Source: https://deftridge.com/jobs/fractional-controller/ Title: Fractional Controller jobs | Deftridge Summary: Fractional Controller tasks with the rate up front: 785 listed, 5 to 12 hours a week. Typical US rate $155 an hour. Professionals pay no fee. Finance & Accounting · **Updated November 3, 2026** # Fractional Controller jobs Owns the books and the close on a part-time basis: accruals, reconciliations, audit schedules and the monthly package. 785 tasks are open now, sized for 5 to 12 hours a week. **$155/hr** typical US rate, senior level **$143/hr** median published task rate **785** open tasks **5-12 h** a week for a typical task ## Open Fractional Controller tasks [See all 785](https://deftridge.com/jobs/#role=fractional-controller) One-off Posted Nov 2 ### [Internal Controls Walkthrough](https://deftridge.com/job/internal-controls-walkthrough-italy-dt-2365089/) Director · Fractional Controller Series C clinical data company · 501–1,000 employees **€89–€104** / hour About €580–€1,160 in total - about 9 h in total - Remote · Italy - Starts within 7 days - Top 25% for the role [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/internal-controls-walkthrough-italy-dt-2365089/) One-off Posted Nov 2 ### [Chart of Accounts Clean-Up](https://deftridge.com/job/chart-of-accounts-clean-up-pueblo-dt-2866539/) Manager · Fractional Controller Industrial manufacturer · 11–50 employees **$145–$186** / hour About $990–$2,300 in total - about 10 h in total - Hybrid · Pueblo - Starts within 7 days - Top 25% for the role [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/chart-of-accounts-clean-up-pueblo-dt-2866539/) Bundle Posted Nov 2 ### [Systems Migration Support](https://deftridge.com/job/systems-migration-support-italy-dt-3152367/) Manager · Fractional Controller Series B corporate card and spend platform for small businesses · 201–500 employees **€66–€79** / hour About €730–€1,740 a month - 10–24 h a month - Remote · Italy - Starts within 2 weeks - Top 25% for the role - English and Italian [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/systems-migration-support-italy-dt-3152367/) One-off Posted Nov 2 ### [Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual (Word)](https://deftridge.com/job/accounting-policies-and-procedures-manual-vienna-dt-3921885/) Director · Fractional Controller Telecom operator serving businesses · 51–200 employees **€91–€101** / hour About €770–€1,540 in total - about 12 h in total - Hybrid · Vienna - Starts within 7 days - Top 25% for the role [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/accounting-policies-and-procedures-manual-vienna-dt-3921885/) Bundle Posted Nov 2 ### [Audit Preparation Schedules](https://deftridge.com/job/audit-preparation-schedules-ireland-dt-6244822/) Manager · Fractional Controller Payroll and HR services provider for tech hiring · 201–500 employees **€71–€82** / hour About €920–€1,840 a month - 12–24 h a month - Remote · anywhere in the EU - Starts within 7 days - Top 25% for the role [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/audit-preparation-schedules-ireland-dt-6244822/) One-off Posted Nov 2 ### [Revenue Recognition Review](https://deftridge.com/job/revenue-recognition-review-belgium-dt-8141560/) Manager · Fractional Controller Construction group in office refurbishment · 51–200 employees **€89–€106** / hour About €590–€1,370 in total - about 10 h in total - Remote · Belgium - Starts next week - Top 25% for the role - English and French [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/revenue-recognition-review-belgium-dt-8141560/) Regular Posted Oct 27 ### [Monthly Close Management · Agency](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-close-management-taranto-dt-1893198/) Manager · Fractional Controller Digital marketing agency for B2B software · 51–200 employees **€65–€80** / hour About €1,260 a month at 4 h a week - 2–6 h a week - Hybrid · Taranto - Starts next week - Top 25% for the role - 7 interested [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-close-management-taranto-dt-1893198/) One-off Posted Nov 2 ### [Chart of Accounts Clean-Up](https://deftridge.com/job/chart-of-accounts-clean-up-rotterdam-dt-3838171/) Manager · Fractional Controller Home-goods retailer with stores in six countries · 501–1,000 employees **€67–€79** / hour About €440–€1,020 