We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee the financial operations of a mission-driven nonprofit organization in Reno, Nevada. This role will guide the accounting function, strengthen internal controls, and deliver timely financial insight to executive leadership and the board. The ideal candidate brings strong nonprofit or grant-funded finance experience and can translate complex financial data into clear, actionable information.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the daily operations of the finance team, ensuring accurate execution across accounting and reporting activities.<br>• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements and present meaningful analysis to organizational leaders and the board.<br>• Oversee cash management practices to support liquidity, accountability, and sound fiscal stewardship.<br>• Lead core transactional functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and related reconciliations.<br>• Manage the annual budget process, monitor financial performance, and explain variances against forecasts and approved plans.<br>• Maintain and enhance internal controls to promote compliance, accuracy, and effective risk management.<br>• Coordinate audit preparation and serve as a key finance contact for external auditors and funding-related reviews.<br>• Administer financial oversight for grants and subrecipients, including compliance reporting for federally funded programs.<br>• Communicate financial results, trends, and risks clearly to leadership, the board of directors, and other governing stakeholders.
<p>Brad Stewart with Robert Half Finance & Accounting is recruiting for a Plant Controller to provide financial leadership for our manufacturing operation in Fernley, Nevada. This role partners closely with plant leadership to strengthen financial performance through reliable reporting, thoughtful analysis, and practical business guidance. The ideal candidate will oversee core accounting activities, support planning and forecasting, and help maintain strong controls and regulatory compliance across the facility.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct plant finance activities, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis, to support informed operational and strategic decisions.</p><p>• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results, then present clear insights and performance trends to plant and corporate leadership.</p><p>• Evaluate operating results against budget and forecast, identify key drivers of variances, and recommend actions to improve cost performance and efficiency.</p><p>• Manage manufacturing cost accounting processes by assessing product costs, labor usage, overhead, raw materials, maintenance spending, and inventory performance.</p><p>• Oversee the general ledger, journal entry review, account reconciliations, and month-end close to ensure accurate and timely financial records.</p><p>• Administer fixed asset and capital expenditure accounting, including depreciation, asset tracking, and related financial reporting requirements.</p><p>• Supervise payroll review, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and cash control practices to protect company assets.</p><p>• Lead and develop the accounting team by setting goals, coaching performance, promoting cross-training, and building succession readiness.</p><p>• Maintain effective internal controls and coordinate audit activity while ensuring adherence to GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, company policies, and applicable regulations.</p><p>• Prepare required governmental and industry-related financial reports, including tax and compliance filings relevant to the facility.</p>
Katie Weigel with Robert Half Finance and Accounting is recruiting to fill a Director of Technical Accounting role for an operation based in Reno, Nevada. This large, Reno based company was recently acquired by a company that is going public, creating a need for a strong technical accounting leader to help them reduce time to close the books, become SOX compliant, and ultimately convert software. The person in this role will be responsible for leading the charge in these initiatives while the existing Controller and Accounting staff keep the daily wheels turning.<br>Position Summary<br>The Director of Technical Accounting is responsible for supporting the accounting organization in areas including technical accounting research, complex accounting transactions, external financial reporting, financial statement disclosures, month-end close activities, and internal control compliance within a public company environment. This role evaluates complex business transactions, ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP and regulatory reporting requirements, and supports the development and maintenance of a strong internal control framework.<br><br>The ideal candidate will possess deep technical accounting expertise gained through public accounting and/or public company experience, with a demonstrated ability to analyze complex accounting matters and collaborate effectively across finance and operational teams.<br><br>Key Responsibilities<br>Prepare financial statement footnotes and disclosures for consolidated external reporting.<br>Support complex month-end and quarter-end close activities.<br>Support SOX internal control compliance and internal control documentation.<br>Support accounting integration to align with acquiring company accounting policies and procedures.<br>Research, analyze, and document technical accounting matters under U.S. GAAP.<br>Prepare accounting position papers and technical memoranda supporting accounting conclusions.<br>Evaluate accounting implications of significant or non-routine transactions, including revenue recognition, leases, stock-based compensation, business combinations, debt arrangements, and impairment analyses.<br>Provide accounting guidance to business leaders regarding new initiatives, contracts, and strategic transactions.<br>Serve as a primary contact for external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.<br>Monitor emerging accounting standards and assess their impact on financial reporting.<br>Support finance transformation initiatives, system implementations, acquisitions, and other strategic projects.<br>Qualifications<br>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA required.<br>10+ years of relevant experience, including public accounting and/or technical accounting and financial reporting experience within a public company environment.<br>Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and financial statement disclosures.<br>Experience researching and documenting complex accounting issues.<br>Exposure to mergers and acquisitions, integration activities, or other complex transactions.<br>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation.<br>Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.<br>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and enterprise financial systems.<br>This role is on site in Reno, Nevada five days a week. The company offers a competitive benefits and compensation plan and bonus for this role. It's a great opportunity to be a significant contributor in leading key initiatives for the company. Interested in learning more? Please apply today!
<p>Brad Stewart with Robert Half Finance & Accounting is recruiting for a Tax and Accounting Manager to lead key tax activities and support complex accounting matters for a growing organization in Reno, Nevada. This position plays an important role in overseeing corporate tax obligations, coordinating with external advisors, and contributing to accurate financial reporting under U.S. and Canadian accounting standards. The role also partners across finance and operational teams to strengthen compliance, improve reporting quality, and provide dependable coverage across core accounting functions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the company’s corporate tax activities, including preparing and reviewing income tax provisions that support consolidated external financial reporting.</p><p>• Coordinate entity-level tax filings and related schedules, working closely with external advisors to ensure timely and accurate completion of required submissions.</p><p>• Act as the main point of contact for outside tax consultants, managing information requests, tracking deliverables, and reviewing work product for quality and control compliance.</p><p>• Support broader tax matters such as sales and use tax and property tax, including assisting with communications and issue resolution involving relevant tax authorities.</p><p>• Lead technical accounting assignments by assessing the impact of new guidance, documenting conclusions, and preparing supporting memoranda and disclosures.</p><p>• Contribute to the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for consolidated and subsidiary entities.</p><p>• Provide cross-functional backup within the accounting leadership team by learning adjacent processes and maintaining access to critical documentation used in tax and reporting cycles.</p><p>• Partner with internal stakeholders, external auditors, and tax specialists to support audits, compliance initiatives, and other finance-related projects as needed.</p><p>• Foster strong working relationships across departments while promoting a collaborative, accountable, and values-driven team environment.</p>