Remote Consulting Controller - Client Advisory Services (Full-time, W-2)
vessel advisorsArlington, TX
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Remote Consulting Controller - Client Advisory Services (Full-time, W-2)
vessel advisorsArlington, TX
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Other Management Consulting ServicesAdministrative Management and General Management Consulting ServicesOther Scientific and Technical Consulting Services$105,000 – $130,000
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Description
Location: 100% Remote (Must currently reside in NV, AZ, ID, TX, or CA)
Travel Requirements:
Up to 2 times per month for 2-3 day onsite client discovery assessments Role Type: Full-Time W-2 (45–55 hours/week, including travel time)
Compensation: $105,000 – $130,000 base salary + up to 10% annual performance bonus + Benefits
Love consulting, client variety, and leading the room—but hate the public accounting grind? At Vessel Advisors, we deliver financial clarity and operational certainty to growth-stage CEOs. We operate as an outsourced financial executive team, blending strategic finance, accounting systems, and data-driven insights. We are expanding our core team with a full-time Consulting Controller who thrives in dynamic, multi-client environments. If you have a foundation in public accounting/audit, love stepping into ambiguous client setups, and possess elite executive presence to lead in-person assessments, this role was built for you. Why Join Vessel Advisors? No 80-Hour Busy Seasons: Enjoy high-impact, multi-client advisory work with predictable travel and remote flexibility. True Advisory Focus: You won't just manage a ledger; you will facilitate intensive onsite assessments, advise C-suite leaders, and design financial roadmaps that directly impact client bottom lines. Ownership & Growth: Lead end-to-end client engagements and work directly alongside former Big 4 and CFO practice leaders.
Core Responsibilities:
Lead Onsite Financial Assessments: Facilitate 2–3 day in-person discovery sessions with growth-stage CEOs and executive teams to evaluate financial health, internal controls, and operational bottlenecks.
Deliver Strategic Recommendations: Author comprehensive assessment reports and partner with Vessel CFOs/Advisors to present actionable financial roadmaps to client leadership.
Fractional Controller Leadership: Serve as the lead Controller across a portfolio of recurring clients, managing month-end close quality, budget/forecast builds, and accounting system optimizations.
Drive Clean-Up & Integration: Step into complex financial setups, identify risk areas, and establish internal controls to make client books "audit-ready."Lead Teams & Contractors: Direct and review the work of supporting accounting staff and specialized contractors to ensure quality, budget, and scope targets are met.
Requirements:
What We're Looking ForPublic Accounting Roots: 3–5+ years of foundational experience in financial audit, assurance, or risk advisory at a public accounting firm. CPA license is a bonus, okay if inactive.
Controller / Advisory Experience: 8+ years in progressive accounting roles, including proven experience managing multi-client engagements or corporate financial operations.
Room Facilitator & Executive Presence: Exceptional ability to lead in-person discovery meetings, command a room of executive stakeholders, and navigate complex conversations with composure.
Tech-Savvy & Systems Mindset: High proficiency in cloud accounting platforms (QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, Sage Intacct) and modern finance tech stacks.
Proactive Project Manager: Obsessively organized, agile when travel schedules shift, and comfortable operating in a 95% Slack / 70% client email environment.
Location & Travel Requirements:
Approved States: Candidates must currently reside in one of the following states: Nevada, Arizona, Idaho, Texas, or California. (Applications outside these states cannot be processed at this time).
Travel:
Ability to travel up to two (2) times per month for 2–3 day client onsite assessments, plus an annual team retreat.
Required: Annual Staff Retreat, 3-4 Days in Southern California
Benefits
Compensation
Base Salary: $105,000 – $130,000 (Commensurate with experience)
Performance Bonus: Up to 10% annual bonus target Time Off: 10 Days PTO + 10 Paid Holidays
Benefits:
Monthly healthcare stipend option Work Setup: 100% Remote work-from-home arrangement when not traveling
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JOB OVERVIEW
Salary
$105,000 – $130,000
Experience level
Lead
Location
Arlington, TX
Occupation
Accountants and Auditors
Industry
Other Management Consulting Services
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