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9 results for Controller in New London, CT

Controller
  • Plainville, CT
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 57 - 66 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Controller to support a long-term contract opportunity. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who can take ownership of core financial operations, maintain accurate records, and deliver timely reporting. The position will play a key part in overseeing close activities, reconciling accounts, and preparing reliable financial statements for business decision-making.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the monthly close process and ensure all accounting activities are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Maintain and review general ledger activity to confirm proper classification and recording of financial transactions.<br>• Perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to keep cash records accurate and up to date.<br>• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules to provide clear and dependable reporting.<br>• Record and monitor accruals, including more specialized entries that require careful analysis and documentation.<br>• Analyze account balances and resolve variances by working through underlying transactions and supporting details.<br>• Support compliance with internal accounting policies and established financial controls across daily operations.
  • 2026-09-17T00:00:00Z
Controller
  • Ashford, CT
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 42.75 - 49.5 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead core accounting activities for a part-time contract position. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, guiding the close process, and delivering clear reporting that supports business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, a hands-on leadership style, and the ability to strengthen controls while working closely with internal and external partners.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily accounting functions by reviewing transaction activity and ensuring accuracy across payables, receivables, reconciliations, and general ledger records.</p><p>• Lead monthly and annual closing activities, keeping deliverables on schedule and aligned with established financial controls.</p><p>• Provide oversight and practical guidance to the bookkeeper, including training, task prioritization, and support with complex accounting issues.</p><p>• Produce financial statements, cash flow summaries, and management reports for leadership, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities for correction.</p><p>• Reconcile accounts, coordinate audit preparation, and investigate discrepancies to resolve outstanding issues efficiently.</p><p>• Strengthen accounting workflows and internal controls to improve consistency, accuracy, and operational effectiveness.</p><p>• Partner with operations, payroll, and external contacts to ensure financial information is complete, timely, and properly supported.</p>
  • 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z
Controller
  • Hartford, CT
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 160000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Controller</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Greater Hartford, CT Area <strong><em>(On-site, with flexibility)</em></strong></p><p><strong>Position Type:</strong> Full-Time / Permanent</p><p><strong>Recruiter Contact:</strong> Abby Harpp – abby.harpp@roberthalf</p><p><strong>Job Reference:</strong> AH0013451208</p><p><br></p><p>Our client, a well-established and growing manufacturing organization, is seeking a <strong>Controller </strong>to lead accounting operations and support the continued evolution of the finance function. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys improving processes, developing teams, and driving operational excellence.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead all aspects of accounting operations and financial reporting</li><li>Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes</li><li>Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and maintain a strong internal control environment</li><li>Partner with finance leadership on reporting, forecasting, and business initiatives</li><li>Drive process improvements across accounting, reporting, and financial operations</li><li>Support audit, compliance, and regulatory requirements</li><li>Oversee cash management and working capital activities</li><li>Develop, mentor, and lead accounting staff while building organizational capability</li></ul>
  • 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z
Controller
  • Hartford, CT
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 150000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Controller</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Greater Hartford, CT Area <strong><em>(Hybrid, 2-4 days/week on-site)</em></strong></p><p><strong>Position Type:</strong> Full-Time / Permanent</p><p><strong>Recruiter Contact:</strong> Abby Harpp – abby.harpp@roberthalf</p><p><strong>Job Reference:</strong> AH0013492476</p><p><br></p><p>Our client, a well-established, privately held organization with a global presence, is seeking a <strong>Controller</strong> to provide financial leadership across a significant and complex business operation. This is a high-impact opportunity for a finance leader with strong controlling, FP&amp;A, and business partnering experience who enjoys working closely with senior leadership and driving business performance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Own P&amp;L, working capital, budgeting, forecasting, and overall financial performance</li><li>Oversee financial reporting, analysis, and performance management</li><li>Serve as a strategic finance partner to senior leadership and cross-functional teams</li><li>Drive process, reporting, and systems improvements across the finance function</li><li>Maintain strong financial controls, compliance, and adherence to U.S. GAAP and applicable accounting standards</li><li>Lead, develop, and mentor the finance team</li></ul>
