Interim Fractional Controller – Contractor

Utilidata

Interim Fractional Controller managing financial operations while providing parental leave coverage for Director, Finance & Accounting. Transforming utility companies’ operations through innovative AI solutions.

Posted 4/28/2026contractRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $125 - $200 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own GAAP-compliant books and manage the monthly close process
Ensure corporate, sales, and location tax compliance; maintain audit readiness; and monitor cash health
Serve as primary liaison to external auditors and tax advisors
Maintain and strengthen internal controls across financial operations
Manage finance policies and standard operating procedures
Oversee AR/AP, procurement, and credit card compliance
Manage and maintain Carta and the cap table, including option pool tracking, preparing grants for Board approval, and issuing grants
Manage investor reporting requirements (e.g., monthly KPI and financial updates) and coordinate responses to routine investor information requests
Prepare and coordinate Budget vs. Actual reporting; support departmental budget alignment
Ensure documentation retention and finance-related compliance frameworks are maintained and audit-ready
Oversee payroll accounting integration and ensure payroll accuracy with execution owned by the Finance & Accounting Operations Associate

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years in finance or accounting with demonstrated leadership of a finance or accounting function
CPA strongly preferred
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, or a related field
Deep understanding of startup financial operations and GAAP accounting
Experience with Carta, QuickBooks Online (QBO), and similar tools
Familiarity with venture-backed startup environments
Operationally focused with strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills
Adaptable and self-directed — able to lead a function independently with limited ramp time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and benefits, including health, dental, vision, and employer-match 401k
Flexible paid time off
Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is welcoming, supportive, affirming and respectful
Empowering employees to solve problems and work together to make a difference
Providing mentorship and growth opportunities as part of a collaborative team

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Hard Skills & Tools

GAAP accountingfinancial operationsaudit readinessbudget reportingAR/AP managementprocurement compliancepayroll accountingcash managementfinancial complianceoption pool tracking

Soft Skills

leadershipcross-functional collaborationstakeholder managementadaptabilityself-direction

Certifications

CPA