<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to join a team in Santa Clara, California on a Long-term Contract basis. This position is ideal for a well-rounded, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can step into a hands-on environment, manage core close activities, and help maintain accuracy across the general ledger. The role will provide essential accounting support while the existing team concentrates on audit-related priorities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead monthly and quarterly close activities, including preparation for third-quarter reporting deadlines.</p><p>• Review journal entries while maintaining accurate and timely financial records.</p><p>• Review balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to ensure underlying support is correct.</p><p>• Review account activity for accuracy, completeness, and proper classification rather than relying only on reconciliation status.</p><p>• Perform broad general ledger and day-to-day accounting work across multiple areas of the function.</p><p>• Provide effective support in an accounting environment that depends heavily on manual processes and careful review.</p><p>• Take ownership of key accounting tasks to help balance workloads while internal staff remain focused on audit demands.</p>
<p><strong>CONTROLLER - REMOTE BUT MUST BE BASED IN THE BAY AREA FOR OCCASIONAL TEAM MEETINGS</strong></p><p><strong>PLEASE CONTACT CHRISTINA TRAN AT ROBERT HALF FOR MORE DETAILS</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Real estate investment company is seeking a hands-on Controller to join their tight knit team. The Controller position owns the accounting function while serving as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive team. The Controller oversees general ledger maintenance, month-end close, accounts payable and receivable, and entity-level reporting across the firm’s corporate and property entities, in addition to supervising any junior staff. The role also carries responsibility for cash management and projections, tax and insurance coordination, investor distribution processing, and payroll oversight. Externally, the Controller works closely with high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, CPA firms, lenders, bankers, insurance brokers, and property management teams. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong> </p><p>• Direct the full accounting cycle across corporate and property entities, including ledger accuracy, payables, receivables, reconciliations, and timely close activities.</p><p>• Serve as a financial advisor to leadership by supporting budgets, forecasts, capital planning, and longer-range business decisions.</p><p>• Produce and coordinate quarterly and annual financial reporting, while partnering with internal and external stakeholders to align entity and asset-level results.</p><p>• Review monthly financial packages, including variance analysis and operating summaries, and provide clear insight into business performance.</p><p>• Oversee cash positioning, liquidity projections, payroll review, employee reimbursements, and monitoring of company credit card and recurring expense activity.</p><p>• Partner with third-party property managers to evaluate rent-related records, security deposit tracking, and property accounting deliverables for completeness and accuracy.</p><p>• Manage lender and transaction reporting by preparing supporting schedules, explanations, and due diligence materials as needed.</p><p>• Coordinate tax filings, audit support, insurance renewals, licensing compliance, and related documentation with external firms and brokers.</p><p>• Support investor activity by reviewing capital account information, validating distribution calculations, maintaining waterfall schedules, and coordinating distribution notices and reporting.</p>
This role is for an experienced Controller to manage a small Accounting team and ensure GAAP, Revenue Recognition, and NetSuite implementation is successful. <br><br>Required Skills & Experience<br><br>o Technical Requirements:<br> Strong GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) knowledge.<br> Extensive NetSuite experience, including implementation.<br> Experience with revenue recognition (ASC 606) and contract review is highly valued.<br> Manufacturing experience is a plus due to the shift toward wafer production.<br><br>Industry Experience:<br> Medical device background is less critical; focus is more on platform technology and revenue processes.<br>o Soft Skills:<br> Ability to work cross-functionally and maintain positive team dynamics.<br> Adaptability, strong communication, and a collaborative approach are essential to fit the existing closely-knit team.
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial operations and provide reliable reporting that supports sound business decisions. This position is based in San Jose, California, and will oversee core accounting activities, budgeting, and compliance across property-related financial functions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, leadership capability, and the ability to maintain accurate documentation and organized financial records.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily accounting operations, ensuring financial records are complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.<br>• Lead month-end and year-end close activities, including account reconciliations, journal entry review, and timely preparation of consolidated financial reports.<br>• Prepare and review financial statements, delivering clear insights on performance, cash position, and key financial trends to leadership.<br>• Manage cash flow planning, monitor liquidity needs, and support forecasting efforts to help maintain financial stability and operational readiness.<br>• Oversee property accounting activities, including tracking transactions, reviewing allocations, and ensuring reporting accuracy across assets or entities.<br>• Coordinate the development of budgets and forecasts, partnering with stakeholders to evaluate results, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.<br>• Supervise the preparation and filing of partnership and property tax returns, working closely with external advisors as needed to maintain compliance.<br>• Guide and develop the accounting team, setting priorities, reviewing work quality, and fostering a high-performance environment.<br>• Maintain organized financial documentation by supporting document control, scanning, and record compilation processes to ensure accessible and audit-ready files.
<p>Colleen McAuliffe at Robert Half is looking for an experienced Controller with CPA and experience in Semiconductor industry with hands on SEC experience to lead the accounting function for a growing public technology manufacturer based in San Jose, California. This role will guide global accounting activities, strengthen financial governance, and support accurate reporting in a dynamic, fast-scaling environment. The position offers the opportunity to partner closely with senior leadership while helping the organization build processes that support continued expansion.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the full accounting cycle across global operations, including close management, inventory accounting, payroll coordination, equity-related accounting, and tax oversight.</p><p>• Prepare and review financial statements and management reports to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with reporting standards.</p><p>• Lead quarterly and annual public company filing activities and maintain compliance with all external reporting obligations.</p><p>• Develop, refine, and enforce accounting policies, operational procedures, and internal control practices across the organization.</p><p>• Serve as the primary finance contact for external auditors, coordinating quarterly reviews, annual audits, and follow-up actions.</p><p>• Partner with finance, legal, operations, and executive stakeholders on business initiatives such as fundraising efforts, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.</p><p>• Evaluate new accounting pronouncements and regulatory developments, then implement required changes across reporting processes.</p><p>• Drive improvements in reporting workflows, compliance tracking, and finance automation to increase efficiency and scalability.</p><p>• Support internal audit activity, regulatory inquiries, and other cross-functional projects tied to corporate governance and financial oversight.</p>
<p><strong>About the Opportunity</strong></p><p>A growing and dynamic services organization is seeking a Controller to lead its accounting function. This is a high-impact role partnering closely with senior leadership, offering exposure to a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>The Controller will oversee all day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and an efficient close process. This individual will play a key role in scaling the accounting function and supporting continued organizational growth.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead all accounting operations including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, and revenue recognition</li><li>Manage and optimize monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes</li><li>Prepare and review GAAP-compliant financial statements</li><li>Establish and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures</li><li>Serve as the primary liaison for external audits and lead audit process</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in partnership with finance leadership</li><li>Oversee cash flow, treasury activities, and banking relationships</li><li>Hire, develop, and mentor accounting staff</li></ul>