Ledgent · 1 day ago
Fractional Controller
Orange, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$70/hr - $100/hr
10+ years expLedgent is a company seeking a Fractional Controller to provide financial leadership and optimize workflows in a creative studio environment. The role involves overseeing financial operations, collaborating with senior leadership, and driving process improvements.
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Hiring Manager
Charlie Banham
Responsibilities
Lead the month‑end close process and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting
Establish, improve, and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes
Strengthen workflows around expense management, labor tracking (W2, 1099, contractors), and cost flow to support production and studio operations
Provide oversight and guidance to the accounting function (Director of Production Accounting + 3‑person team), though this role has no direct reports
Work closely with the COO and leadership team to analyze financial trends and identify future hurdles or milestones
Support forecasting, planning, and scenario analysis to help leadership anticipate challenges 'over the horizon.'
Serve as a strategic partner to the CFO, who is transitioning into a less day‑to‑day and more treasury‑focused role
Evaluate existing processes and recommend improvements that enhance accuracy, scalability, and efficiency
Bridge the gap between the Treasury department and Tax, ensuring streamlined communication and clear workflows
Serve as a confident voice for improvement-comfortable speaking up and driving better practices
Partner with production and operational teams, including employees located out of state and internationally
Offer guidance and mentorship to the accounting team as the company grows
Help foster financial discipline in a creative environment while respecting the studio's culture and workflow
Qualification
Required
Strong accounting fundamentals, including internal controls, month-end close, and financial reporting
Expertise with QuickBooks Desktop
Experience leading or supporting transitions (systems, processes, organizational)
Ability to confidently voice recommendations and champion improvements
Experience working with production-oriented teams or distributed workforces
Preferred
10+ years of relevant accounting or controllership experience (flexible based on candidate strength)
Experience in gaming, entertainment, production, or other creative industries (helpful but not required)
Background supporting scaling companies or building accounting processes from the ground up
Company
Ledgent
Ledgent Finance & Accounting, a business line of Roth Staffing Companies, provides temporary, temporary-to-hire, direct hire, and executive search services for finance and accounting positions.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$12.5M2000-09-20Series A· $12.5M
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