Consulting Controller – Client Advisory Services

Vessel Advisors

Consulting Controller facilitating financial assessments for growth-stage CEOs in a remote setting. Leading onsite discovery sessions and delivering strategic financial recommendations for client leadership.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $105,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial assessment, strategic recommendations, and operational improvements for growth-stage companies. Proven ability to lead teams, manage multi-client engagements, and optimize accounting systems using modern finance technologies.

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Financial Audit ExperienceController LeadershipCloud Accounting ProficiencyProject Management SkillsExecutive Presence

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Hard Skills

Financial AssessmentMonth-End Close ManagementBudgetingForecastingInternal ControlsRisk AdvisoryAccounting System OptimizationMulti-Client Engagement ManagementAudit-Ready Financials

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationOrganizational SkillsAgilityRoom Facilitation

Tools & Technologies

QuickBooks OnlineNetSuiteSage IntacctSlackEmail Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA License

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingFinancial HealthOperational BottlenecksStrategic RecommendationsExecutive Stakeholders

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Onsite Financial Assessments: Facilitate 2–3 day in-person discovery sessions with growth-stage CEOs and executive teams to evaluate financial health, internal controls, and operational bottlenecks.
Deliver Strategic Recommendations: Author comprehensive assessment reports and partner with Vessel CFOs/Advisors to present actionable financial roadmaps to client leadership.
Fractional Controller Leadership: Serve as the lead Controller across a portfolio of recurring clients, managing month-end close quality, budget/forecast builds, and accounting system optimizations.
Drive Clean-Up & Integration: Step into complex financial setups, identify risk areas, and establish internal controls to make client books "audit-ready."
Lead Teams & Contractors: Direct and review the work of supporting accounting staff and specialized contractors to ensure quality, budget, and scope targets are met.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Public Accounting Roots: 3–5+ years of foundational experience in financial audit, assurance, or risk advisory at a public accounting firm. CPA license is a bonus, okay if inactive.
Controller / Advisory Experience: 8+ years in progressive accounting roles, including proven experience managing multi-client engagements or corporate financial operations.
Room Facilitator & Executive Presence: Exceptional ability to lead in-person discovery meetings, command a room of executive stakeholders, and navigate complex conversations with composure.
Tech-Savvy & Systems Mindset: High proficiency in cloud accounting platforms (QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, Sage Intacct) and modern finance tech stacks.
Proactive Project Manager: Obsessively organized, agile when travel schedules shift, and comfortable operating in a 95% Slack / 70% client email environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Base Salary: $105,000 – $130,000 (Commensurate with experience)
Performance Bonus: Up to 10% annual bonus target
Time Off: 10 Days PTO + 10 Paid Holidays
Benefits: Monthly healthcare stipend option
Work Setup: 100% Remote work-from-home arrangement when not traveling