We are looking for a Controller to support financial operations for a Contract position based in Norwich, Connecticut. This role will lead core accounting activities, ensure accurate reporting, and provide oversight across day-to-day finance processes. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in close management, financial statement preparation, cost accounting, and budget oversight while working effectively with both staff and operational stakeholders. This is a possible contract to hire opportunity. <br> Responsibilities: • Direct accounts payable and accounts receivable activities while guiding team members responsible for daily transaction processing • Prepare and post journal entries, maintain the general ledger, and ensure account reconciliations are completed accurately and on schedule • Manage payroll processing and verify that employee compensation records are handled with precision and confidentiality • Lead the month-end close process, coordinating deadlines and reviewing financial data for completeness • Produce financial statements and related reports to support leadership decision-making and ongoing business review • Analyze budget-to-actual results and other performance trends, identifying key drivers behind variances • Organize and oversee the annual physical inventory process in partnership with operational teams • Support standard cost accounting activities, including annual costing reviews and updates • Contribute to the annual budgeting process by compiling financial inputs, validating assumptions, and preparing planning materials
<p><strong>Healthcare Controller </strong></p><p><strong>Contact:</strong> Brittany Rizzo / [email protected]</p><p><strong>Reference ID:</strong> BR0013449604</p><p><br></p><p>Our client, a well-respected healthcare organization, is seeking an experienced and hands-on <strong>Controller</strong> to lead the accounting and financial operations of the hospital. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, revenue cycle oversight, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate will be a strong accounting professional with a proven background in hospital or healthcare finance, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to partner with executive leadership to drive financial performance and operational excellence.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Direct and oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and month-end/year-end close processes.</li><li>Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and healthcare industry standards.</li><li>Lead the organization's annual budgeting process, including full-cycle budget development, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial planning.</li><li>Partner with department leaders and executive management to monitor financial performance and identify opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Provide oversight of revenue cycle operations, including billing, collections, reimbursement, cash management, and revenue integrity initiatives.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and healthcare regulatory requirements.</li><li>Coordinate and manage annual audits, cost reports, tax filings, and other external reporting requirements.</li><li>Develop, maintain, and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures.</li><li>Analyze financial results and present actionable recommendations to senior leadership.</li><li>Mentor, develop, and lead the accounting and finance team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong><u>Director of Finance / Controller </u></strong></p><p><strong>Greater Hartford, CT | Hybrid Flexibility</strong></p><p><strong>Reference:</strong> SF0013468267</p><p><strong>Recruiter Contact:</strong> Sal Fiorillo — Sal.Fiorillo@RobertHalf</p><p><br></p><p>Are you a mission-driven finance leader looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while helping shape the future of a growing nonprofit organization? We are partnering with a well-respected nonprofit institution in the Greater Hartford area seeking an experienced finance executive to lead accounting, financial reporting, budgeting support, audits, treasury, and financial operations. This is a highly visible leadership role reporting directly to the CFO with the opportunity to influence organizational strategy, improve processes, and mentor a talented finance team.</p><p>This organization has experienced significant growth over the past several years through strategic expansion and continues to invest in innovation, operational excellence, and long-term sustainability.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why This Opportunity Stands Out</strong></p><ul><li>Outstanding culture that genuinely encourages work-life balance</li><li>Opportunity to lead meaningful process improvements, including AI and automation initiatives.</li><li>High-impact leadership role with direct exposure to executive leadership and Board committees.</li><li>Stable, mission-driven organization with continued growth and exciting strategic initiatives.</li></ul><p><strong>What You'll Lead</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee accounting, financial reporting, treasury, cash management, and internal controls.</li><li>Lead the annual external audit process, including nonprofit and grant reporting.</li><li>Oversee Form 990 coordination and financial compliance.</li><li>Support organization-wide budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.</li><li>Present financial information and recommendations to executive leadership and Board committees.</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a finance organization while fostering continuous improvement.</li><li>Drive technology, automation, and AI initiatives to improve efficiency and reporting.</li><li>Partner cross-functionally to support strategic business decisions and organizational growth.</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications: </b></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field</li><li>10+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience.</li><li>Strong nonprofit accounting experience, including Form 990 exposure.</li><li>Experience leading external audits, grant reporting, budgeting, and financial reporting.</li><li>Passion for process improvement, automation, and leveraging AI within finance.</li><li>CPA and/or public accounting background highly preferred </li></ul><p>If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, please email your resume to the email listed above.</p><p>All inquiries are confidential. Please note at Robert Half we never present your background to a client company without your permission.</p>
