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32 results for Controller in Edison, NJ

Controller
  • New York, NY
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 175000 - 215000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>My client is a high growth Consumer Products startup (mid-cap) that has PE backing from some of the biggest names in the industry. I have worked with the CFO to build out their Finance and Accounting team, placing several people (all net new positions due to growth) on their team.</p><p> </p><p>The VP of Finance is looking to add a Controller to their NYC team with direct exposure to the CFO office.</p><p> </p><p>They are in the office 5 days a week in midtown NYC.</p><p> </p><p>As always, these are permanent, full time, fully benefited salaried positions (these are NOT temp, or temp to perm).</p><p> </p><p>Compensation is based on experience:</p><p>The range is between $175k - $210k base + discretionary bonus + equity</p><p> </p><p>What you will do:</p><ul><li>Running the Month End Close and producing Financial Statements</li><li>They follow ASC 606, manage the revenue recognition </li><li>Working with the full P&amp;L</li><li>Support ad hoc reporting for the PE </li><li>They are on NetSuite</li><li>Will manage 1-3 staff</li></ul><p> </p><p>Who are you?</p><ul><li>B4 foundation or top regional auditing firm is required</li><li>CPA or Parts Passed highly is required</li><li>ASC 606 is highly preferred</li><li>Hands on Controllership experience </li><li>Experience with NetSuite, Oracle is highly preferred</li><li>A minimum of a BA/BS in Accounting from a top accredited school</li><li>8+ years of experience. </li></ul><p> </p><p>Exceptional communications skills are required. A great dynamic personality and the ability to work along your fellow colleagues is crucial.</p><p>He or she must be able to effectively collaborate with individuals both inside and outside the company.</p><p> </p><p>If you would like to be considered for this position, please email your resume in a word document to Kevin.Chin@Roberthalf</p>
  • 2026-03-20T00:00:00Z
Plant Controller
  • Piscataway, NJ
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 55 - 70 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller to join our team in Piscataway, New Jersey. In this role, you will oversee financial operations and ensure accuracy in reporting, budgeting, and cost accounting for a manufacturing facility. This is a long-term contract position offering the opportunity to contribute your expertise in financial management and operational efficiency. This role is fully onsite in Piscataway, Nj. Experience with cost accounting and manufacturing industry is required.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage month-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion of financial statements.</p><p>• Oversee manufacturing cost accounting activities, including inventory valuation and production cost analysis.</p><p>• Conduct detailed cost accounting reviews to identify trends and areas for improvement.</p><p>• Prepare comprehensive financial reports to support decision-making and strategic planning.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls within the plant.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize financial performance and efficiency.</p><p>• Monitor and analyze financial metrics to provide actionable insights for operational improvements.</p><p>• Serve as a key point of contact for audits and financial reviews.</p><p>• Implement and maintain effective controllership practices across all financial operations.</p><p>• Provide leadership and guidance to the finance team within the plant</p>
  • 2026-02-19T00:00:00Z
Assistant Controller
  • Willingboro, NJ
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 110000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Growing company located in the South Central New Jersey area is looking to staff an Assistant Controller with private equity-backed company experience. This Assistant Controller will oversee the company’s accounting operations and financial reporting while ensuring accurate financial records, compliance with regulatory requirements, and effective internal controls. In this role, you will be responsible for creating annual budgets, overseeing the month end close process, providing variance analysis, expense forecasting, general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, auditing, ensuring compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements, facilitating training and development opportunities, tax planning, and overseeing the integration of acquisitions into accounting systems. The ideal Assistant Controller for this role must have knowledge of GAAP, current industry trends, and excellent auditing skills.</p><p> </p><p>Your responsibilities</p><p>·      Oversee the daily cash flow process</p><p>·      Prepare financial packages</p><p>·      Coordinate the quarter, month, year-end process</p><p>·      Budgeting &amp; Forecasting</p><p>·      Conduct internal audits</p><p>·      Design and implement effective internal controls</p><p>·      Account Reconciliation</p><p>·      Prepare financial statements</p><p>·      Implement process improvement where needed</p><p>·      Prepare financial audits and review with external auditors</p>
  • 2026-03-10T00:00:00Z
Assistant Controller
