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United States · Updated November 3, 2026

Fractional Controller jobs in United States

231 open Fractional Controller tasks are listed for the United States, from $83 to $220 an hour. The typical rate for a senior Fractional Controller here is $155 an hour, built from a market median wage of $73.34. At five hours a week that is about $3,360 a month.

$155/hrtypical rate, senior level
$73.34/hrmarket median wage
$83–$220range of open task rates
231open tasks tied to United States or remote in United States

Open Fractional Controller tasks in United States

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One-off

Chart of Accounts Clean-Up

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
One-off

Internal Controls Walkthrough

Director · Fractional Controller

Clinical data company for hospital groups · 1,001–5,000 employees

$176–$209 / hour

About $1,160–$2,300 in total

  • about 9 h in total
  • Remote · United States
  • Starts within 7 days
  • Top 25% for the role
Bundle

Audit Preparation Schedules

Director · Fractional Controller

Series A cybersecurity software company for finance teams · 11–50 employees

$145–$192 / hour

About $2,000–$4,050 a month

  • 12–24 h a month
  • Remote · United States
  • Starts within 2 weeks
  • Top 25% for the role
Bundle

Systems Migration Support

Manager · Fractional Controller

Series C digital health company for mental health · 501–1,000 employees

$159–$185 / hour

About $1,720–$4,150 a month

  • 10–24 h a month
  • On-site · San Mateo
  • Starts within 7 days
  • Top 25% for the role
One-off

Revenue Recognition Review

Director · Fractional Controller

Series B subscription commerce company · 201–500 employees

$164–$201 / hour

About $1,100–$2,550 in total

  • about 10 h in total
  • Remote · United States
  • Starts within 7 days
  • Top 25% for the role
  • 4 interested
One-off

Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual

Director · Fractional Controller

Digital bank serving professional firms · 201–500 employees

$162–$199 / hour

About $1,440–$2,900 in total

  • about 12 h in total
  • Remote · United States
  • Starts within 7 days
  • Top 25% for the role
Regular

Monthly Close Management

Manager · Fractional Controller

Series B lending platform · 201–500 employees

$121–$141 / hour

About $2,250 a month at 4 h a week

  • 2–6 h a week
  • Remote · United States
  • Starts next week
    One-off

    Chart of Accounts Clean-Up · Consulting

    Manager · Fractional Controller

    Technology consulting firm · 201–500 employees

    $144–$189 / hour

    About $1,000–$2,350 in total

    • about 10 h in total
    • Remote · United States
    • Starts within 2 weeks
    • Top 25% for the role
    One-off

    Chart of Accounts Clean-Up (QuickBooks)

    Director · Fractional Controller

    Specialty insurer covering fleets and logistics · 501–1,000 employees

    $167–$204 / hour

    About $1,110–$2,600 in total

    • about 10 h in total
    • Hybrid · Philadelphia
    • Starts within 2 weeks
    • Top 25% for the role

    All 231 open Fractional Controller tasks for United States

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    What Fractional Controller pays in United States

    Employee wage percentiles for the role. Contractors on Deftridge earn more than the median because they carry their own costs.

    PercentilePer hour5 h a week, per monthFull time, per year
    10th$41.53$900$86,400
    25th$55.25$1,200$114,900
    Median$73.34$1,590$152,500
    75th$96.86$2,100$201,500
    90th$142.34$3,080$296,100

    Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025; aged to October 2026 with a wage index and calibrated on posted pay. Method.

    Deftridge rate by level

    LevelPer hourPer month at 5 h/week
    Manager$130$2,820
    Director$155$3,360

    About this role

    Owns the books and the close on a part-time basis: accruals, reconciliations, audit schedules and the monthly package. Usual tools: NetSuite, QuickBooks, Bill.com, Excel.

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    Working on the side in United States

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    Checked on official pages, November 2026
    • Self-employment tax is 15.3%: 12.4% Social Security plus 2.9% Medicare; the employer-equivalent half is deductible in working out adjusted gross income. Source
    • For 2026 the first $184,500 of combined wages, tips and net self-employment earnings is subject to the Social Security part. Source
    • An additional 0.9% Medicare tax applies above $200,000 (single), $250,000 (married filing jointly) or $125,000 (married filing separately). Source

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