<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations in a hands-on capacity for a diversified organization based in Eatontown, New Jersey. This role oversees financial activities across multiple business lines, including manufacturing and distribution, real estate, and hospitality, while also providing day-to-day leadership to accounting staff. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to guide process discipline, maintain accurate records, and support sound financial decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily accounting functions across multiple entities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting for manufacturing, distribution, real estate, and hospitality operations.</p><p>• Supervise and mentor accounting team members while remaining actively involved in detailed accounting work and issue resolution.</p><p>• Manage month-end and year-end close activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, and review of supporting documentation.</p><p>• Maintain strong internal controls over financial records, document management, and reporting processes to support compliance and audit readiness.</p><p>• Coordinate the organization, review, scanning, and retention of accounting records to ensure documentation is complete, accessible, and properly filed.</p><p>• Partner with operational leaders to analyze financial results, monitor performance, and provide recommendations that support business objectives.</p><p>• Oversee cash management, budgeting support, and financial oversight for a portfolio of related companies.</p><p>• Assist with process improvements and accounting workflow updates, including documentation-related procedures and recordkeeping standards.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to support a leading manufacturing company in Edison, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented finance specialist who can provide steady leadership across daily accounting operations while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. The role offers the chance to contribute meaningfully in a fast-paced consumer products environment and partner closely with leadership during a period of organizational change.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities and maintain accurate financial records across the organization.<br>• Manage general ledger operations, month-end close processes, and preparation of internal financial reports.<br>• Review bank reconciliations and balance sheet accounts to ensure completeness and accuracy.<br>• Provide interim leadership for the controllership function, supporting business continuity and consistent financial oversight.<br>• Partner with senior stakeholders to monitor financial performance, address variances, and improve reporting quality.<br>• Support accounting operations during an enterprise system implementation by maintaining core financial controls and reporting processes.<br>• Help ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal control requirements.<br>• Work cross-functionally with operational teams in a manufacturing and consumer goods setting to align financial processes with business needs.
<p>The Controller will be a key member of the leadership team, responsible for overseeing all financial operations of the company. This individual will play a critical role in shaping financial strategy, improving processes, and supporting continued portfolio expansion. Real Estate experience is REQUIRED.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee all core accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and financial reporting</li><li>Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term financial planning processes</li><li>Design, implement, and maintain strong internal controls, policies, and procedures</li><li>Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and capital planning activities</li><li>Provide strategic financial insight to support acquisitions, renovations, and growth initiatives</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP and all applicable regulatory requirements</li><li>Partner closely with property management and operational teams to drive financial performance</li><li>Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff</li></ul><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Medical/Dental/Vision</li><li>PTO</li><li>401k</li></ul>
<p><strong>Controller, Mercer County, NJ</strong></p><p>A well-established manufacturing company in Central New Jersey is seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee its finance and accounting operations. Known for its high-quality products and long-tenured workforce, this organization operates within a stable, specialized market. The environment is collaborative, offering leaders the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both daily operations and the company’s long-term success.</p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>We are looking for a driven Accounting & Finance leader to manage the full financial function of a growing manufacturing business. This individual will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, lead a small team, and partner closely with ownership to provide financial insights, operational guidance, and continuous process improvements. This is a highly visible role with broad responsibility across accounting, reporting, and analysis.</p><p><strong>Accounting & Financial Oversight</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee all accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting</li><li>Lead and actively participate in the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process</li><li>Ensure financial statements are accurate, timely, and compliant with GAAP</li><li>Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal control frameworks</li></ul><p><strong>Cost & Inventory Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Manage cost accounting activities, including inventory valuation, standard costing, and variance analysis</li><li>Partner with operations to evaluate production costs and identify efficiencies</li><li>Monitor inventory levels, reserves, and reconciliation processes to ensure accuracy</li></ul><p><strong>Team Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Supervise and develop a team of 2–4 accounting professionals</li><li>Provide daily direction, manage priorities, and drive accountability across the</li><li>Promote a collaborative, high-performance team culture</li></ul><p><strong>Reporting & Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and present financial reporting and analysis to ownership</li><li>Deliver insights on financial performance, profitability, and key cost d</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning initiatives</li></ul><p><strong>Audit & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Act as the primary liaison for external drivers</li><li>Lead the annual audit process and ensure timely completion</li><li>Maintain compliance with all regulatory and reporting requirements</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial oversight for a manufacturing operation in Newark, New Jersey. This role partners closely with plant leadership to strengthen accounting practices, improve cost visibility, and support sound operational decision-making. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical judgment with hands-on leadership and the ability to work effectively across departments while providing reliable reporting to management and executives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the facility’s accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial records, timely close processes, and strong internal controls.<br>• Collaborate with plant leadership to evaluate production costs, monitor inventory valuation, and identify opportunities to improve profitability.<br>• Review financial results and investigate variances to provide clear insights and practical recommendations for operational and executive teams.<br>• Develop and maintain reports that support department managers and senior leadership in planning, forecasting, and performance analysis.<br>• Lead process improvement efforts within finance and related functions to increase efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams to support information technology needs connected to financial reporting and business operations.<br>• Provide guidance and oversight to accounting staff while fostering accountability, teamwork, and high-quality execution.<br>• Ensure adherence to company policies, financial procedures, and applicable standards across all areas of responsibility.
