Fractional Controller | CPA

Frak Finance provides outsourced accounting, fractional CFO advisory, and M&A support for lower middle-market businesses.

We help owners, operators, and investors get clean, reliable financials so they can run and grow with confidence.

We’re seeking an experienced Fractional Controller or CPA to support a growing real estate investment platform with corporate-level accounting, investor reporting, and audit support.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on accounting oversight, rolled‑up financial reporting, cash visibility, and creating structure in a growing investment business.

After the initial engagement, you may serve as a trusted backstop, providing periodic reviews and guidance as needed.

• Own and improve the corporate‑level accounting and reporting process
• Review rolled‑up financials across entities for accuracy and consistency
• Support month‑end and quarter‑end close processes
• Help maintain clean, reliable financial statements and supporting schedules
• Improve visibility into liquidity and cash flow at the corporate level
• Document processes to support a more repeatable accounting function

• Prepare and review investor reporting packages
• Support reporting to joint venture partners and institutional stakeholders
• Interface directly with external auditors and help coordinate audit requests
• Prepare reconciliations, schedules, and support files for audits and year‑end reporting
• Help ensure the books and reporting are organized, defensible, and audit‑ready
• Support K‑1 readiness and coordination with outside accounting firms

• Review accounting policies and the Chart of Accounts
• Recommend improvements to strengthen financial accuracy and reporting consistency
• Provide oversight and structure to the client’s internal accounting processes
• Help onboard new entities or properties into a clean reporting structure
• Optional periodic review and guidance after initial setup

• Active CPA certification
• Strong background in accrual accounting, month‑end close, and controller‑level reporting
• Experience with investor reporting is required
• Experience interfacing with audits is required
• Comfortable reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements
• Confident communicating with executives, investors, auditors, and advisory teams

• Strong executive‑level written and verbal communication skills
• Detail‑oriented, reliable, and self‑directed execution style
• Ability to independently analyze problems and develop practical solutions
• Comfortable managing client interactions, including participating in or leading client calls when required
• Maintain appropriate availability and responsiveness during the engagement period