<p>Robert Half is recruiting for a Controller to lead our clients core accounting operations and ensure reliable financial reporting for the organization. This role oversees day-to-day accounting activities, strengthens financial controls, and supports leadership with clear insights that inform business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, a CPA designation, and a background in public accounting audit environments.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the monthly close process and deliver complete financial statements that are accurate, timely, and ready for audit review.</p><p>• Guide the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions to maintain processing accuracy, support healthy cash flow, and improve overall efficiency.</p><p>• Coordinate audit readiness efforts by organizing required documentation, partnering with internal auditors, and resolving findings in a thorough and timely manner.</p><p>• Design, maintain, and enhance internal control practices that protect company assets and reinforce compliance standards.</p><p>• Supervise, coach, and develop accounting team members while promoting accountability and continuous improvement across finance operations.</p><p>• Use accounting systems and reporting tools to refine workflows, strengthen reporting quality, and increase operational effectiveness.</p><p>• Provide senior leaders with financial analysis, reporting, and practical recommendations to support planning and decision-making.</p><p>• Contribute to annual corporate reporting activities, including support for tax-related filings, fixed asset reporting, treasury matters, and risk management documentation.</p><p>• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to improve financial visibility and business performance.</p><p>• Partner with accounting staff and other departments to establish clear standard operating procedures and encourage consistent best practices.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration please apply or call Steve Fields at 919-787-8226.</p>
<p>Robert Half has partnered with an established and growing construction company in Garner, North Carolina to assist them in hiring an experienced Controller/Accounting Manager. This onsite role will lead the accounting and financial operations for their organization in Raleigh, North Carolina. Construction experience is required. This position plays a central role in maintaining accurate financial records, strengthening reporting processes, and supporting sound business decisions through thoughtful analysis. Experience with Sage, Timberline or another construction based software is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, deep technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to oversee day-to-day finance activities with precision and accountability.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily accounting operations across the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations to maintain accurate and timely financial records.</p><p>• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports that provide clear insight into company performance.</p><p>• Lead the month-end closing process, ensuring account reconciliations are completed accurately and deadlines are consistently met.</p><p>• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support planning, cost control, and strategic decision-making.</p><p>• Monitor job costing and operating results, analyzing variances and trends to identify risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement.</p><p>• Oversee payroll administration and related benefit processes, including retirement plan coordination, while maintaining compliance with applicable requirements.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to tax, regulatory, and internal financial control standards through thorough review and oversight of accounting practices.</p><p>• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, promoting collaboration, accountability, and high-quality execution across the finance function.</p><p>• Support the effective use of accounting systems and reporting tools, including Sage platforms and Excel-based analysis, to improve efficiency and financial visibility.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to support a growing <strong>SaaS company</strong> in Raleigh, North Carolina through a <strong>Long-term Contract engagement</strong>. This consultant will partner closely with executive leadership to enhance financial processes, improve reporting capabilities, and establish scalable accounting practices to support continued growth.</p><p> </p><p>The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SaaS accounting, experience transitioning organizations from a cash basis to an accrual basis accounting model, and the ability to deliver actionable financial insights through metrics, dashboards, and budgeting processes.</p><p> </p><p>This <strong>contract role</strong> is flexible with the number of hours and being <strong>hybrid onsite in Raleigh, NC</strong>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the transition from <strong>cash basis accounting to accrual basis accounting</strong>, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and implementation of best practices.</li><li>Manage and strengthen relationships with banking partners and oversee the company's <strong>line of credit and treasury activities</strong>.</li><li>Review monthly financial statements and accounting close processes, identifying opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and reporting.</li><li>Develop and implement key financial metrics, KPIs, and executive dashboards to support business decision-making.</li><li>Create and maintain annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses in partnership with leadership.</li><li>Evaluate and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support scalability.</li><li>Provide strategic financial guidance to leadership regarding cash flow, working capital, and overall financial performance.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close processes as needed.</li><li>Mentor internal accounting staff and provide leadership on accounting and finance initiatives.</li><li>Assist with ad hoc financial projects and operational improvements.</li></ul><p> </p><p><br></p><p> </p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller to lead the finance and accounting function for our client's manufacturing operation in Danville, Virginia. This role partners closely with plant leadership to turn financial and operational data into practical insights that support performance, cost control, and sound decision-making. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in manufacturing accounting, a hands-on leadership approach, and the ability to strengthen processes while guiding a small team in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the plant finance and accounting team, including direct supervision, coaching, and performance oversight for two team members.</p><p>• Deliver accurate and timely financial and operational reporting to senior leaders, translating results, forecasts, and trends into actionable recommendations.</p><p>• Direct all product costing activities by maintaining reliable standard costs, monitoring manufacturing spend, valuing inventory correctly, and explaining cost variances.</p><p>• Manage the monthly close, budgeting, forecasting, audit support, and ongoing preparation of key plant performance reports and financial statements.</p><p>• Establish and maintain strong financial controls, procedures, and data governance practices to protect the accuracy and integrity of plant information.</p><p>• Oversee treasury-related operations such as cash activity, accounts payable, payroll coordination, invoicing, collections, and compliance with financial policies and regulations.</p><p>• Partner with corporate or external stakeholders to support complete and timely tax filings and other required regulatory submissions.</p><p>• Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency through automation, streamlined workflows, paperless practices, and selective outsourcing initiatives.</p><p><br></p>