Part-Time Accountant/Bookkeeper/Fractional CFO for Lab Businesses

Role Summary

This is a remote position.

Part-Time Accountant / Bookkeeper / Fractional CFO for Science-Driven Lab Businesses

We operate multiple analytical laboratory businesses focused on regulated testing in cannabis and environmental lab spaces. We’re seeking a part-time, long-term financial partner who can handle both daily bookkeeping and strategic financial oversight, including budgeting, forecasting, and investor reporting.

This role combines operational accuracy with high-level financial thinking. You’ll manage invoicing, expenses, and reconciliations day-to-day—while also helping us analyze cash flow, prepare financial models, and generate reports for board meetings, capital planning, and expansion efforts.

Responsibilities

• Record and categorize daily transactions (expenses, revenue, payroll allocations, bills, reimbursements)
• Maintain books in Zoho Books
• Manage invoices, vendor bills, and payment tracking
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
• Generate monthly financial reports, P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow
• Assist in building budgets, forecasts, and pro formas
• Provide financial insights to support operational decisions and investor discussions
• Prepare board-level summaries and visuals
• Coordinate with our CPA for tax filing and compliance
• Support multi-entity tracking
• Tools & Platforms We Use
• Zoho Books
• Gusto (payroll)

Experience with Zoho Books is required.

• Ideal Candidate
• Part-time availability (~10–15 hours/week to start, scalable over time)
• Experience supporting scientific, lab, or professional services businesses
• Fluent in GAAP, cash + accrual accounting
• Skilled in creating budgets, forecasts, investor-ready summaries
• Detail-oriented, proactive communicator
• Comfortable working independently and producing clean, audit-ready books
• Experience with multi-entity or departmental reporting a strong plus
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• Commitment
• Flexible hours, async communication is fine
• Must be available for weekly check-ins (via Zoom or async updates)
• Long-term fit preferred—ideally someone who can grow with us and handle increasing strategic scope
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Remote. Must be fluent in English and familiar with U.S. accounting and compliance practices. Preference given to U.S.-based or U.S.-time-zone-aligned candidates, but open to global talent.