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Scout Space

Controller

Reston, VA · Remote

This is a hands-on role for someone who wants to build the financial backbone of a fast-growing ... Ensure compliance with government contract accounting requirements, including DCAA compliance, FAR ...

Scout Space

Controller

Reston, VA · On-site +1

... financial statement preparation for a growth-stage company. * Experience with government contract ... Our positions are based in Reston, Virginia, with much of our team operating in a hybrid or remote ...

FOCUSPOINT

Part-Time Controller

Columbia, TN · Remote

$50/hr

Remote Employment Type: Contract (15 hours per week) Pay: Up to $50 per hour About FOCUSPOINT ... Manage financial operations, including closing the books and reconciling accounts * Process ...

Robert Half

Controller

Sacramento, CA · Remote

$51.46 - $59.59/hr

We are looking for an experienced Controller to join a public sector organization in Sacramento, California on a Contract basis. This fully remote opportunity is suited for a finance leader who can ...

Robert Half

Controller

Orlando, FL · Remote

$140K - $165K/yr

This is a fully remote opportunity for a highly technical accounting leader with deep experience in ... This role will report directly to the VP of Finance & Accounting and own the accounting function ...

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How much do contract remote financial controller jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract remote financial controller in the United States is $111,143.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $92,500.00 and $129,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Remote Financial Controller vs Contract Remote Accountant?

AspectContract Remote Financial ControllerContract Remote Accountant
Required CredentialsCPA or CMA, financial management experienceCPA or equivalent, accounting certification
Work EnvironmentStrategic financial oversight, high-level reportingTransaction processing, bookkeeping, compliance
Employer & Industry UsageBusinesses seeking financial strategyOrganizations needing day-to-day accounting

The Contract Remote Financial Controller typically handles strategic financial planning and oversight, requiring advanced certifications and experience. In contrast, a Contract Remote Accountant focuses on transactional tasks and compliance. Both roles are remote, but their responsibilities and credentials differ, aligning with different organizational needs.

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Infographic showing various Contract Remote Financial Controller job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 57% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,143 per year, or $53.4 per hour.

Fractional Controller & FP&A Lead (Remote)

Urrly

Phoenix, AZ • Remote

$150 - $250/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

About the Role

We are a growing, services-based recruiting firm seeking a Fractional Controller to design and oversee our financial reporting, profitability analysis, and forecasting. We already work with a bookkeeping firm that handles day-to-day transactions. This role is about financial structure, insight, and decision support, not data entry.

This is a fractional engagement with the potential to evolve as the business scales.

What You'll Own

Initial Setup (first 3060 days)

  • Design a GAAP-compliant chart of accounts aligned to how the business actually operates
  • Define accounting structure for profitability by search, client, and recruiter
  • Establish cost allocation logic for recruiter compensation, overhead, and shared expenses
  • Define monthly close process and reporting cadence in partnership with the bookkeeper
  • Build core financial models, including:
  • Search and client-level profitability
  • Recruiter productivity and margin analysis
  • Cash flow forecasting
  • Hiring and headcount impact scenarios

Ongoing (monthly)

  • Review monthly close prepared by the bookkeeping firm
  • Deliver management reporting with clear insights, not just financial statements
  • Maintain and update forecasts and scenario models
  • Act as a finance thought partner for hiring, growth, and cash decisions
  • Ensure consistency and accuracy across reporting periods

What This Role Is NOT

  • Not bookkeeping or transaction entry
  • Not payroll processing
  • Not AR/AP execution
  • Not tax preparation

This role is explicitly focused on designing financial systems and interpreting results, not recording activity.

What We're Looking For

Required

  • Prior experience as a Controller, Senior Controller, or Finance Lead
  • Strong GAAP and accrual accounting foundation
  • Demonstrated FP&A experience, including forecasting, scenario modeling, and variance analysis
  • Experience supporting professional services, recruiting, or project-based businesses
  • Proven ability to build and maintain:
  • Profitability models by client, project, or service line
  • Cash flow and hiring forecasts used for real decisions
    • Comfort working with QuickBooks or Xero data
    • Ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable guidance for operators

Nice to Have

  • CPA license
  • Prior fractional or startup experience
  • Experience partnering with external bookkeeping firms
  • Background supporting founder-led or growth-stage companies

Engagement Details

  • Fractional, contract-based role
  • Expected workload:
  • Initial setup: ~1020 hours total
  • Ongoing: ~38 hours per month
    • Fully remote
    • Competitive hourly or monthly retainer based on experience
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