Remote fractional-controller or contract accounting work, 30-40 hrs/week. CPA, 15+ years across small-business, federal, and nonprofit accounting, with deep internal-controls expertise from federal audit. Ideal fit: companies needing controller-level reporting, monthly close, and forecasting without a full-time hire. Fractional, contract, or part-time. Fully remote.
Jenelle Osondu
@jenelleosondu
Fractional Controller & Outsourced Accountant | CPA, MBA | Internal Controls | Remote
What I'm looking for
Maryland-licensed CPA (MBA) and fractional controller with 15+ years across accounting, audit, and tax for small-business, federal, and nonprofit clients. I own a virtual CPA firm serving a multi-client portfolio — full-cycle accounting, monthly close, forecasting, financial reporting, payroll, and tax. My federal audit background (DCAA, FEMA, OMB A-123) means internal controls and clean documentation are second nature. I build efficient cloud-accounting workflows and deliver decision-ready financials on deadline. I'm looking for remote fractional-controller, contract-accounting, or forensic/compliance engagements I can deliver reliably around a 30–40 hour week.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Owner & Principal, Controller
Osondu Consulting Group
Dec 2019 - Present (6 years 7 months)
Serve as outsourced accountant and controller, owning full-cycle accounting through monthly close and preparing monthly financial statements, budgets, and cash-flow analyses for client decision-making. Manage AP/AR, payroll, and vendor payments using QuickBooks Online, Xero, Gusto, and Bill.com, and prepare and file income tax returns (Forms 1040, 1065, 1120-S) with tax-structure planning.
Accountant / A-123 Team Lead
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Apr 2019 - Nov 2021 (2 years 7 months)
Led OMB Circular A-123, Appendix A internal-controls testing across multiple financial management cycles, including planning, control design, operating-effectiveness assessment, and deficiency reporting. Led improper payment testing under OMB A-123, Appendix C, developed ITGC testing SOPs, and supervised contractor teams delivering across the agency.
Contract Accountant
Self-Employed
Jan 2014 - Dec 2019 (5 years 11 months)
Delivered tax preparation, bookkeeping, and advisory services to individuals and small businesses while concurrently working full-time and building the client base that became the current firm.
Senior Associate
TFC Consulting, Inc.
Jun 2015 - Mar 2019 (3 years 9 months)
Performed OMB Circular A-123 internal-controls and improper-payment testing (Appendices A, B, and C) for federal agencies including DHS, SAMHSA, and DOC. Executed a specialized federal appropriations law audit for USDA and supported financial management system reviews under 2 CFR Part 200 and FTA Circular 5010.1D, including developing SOPs and conducting transaction testing.
Senior Auditor
Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)
Apr 2010 - May 2015 (5 years 1 month)
Performed attestation engagements and audits under GAAS and GAGAS for DoD and nonprofit federal contractors. Assessed contractor compliance with FAR and 2 CFR Parts 200, 215, and 230, and evaluated internal accounting systems.
Staff Accountant
JSM Consulting Group, LLC
Oct 2007 - Apr 2010 (2 years 6 months)
Supported A/P audits, bank reconciliations, financial statement preparation, tax preparation, and payroll.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
LeBow College of Business, Drexel University
Master of Business Administration, Accounting and Finance
Earned an MBA with a focus in Accounting and Finance in June 2009.
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Bachelor of Science, Financial Economics
Earned a B.S. in Financial Economics in May 2007.
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Certificate in Accounting, Accounting
Earned a Certificate in Accounting in May 2007.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Xero
Stripe Billing
Google Docs
Gmail
Google Drive
Microsoft Teams
Google Maps
PayPal
Gusto
Google Workspace
Microsoft Office 365
Google Sheets
Microsoft Excel
Squarespace
Zoho Analytics
QuickBooks
Bill.com
1Password
Coinbase
Jotform
Anthropic Claude API
Google Gemini API
Zoho CRM
Zoho Books
Square Developer Platform
TaxJar
ChatGPT
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
osonduconsulting.comSalary expectations
Social media
Job categories
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