<p>Growing client in the Newark, Delaware area seeks a VP/Controller with strong knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting and cost control principles. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial health of the organization while leading the financial planning and analysis process including annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term strategic planning. This VP/Controller will also research and investigate financial data, analyze cash flows, develop and implement internal controls, provide financial insights and recommendations, support financial models and manage relationships with auditors, banks, insurance providers and other financial stakeholders. This VP/Controller will retain constant awareness of the company’s financial position ensuring all documents and filings meet federal and internal compliance obligations.</p><p> </p><p>Primary Responsibilities</p><p>· Direct and oversee all aspects of accounting, finance, treasury, tax, and financial reporting</p><p>· Create annual/quarterly financial strategic plan and budget</p><p>· Prepare timely and detailed reports on financial performance on a quarterly and annual basis</p><p>· Consolidate Financial Statements</p><p>· Serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership, providing insights to drive business performance</p><p>· Support and lead M&A due diligence efforts, including financial analysis, integration planning, and reporting</p><p>· Perform financial analysis on investment performance</p><p>· Identify and analyze financial risk</p><p>· Assist with all audit and internal control operations</p><p>· Complete year-end reporting</p><p>· Ad-Hoc projects as needed</p>
<p>Robert Half is looking for an accomplished AVP Finance to oversee core accounting operations and guide strategic budgeting efforts for our client's organization in South Jersey. This role partners closely with executive leadership and department managers to strengthen financial planning, support sound decision-making, and maintain accurate, timely reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, a hands-on leadership style, and the ability to improve processes that enhance financial controls and operational efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Partner with executive leaders and business managers to build financial forecasts, prepare program budgets, and support long-range planning initiatives.</li><li>Direct daily finance operations across accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely execution.</li><li>Lead the preparation of audit schedules and supporting records, working closely with external auditors to facilitate efficient and well-documented annual audits.</li><li>Coordinate the completion of annual tax filings by organizing required financial information and serving as a key liaison with audit and tax partners.</li><li>Develop operating budgets and collaborate with managers and finance staff to monitor spending in alignment with agency guidelines and cost principles.</li><li>Oversee finance-related reporting tools and software enhancements that improve workflow efficiency, and provide regular progress updates to the Chief Financial Officer.</li><li>Build and maintain cash flow forecasting models and reporting methods that safeguard minimum liquidity levels needed for ongoing operations.</li><li>Provide financial guidance on contracts and business agreements by assessing fiscal impact, risk, and alignment with organizational objectives.</li></ul>