Fractional Controller

Ascertain

. Establish and document GAAP-compliant accounting policies covering revenue recognition (ASC 606), cost of revenue, cost allocation, capitalized software, stock-based compensation, and accruals .

Posted 11/6/2026contractDurham • North Carolina • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $8,000 - $11,000 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in GAAP-compliant accounting policies, particularly in revenue recognition and cost allocation, while leading financial audits and ERP implementations. Proven ability to develop scalable financial infrastructures and maintain audit readiness through effective documentation and internal controls.

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Active CPA LicenseASC 606 ExperienceFinancial Statement Audit LeadershipERP Implementation ExperienceHealthcare Services Experience

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Hard Skills

GAAP ComplianceRevenue RecognitionCost AllocationFinancial ReportingTechnical AccountingGross Margin AnalysisAccounting DocumentationInternal ControlsJournal EntriesReconciliations

Soft Skills

LeadershipGuidanceProblem-SolvingAccountabilityCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

NetSuiteSage IntacctERP SystemsAccounting Software

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA License

Industry Keywords

Healthcare TechnologyHIPAA ComplianceVenture-Backed CompaniesPublic AccountingFinancial Infrastructure

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and document GAAP-compliant accounting policies covering revenue recognition (ASC 606), cost of revenue, cost allocation, capitalized software, stock-based compensation, and accruals
Prepare technical accounting memos for material or complex accounting decisions
Oversee the monthly close process performed by the outsourced accounting partner
Review and approve reconciliations, journal entries, revenue schedules, and financial statements
Serve as the technical accounting lead for the outsourced accounting partner
Provide guidance on complex transactions, establish review standards, resolve accounting issues, and ensure accountability for agreed deliverables
Develop and maintain a methodology for allocating labor, infrastructure, and other delivery costs
Produce monthly gross margin analysis by customer and revenue stream, reconciled to the general ledger
Establish and maintain accounting documentation, reconciliations, supporting schedules, and internal controls for audit readiness
Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors on accounting matters, financial reporting, and compliance requirements
Assess accounting systems and processes, identify improvement opportunities, and develop a roadmap for scalable financial infrastructure
Lead accounting requirements and implementation oversight for an ERP or other finance technology
Assess existing accounting practices and establish a prioritized improvement plan within the first 90 days
Establish a consistent monthly close and review process with defined deadlines, responsibilities, and sign-off procedures
Document key accounting policies and identify areas requiring additional technical analysis or adjustments
Establish a defensible cost allocation methodology supporting customer-level gross margin reporting
Evaluate accounting systems, identify scalability limitations, and recommend improvements to financial reporting infrastructure

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active CPA license
8+ years of accounting experience, beginning in public accounting
Controller or senior technical accounting experience at a venture-backed technology or healthcare company
Hands-on ASC 606 experience with contracts that include implementation fees, pilots, or usage-based pricing
Experience leading companies through financial statement audits and external financial reviews
Experience designing cost allocation and gross margin reporting for software or services businesses
Experience leading a finance systems or ERP implementation, such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or a comparable platform
Based in the Research Triangle area and able to work on site in Durham one day per week
Healthcare services or health technology experience, including work under HIPAA, is a big plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
Option to increase the commitment as the company grows
Remote work arrangement with one on-site day per week in Durham