  • 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z
Controller
  • Hartford, CT
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 130000 - 160000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Controller – Construction Industry</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Hartford, CT Area <strong><em>(On-site)</em></strong></p><p><strong>Position Type:</strong> Full-Time / Permanent</p><p><strong>Recruiter Contact:</strong> Abby Harpp – abby.harpp@roberthalf</p><p><strong>Job Reference:</strong> AH0013463399</p><p> </p><p>A growing Construction organization is seeking a <strong>Controller</strong> to oversee accounting operations and provide financial insight across the business. This position will manage day-to-day accounting activities while supporting project profitability, reporting accuracy, cash flow management, and operational decision-making. This is a great opportunity for an experienced construction accounting professional who enjoys owning the numbers, improving processes, and working closely with both finance and operations teams.</p><p> </p><p><strong>What You&#39;ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee all accounting functions including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, and reconciliations</li><li>Lead monthly close activities and prepare financial statements and management reporting</li><li> Manage construction accounting processes including WIP schedules, job costing, and percentage-of-completion reporting</li><li> Review project financials, cost-to-complete reports, and profitability trends</li><li> Monitor cash flow, collections, billing, and working capital</li><li> Support contract billing, change orders, retainage, and project-related financial requirements</li><li> Partner with operations and project teams to improve financial visibility and support decision-making</li><li> Develop and maintain accounting procedures, controls, and reporting processes</li><li> Supervise and mentor accounting staff while promoting accuracy and efficiency</li></ul>
  • 2026-08-24T00:00:00Z
Controller
  • Hartford, CT
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 110000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Controller </strong></p><p>&#128205; Greater Hartford County, CT (hybrid flexibility)</p><p><strong>Reference:</strong> SF0013447217</p><p><strong>Recruiter Contact:</strong> Sal Fiorillo — Sal.Fiorillo@RobertHalf</p><p><br></p><p>A well-established and mission-driven nonprofit organization is seeking a Controller to join its growing finance leadership team. This is a newly created leadership position due to organizational growth and increased operational complexity. The role offers strong visibility to executive leadership, the opportunity to help shape finance operations, and long-term growth potential within the organization.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong></p><ul><li>Lead day-to-day accounting and financial operations</li><li>Oversee AP, AR, payroll, reconciliations, billing support, and financial reporting</li><li>Partner closely with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and strategic initiatives</li><li>Manage audits, compliance reporting, and internal controls</li><li>Support contract management and reimbursement-related financial processes</li><li>Help improve processes, reporting, and operational efficiency across the finance function</li><li>Supervise and mentor accounting staff in a collaborative environment</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong>:</p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field</li><li>Prior leadership experience within nonprofit and/or healthcare finance environments</li><li>Experience managing complex or multi-entity accounting operations</li><li>Strong communication skills with the ability to partner cross-functionally</li><li>Exposure to federal funding or grant-related environments</li></ul><p><strong>Why This Opportunity Stands Out</strong></p><ul><li>Stable, financially healthy organization with strong leadership</li><li>Newly created role with high visibility and long-term growth potential</li><li>Collaborative, mission-driven culture with excellent employee retention</li><li>Flexible leadership team and strong work/life balance</li><li>35-hour work week</li><li>Competitive benefits and retirement package</li></ul><p>If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, please email your resume to the email listed above.</p><p>All inquiries are confidential. Please note at Robert Half we never present your background to a client company without your permission.</p>
  • 2026-09-16T00:00:00Z
Controller
  • Hartford, CT
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong><u>Accounting Manager / Controller – Nonprofit</u></strong></p><p><strong>Location</strong>: Greater Hartford, CT | Hybrid – 2 days onsite / 3 days remote</p><p><strong>Position Type: </strong>Full Time/Permanent Position</p><p><strong>Recruiter Contact: </strong>Sal Fiorillo - Sal.Fiorillo@Roberthalf</p><p><strong>Reference</strong>: SF0013497221</p><p><br></p><p>We are partnering with a well-established, mission-driven nonprofit organization in the Greater Hartford area seeking an Accounting Manager / Controller to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nonprofit accounting professional who enjoys being hands-on while also serving as a strategic partner to senior leadership. The organization offers an outstanding culture, strong work/life balance, a flexible hybrid schedule, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a smaller, collaborative environment. This individual will report directly to the CFO and have broad ownership across accounting, financial reporting, audit, budgeting, investment accounting, and financial operations. .</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage day-to-day accounting and financial operations, including the general ledger, month-end/year-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, accounts payable oversight, and internal controls.