<p>We are looking for a Controller to support a light manufacturing organization in Flemington, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract position will take ownership of the full accounting cycle in a standalone capacity, producing accurate financial statements and establishing a reliable month-end close process. This role is mostly onsite (4 days a week). This position is contract with potential to be converted to a permanent position.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the complete general accounting function independently, ensuring financial records are accurate, current, and well organized.</p><p>• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements with clear supporting documentation and analysis.</p><p>• Build, execute, and refine a consistent month-end close process to improve timeliness and reporting accuracy.</p><p>• Oversee account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and other closing activities across the full book of business.</p><p>• Develop Excel-based schedules, analyses, and reporting tools to support decision-making and financial oversight.</p><p>• Identify gaps in existing accounting workflows and implement practical improvements to strengthen controls and consistency.</p>
<p>Our client, a growing company in the financial services and collections industry, is seeking a forward-thinking Controller to lead the transformation of its accounting function. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments and enjoys creating structure, improving processes, and driving operational excellence. The ideal candidate is someone who can move beyond traditional accounting responsibilities by identifying inefficiencies, implementing scalable solutions, and helping build a modern finance organization. This individual will play a key role in standardizing processes, leveraging technology, and developing a high-performing accounting team following the company's recent acquisition.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead all day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting.</li><li>Evaluate existing accounting workflows and redesign processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and internal controls.</li><li>Drive automation initiatives by reducing manual processes and implementing technology-driven solutions.</li><li>Partner with executive leadership to establish best practices and support the organization's long-term growth strategy.</li><li>Participate in accounting system implementations, upgrades, and process optimization projects.</li><li>Build, mentor, and develop an accounting team while fostering a collaborative, accountable, and continuous improvement culture.</li><li>Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable financial reporting requirements.</li><li>Develop and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures.</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and strategic financial planning.</li><li>Coordinate with external auditors, tax professionals, and other business partners.</li><li>Identify opportunities to leverage emerging technologies, including AI tools </li></ul>
We are looking for a dependable Dispatcher to support daily student transportation operations in New Jersey. This contract position has the potential to become permanent and plays a key role in keeping routes running smoothly by coordinating driver assignments, communicating service updates, and responding quickly to changing conditions throughout the day. The ideal candidate is organized, calm under pressure, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced transport environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily bus coverage by assigning drivers for scheduled routes, activity trips, and other transportation needs.<br>• Oversee route progress in real time and provide timely guidance to drivers when issues arise on the road.<br>• Share important service information, including delays, route adjustments, and urgent updates, with drivers, school contacts, and leadership.<br>• Monitor staffing levels each day, track attendance, and secure replacement coverage when absences or schedule changes occur.<br>• Keep transportation records up to date, including route details, driver allocations, incident documentation, and operating logs.<br>• Address questions and concerns from schools, parents, and transportation staff with professionalism and clear communication.<br>• Support route design and daily service planning while helping maintain adherence to operating procedures and transportation standards.<br>• Partner with operations, maintenance, and management teams to reduce interruptions and maintain dependable service.<br>• Make informed decisions during unexpected events to help limit delays and maintain safe, efficient transportation operations.
<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>