  • Horsham, PA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join our client&#39;s team in the Horsham area, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting, maintaining accounting records, and supporting compliance with established standards. You will collaborate closely with the VP of Finance to manage internal controls and budgets while contributing to the overall financial health of the organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Perform daily accounting tasks such as maintaining the general ledger and handling journal entries.</p><p>• Reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy.</p><p>• Assist in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements, including detailed supporting schedules.</p><p>• Record and manage transactions related to asset purchases and sales.</p><p>• Prepare and file local and gross receipts tax returns in compliance with regulations.</p><p>• Provide support for payroll processing and 401k accounting.</p><p>• Manage tax registration and filings for new or transitioning state locations.</p><p>• Deliver financial analysis and insights to support decision-making for leadership.</p><p>• Monitor cash flow and assist with effective cash management strategies.</p><p>• Provide guidance and mentorship to entry level accounting staff to foster growth and development.</p>
  • 2026-03-14T00:00:00Z
Assistant Controller
  • New York, NY
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 215000 - 235000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>An internationally recognized trading and investment powerhouse is currently seeking an Assistant Controller to join their team. The Assistant Controller will serve in a senior leadership capacity, partnering closely with trading divisions and subsidiary finance teams to drive financial strategy, operational excellence, and governance. This role is instrumental in overseeing accounting operations, supporting M&amp;A initiatives, strengthening internal controls, and aligning divisional financial goals with broader corporate objectives.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p>·        Lead and oversee all financial and management accounting activities for trading division, including approval of significant transactions and management of the consolidated financial close process</p><p>·        Provide comprehensive M&amp;A support, including pre- and post-acquisition activities, opening balance sheet review, purchase price allocation and valuation, and post-merger integration.</p><p>·        Serve on Boards of select subsidiaries, overseeing financial performance, risk management, governance, and advising executive leadership while reporting to senior management.</p><p>·        Monitor subsidiaries and affiliates using a risk-based approach, conducting financial analysis, reviewing internal controls, and ensuring compliance with evolving accounting standards and regulatory requirements.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration please email Ben.Turnbull@roberthalf.</p>
  • 2026-03-04T00:00:00Z
Project Controller
  • Woodbridge, NJ
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 165000 - 175000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>165,000 - 175,000</p><p><br></p><p>benefits:</p><ul><li>health</li><li>dental</li><li>vision</li><li>life insurance</li></ul><p>Our national construction client is searching for a dedicated Project Controller to oversee financial operations and reporting for project-based activities. This role is based in Woodbridge, New Jersey, and requires an experienced, detail-oriented individual who can ensure compliance with accounting standards while driving process improvements. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of project accounting practices in a large construction company. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities include:</p><p>•Manage billing, collections, and contract-related financial matters for multiple projects.</p><p>• Collaborate with project managers and operational teams to review costs, revenue recognition, and adherence to accounting standards.</p><p>•Analyze financial data to create variance reports that assess projectperformance and profitability.</p><p>• Supervise and mentor project accounting staff, providing training, and conducting performance reviews.</p><p>•Facilitate audits by preparing accurate financial documentation and ensuring regulatory compliance.</p><p>•Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency in project accounting operations.</p><p>•Utilize accounting and project management software to monitor project costs, invoicing, and financial reporting.</p><p>• Establish and maintain internal controls to ensure accuracy and compliance in project accounting processes.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>This opportunity offers an excellent benefits and compensation package. The Project Controller will have excellent exposure to top management in several states. To apply email a resume to Robert Half. Or call Rich Singer, CPA at 848-202-7970 to discuss this excellent opportunity</p>
  • 2026-03-04T00:00:00Z
Partner
  • Middletown, NJ
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 290000 - 300000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>The salary for this position is 290,000 - 300,000. The benefits include paid time off, health insurance, flexible schedules, and growth opportunities. </p><p><br></p><p>A leading regional CPA firm with offices in New Jersey and Florida is looking for a Partner with a strong background in tax and auditing. The firm has been in business for over seventy years and has an excellent reputation and low turnover. They are rapidly expanding and need to bring on a partner in either their Morristown, Middletown, West Palm Beach, or Fort Lauderdale area offices.A CPA is required and anyone with a book of business would be ideal, even if smaller in size. The firm with consider anyone with an expertise in tax, audit, or a combination of both.The partnership opening is due to expansion and the impending retirement of several partners with tenure in the firm of over 30 years each. To apply email a resume in a Word format to Robert Half International. Or call Rich Singer, CPA at 848-202-7970 to discuss this excellent opportunity.</p>
  • 2026-02-27T00:00:00Z
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