Groundswell · 12 hours ago
Fractional Controller
United States
Part-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expGroundswell is an early-stage startup focused on building meaningful products with real-world impact. They are seeking a Fractional Controller to manage accounting and financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and scalable processes to support growth.
FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechInformation TechnologySaaSSoftware
Responsibilities
Own the monthly close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial statements
Oversee and manage outsourced bookkeeping and accounting firms, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with internal standards
Ensure proper accounting for intercompany transactions, cost allocations, and related-party arrangements
Maintain and enforce internal controls appropriate for an early-stage company
Prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Oversee accounts payable, including vendor payments, expense reimbursements, and payment workflows
Establish and maintain scalable AP policies, approval processes, and controls
Oversee accounts receivable, including customer billing, invoicing accuracy, and revenue-related adjustments
Partner with Sales, Customer Success, and Operations on customer billing processes, contract alignment, and issue resolution
Manage or oversee collections efforts, including aging reviews and follow-up on past-due invoices
Monitor cash inflows and outflows related to AP/AR and incorporate insights into cash forecasting
Maintain and refine financial models, including budgets, forecasts, and scenario planning
Lead cash flow forecasting and runway analysis; proactively flag risks and opportunities
Support leadership with ad hoc financial analysis, board reporting, and strategic decision-making
Act as a financial systems expert, optimizing accounting, billing, and reporting tools
Work comfortably with large data sets, database-driven reporting, and analytics
Build scalable reporting dashboards and improve data integrity across systems
Partner with engineering, operations, and product teams as needed on data flows and integrations
Support nonprofit-related accounting, reporting, and compliance requirements (i.e. Annual Audit, AB488 Compliance and Reporting, Charity registrations, etc)
Assist with audit preparation, tax filings, and external advisor coordination, as applicable
Ensure compliance with relevant state, federal, and regulatory requirements
Qualification
Required
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
8–10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience
Experience as a Controller or senior accounting leader at early-stage or growth-stage companies
Strong knowledge of intercompany accounting and complex entity structures
Proven experience managing outsourced bookkeeping or accounting agencies
Deep expertise in month-end close, financial statements, and GAAP
Advanced proficiency with accounting systems, spreadsheets, and financial reporting tools
Highly comfortable working with large data sets, database reporting, and analytics
Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and operate in a lean team environment
Preferred
Experience supporting or working with nonprofit organizations
SaaS revenue recognition and subscription billing experience
Prior experience in venture-backed startups
Exposure to board reporting and investor materials
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Meaningful equity
Flexible schedule
Remote-friendly environment
Company
Groundswell
Groundswell is a new sort of financial business that makes use of cutting-edge technology to help people give more effectively.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$15MKey Investors
Google Ventures
2023-01-01Seed
2021-11-30Seed· $15M
Leadership Team
J
Jake Wood
Cofounder & CEO
Dick Fickling
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
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