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40 results for Project Controller in New York, NY
- Newark, NJ
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 120000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
- 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.
- 2026-11-13T00:00:00Z
- Yorktown, NY
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 150000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for a Controller to lead the accounting function for a growing project-based business in Hawthorne, New York. This position will play a central role in producing accurate financial results, strengthening reporting standards, and supporting operational leaders with timely insight. The ideal candidate brings strong construction accounting expertise, including work in progress reporting and job cost analysis, along with the ability to manage day-to-day accounting activities in a hands-on environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycle to deliver complete and reliable financial statements on schedule.<br>• Oversee project accounting activities, including job cost tracking, margin review, change order accounting, and profitability analysis across active work.<br>• Prepare and maintain work in progress schedules, monitor underbillings and overbillings, and partner with project leaders to evaluate forecasted costs and expected outcomes.<br>• Manage cash flow planning by supervising receivables, payables, billing activity, and collections tied to contract terms and project milestones.<br>• Administer core accounting operations such as the general ledger, payroll coordination, fixed asset records, and other transactional processes as needed.<br>• Establish and refine accounting policies, internal controls, and reporting procedures to support compliance and improve accuracy.<br>• Coordinate with external partners on audits, tax matters, banking relationships, and other financial reporting requirements.<br>• Lead and develop accounting staff while working closely with operational leadership to provide financial guidance that supports business growth.<br>• Contribute to process improvements, including the implementation of company financial standards and more efficient reporting practices following acquisition integration.
- 2026-11-13T00:00:00Z
- New York, NY
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 165000 - 190000 USD / Yearly
- <p>I'm excited to be partnering with a highly recognizable New York City nonprofit organization with approximately $150M in annual budget that is looking to add a Controller to its growing finance leadership team.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a newly created role reporting directly to the Head of Accounting and offers the opportunity to help drive accounting operations, strengthen processes, and support the continued growth and complexity of the organization. The Head of Accounting is also interested in upcoming Sn. Acct. Mgr. and Asst Controllers to step up into this position.</p><p> </p><p>The finance team is comprised of several professionals with Big 4 public accounting backgrounds and CPA credentials, creating a highly technical, collaborative, and development-oriented environment.</p><p> </p><p>Ideal background:</p><p>✔ Public accounting foundation (Big 4 or larger national/regional firm highly preferred)</p><p>✔ CPA or Parts Passed are required</p><p>✔ Strong nonprofit accounting experience is required, including financial reporting, audits, compliance, and fund/grant accounting</p><p>✔ Experience managing close, internal controls, and accounting operations</p><p>✔ Ability to partner with senior leadership and contribute strategically beyond the debits and credits</p><p> </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys mission-driven work but also wants the sophistication, pace, and professional rigor typically found in top-tier accounting organizations.</p><p> </p><p>As always, this is a permanent, full time, fully benefited salaried position (this is NOT a temp role or temp to perm).</p><p> </p><p>They are located in midtown and are in the office 3 days and remote 2 day.</p><p> </p><p>Compensation Package based on experience:</p><p>Base: $165 - $190k base</p><p> </p><p>Exceptional communications skills are required. A great dynamic personality and the ability to work along your fellow colleagues is crucial. He or she must be able to effectively collaborate with individuals both inside and outside the company. </p><p> </p><p>If you would like to be considered for this position, please email your resume in a word document to Kevin.Chin@Roberthalf</p>
- 2026-11-02T00:00:00Z
- New York, NY
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 200000 - 240000 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting, financial reporting, and compliance for a mission-driven non-profit organization in New York, New York. This role will oversee core accounting operations, strengthen internal controls, and deliver accurate, timely financial information that supports executive decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, sound technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to guide a growing finance function with rigor and transparency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the day-to-day accounting function and mentor a multi-level team to build capability, accountability, and long-term bench strength.<br>• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities to ensure financial results are reported accurately and on schedule.<br>• Prepare and review internal and external financial statements, supporting schedules, and disclosures with a strong focus on quality and consistency.<br>• Partner with finance leadership to interpret results, explain significant fluctuations, and provide accounting perspective on organizational performance.<br>• Maintain and refine accounting policies, internal controls, and governance practices to meet regulatory requirements and organizational standards.<br>• Lead external audit activities from planning through resolution, coordinating with auditors and advisors to address findings and maintain ongoing readiness.<br>• Manage tax compliance across federal, state, and local requirements, working with outside specialists when appropriate.<br>• Oversee transactional accounting areas such as payables, receivables, payroll, cash activity, fixed assets, investments, insurance, and technology-related accounting.<br>• Drive process improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, strengthen control, and support scale through automation and standardization.<br>• Provide accounting leadership for complex business initiatives, including due diligence and financial assessment related to mergers, partnerships, investments, or similar transactions.
