Assistant Controller - Client services

Company: MMR CFO Services LLC Location: Nashville, TN and surrounding Middle Tennessee region (Hybrid: Remote with occasional required in-person team or client site visits) Employment Type: 1099, 10 - 20 hours per week About Us MMR CFO Services provides fractional CFO support to small and mid-sized businesses who need professional financial leadership but may not require a full-time CFO. We partner with business owners to bring clarity, strategy, and growth to their financial operations. Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Assistant Controller - Client services to support our client engagements. This role is ideal for someone who is strong in accounting systems, month-end close processes, financial accuracy, and implementing structure and controls. This role bridges the gap between the client's staff accountants and strategic financial leadership: ensuring the numbers are right, the processes are consistent, and reporting is clear and reliable. You’ll work directly with the MMR CFO and MMR Controllers and collaborate closely with client finance staff and owners. Key Responsibilities Oversee and review day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping work performed by client's bookkeepers Assist in managing monthly close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements Assist in preparation of month-end reporting packages for clients Conduct account reconciliations (bank, inventory, AP/AR, payroll, etc.) Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning activities performed by Controllers & CFO Help implement or refine accounting systems, chart of accounts structure, and workflow processes Establish internal controls and standard operating procedures where needed Communicate clearly with clients about financial results and operational considerations Support the CFO and Controller in project-based analytical and process improvement work Prepare some state and local tax returns Process payroll for certain clients Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required CPA or Master's in Accounting, preferred 3+ years experience in accounting roles Experience working in Public Accounting (audit), preferred Experience working inside a Corporate Accounting department, ideally in a Controller or Accounting Manager capacity, preferred Prior leadership or supervisory experience (managed staff or directed accounting workflows), preferred Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting best practices Hands‑on experience with QuickBooks Online (other systems experience a plus) Ability to organize systems and create consistency across environments Strong communication skills – able to explain financial concepts in plain language Reliable self-starter who can manage multiple clients and meet deadlines Detail-oriented, but able to see the bigger picture Resides in the Nashville, TN area (occasional client onsite visits required) Nice to Have Experience supporting multiple clients or operating in a fractional/outsourced model Comfort developing SOPs and improving financial processes across different environments Ability to simplify complexity and create order from messy or growing systems Experience with construction accounting / job costing Compensation Competitive hourly pay based on experience Flexible schedule Opportunity to grow into increased client-facing responsibility and leadership over time How to Apply Please send your resume and a brief introduction explaining why this role aligns with your background and interests to: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr