Interim & Fractional Controller Consultants

Fahrenheit Advisors is seeking experienced, hands-on Controllers interested in consulting opportunities with clients in Richmond, Virginia and the surrounding markets. This role is ideal for professionals looking to apply their expertise through interim, fractional, or project-based engagements, while maintaining flexibility and control over their schedule. Our consultant’s partner with emerging growth to middle-market companies, delivering high-impact advisory support across Finance, Accounting, and HR. At Fahrenheit, you’ll collaborate with a highly experienced, supportive team while working on diverse, meaningful client engagements. About us: Fahrenheit Advisors is a dynamic business consulting and advisory firm that provides tailored solutions to emerging growth and middle-market companies. We specialize in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, and Executive Search delivering interim, fractional, and project-based consulting resources. We help organizations navigate their most complex challenges and achieve sustainable success. We leverage the deep expertise of our national team to deliver practical, results-driven strategies. Why Join Us? As a Controller consultant, you'll enjoy: • Work-Life Balance: Whether you prefer part-time or full-time project work, Fahrenheit is committed to ensuring a healthy work-life balance. • Diverse Clientele: Engage in exciting projects with a variety of clients, gaining exposure to different industries and business models. • Supportive Team: Work alongside a team of seasoned professionals who are dedicated to your success and growth. • Professional Growth: Enhance your skills and knowledge while making a significant impact on our clients' businesses. Key Responsibilities: As a Controller consultant, you will partner with clients to deliver high-impact financial leadership, including: • Lead and optimize monthly and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation • Oversee cash management and reporting, including daily, weekly, and monthly cash flow and forecasting • Monitor and report on covenant compliance, borrowing base calculations, debt reporting, and liquidity risks • Review and ensure accurate classification of income, expenses, and balance sheet accounts; oversee monthly account reconciliations • Prepare and deliver monthly financial and operating reporting packages, including variance analysis and insights • Establish, document, and enhance financial processes, systems, and controls to support informed decision-making • Drive process improvement initiatives and support project planning and execution • Oversee preparation and filing of monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings • Support mergers and acquisitions through financial due diligence, process documentation, project management, and post-acquisition integration • Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and risks, and implement practical solutions to improve effectiveness and efficiency Qualifications & Experience The ideal candidate brings a strong consulting mindset and deep hands-on experience, including: • 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including service as a Controller or similar role • Proven experience acting as a consultant and trusted advisor to multiple clients in dynamic environments • Strong technical accounting knowledge and the ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate financial data clearly • Demonstrated ability to identify control issues and design scalable processes that mitigate risk and drive efficiency • Excellent planning, organization, and time-management skills, with the ability to balance multiple engagements • Results-oriented, entrepreneurial mindset with strong interpersonal and client-relationship skills • Experience with middle-market accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar) • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel If you are an independent consultant looking to collaborate with a high-caliber team, or a corporate Controller ready to transition into flexible, project-based consulting, Fahrenheit offers the opportunity to do challenging, meaningful work with a variety of clients while maintaining balance and autonomy. Visit www.fahrenheitadvisors.com to learn more about our firm, our people, and the work we do.