in total - about 10 h in total - On-site · Rotterdam - Starts next week - Top 25% for the role [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/chart-of-accounts-clean-up-rotterdam-dt-3838171/) One-off Posted Nov 3 ### [Chart of Accounts Clean-Up](https://deftridge.com/job/chart-of-accounts-clean-up-finland-dt-4004765/) Manager · Fractional Controller Recruiting platform for small businesses · 201–500 employees **€75–€92** / hour About €500–€1,170 in total - about 10 h in total - Remote · Finland - Starts within 7 days - Top 25% for the role [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/chart-of-accounts-clean-up-finland-dt-4004765/) Bundle Posted Nov 2 ### [Systems Migration Support](https://deftridge.com/job/systems-migration-support-dublin-dt-4951008/) Director · Fractional Controller Savings and loan group serving professional firms · 201–500 employees **€89–€107** / hour About €980–€2,350 a month - 10–24 h a month - Hybrid · Dublin - Starts within 7 days - Top 25% for the role [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/systems-migration-support-dublin-dt-4951008/) Bundle Posted Nov 2 ### [Audit Preparation Schedules](https://deftridge.com/job/audit-preparation-schedules-london-dt-8305611/) Manager · Fractional Controller Series C customer-support software company for construction firms · 201–500 employees **£85–£99** / hour About £1,100–£2,200 a month - 12–24 h a month - Hybrid · London - Starts within 7 days - Top 25% for the role [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/audit-preparation-schedules-london-dt-8305611/) One-off Posted Nov 2 ### [Revenue Recognition Review](https://deftridge.com/job/revenue-recognition-review-genoa-dt-8889941/) Manager · Fractional Controller Warehousing operator for retailers · 51–200 employees **€78–€95** / hour About €520–€1,210 in total - about 10 h in total - Hybrid · Genoa - Starts within 7 days - Top 25% for the role [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/revenue-recognition-review-genoa-dt-8889941/) ## Recently filled Fractional Controller tasks that found their professional in the last two weeks, with the rate agreed inside the published range. - [Monthly Close Management (NetSuite) Manager · Remote · France Filled in 35 days at €41 an hour](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-close-management-france-dt-3440533/) - [Systems Migration Support Manager · Hybrid · Varna Filled in 36 days at €33 an hour](https://deftridge.com/job/systems-migration-support-varna-dt-4643004/) - [Internal Controls Walkthrough Manager · Remote · anywhere in the EU Filled in 13 days at €43 an hour](https://deftridge.com/job/internal-controls-walkthrough-czechia-dt-6914493/) - [Systems Migration Support Manager · Remote · Malta Filled in 22 days at €37 an hour](https://deftridge.com/job/systems-migration-support-malta-dt-3345895/) - [Chart of Accounts Clean-Up Director · Remote · United States Filled in 4 days at $181 an hour](https://deftridge.com/job/chart-of-accounts-clean-up-united-states-dt-2447094/) - [Systems Migration Support Director · Remote · United States Filled in 63 days at $177 an hour](https://deftridge.com/job/systems-migration-support-united-states-dt-7840146/) ## What a Fractional Controller earns by level Rates in the United States for the regular role format. Companies pay 15% on top of these figures; you keep all of it. [Full US rate table](https://deftridge.com/rates/fractional-controller/united-states/) · [How rates are built](https://deftridge.com/rates/methodology/) | Level | Per hour | 5 h a week, per month | | --- | --- | --- | | Manager | $130 | $2,820 | | Director | $155 | $3,360 | - Regular role **$155** - One-off task **$175** - Task bundle **$160** ## Fractional Controller rates by country Typical rate for a senior Fractional Controller in local currency, and the tasks open there now. | Country | Typical rate / hour | Market median wage | Open tasks | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | United States | $155 | $73.34 | 231 | | United Kingdom | £70 | £33.54 | 96 | | Germany | €75 | €35.38 | 62 | | Canada | CA$105 | CA$49.11 | 58 | | Poland | €35 | €16.71 | 57 | | France | €50 | €23.93 | 43 | | Spain | €50 | €23.94 | 40 | | Italy | €85 | €39.26 | 34 | | Netherlands | €75 | €36.23 | 33 | | Portugal | €45 | €21.28 | 16 | | Czechia | €45 | €20.96 | 12 | | Sweden | €65 | €31.93 | 11 | | Romania | €30 | €14.35 | 10 | | Finland | €85 | €40.91 | 9 | | Belgium | €100 | €46.88 | 8 | | Greece | €45 | €21.53 | 8 | | Austria | €85 | €39.37 | 7 | | Ireland | €85 | €41.03 | 7 | | Slovakia | €35 | €16.00 | 7 | | Slovenia | €55 | €25.25 | 7 | | Bulgaria | €35 | €16.14 | 6 | | Estonia | €40 | €18.60 | 5 | | Denmark | €105 | €48.94 | 3 | | Hungary | €35 | €17.46 | 3 | | Malta | €40 | €18.44 | 3 | | Croatia | €40 | €18.40 | 2 | | Cyprus | €60 | €27.51 | 2 | | Latvia | €35 | €17.26 | 2 | | Lithuania | €40 | €19.94 | 2 | | Luxembourg | €110 | €51.69 | 1 | ## Highest-paying states and regions Typical senior rate where the state, province or region has its own wage data. - [New York $215/hr · 14 tasks · United States](https://deftridge.com/jobs/fractional-controller/new-york/) - [California $195/hr · 10 tasks · United States](https://deftridge.com/jobs/fractional-controller/california/) - [District of Columbia $180/hr · 0 tasks · United States](https://deftridge.com/jobs/fractional-controller/district-of-columbia/) - [Delaware $175/hr · 1 tasks · United States](https://deftridge.com/jobs/fractional-controller/delaware/) - [Colorado $170/hr · 4 tasks · United States](https://deftridge.com/jobs/fractional-controller/colorado/) - [Massachusetts $170/hr · 1 tasks · United States](https://deftridge.com/jobs/fractional-controller/massachusetts/) - [New Jersey $170/hr · 0 tasks · United States](https://deftridge.com/jobs/fractional-controller/new-jersey/) - [Texas $165/hr · 7 tasks · United States](https://deftridge.com/jobs/fractional-controller/texas/) - [Rhode Island $160/hr · 1 tasks · United States](https://deftridge.com/jobs/fractional-controller/rhode-island/) - [Virginia $160/hr · 2 tasks · United States](https://deftridge.com/jobs/fractional-controller/virginia/) - [Washington $160/hr · 6 tasks · United States](https://deftridge.com/jobs/fractional-controller/washington/) - [Georgia $155/hr · 4 tasks · United States](https://deftridge.com/jobs/fractional-controller/georgia/) ## What the work looks like Fractional Controller tasks are small enough to fit around a full-time job. Typical examples: - **Monthly Close Management**: Owns the close calendar, reviews every reconciliation and publishes the monthly package. - **Chart of Accounts Clean-Up**: Rationalises accounts and mappings so reports mean what they say. - **Revenue Recognition Review**: Checks contracts against recognition policy and drafts the memo. - **Audit Preparation Schedules**: The schedules and support an auditor requests, ready before fieldwork starts. - **Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual**: Written accounting policies and a procedures manual that new hires can follow. - **Internal Controls Walkthrough**: Maps key controls, finds gaps and proposes fixes in proportion to company size. - **Systems Migration Support**: Finance-side support for moving from one ledger or ERP to another. At a glance - **Levels** Manager, Director - **Formats** Regular role, One-off task, Task bundle - **Usual tools** NetSuite, QuickBooks, Bill.com, Excel - **Also searched as** part-time controller, interim controller, outsourced controller, accounting manager ## Who does this work Professionals whose day jobs match this role. Senior Accountant Finance Manager Finance Director Controller Assistant Controller Financial Controller Accounts Payable Manager Chartered Accountant CPA Finance Business Partner Accounting Manager Head of Finance ## Questions about Fractional Controller work How much does a Fractional Controller earn? In the United States the typical Deftridge rate for a senior Fractional Controller is $155 an hour; the median published task rate in dollars is $143. At five hours a week that is about $3,360 a month. How many hours a week does it take? Typical load for this role is 5-12 hours a week, about one to two hours on a working day. The platform cap across all your tasks is 15 hours a week. Do I need a licence or a particular tool? Usual tools are NetSuite, QuickBooks, Bill.com and Excel. A professional qualification is needed for any sign-off; you prepare and review and the company signs. Which formats are offered? This role is offered as regular role, one-off task, task bundle. 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