About McCracken
McCracken partners with CEOs, owners, and investors to elevate the Office of the CFO. Bringing both strategic and operational finance leadership to growth, transition, and special project environments.
We are building an evergreen bench of Controllers across the U.S. to support our technology-enabled accounting service line using our in-house AI platform. Controllers will provide the oversight, judgment, and client advisory.
What you'll do
You will serve as the accounting & finance owner for a portfolio of McCracken clients, bringing accuracy, discipline, and sound judgment to work produced through our AI platform.
• Manage the monthly close across an assigned portfolio of clients, ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting
• Review, adjust, and approve accounting output generated through our in-house AI platform
• Manage full-charge accounting operations
• Serve as the primary accounting point of contact, fielding controller-level questions on cash, margin, accruals, revenue recognition, and reporting
• Prepare and deliver financial statements and reporting packages, with clear interpretation for owners and operators
• Maintain close calendars, workpapers, and documentation standards across engagements
• Identify matters warranting CFO-level attention and escalate to McCracken's fractional CFO bench
• Support chart of accounts clean-up, workflow design, and process improvement as client needs evolve
• Contribute practitioner feedback that informs the continued development of our AI tooling
The exact scope, cadence, and client mix vary by engagement; Controllers will support several clients concurrently, at a few hours per client each month.
Who you are
This network is designed for accounting professionals who pair strong technical fundamentals with genuine fluency in emerging tools, and who want to build a flexible portfolio of client engagements.
• 3–6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of a full-cycle monthly close
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related discipline
• Strong command of GAAP and accrual accounting fundamentals
• Proficiency in QuickBooks
• Experience supporting small and middle-market companies across a range of industries
• Demonstrated aptitude for AI and automation tools, with the curiosity and adaptability to learn new systems quickly
• Detail-oriented with a strong controls mindset and operational rigor
• Comfortable managing concurrent client deadlines with limited oversight
• Ability to partner effectively with owners, operators, and CFOs
Nice to have:
CPA is not required. Prior multi-client or outsourced accounting experience, exposure to mid-market ERP environments, breadth across industries, and hands-on use of AI or automation tools in an accounting context. You are comfortable stepping into new environments, quickly assessing needs, and delivering structure and clarity where it's needed most.
Why McCracken's network is different
Capable accounting professionals have options; this is built to respect your time, expertise, and flexibility.
• No long-term commitment required — maintain the freedom to pursue opportunities independently
• Flexible fractional work aligned to your availability and preferred engagement style
• Variety of clients, industries, and business models
• Technology that absorbs the repetitive work, allowing your hours to go toward review, analysis, and client relationships
• Collaboration with experienced CFOs and finance leaders across engagements
• Central team support that scopes and frames engagements so you can focus on execution and impact
• Early exposure to accounting technology that is reshaping how the function operates
This is not a single role; it is an ongoing relationship with McCracken for consideration of current and future Controller engagements.
Company Description
McCracken Alliance is a partnership of experienced CFOs, Controllers, and finance leaders that strengthens “the Office of the CFO” through on-demand executive talent and leadership development.
What we do:
Executive services (on-demand finance leadership): Interim CFO/Controller, Fractional CFO/Controller, and Virtual CFO/Controller support—step-in leadership for transitions or ongoing part-time strategic guidance.
Finance talent needs: Help companies fill leadership gaps (e.g., interim CFO needs, hiring a new controller) and augment teams for special projects.
Strategic/project support: Help with things like raising capital, due diligence, and M&A-related work; plus modernizing the finance function via software migration support.
Coaching + leadership development: CFO coaching and structured programs (Leading the Office of the CFO, CFO Leadership Program, Finance Team Leadership Program) plus a peer network (Financial Leadership Network).
Permanent placement (when you need a full-time leader): executive search to recruit and land a long-term fit.