Virtual Bookkeeper / Financial Controller (Part-Time)

Why This Role Want to be the person a founder trusts completely with the numbers, not just to record them, but to question them? This is a role for someone who gets real satisfaction from catching a wasteful expense before anyone else notices, and who'd rather have full visibility into where money goes than sit behind routine bookkeeping. You'll work directly with the CEO, with real influence over spending decisions, not buried in back-office tax prep. This isn't an accounting role focused on filing and compliance. You're the financial gatekeeper: tracking cash flow, reviewing spending requests, and making sure every dollar is being used wisely. Your Responsibilities Track incoming payments and outgoing invoices Monitor recurring monthly expenses and ensure invoices are paid on time Prepare weekly budget forecasts Review and approve internal budget requests against planned spending Track actual spending against budgets and flag variances Prepare monthly financial reports showing where money is being spent Spot unnecessary expenses and recommend cost-saving opportunities Review planned purchases and assess whether they're realistic, necessary, and worth it Keep financial records accurate and communicate updates clearly. Who We're Looking For Previous experience in bookkeeping, financial controlling, finance operations, or a similar role Sharp attention to detail and accuracy Strong organizational and analytical skills Comfortable working independently Excellent written English Proficient with spreadsheets (Google Sheets or Excel) Naturally questions inconsistencies and unnecessary spending, rather than just recording it Nice to Have Experience supporting founders, executives, or entrepreneurs Experience managing budgets or financial reporting Familiarity with accounting or finance software (QuickBooks, Xero, etc.) Compensation & Growth $500/month, part-time, 10 hours/week, fully remote, with long-term opportunity as the business grows.