FULL CHARGE BOOKKEEPER

Warren Whitney is a management consulting firm based in Richmond, Virginia, with more than 36 years of experience helping privately held businesses and nonprofit organizations thrive. We provide fractional leadership, advisory services, and consulting engagements across three key areas: Finance & Accounting, Human Resources, and Strategy.

What sets Warren Whitney apart is the way we work and the people who choose to work with us. Our consultants bring deep expertise and a client-first mindset, supported by a firm that values integrity, flexibility, and meaningful impact. We prioritize long-term relationships over short-term wins and empower our team to recommend what’s truly best for the client.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking an experienced FULL CHARGE BOOKKEEPER to manage comprehensive bookkeeping functions for our firm internally and support our clients on-site or remotely. In this versatile role, you will handle end-to-end financial processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where you’ll divide time between internal tasks and client engagements.

Warren Whitney has a long-standing reputation for integrity, excellence, and results across Virginia and beyond. Being part of a firm that is highly regarded by its peers and clients alike adds professional pride and purpose to the role.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Full Charge Bookkeeper is a key member of our Financial Services Team, responsible for overseeing multiple clients and our firm’s day-to-day bookkeeping. This role offers both the ability to work with other Warren Whitney finance professionals, our clients, and the partners of our firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Internal Bookkeeping: Execute the firm’s payroll, maintain the firm’s general ledger, manage insurance reconciliations, post cash receipts, backup accounts payable, manage accounts receivable, reconcile accounts and financial reporting. Assist with onboarding of new employees, benefits enrollment, and special projects as needed.
• Client Services: Provide on-site or remote bookkeeping support to clients, including payroll processing, invoice preparation, expense tracking, vendor management, tax compliance, and preparation of financial statements. Customize services based on client needs such as QuickBooks setup, cleanup, or ongoing maintenance.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, implement automation tools, and train staff or clients in best practices.
• Collaboration: Work closely with our clients’ accounting teams, WW professionals, and partners to resolve discrepances, support audits, and provide financial insights.

Qualifications:

The successful Full Charge Bookkeeper will be passionate about providing exceptional client experiences to ensure that we do “what’s best for our clients.”

• Proven experience (10+ years) in bookkeeping roles, preferably within a professional services firm or consulting environment.
• Significant experience using QuickBooks desktop and similar programs to complete accounting tasks including payroll financial statements, tax reports, account/statement reconciliations, client billings, and invoice processing
• Ability to manage both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including invoicing, payments posting, and collections.
• Demonstrated proficiency in processing payroll, along with managing payroll liabilities (various withholdings, taxes, garnishments) and the appropriate journal entries.
• Ability to build effective and collaborative relationships with colleagues, clients, referral sources, and community leaders.
• Solid understanding of business functions including Finance, Human Resources, and Strategy
• Excellent communication and writing skills.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, capable of balancing big-picture vision with operational detail. They should thrive in a deadline-driven, client-focused environment and be passionate about building systems that support people and performance.

Warren Whitney is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We aim to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented individuals from a diverse candidate pool.

Throughout the search process, we will make every effort to maintain a high degree of confidentiality for all candidates. We recognize that many candidates may be deeply committed to their current organizations but are intrigued by this opportunity. Expressions of interest will remain confidential until the final stages of the search.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

As a Fractional Controller with Warren Whitney, you will be part of a respected and collaborative firm that provides strategic financial leadership to a wide range of privately held and nonprofit organizations. You’ll have the opportunity to work directly with business owners and executive teams to strengthen financial foundations, support growth, and drive operational clarity.

This is a standout opportunity for experienced Controllers who enjoy variety in their work, value flexibility, and want to make a meaningful impact across multiple organizations, without the burden of building a solo consulting practice.

Our model offers the best of both worlds: the autonomy to shape your own client portfolio with the support, infrastructure, and benefits of an established firm.

WARREN WHITNEY OVERVIEW:

Warren Whitney is a management consulting firm based in Richmond, Virginia, with more than 36 years of experience helping privately held businesses and nonprofit organizations thrive. We provide fractional leadership, advisory services, and consulting engagements across three key areas: Finance & Accounting, Human Resources, and Strategy. Our Finance & Accounting professionals serve clients both through interim or fractional CFO and Controller roles and through a variety of projects. Our other professionals serve in roles such as HR Director, and by leading engagements that include strategic planning, executive searches, technology strategy and operational reviews.

What sets Warren Whitney apart is the way we work and the people who choose to work with us. Our consultants bring deep expertise and a client-first mindset, supported by a firm that values integrity, flexibility, and meaningful impact. We prioritize long-term relationships over short-term wins and empower our team to recommend what’s truly best for the client.

Our model offers the independence and variety for our professionals with the structure and support of an established firm. We handle the back-end operations, including marketing, business development, billing, collections, and benefits so our professionals can focus on delivering value and building trusted client relationships.

At our core, we believe in doing work that matters. We are a collaborative team, united by a shared commitment to service, high standards, and the success of the organizations we serve.

FRACTIONAL CONTROLLER OVERVIEW:

Position Summary:

As a Fractional Controller, you will serve clients in fractional, interim, and project-based roles, providing leadership in day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow management. This is a full-time role.

You’ll work closely with client leadership to:

• Improve financial systems and reporting
• Oversee monthly close processes and internal controls
• Mentor accounting staff
• Support strategic planning and decision-making with accurate financial data
• Prepare for audits and assist with external reporting
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and best practices

Qualifications:

We are seeking professionals who are passionate about helping clients succeed. Ideal candidates will bring:

• Accounting education, experience, and credentials
• A mixture of public accounting experience as well as industry or nonprofit experience
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience with multiple accounting systems
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A track record of adaptability and problem-solving across different industries or company sizes
• CPA preferred but not required
• Experience with nonprofit organizations or small/mid-sized businesses is a plus

What We Offer:

• Flexible role and project-based work with the ability to choose your engagements
• A variety of consulting with the support of a team and firm infrastructure
• Competitive compensation and access to healthcare benefits
• A highly respected brand and network in Virginia and beyond
• A culture of collaboration, integrity, and shared success

Cultural Fit:

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, capable of balancing big-picture vision with operational detail. They should thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment and be passionate about building systems that support people and performance.

TO APPLY:

Please send a cover letter, resume and three (3) references.

References will not be contacted until later in the process and with the candidate’s knowledge.

Warren Whitney is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We aim to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented individuals from a diverse candidate pool.

CONFIDENTIALITY:

Throughout the search process, we will make every effort to maintain a high degree of confidentiality for all candidates. We recognize that many candidates may be deeply committed to their current organizations but are intrigued by this opportunity. Expressions of interest will remain confidential until the final stages of the search.