<p>Our client in the Westchester, NY area has an opening for an Interim Assistant Controller. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented finance specialist will support core accounting operations, support accurate monthly reporting, and help maintain strong financial controls across the organization. The successful candidate will contribute to budgeting, cash oversight, and audit readiness while working closely with leadership in a fully on-site environment five days per week.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Support day-to-day accounting activities across areas such as payroll, payables, receivables, general ledger maintenance, and financial reporting to support accurate and timely operations.</p><p>• Oversee the month-end close process, including account reconciliations, review of journal entries, and preparation of financial statements and management reports.</p><p>• Monitor cash positions, manage banking activity, and complete bank reconciliations to help maintain liquidity and financial accuracy.</p><p>• Partner with leadership to build and finalize annual operating, capital, foundation, and grant-related budgets while supporting ongoing financial planning efforts.</p><p>• Analyze revenue trends, departmental spending, and financial variances to identify issues, improve forecasting, and recommend corrective actions.</p><p>• Prepare and review regular financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow reporting, and departmental expense summaries, ensuring alignment with applicable accounting standards.</p><p>• Support annual audit preparation by organizing schedules, maintaining documentation, and coordinating materials requested by external auditors and funding entities.</p><p>• Maintain oversight of fixed assets, purchasing activity, and investment-related records while helping strengthen financial controls and reporting processes.</p><p><br></p><p>If you are interested in this opening, please email your resume in a Word format to joseph.colagiacomo@roberthalf with the subject line: "Assistant Controller"</p>
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join our team in Hoboken, New Jersey. In this role, you will play a critical part in overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and driving operational efficiencies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and finance, paired with a proactive approach to process improvement.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and review quarterly and annual financial statement packages for management entities.<br>• Perform variance analysis to compare financial results against budgets, forecasts, and historical data, and communicate insights to stakeholders.<br>• Provide ongoing financial analysis and key performance indicators (KPIs) to internal and external stakeholders.<br>• Manage tax and regulatory filings by ensuring accurate and timely preparation and submission of all required returns.<br>• Oversee audit processes for management entities to ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations.<br>• Maintain and update allocation databases with accurate valuations and reporting.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead monthly and quarterly close processes and implement process improvements.<br>• Utilize technology and outsourced solutions to enhance operational efficiencies and strengthen internal controls.<br>• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial reports and presentations.
<p><strong>Assistant Controller – Manufacturing | Lawrenceville, NJ | Hybrid (1 Day/Week WFH)</strong></p><p><strong>Company Growth = New Leadership Opportunity</strong></p><p>A rapidly expanding manufacturing company in Lawrenceville, NJ is adding a newly created Assistant Controller position to support its continued growth. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting detail oriented who wants leadership responsibility, stability, and room to grow within a thriving organization.</p><p>Key Responsibilities Lead and supervise the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams, overseeing day‑to‑day transactional accounting. Play a hands‑on role in the monthly close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis. Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and management reporting. Ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely processing across all general accounting functions. Support process improvements and strengthen internal controls as the company continues to scale. Salary: $130,000</p><p><br></p><p>Benefits- Hybrid schedule – work 1 day per week from home. Excellent benefits, including top‑tier health insurance, dental, and vision. Generous PTO plan.</p><p><br></p><p>To apply email a resume to Robert Half. Or call Rich Singer, CPA at 848-202-7970 to discuss this excellent career opportunity.</p>