<p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Controller</strong> for a <strong>contract opportunity in Connecticut</strong>. This role will provide critical <strong>financial leadership and operational oversight</strong>, supporting the organization’s accounting functions, reporting processes, and internal controls.</p><p>The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, a hands-on approach to financial management, and the ability to guide day-to-day finance operations while helping leadership make informed business decisions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting</li><li>Provide financial leadership to support business planning, budgeting, and forecasting</li><li>Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements</li><li>Maintain and strengthen internal controls and operational procedures</li><li>Analyze financial results and present insights and recommendations to leadership</li><li>Support cash flow management, account reconciliations, and variance analysis</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with operational leaders to improve processes and drive efficiency</li><li>Assist with audit preparation and coordinate with external auditors as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Controller </strong></p><p> 📍 Greater Hartford County, CT (onsite to start with future hybrid flexibility)</p><p><strong>Reference:</strong> SF0013447217</p><p><strong>Recruiter Contact:</strong> Sal Fiorillo — Sal.Fiorillo@RobertHalf</p><p><br></p><p>A well-established and mission-driven nonprofit organization is seeking a Controller to join its growing finance leadership team. This is a newly created leadership position due to organizational growth and increased operational complexity. The role offers strong visibility to executive leadership, the opportunity to help shape finance operations, and long-term growth potential within the organization.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong></p><ul><li>Lead day-to-day accounting and financial operations</li><li>Oversee AP, AR, payroll, reconciliations, billing support, and financial reporting</li><li>Partner closely with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and strategic initiatives</li><li>Manage audits, compliance reporting, and internal controls</li><li>Support contract management and reimbursement-related financial processes</li><li>Help improve processes, reporting, and operational efficiency across the finance function</li><li>Supervise and mentor accounting staff in a collaborative environment</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong>: </p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field</li><li>Prior leadership experience within nonprofit and/or healthcare finance environments</li><li>Experience managing complex or multi-entity accounting operations</li><li>Strong communication skills with the ability to partner cross-functionally</li><li>Exposure to federal funding or grant-related environments</li></ul><p><strong>Why This Opportunity Stands Out</strong></p><ul><li>Stable, financially healthy organization with strong leadership</li><li>Newly created role with high visibility and long-term growth potential</li><li>Collaborative, mission-driven culture with excellent employee retention</li><li>Flexible leadership team and strong work/life balance</li><li>35-hour work week</li><li>Competitive benefits and retirement package</li></ul><p>If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, please email your resume to the email listed above.</p><p>All inquiries are confidential. Please note at Robert Half we never present your background to a client company without your permission.</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Controller to support a contract opportunity based in Longmeadow, Massachusetts. This position will oversee core accounting operations while also managing payroll, benefits administration, insurance renewals, and selected human resources activities. The ideal candidate will bring strong financial leadership, ensure timely reporting and close processes, and help maintain accurate day-to-day financial records.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily accounting activities, including oversight of accounts payable and accounts receivable to maintain accurate and timely transaction processing.</p><p>• Prepare monthly financial statements and related reports, ensuring leadership has clear insight into business performance.</p><p>• Lead the month-end close process by reviewing account activity, posting journal entries, and reconciling balances.</p><p>• Administer payroll operations with a high level of accuracy, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on schedule.</p><p>• Coordinate employee benefits enrollment and support ongoing administration of benefit programs.</p><p>• Manage insurance renewal activities by gathering required documentation, working with brokers or carriers, and tracking policy deadlines.</p><p>• Support human resources administration through record maintenance, employee documentation, and coordination of routine HR processes.</p><p>• Assist with annual audit preparation by organizing financial schedules, responding to requests, and supporting external auditors.</p><p>• Analyze financial results and investigate budget-to-actual differences to identify key drivers and reporting insights.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to support a contract engagement in Northampton, Massachusetts. This Contract position is ideal for a finance specialist who can oversee accounting operations, strengthen reporting accuracy, and bring structure to financial processes in a dynamic environment. The role requires a hands-on leader who is comfortable aligning financial records, refining account structures, and ensuring reliable data flow across core business systems.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Configure the QuickBooks Online environment, including the general ledger framework, job cost structure, and related account mappings.</p><p>• Coordinate financial data integration so project management information is reflected correctly within accounting records.</p><p>• Manage a contract period of parallel bookkeeping by maintaining records across two accounting platforms to confirm continuity and accuracy.</p><p>• Build reporting formats in the new system that reconcile with prior financial outputs and support management review.</p><p>• Establish account hierarchies and perform validation exercises using sample transactions before full operational use.</p><p>• Enter opening balances and other live financial data with close attention to completeness and reconciliation.</p><p><br></p>