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About Promentrs

Promentrs is a professional services firm providing high-caliber accounting and finance expertise to businesses across industries. We embed experienced professionals directly with our clients, giving them the senior-level talent they need, exactly when they need it. Whether a client is navigating a complex close, managing rapid growth, or preparing for an audit, our people step in and deliver with confidence and precision. We're building a team of sharp, self-motivated accounting professionals who want variety, autonomy, and real impact without the constraints of a traditional in-house role. This engagement begins as a 1099 independent contractor arrangement, with the option to transition to full-time employment.

Each engagement is unique. Rather than the routine, maintenance-driven work that defines most internal accounting roles, you'll be brought in for purposeful, high-impact projects that challenge you to think critically and perform at your best. Because you work on one engagement at a time on a full-time basis, you're fully immersed in each client's environment, developing deep expertise across industries, systems, and business situations that most accountants never encounter in a traditional role.

Responsibilities

• Financial Close & Reporting
  • Serve as the senior accounting leader for the client, owning the integrity of all financial reporting and close processes
  • Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close cycle, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and full compliance with U.S. GAAP
  • Prepare and review financial statements, management reporting packages, and board-level financial presentations
  • Lead variance analysis, identifying trends, issues, and opportunities and communicating findings clearly to senior leadership
  • Manage and review general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and trial balance with a high standard of accuracy
• Strategic Business Partnership
  • Function as a trusted advisor to the CFO, CEO, and other key business leaders, providing financial insights that support strategic decision-making
  • Partner across departments including operations, FP&A, legal, and HR to align financial processes with broader business objectives
  • Support special projects including ERP implementations and system migrations, M&A due diligence and integration, IPO readiness and capital markets preparation, and restructuring or carve-out support
• Controls, Compliance & Process Improvements
  • Design, implement, and maintain a strong internal control environment that limits business risk and exposure
  • Develop, document, and enforce accounting policies and procedures across the organization
  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and accounting standards, including ASC 606 (revenue recognition), ASC 842 (leases), and other relevant pronouncements
  • Coordinate with external auditors, manage audit readiness, and support SEC reporting where applicable
• Team Leadership & Mentorship
  • Lead, coach, and develop accounting staff at the client site, setting clear objectives and fostering a high-performance culture
  • Embrace a mentorship mindset by sharing knowledge, offering guidance, and investing in the growth of junior team members
  • Drive process improvement initiatives through coaching, training, and clear ownership of change management

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA license strongly preferred)
• Big 4 public accounting experience is highly preferred
• 10 or more years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3-5 years in a controller or senior accounting leadership role
• Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP; SEC reporting experience is a strong plus
• Proven track record of owning the full-cycle close, financial reporting, and internal controls in complex or fast-moving environments
• Experience with large ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Workday, or similar); ERP implementation experience is a plus
• Strong knowledge of technical accounting standards including ASC 606, ASC 842, and purchase accounting
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills; ability to earn trust quickly at all organizational levels and distill complex financial matters into clear, actionable language
• Highly adaptable, self-directed, and effective in ambiguous or rapidly changing environments
• Prior experience in public accounting, consulting, or multi-client professional services is strongly preferred
• Entrepreneurial mindset; ability to operate with integrity, take initiative, and lead without waiting to be told what to do
• Demonstrated proficiency with AI tools is required, including active use of Claude Cowork; candidates should be comfortable leveraging AI to streamline workflows, automate routine tasks, analyze financial data, and enhance productivity across accounting and finance functions

Benefits

• Variety that keeps you sharp: Work across different industries, company stages, and accounting environments; no two engagements are the same.
• Autonomy and ownership: You're the expert. We trust you to deliver, and our clients rely on you to lead.
• Flexibility built in: Engagements are structured to respect your schedule while meeting client needs, remote, on-site, or hybrid depending on the engagement.
• A path forward: This role begins as a 1099 independent contractor engagement. For professionals who thrive in our model, there's a genuine path to full-time employment with Promentrs.
• A firm that backs you: You'll work independently, but you're never isolated; Promentrs leadership supports your engagements, your growth, and your success.

Engagement Terms

This position is structured as an independent contractor (1099) arrangement. Compensation is project- or hourly-based and will be discussed during the interview process based on experience, availability, and engagement scope. Conversion to a full-time employee role is available and actively encouraged for high-performing professionals.