- 2026-10-23T00:00:00Z
- Mount Vernon, NY
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 150000 - 175000 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead core accounting operations and provide reliable financial insight for leadership in Mount Vernon, New York. This role oversees close activities, reporting, job costing, payroll-related accounting, and compliance across project-based operations. The ideal candidate brings strong command of construction or project accounting, a disciplined approach to controls, and the ability to guide a team while partnering closely with operations and project leadership.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead monthly and annual close activities by coordinating deadlines, reviewing account activity, and ensuring the trial balance is accurate, fully supported, and ready for audit review.<br>• Prepare and analyze financial statements, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting, while delivering meaningful variance commentary against prior periods and budget.<br>• Maintain the general ledger structure, oversee journal entry preparation and review, and ensure reconciliations and supporting schedules meet U.S. accounting standards.<br>• Direct cash management activities by reviewing daily liquidity, overseeing bank and credit card reconciliations, and helping support forecasting and treasury planning.<br>• Supervise payroll accounting processes, including liability reconciliations, benefit-related accruals, and review procedures that help resolve deduction and withholding discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Manage certified payroll and prevailing wage compliance for applicable projects, including report preparation, documentation uploads, subcontractor payroll tracking, and responses to audit or administrator requests.<br>• Oversee billing, accounts receivable, and collections by guiding invoicing, reconciling pay applications to invoices, addressing billing corrections, and reducing aged balances and retainage exposure.<br>• Own job costing and work-in-progress reporting by validating cost allocations, reviewing percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, monitoring change orders and retainage, and highlighting overbilling or underbilling risks.<br>• Support tax and regulatory obligations through sales tax filings, related accounting entries, and coordination for insurance, workers’ compensation, and other financial audits.<br>• Act as the accounting lead for the finance systems environment, including Sage Intacct, BuildOps, Coast, and certified payroll tracking tools, while improving procedures, strengthening internal controls, and developing the accounting team through consistent coaching and weekly review cadences.
- 2026-10-23T00:00:00Z
- Brooklyn, NY
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 67 - 69 USD / Hourly
- <p>We are seeking a highly skilled, Digital Asset Product Owner. This individual will be fully embedded within our organization, reporting directly to the AEM Cloud Assets (DAM) Product Owner, and operate as an extension of our core team. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in product ownership, change management and will provide value on approach and implementation and a working understanding of digital asset management (DAM) concepts and tools. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities: </strong></p><p><strong>Product Ownership: </strong></p><ul><li>Lead and manage the end-to-end delivery of initiatives related to AEM Cloud and digital asset management. </li><li>Translate business objectives into actionable requirements, user stories, and prioritized backlogs. </li><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring alignment and transparency throughout the project lifecycle. </li></ul><p><strong>Change Management: </strong></p><ul><li>Work with our Change Management group, to support adoption of new processes and technologies. </li><li>Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. </li></ul><p><strong>Digital Asset Management (Generalized): </strong></p><ul><li>Possess a foundational understanding of digital asset management principles and the value these tools bring to an organization. </li><li>Be able to collaborate effectively with DAM stakeholders and support the integration of DAM capabilities into broader initiatives. </li><li>Advise on best practices at a high level, without being responsible for day-to-day DAM operations. </li></ul><p><strong>Collaboration & Leadership: </strong></p><ul><li>Build strong relationships with cross-functional partners, including business, technology, and vendor teams. </li><li>Operate with a high degree of autonomy, taking ownership of deliverables and driving initiatives forward with minimal oversight. </li></ul><p><strong>Experience & Skills: </strong></p><ul><li>10+ years of relevant experience, including significant time in product ownership roles. </li><li>Demonstrated success managing large-scale digital transformation or DAM initiatives, preferably within financial services or similarly regulated industries. </li><li>Familiarity with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM Cloud) and digital asset management concepts. </li><li>Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders. </li><li>Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities. </li><li>Self-starter who is intrinsically motivated, proactive, and solutions-oriented. </li></ul><p><strong>Personal Attributes: </strong></p><ul><li>Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach. </li><li>Comfortable operating in ambiguity and driving clarity. </li><li>Empathetic leader who values collaboration and continuous learning.</li></ul>
- 2026-11-02T00:00:00Z
- Brick, NJ
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 45 - 55 USD / Hourly
