Financial Controller & Systems Architect
Eight years building financial infrastructure that organizations actually run on — from ERP implementations and automated close processes to board-level reporting and controller leadership.
Washington, DC · Open to Remote & DMV
Steven Fischer is a Financial Controller and systems specialist with eight years of experience building the financial infrastructure that organizations depend on. He has led accounting departments, managed $170M+ in assets, rebuilt reporting workflows from the ground up, and delivered audit-ready financials across industries ranging from government contracting to SaaS to private equity.
What sets him apart is what he does after the books are clean. Steven designs and implements the systems behind them — ERP builds, automated workflows, chart of accounts redesigns, and integrations that make a financial operation run without constant intervention. He has done this across 15+ industries, at organizations ranging from early-stage startups to regulated financial institutions.
He is actively seeking a full-time Controller or Director of Finance role where financial rigor and operational systems are both priorities. He also takes on select consulting engagements where the problem is the right fit.
Independent accounting and systems consulting spanning 15+ industries. Work includes ERP builds and conversions, A/R and A/P automation, chart of accounts design, forensic accounting reports, and fractional controller engagements — with particular focus on new acquisitions, startups, and mergers.
The accountant who builds the systems too.
Most accountants use the tools their company bought. Steven implements them, automates around them, and leaves organizations running better than he found them.
Whether embedded in a full-time role or brought in for a specific initiative, Steven operates across the full range of financial leadership and systems work — from month-end close to ERP implementation to building the reporting infrastructure a growing organization actually needs.
"The financial systems you build in years two and three determine whether you can scale in year five."
ERP builds, chart of accounts redesigns, system integrations, and full-stack overhauls. Steven evaluates what you have, identifies the gaps, and builds infrastructure your team can actually operate — without needing him in the room forever.
Excel and Sheets built to do real work — custom financial models, executive dashboards, and automated reporting that replaces the manual grind. Decision-makers get the visibility they need, without chasing someone for a spreadsheet.
Clean books, delivered on a schedule you can rely on. Steven handles the full cycle — AP, AR, reconciliations, and month-end close — so you're never scrambling before a board meeting, tax filing, or audit.
When you need a controller but aren't ready — or able — to hire one full-time, Steven steps in. He owns the financial function end-to-end: close, reporting, staff management, and the board-level visibility your leadership team depends on.
Built for teams that want to understand what they're working with. Steven trains staff on accounting fundamentals, software workflows, and reporting — so your team runs better long after the engagement ends.
Not sure if your financial infrastructure is holding you back? Steven conducts structured assessments to surface inefficiencies, control gaps, and opportunities — and delivers a clear, prioritized action plan.
Whether you're a hiring manager evaluating candidates or a business owner who needs financial help now — the next step is a conversation.
Or reach out directly: stevenafischer7@gmail.com
Washington, DC · Open to Remote & DMV
B.S. Accounting · Ohio State University, 2017