Consulting Controller

Job Description

vcfo’s mission is to make our clients stronger

At vcfo, our mission is simple but powerful: make our clients stronger. Since 1996, we’ve been providing fractional finance and human resources consulting to small and mid-sized companies ($10M–$300M) across every industry you can imagine. From tech to manufacturing to nonprofits, we help organizations unlock growth and operational excellence — and we’ve just exceeded our 6,000th client!

Now, we’re looking for a Consulting Controller to join our high-caliber team of advisors. This is your chance to partner with leaders across diverse industries, solve complex challenges, and design impactful people strategies that move the needle.

If you enjoy:

• Developing innovative strategies to improve revenue and profitability
• Solving thorny problems for a variety of companies and industries
• Networking with other executives and developing new business opportunities
• Juggling three to five widely varied clients at a time
• Seizing the initiative to develop new business with an existing client
• Communicating with and educating clients
• Leading small teams
• Lifelong learning
• Collaborating with brilliant, deeply experienced peers who come from such widely diverse backgrounds
• Engaging with local nonprofit and community organizations
• Having the support of your firm’s executives, industry-leading best practices, and an employee-led culture of people-first, integrity, and accountability

You will love working at vcfo!

As a Consulting Controller, you will:

• Work with vcfo team members and partner with leadership teams at companies based in and around Houston
• Engage with the client’s team, adapting to a variety of client environments and industries
• Generation of timely and accurate monthly financial statements
• Manage full accounting cycle
• Creation and maintenance of corporate forecasts
• Experience managing other accounting staff and/or working in a team environment
• Work on multiple, significantly varied client engagements at one time
• Assisting in the financial preparation of Board packages
• Development of financial policies and procedures
• Providing guidance and leadership in the enhanced use of ERP systems, conversions, and/or the selection of future software as required to support financial operations

What We're Looking For:

• BBA in Accounting or Finance required, MBA or CPA a plus
• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience
• Ability to lead and effectively manage Assistant Controllers and junior level accounting professionals
• Leadership in the development of financial policies and procedures
• In depth experience with accounting software packages including QuickBooks, NetSuite, Intacct, or other mid-market accounting packages
• Employ an entrepreneurial spirit and harness our training and coaching to expand business networks and find leads for new client work
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage accounting staff in a team environment

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary + commission for client referrals.
• Flexible schedule & hybrid work.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Short- and long-term disability (tax-free) & life insurance.
• Paid time off + paid company holidays.
• Paid admin time & professional development.
• Access to our corporate condo in Port Aransas, TX.
• Give back to the community through our vcfo gives® program

vcfo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Please visit our recruiting information on our website at www.vcfo.com/careers/ to learn what our employees say about working for vcfo.

If you require alternative methods of application or screening, please let us know by contacting us directly at recruiting@vcfo.com.