Consulting Controller

Role Description

Do you love consulting but hate the public accounting grind? This role offers the dynamic variety of managing multiple client environments concurrently and running high-impact financial assessments — all while maintaining a predictable, remote schedule without the traditional 60-80 hour per week of a public accounting busy season.

The Financial Consultant is a Controller+ level resource responsible for providing high-level financial expertise and guidance through Vessel’s financial assessments and fractional accounting (Controller) services engagements. This role reports to the VP of Operations and is primarily responsible for leading and facilitating Vessel Advisors’ proven Financial Assessment process with clients and their key team members.

The Financial Consultant takes extreme ownership of the assessment process, from the day a new client engages, through the approximately six-week assessment process, through to the eventual recurring accounting support services.

• Helps clients identify financial goals, understand existing processes, and recommend improvements that lead to real dollars.
• Requires a unique blend of technical accounting knowledge, proactive project management, and elite interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Controller-Level Expertise: Has 8+ years of experience as a Controller.
• Advisory Expertise: Has 5+ years of experience as an advisor or management consultant in an in-person capacity.
• Facilitator: Able to lead intensive, all-day in-person meetings during onsite visits with clients.
• Tech Savvy: An expert in cloud-based software.
• Project Management: Deeply organized with strong project management skills.
• Proactive & Flexible: A "can-do" attitude when plans change.
• Strong Communicator: Excellent written and verbal skills; 95% of internal communication is via Slack.
• Industry Versatility: Experience in multiple industries; specific experience in Construction, Audit, or public accounting is a plus.

Requirements

• Location: Must be located in PST or MST time zones.
• Travel: Ability to travel up to two (2) times per month.
• Professional Communication: Elite verbal and written skills.
• Technical Skills: Corporate finance, developing budgets, and analyzing complex information.

Benefits

• Salary: $105,000 - $130,000, flexible depending on experience.
• Bonus: Up to 10% (subject to company and individual performance).
• 10 Days PTO.
• 10 Paid Holidays.
• Health Benefit Option (i.e., monthly stipend).