<p>A growing, vertically integrated <strong>real estate development and construction platform</strong> is seeking a <strong>Controller</strong> to lead accounting operations and financial oversight across its development and construction portfolio.</p><p>This is a <strong>hands-on leadership role</strong> focused on building and managing the company’s <strong>in-house accounting function</strong>, with a strong emphasis on <strong>financial reporting, cash management, balance sheet integrity, and internal controls</strong>. The organization is bringing development and construction accounting in-house, creating a unique opportunity to establish best practices and scalable processes from the ground up. Email Jim Meade at Robert Half right away for consideration and connect with me on LinkedIn.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why This Role?</strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to <strong>build and own the accounting function</strong> for development and construction</li><li>High visibility role working directly with <strong>ownership and senior leadership</strong></li><li>Clear path to <strong>expand scope and influence as the organization scales</strong></li><li>Exposure to both <strong>accounting leadership and strategic project finance</strong></li><li>Growing pipeline of development projects in an entrepreneurial environment</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Accounting & Financial Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Lead <strong>monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes</strong> across development and construction entities</li><li>Ensure preparation of <strong>accurate, GAAP-compliant financial statements</strong></li><li>Oversee <strong>general ledger activity, journal entries, and account reconciliations</strong></li><li>Maintain strong <strong>balance sheet integrity</strong>, ensuring all accounts are properly supported and reviewed</li></ul><p><strong>Cash Flow & Construction Finance Oversight</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee project and corporate <strong>cash flow tracking and forecasting</strong></li><li>Manage <strong>construction draws, loan requisitions, and lender reporting</strong> processes</li><li>Monitor project budgets and costs, ensuring alignment with accounting and reporting</li></ul><p><strong>Team Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Build, mentor, and manage the accounting team</li><li>Create structure, accountability, and development plans for team members</li><li>Foster a culture of ownership, accuracy, and continuous improvement</li></ul><p><strong>Audit, Tax & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as primary contact for <strong>external auditors</strong> and manage audit process</li><li>Coordinate with tax advisors to ensure accurate and timely filings</li><li>Ensure compliance with reporting requirements, including lender and investor needs</li></ul><p><strong>Operational & Project Collaboration</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with development and construction teams to align financial reporting with project activity</li><li>Support leadership with accurate financial data for decision-making</li><li>Provide insight into project performance and key financial drivers</li></ul>
<p><strong>Controller / Accounting Manager</strong></p><p>A small but established manufacturing company is seeking a <strong>Controller / Accounting Manager</strong> to lead its accounting and finance function in a highly visible role reporting directly to ownership. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader who wants to take full ownership of the financial function, work closely with operations, and play a key role in supporting the business as it continues to grow. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys being the senior-most finance and accounting professional within a smaller organization. The right candidate will be comfortable overseeing day-to-day accounting, managing financial reporting, supporting operational decision-making, and serving as a trusted advisor to ownership. Manufacturing experience is required, and experience working with inventory, production activity, and raw materials is strongly preferred.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the accounting and finance function as the top accounting professional within the company</li><li>Oversee general ledger activity, account reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, and preparation of financial statements</li><li>Deliver timely and accurate monthly reporting and financial analysis to ownership</li><li>Partner directly with the owner on business performance, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning</li><li>Oversee inventory-related accounting and collaborate with internal operational staff to maintain accuracy around materials and production activity</li><li>Monitor manufacturing costs, inventory movements, and related balance sheet and income statement accounts</li><li>Analyze financial and operational results and provide insight into trends, variances, and business performance</li><li>Help establish and improve processes, controls, and reporting within a growing small-company environment</li><li>Coordinate with external partners on tax, audit, banking, and other financial matters as needed</li><li>Serve as a key resource to leadership on both accounting matters and broader business decisions</li></ul><p><strong>Why Apply:</strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to lead the accounting function and have direct impact on the business</li><li>High-visibility role reporting directly to ownership</li><li>Broad scope across accounting, reporting, operations, and financial oversight</li><li>Ideal for someone who enjoys autonomy, ownership, and working closely with leadership in a small-company setting</li></ul><p>If you’re a manufacturing accounting professional looking for an opportunity to step into a lead role and serve as the top finance and accounting resource for a business, we’d love to hear from you.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Division Controller to guide the financial direction of our Energy/Natural Resources business in York, Pennsylvania. This position serves as a key partner to senior leadership, delivering accurate financial oversight, actionable analysis, and recommendations that support operational and strategic goals. The ideal candidate brings strong controllership expertise, a practical leadership style, and the ability to improve visibility into performance across a dynamic, growth-focused environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the full scope of accounting and finance activities, ensuring timely close processes and reliable financial statements.<br>• Lead the planning cycle by preparing annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and longer-term financial outlooks for the division.<br>• Evaluate financial results and operating trends to provide leadership with insights that inform business decisions and profitability initiatives.<br>• Design, strengthen, and monitor internal control practices to support compliance, accuracy, and sound financial governance.<br>• Work closely with operational leaders and executive stakeholders to identify opportunities for efficiency, margin improvement, and stronger business performance.<br>• Manage and mentor the accounting team, setting clear expectations and supporting skill development.<br>• Oversee cost accounting processes and analyze manufacturing or project-based performance drivers to improve financial transparency.<br>• Support the adoption and effective use of financial systems and reporting tools to enhance decision-making and process consistency.
<p><strong>Assistant Controller</strong></p><p> </p><p>A client of ours is looking for an Assistant Controller for a contract role to support the Controller in overseeing daily accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance. This role offers strong growth potential and hands-on training, including exposure to regulatory filings such as BSA/FinCEN reporting.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities of Assistant Controller</strong></p><ul><li>Assist in managing month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules</li><li>Maintain general ledger accuracy and ensure proper reconciliations</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis</li><li>Assist with internal controls and audit coordination</li><li>Ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements</li><li>Support cash management, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions</li><li>Learn and assist with BSA/FinCEN filings (training provided by Controller)</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Position: Assistant Controller</strong></p><p><strong>Industry: Construction</strong></p><p><strong>Location: Mechanicsburg, PA</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We are partnering with a client to hire for an Assistant Controller to support daily accounting operations and assist in leading the accounting team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accountant with strong Excel skills and an interest in process improvement.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Support month-end close, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Assist with cash forecasting, reconciliations, and weekly financial reporting</li><li>Maintain fixed assets, inventory, and construction-in-process accounts</li><li>Prepare tax filings and support external audits</li><li>Assist with internal controls and process improvements</li><li>Supervise and support accounting staff as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>