroll processing and payroll tax compliance Fluency in QuickBooks Online (or similar) and modern payroll and bill-pay tools A builder's mindset: you see a messy process and enjoy making it simple and repeatable Discretion and polish when dealing with high-net-worth clients and premium partners Self-direction and reliability in a remote, part-time setup Nice to have Experience in travel, hospitality, or other service businesses, including client deposits and supplier commissions