Part-Time Controller
We're looking for a part-time Controller to help bring clarity and structure to our company's financial operations. We operate several business units and each needs its own financial picture and departmental P&L tracking.
This person should be highly detail-oriented and strategic someone who can dig into the numbers, organize our revenue and expenses by department, and help us make data-driven decisions about growth, hiring, and profitability.
You'll work closely with leadership to establish scalable accounting processes, ensure accurate reporting, and provide the insights needed to manage cash flow and departmental performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and maintain department-level P&L statements for each business unit
- Categorize all revenue and expenses by department, ensuring transactions are allocated correctly
- Review shared or lump-sum transactions and itemize or allocate costs across departments as needed
- Partner with leadership to track profitability by department
- Assist with accounting processes including month-end close, reconciliations, and reporting
- Develop systems or tools (e.g., spreadsheets, dashboards, or integrations with QuickBooks) for more transparent and efficient tracking
- Monitor cash flow and budgeting, flagging risks and opportunities
- Support financial forecasting and staffing planning based on client volume and growth projections
Qualifications
5+ years in accounting or controllership roles, preferably with non-profit or startup experienceStrong understanding of multi-department or multi-entity financial reportingExpertise in QuickBooks or similar accounting softwareAdvanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets (data modeling, pivots, and lookups)Proven ability to allocate shared expenses and reconcile departmental reportingStrong communication and documentation skills able to turn complex financial data into clear insightsPrior fractional, consulting, or small-business controller experience preferredWhat Success Looks Like
Each business unit has clear, accurate, and regularly updated financialsShared costs and cross-department expenses are correctly allocatedProfit-share calculations are reliable and easy to reviewLeadership has real-time visibility into department-level performance, cash flow, and hiring readinessRole Details
Part-time with potential to expand to full-timeLocation : Pittsburgh, PA