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Part Time Controller Cfo Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

CFO

San Diego, CA ยท On-site

$120 - $150/hr

An Optima Office CFO is a key business partner of our client's Chief Executive Officer or business owner, providing strategic financial support for their business on part-time basis. The CFO is ...

CFO

San Diego, CA ยท On-site

$120 - $150/hr

An Optima Office CFO is a key business partner of our client's Chief Executive Officer or business owner, providing strategic financial support for their business on part-time basis. The CFO is ...

As a Fractional CFO, you will work closely with businesses of different sizes (primarily SMBs of $5 ... This role offers flexibility as you will collaborate with clients on a part-time basis, allowing ...

As a Fractional CFO, you will work closely with businesses of different sizes (primarily SMBs of $5 ... This role offers flexibility as you will collaborate with clients on a part-time basis, allowing ...

As a Fractional CFO, you will work closely with businesses of different sizes (primarily SMBs of $5 ... This role offers flexibility as you will collaborate with clients on a part-time basis, allowing ...

Consulting Accountant

San Diego, CA ยท On-site

$28 - $30/hr

CONSULTING ACCOUNTANT CFO Hub, now part of CRI, provides outsourced CFO, controller, and accounting ... This is a part time position with flexible hours. Essential Functions: * Monthly financial ...

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How much do part time controller cfo jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for part time controller cfo in California is $117,932.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $95,700.00 and $136,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a part time controller CFO?

A Part Time Controller CFO is a financial executive who provides strategic financial leadership and oversight to an organization on a part-time or fractional basis. This role typically includes managing accounting operations, financial planning, budgeting, compliance, and reporting, but on a schedule that does not require full-time commitment. Businesses often hire part-time controllers or CFOs to access high-level expertise without incurring the cost of a full-time executive, making it ideal for startups, small businesses, or companies in transition. The part-time controller CFO may work remotely or onsite, depending on the company's needs. They help ensure financial stability, support business growth, and improve financial processes.

What is the difference between Part Time Controller Cfo vs Part Time Finance Director?

AspectPart Time Controller CfoPart Time Finance Director
CredentialsCPA or equivalent, accounting backgroundCPA, MBA, or finance-related degree
Work EnvironmentTypically in small to mid-sized companies, hands-on accountingStrategic financial planning, oversight
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in various industries, focus on accounting & reportingUsed in larger organizations, focus on financial strategy

The Part Time Controller CFO primarily handles accounting, financial reporting, and compliance, often with a focus on day-to-day financial operations. The Part Time Finance Director, on the other hand, emphasizes strategic financial planning, budgeting, and long-term financial growth. While both roles require strong financial credentials, the Controller CFO is more operational, whereas the Finance Director is more strategic.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a part time controller CFO?

To excel as a Part Time Controller CFO, you need strong expertise in accounting, financial analysis, and strategic planning, usually backed by a CPA or relevant finance degree. Familiarity with financial management software such as QuickBooks, ERP systems, and advanced Excel is commonly required. Outstanding communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills help you effectively guide teams and advise stakeholders. These skills are crucial for ensuring sound financial oversight and supporting business growth in a flexible, part-time capacity.

How does a part time controller CFO typically balance strategic responsibilities with hands-on financial tasks in a smaller organization?

A part-time Controller/CFO in a smaller organization often juggles both high-level strategic planning and day-to-day financial management. They may spend part of their time guiding long-term budgeting, forecasting, and advising leadership, while also directly overseeing accounting, cash flow, and compliance tasks. Strong time management and clear communication are essential, as they frequently coordinate with both executive teams and operational staff. This role can be particularly rewarding for professionals who enjoy variety and making a significant impact within a flexible schedule.
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Controller - Los Angeles, CA - Full-Time or Part-Time

Your Part-Time Controller, LLC

Los Angeles, CA โ€ข Hybrid

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago


Job description

Overview

AWARD-WINNINGย Accounting Firm-You should work here!ย ย #LI-Hybrid

Controller for Nonprofit Organizationsย 

YPTC's Los Angeles market includes the greater Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego metropolitan areas, extending from Thousand Oaks and Pasadena to the north; Covina, Yorba Linda, and Anaheim to the east; coastal communities to the west, including Santa Monica, Long Beach, and Huntington Beach; and south through Irvine to San Diego. ย 

Your Part-Time Controller, LLC, (YPTC) is a national leader in providing outsourced accounting services to nonprofit organizations. Currentlywe areamong thefastest growing accounting firms in the US,andweareseeking to add a talentedControllertojoinour team.Your Part-Time Controller, LLChas been nationally recognized as THE Best Place to Work by Accounting Today for 2025 and recently received an inaugural Best Places to Work for Women award from Best Companies Group!Year after year, YPTC consistently ranks amongst the top workplaces across the nation both regionally and nationally.ย 

