Controller (Part-Time / Fractional)

Motorq•,

85d•Remote

About The Position

Motorq is looking for an experienced, senior finance professional to serve as its part-time Controller — a fractional role designed for someone who has held full-time Controller or VP Finance positions and is now choosing to apply that expertise across a select portfolio of high-growth companies. Reporting to Finance leadership and working closely with the Accounting Manager, the Controller is the most senior accounting authority at Motorq. You will own the integrity of the financial statements, ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulations, manage the relationship with external auditors, and provide Finance leadership with the reporting and analysis they need to run the business and communicate with the board and investors. This is not a hands-off advisory role. While the Accounting Manager handles day-to-day AR, AP, and close execution, the Controller is accountable for the quality, accuracy, and completeness of everything that comes out of the accounting function — and actively engaged in the areas that require senior judgment: technical accounting, audit management, compliance, and financial controls.

Requirements

10+ years of accounting experience, including significant time in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or VP Finance role at a company (not exclusively in public accounting).
CPA required.
Deep expertise in GAAP, financial reporting, and technical accounting — particularly revenue recognition (ASC 606), equity accounting, and multi-jurisdiction compliance.
Experience managing external audits at a venture-backed technology or SaaS company.
Familiarity with SaaS business models, subscription billing, and the accounting nuances of API- and data-platform businesses.
Proficiency with accounting systems such as NetSuite, QuickBooks, or Sage Intacct.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a fractional or part-time Controller capacity is a plus but not required — what matters is the depth of full-time operating experience.

Responsibilities

Own the integrity of Motorq's financial statements — reviewing and approving monthly and quarterly close packages prepared by the Accounting Manager, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and GAAP compliance.
Manage the external audit relationship — serving as Motorq's primary point of contact with external auditors, coordinating the annual audit process, and ensuring the company is audit-ready throughout the year.
Establish and maintain a robust internal controls framework — identifying control gaps, implementing improvements, and ensuring the accounting function scales appropriately as the company grows.
Oversee revenue recognition policy and application — ensuring Motorq's treatment of SaaS contracts, multi-element arrangements, and professional services is consistent, documented, and compliant with ASC 606.
Manage tax compliance coordination — working with external tax advisors to ensure timely and accurate filing of federal, state, and local tax obligations, including sales tax across multiple jurisdictions.
Prepare or review board and investor financial reporting packages — ensuring financial materials are accurate, clearly presented, and appropriately contextualized for a Series B company.
Support fundraising, due diligence, and strategic finance processes as needed — providing clean historical financials, accounting memos, and technical accounting guidance.
Mentor and provide oversight to the Accounting Manager, serving as a resource for technical accounting questions and a quality check on close deliverables.
Evaluate and improve Motorq's accounting systems and tools — recommending upgrades or integrations as the company's needs evolve.