What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fractional Controller position at Frost PLLC?
Fractional Controller – CFO Services
The opportunity:
Our Fractional Controller guides the financial journeys of client companies who do not require a full-time accountant. This individual's role involves overseeing the preparation and analysis of current financials while forecasting future growth potential. They remain closely connected to our team of CFOs under varying project structures - ensuring that all clients are confidently empowered in their fiscal success journey.
Your key responsibilities:
- Works with the CFO Services team and clients to develop short, mid, and long-term financial forecasts.
- Assists in month-end close processes and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Implements ways to leverage existing accounting software or assists in conversions of new systems.
- Provides cost accounting support for better-understanding margins of products sold.
- Prepares budgets based on forecasts; directs the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, etc..
- Manages business risks & insurance requirements; suggests improvements to current planning methods & oversees investment funds raised for expansion purposes as required by client’s executive leadership/management strategy.
- Directs preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, etc.; compares sales/profit projections with actual figures & budgeted expenses with actual expenses making necessary adjustments as needed for future projections/budgets.
- Reviews the planning process suggesting improvements where possible while overseeing investment funds and working closely with investment bankers if additional capital is required for expansion.
- Reconciles bank statements on behalf of clients.
- Assisting clients in hiring efforts.
- Develop procedures related to respective Accounting & Financial departments.
Qualifications
- CPA or CMA is preferred but not required.
- Minimum five years of relevant financial management experience.
- Proficient in database and accounting software and the Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, and
Outlook).
- Experience in the agriculture industry is strongly preferred.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
What is in it for you?
- Competitive compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, dental, and vision benefit programs
- 401(k) retirement
- Education reimbursement
- Supportive career environments
- Coaching and Mentoring Program
- Internal learning opportunities
- Paid membership to business, civic, and professional organizations.
- Emotional well-being resources
- Paid life and disability insurance
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Paid membership fees to state Society of CPAs as well as AICPA
- Paid CPE
What can you expect?
- Initial phone screening of qualified candidates.
- Panel interview with a member of Human Resources and partners who this position will interact with for candidates who advance from the initial phone screen.
- Secondary panel interviews with team members this position will be working with for those who advance from the first-panel interview.
- Candidates not selected at any process phase will be contacted to advise them of Frost’s decision to move in a different direction. If you would like to check on the status of your application, you can contact Sarah Littleton via call or text at 501-376-9241 or by email at slittleton@frostpllc.com. (Please allow at least 48 hours for applications to be reviewed.)
Who is Frost CFO Services, LLC?
At Frost CFO Services, LLC, we provide our clients with the personalized financial advice and services they need to succeed. With years of collective knowledge in the business advisory area, our team is well-equipped to handle any challenge our clients may face.
We understand that respect and responsive communication is vital to a successful relationship with our associates and clients. That's why we employ associates with a can-do attitude and maintain honesty, objectivity, and creativity. If you're looking for a full-service accounting firm that will put your best interests first, look no further than Frost CFO Services, PLLC.
