NOW CFO | Controller Consultant

Bay Area, CA (Hybrid)
$150,000 – $180,000 Base Salary DOE

Make an Impact Across the Bay Area's Most Dynamic Companies

At NOW CFO, we're seeking a hands on Controller to join our growing Bay Area consulting team and step into meaningful client engagements from day one.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced Controllers who thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy solving complex business challenges, and want exposure to a variety of industries and organizations. As a Controller Consultant, you'll partner directly with executive leadership teams to strengthen accounting operations, improve financial visibility, build scalable processes, and support strategic growth initiatives.

Unlike a traditional Controller role focused on a single company, this position offers the opportunity to work alongside multiple organizations throughout the Bay Area. Our clients range from emerging growth companies to established businesses across industries such as technology, SaaS, manufacturing, construction, nonprofit, professional services, distribution, consumer products, and other high growth sectors.

We're looking for a well rounded accounting leader who can quickly assess business needs, build trust with stakeholders, and create immediate value through both strategic insight and hands on execution.

This is a full time consulting position offering a hybrid schedule, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to collaborate with an accomplished team of finance and accounting professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve in Controller level leadership roles for client organizations
• Lead day to day accounting operations, financial reporting, and month end close processes
• Strengthen internal controls, improve accounting workflows, and enhance audit readiness
• Oversee general ledger activity, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, revenue recognition, inventory, cost accounting, and compliance functions as applicable to each engagement
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning initiatives
• Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting to executives, ownership groups, investors, lenders, and boards of directors
• Evaluate existing accounting processes and implement scalable solutions that support growth
• Partner with leadership teams to provide actionable financial insights and operational recommendations
• Serve as a primary point of contact for auditors, banking partners, tax advisors, and other external stakeholders
• Assist with ERP implementations, system upgrades, process improvements, and finance transformation initiatives

What We're Looking For

• Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior accounting leadership experience
• Experience supporting organizations across multiple industries strongly preferred
• Ability to quickly assess business challenges and adapt to new environments
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting operations
• Proven success leading accounting teams and driving process improvements
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate financial information for non financial audiences
• Hands on leadership style with a willingness to dive into operational details when necessary
• CPA preferred but not required
• Public accounting experience is a plus
• Experience with ERP implementations, system conversions, or process transformation initiatives is highly valued

Preferred Industry Background

We value professionals with experience across multiple industries rather than highly specialized backgrounds. Experience in two or more of the following sectors is particularly attractive:

• Technology and SaaS
• Manufacturing
• Construction
• Nonprofit
• Distribution and Logistics
• Consumer Products
• Professional Services

Location Requirements

This role supports clients throughout the Bay Area. Candidates should reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Downtown San Francisco, the Peninsula, Oakland, or San Jose and be comfortable traveling to client sites as needed.

Why NOW CFO?

NOW CFO provides experienced accounting professionals with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a diverse portfolio of businesses while enjoying the support and stability of an established consulting firm.

You'll gain exposure to a wide variety of industries, leadership teams, and business challenges while continuing to develop your expertise and expand your professional network. If you're looking for a role that combines strategic impact, professional variety, and meaningful client relationships, we'd love to connect.

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