We offer aย hybridย work environment,ย a flexible work schedule, an excellentย benefits program,ย generous employer medical contributions,ย professionalย education opportunities,ย competitive compensation,ย a standard full-time 35-hour work week,ย andย a people-focused cultureย withย genuine support inside and outside of work.ย BEย A CONTROLLERย WITH A PURPOSE! Accounting skills, paired with a passion for helping nonprofit organizations, make for consistent, positive, client relationships.ย Additionally, theย commitment thatย ourย leadership has shown through the pandemic and beyondย has resulted in unprecedented growth and Best Place to Work awards.ย ย 

We are looking forย aย dedicated, personable, hands-onย Controllerย seeking a dynamic opportunity to guide our clients and provideย transformative accounting services.ย Successful candidates must be comfortableย workingย with multiple clients both virtually and on-site.ย Theย Controllerย will interact with clients, their staff, Board ofย Directors,ย and Finance Committees on a regular basis.ย 

Responsibilities

Serve as the outsourced Controller/CFO for multiple non-profit clients. Your responsibilities would include:ย 

  • Transforming nonprofitย clientย financial departmentsย toย help themย meetย their mission!ย 
  • Financialย reporting forย management andย Boardย decisionย makingย and presentationsย 
  • Recommendingย andย implementingย improvements toย accounting, operations, internal controls,ย andย complianceย policies andย procedures,ย supportingย client strategyย and best practicesย 
  • Transactionalย activitiesย including accounts payable, accounts receivable (revenue recognition and billing),ย andย payroll, general accounting, reconciliations, month-end close,ย andย maintainingย workpapersย 
  • Analysisย and dataย visualization, budgeting andย forecastingย 
  • Grant management, allocations, and funder reportingย 
  • Prepare for and manage annual auditย ย 
  • Client and staff training opportunitiesย 
Qualifications
  • Passionate about working in or supporting non-profit organizationsย 
  • Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Accounting or Financeย 
  • 5-7ย plusย years accounting experienceย 
  • Experience working in a remote environment preferredย 
  • Ability to manageย and leadย multiple clients, work independently,ย and be responsiveย on a timely basisย ย 
  • Demonstrated strongย Microsoftย Excel skillsย 
  • Experience with multiple GL packages, especially QuickBooks, andย electronic bill payย systemsย 
  • Non-profitย accounting,ย publicย accounting experience, and/or consulting experienceย isย a plusย but not requiredย ย 
  • CPA certification is a plusย 
  • Bilingual-English/Spanish a plusย 
  • Our part-time employees are expected to work during normal business hours to best serve our clientsย 

ย YPTC Offersย 

  • A Best Place to Work! We are nationally recognized by both Inc. Magazine andย Accounting Todayย ย 
  • Work with a mission-driven purpose serving nonprofit organizationsย ย 
  • A culture of support, enabling our staff to succeedย ย 
  • Growth! We are among the fastest growing accounting firms in the US, with unlimited opportunities for professional growthย ย 
  • Competitive compensationย ย 
  • Work-life balance, full and part-time positions available
  • Standard 35-hour full-time work week, with eligibility for paid overtime for non-exempt employees
  • For full-time positions, we offer:
    • 4 WEEKS PAID TIME OFF, generally consisting of 100 hours paid vacation to start with eligibility for additional vacation based on tenure and a minimum 40 hours sick time, subject to applicable state law
    • 9 paid holidays
    • Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and supplementary benefit options
    • Very generous employer contributions to medical insurance premiumsย 
  • For part-time positions, we offer:
    • Pro-rated vacation and sick time based on hours worked
    • Eligibility for supplementary benefit options
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Matchย ย 
  • Ample professional development opportunities and reimbursementย ย 
  • Company provided laptop and technology stipendย ย 
  • Hybridย workย environmentย ย 

Starting annual base salary is $100,000 to $135,000 based on a 35-hour work week for this non-exempt position. Total compensation may increase with overtime pay and eligibility for various bonuses. A professional development reimbursement and technology stipend are also provided on an annual basis. Please note that the base salary offered may vary depending on relevant factors as determined by Your Part-Time Controller, LLC, which may include, but is not limited to, education, skill, experience, licensure and certifications, internal salary ranges, geographical location, and other business needs.ย 

Applicants in need of special assistance or accommodation during the interview process or in accessing our website may contact us by sending an email tocareers@yptc.com. In your email, please include your name and preferred method of contact, and we will respond as soon as possible.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminateย on the basis ofย race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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