Fractional / Interim Controller (NetSuite) — Hands-On GL Cleanup & Close Leadership
Fractional / Interim Controller (NetSuite) — Hands-On GL Cleanup & Close Leadership
Remote + 1–2 days/month onsite
About the role
We are seeking a hands-on Fractional / Interim Controller to actively work inside NetSuite, stabilize the general ledger, and lead a cleaner, faster month-end close. This is a working Controller role that requires deep GL-level execution, not just review or oversight. You will directly post, review, and eliminate unnecessary journal entries while helping design a streamlined, scalable accounting structure.
What you will own (first 30–60 days)
• Take direct ownership of the general ledger in NetSuite
• Personally review, post, and approve journal entries as needed
• Identify, reduce, and eliminate unnecessary manual journal entries
• Simplify and rationalize the chart of accounts and GL mappings
• Design a cleaner close architecture that relies on process and structure, not workarounds
• Lead and tighten the month-end close (checklists, deadlines, ownership, accountability)
• Ensure accurate accruals, cutoffs, and reconciliations across all balance-sheet accounts
• Deliver clear, decision-ready reporting: cash, AR/AP, budget vs. actuals, risks, and actions
• Establish accounting standards and documentation that scale beyond the interim period
• Assess current accounting roles, responsibilities, and capacity, and make recommendations to align structure with business needs
• Evaluate existing accounting processes and NetSuite usage to identify efficiency, automation, and scalability opportunities
Ongoing responsibilities
• Hands-on GL management and close leadership
• Oversight and support of daily accounting operations with an execution mindset
• Maintain balance-sheet integrity through disciplined reconciliations and review
• Improve NetSuite workflows, saved searches, and reporting to reduce manual effort
• Lead NetSuite process improvements to reduce manual work, improve leverage, and unlock system potential as the business scales
• Partner with leadership on a streamlined accounting vision aligned with future growth
• Prepare the team and system for a smooth handoff to a permanent Controller or internal lead
What you bring
• Proven Controller-level experience in NetSuite
• Strong hands-on general ledger and journal entry expertise
• Demonstrated ability to simplify complex or messy accounting environments
• Track record of improving processes and system leverage within NetSuite
• Comfortable operating directly in the ERP, not delegating everything
• Clear communicator who balances speed, accuracy, and practicality
• Experience in small to mid-sized companies where execution matters
Engagement details
• Contract / interim fractional engagement
• Estimated 15–25 hours per week initially (may be higher during GL cleanup phase)
• Remote-first, with 1–2 onsite days per month initially
• Start date: ASAP
• This engagement may extend or evolve into a longer-term fractional relationship based on mutual fit and business needs
To apply
Please include a short note describing:
• Your hands-on NetSuite GL experience
• Examples of reducing or eliminating journal entries
• Experience improving NetSuite processes or scaling system usage
• Availability and rate structure
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