</li><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reporting for leadership and the Board.</li><li>Lead annual audit preparation and serve as a key liaison with external auditors.</li><li>Support tax compliance and annual nonprofit tax filings.</li><li>Partner closely with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, financial analysis, and long-term planning.</li><li>Prepare budget-to-actual reporting and analyze variances in partnership with internal teams.</li><li>Support grant and contract payment processing and related accounting.</li><li>Oversee investment accounting and reconciliations while coordinating with external investment advisors, custodians, and banking partners.</li><li>Assist with payroll and benefits oversight and other finance/operations-related activities as needed.</li><li>Maintain and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and overall efficiency.</li><li>Serve as an approachable finance partner across the organization and assist the CFO with special projects and strategic initiatives.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Consider This Opportunity?</strong></p><ul><li>Hybrid schedule – 3 days remote per week</li><li>Direct partnership and exposure to the CFO and executive leadership</li><li>Broad ownership and visibility across the finance function</li><li>Mission-driven work where the finance team can see the impact of what they do</li><li>Long-term opportunity for someone looking to build their career within nonprofit finance</li></ul><p>If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, please email your resume to the email listed above and reference SF0013444108</p><p>All inquiries are confidential. Please note at Robert Half we never present your background to a client company without your permission.</p>
  • 2026-08-28T00:00:00Z
Controller
  • West Hartford, CT
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000 - 160000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Controller | Strategic + Hands-On Leadership</strong></p><p>&#128205; Greater Hartford, CT (primarily on-site with flexibility)</p><p><strong>Reference:</strong> SF0013408225</p><p><strong>Recruiter Contact:</strong> Sal Fiorillo — Sal.Fiorillo@RobertHalf</p><p><br></p><p>We’re partnering with a well-established, mission-driven organization in the Greater Hartford area seeking a Controller to lead financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting operations in a complex, multi-entity environment.</p><p>This is a high-impact role with visibility to executive leadership and the opportunity to help shape financial strategy during a period of evolution and leadership transition.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Lead financial reporting, month-end close, and audit processes</li><li>Oversee and enhance internal controls and compliance (GAAP, regulatory)</li><li>Partner with senior leadership on budgeting and financial strategy</li><li>Present financial results and insights to executive leadership and board-level stakeholders</li><li>Manage and develop a small accounting team (4–5 people)</li><li>Drive process improvements and system optimization</li><li>Support tax filings, regulatory reporting, and audit coordination</li></ul><p><b>Requirements: </b></p><ul><li>7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience</li><li>Strong background in GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls</li><li>Experience in complex or regulated environments (nonprofit, healthcare, higher ed, public accounting, etc.)</li><li>CPA and/or Master’s preferred</li></ul><p><strong>Nice to Have:</strong></p><ul><li>Exposure to Form 990 / nonprofit reporting</li><li>Experience with debt compliance / bond covenants</li><li>Experience presenting to executive leadership or boards</li></ul><p><strong>Why This Role Stands Out</strong></p><ul><li>Strategic + operational mix — not just closing the books</li><li>Direct exposure to CFO + executive leadership</li><li>Opportunity to help shape processes under new leadership</li><li>Strong benefits + retirement contribution</li><li>Mission-driven environment with real impact</li></ul><p>If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, please email your resume to the email listed above.</p><p>All inquiries are confidential. Please note at Robert Half we never present your background to a client company without your permission.</p>
  • 2026-09-02T00:00:00Z
Assistant Controller
  • Wallingford, CT
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 135000 - 155000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join a manufacturing organization in the Wallingford area. This position will oversee core accounting activities, strengthen financial controls, and provide reliable reporting that supports sound business decisions. The role also offers the opportunity to guide an accounting team, collaborate across departments, and help improve financial processes as the company continues to grow.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the day-to-day work of the accounting team, providing coaching, feedback, and clear performance expectations.</p><p>• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities to ensure complete, timely, and accurate financial results.</p><p>• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation to maintain the integrity of the general ledger.</p><p>• Prepare and assess financial reports for internal leadership and external stakeholders, ensuring consistency and accuracy.</p><p>• Manage accounting areas such as inventory, fixed assets, payables, receivables, treasury activity, and applicable tax reporting.</p><p>• Partner with operations, supply chain, sales, and executive leadership to deliver financial insight that supports business planning and performance improvement.</p><p>• Strengthen internal control procedures and monitor compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory obligations.</p><p>• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, audit coordination, and special projects, while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reporting processes.</p>
  • 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z