Fractional controller · QuickBooks Online · $1M-$15M companies and nonprofits
Outgrew a bookkeeper. Not ready for a full-time controller?
You outgrew a bookkeeper, but a full-time controller is too much hire. A fractional controller owns the monthly close and gives you numbers you can trust. Rektio gives $1M-$15M owners a team of 2-3 for bookkeeping and controller work in QuickBooks Online. From $1,500 a month.
✓ QuickBooks Online first ✓ Team of 2-3 ✓ From $1,500/month
What problem does a fractional controller fix?
Short answer: you need the month closed and checked, not another pile of unreviewed transactions.
The books look done, but nobody reviewed them. Cash feels tight and you cannot say why. One person holds everything, then they quit. A fractional controller closes the month, checks the work and gives you a clear monthly package. We do that with a team so the work does not stop when one person is out.
What does the Rektio team do each month?
Short answer: bookkeeping plus controller-level close in QuickBooks Online.
- Record and sort every transaction
- Manage AR and AP as scoped
- Reconcile bank and credit card accounts
- Close the books every month
- A U.S.-based account manager reviews the work before you see it
- Send plain-English monthly reports for owners or boards
Fractional CFO planning and tax help are optional add-ons. We are not a licensed CPA firm and we do not do audits.
How does a fractional controller compare to other options?
Short answer: pick the option that matches the work you need, not the title you like.
| Bookkeeper only | Full-time controller | Rektio fractional controller team | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main job | Record and reconcile | Own the close and reporting | Bookkeeping plus monthly close and review |
| Who you get | One person | One full-time hire | A team of 2-3 |
| Review before you see it | Often none | Depends on the hire | U.S.-based account manager review every month |
| If someone leaves | Work stops | Hiring scramble | The team keeps going |
| CFO planning | No | Sometimes | Optional add-on |
| Cost shape | Lower, limited scope | Salary, benefits and overhead | One monthly fee, from $1,500 |
More detail: Bookkeeper vs controller vs CFO and Should I hire a CFO?.
What does it cost?
Monthly service starts at $1,500 a month. Your price depends on transaction volume, entities and how much controller help you need. We tell you the price before we start. Tax help and fractional CFO work are add-ons. Month-to-month with 30 days notice. See Services and Pricing.
Who is this page for?
Short answer: owners and nonprofit leaders who need a monthly close they can trust.
- For-profit companies doing about $1M-$15M a year
- Nonprofit leaders in the same size range who need clean monthly packages
- Owners who outgrew a bookkeeper but are not ready for a full-time controller hire
- Leaders who want continuity from a team, not one fragile seat
Related pages: For-profit, Nonprofit, Outsourced accounting, Services and Pricing.
Who are we not a fit for?
- You need an audit or other assurance work.
- You only want taxes done.
- You want a one-time project with no monthly work after.
- You want a titled CFO without solid books first.
- You are shopping only for the lowest price.
Straight answers
What is a fractional controller?
A fractional controller owns the monthly close, reviews the books and produces reports you can trust, without a full-time controller salary. At Rektio that work sits with a team of 2-3 people, not one lone hire.
How is a controller different from a bookkeeper or a CFO?
A bookkeeper records and reconciles transactions. A controller closes the month and checks that the numbers are right. A CFO helps with planning once the books are solid. CFO help is an optional add-on. See our guide at /bookkeeper-vs-controller-vs-cfo/.
Do I get one person or a team?
A team of 2-3. You get bookkeeping plus controller coverage without buying 40 hours of any one role. A U.S.-based account manager reviews every account before you see the work and to close the month.
Is fractional CFO included?
No. Fractional CFO planning is an optional add-on after the books are solid. The base monthly plan covers bookkeeping and controller-level close.
What if my books are behind?
If your books are behind when you start, we almost always build catch-up into the onboarding fee or handle it as a special project for new monthly clients. We do not take catch-up work on its own.
Are you a CPA firm?
No. Rektio Accounting is a bookkeeping and controller team. We do not do audits or other assurance work. Tax help is an optional add-on for monthly clients only.
Ready for a monthly close you can trust?
Book a call. We will look at where your books are and tell you straight if we are a fit.