- <p>Robert Half is seeking a Portfolio Manager Consultant for an exciting fully onsite opportunity with a local bank in Brick, NJ. This role will support the continued growth of the Commercial Banking team by managing and analyzing a portfolio of commercial relationships while partnering closely with Commercial Lenders.</p><p><br></p><p>The Portfolio Manager II AVP will be responsible for supporting a Commercial Lender and assigned portfolio, helping maintain credit quality, monitoring risk, coordinating financial reporting, and preparing credit recommendations. Portfolios may include a mix of Commercial Real Estate (CRE), Commercial & Industrial (C&I), Construction, and SBA loans, ranging from approximately $150MM to $300MM+.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Manage an assigned portfolio of commercial customers with oversight from a Commercial Loan Officer</li><li>Maintain ongoing business relationships with current customers and serve as a secondary commercial services contact</li><li>Support and oversee reporting for portfolio management, including delinquency, problem loans, exceptions, and tickler tracking</li><li>Coordinate the collection, tracking, and review of financial statements, tax returns, and loan covenants/conditions</li><li>Prepare and coordinate loan modifications, renewals, and extensions</li><li>Monitor assigned accounts for early warning signs of financial weakness or other risks and collaborate with leadership on action plans</li><li>Prepare, update, and maintain credit files in both paper and electronic formats</li><li>Underwrite new and complex commercial loan transactions and requests within the assigned portfolio</li><li>Develop and present credit recommendations to the appropriate level of credit administration</li><li>Serve as a primary or secondary customer contact, as assigned by the Commercial Loan Officer</li><li>Support execution and collection of loan documentation</li><li>Assist with internal and external audits, loan review, compliance, and regulatory examinations</li><li>Maintain working knowledge of bank operating policies and procedures that impact commercial services</li><li>Help support Commercial Lenders in achieving annual operating plan goals</li><li>Coordinate effectively with internal departments to ensure efficient information flow</li><li>Respond to internal and external inquiries within established timeframes and policy guidelines</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-11-10T00:00:00Z
- Valhalla, NY
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 100000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join a mission-driven organization in Valhalla, New York. This onsite role supports core accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance activities, and audit readiness while partnering with leadership on budgeting and process improvement. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to balance detailed financial work with cross-functional support.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee participation in monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities to help ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.<br>• Prepare and review reconciliations, journal entries, and account analysis for cash, investments, and other balance sheet accounts.<br>• Administer fixed asset accounting by tracking additions, disposals, and depreciation schedules.<br>• Contribute to payroll processing, benefits coordination, and related administrative support tied to finance and human resources.<br>• Assist with budget development, external audit preparation, and supporting documentation for financial statements.<br>• Complete required tax and regulatory filings, including nonprofit informational returns, charitable registrations, sales tax submissions, and excise tax reporting.<br>• Monitor grant-related and donor-restricted financial activity, including reconciliations and reporting to support fund accountability.<br>• Provide guidance to accounting team members, review work for accuracy, and offer backup support across accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.<br>• Support endowment and annual care accounting, respond to customer inquiries, strengthen internal controls, and prepare special financial analyses as needed.
- 2026-10-23T00:00:00Z
- Melville, NY
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 60 - 65 USD / Hourly
- <p>We are looking for an Assistant Controller to join a real estate and property organization on a Contract basis. This role will support core accounting operations, help maintain accurate financial records, and contribute to timely monthly reporting. The position is well suited for a hands-on accounting specialist who is comfortable analyzing balances, improving documentation, and working across multiple areas of the close process.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead key activities within the monthly close cycle, ensuring entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules are completed accurately and on time.</p><p>• Prepare and review bank and balance sheet reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and resolving outstanding items promptly.</p><p>• Produce financial reports and supporting analyses to highlight trends, explain fluctuations, and support management decision-making.</p><p>• Perform variance analysis across accounts and reporting periods to identify unusual movements and confirm the integrity of financial data.</p><p>• Maintain general ledger accuracy by reviewing account activity, validating classifications, and supporting adjustments where needed.</p><p>• Assist with insurance-related accounting and other real estate industry matters, including reconciliation work tied to organizational entities and property activity.</p><p>• Strengthen accounting operations by creating clear process documentation and participating in reviews of internal controls.</p><p>• Use advanced Excel functions to organize data, reconcile accounts, and prepare reporting schedules.</p><p>• Support accounting workflows within Yardi or similar property accounting platforms, including reconciliation and reporting tasks as needed.</p>
- 2026-11-04T00:00:00Z
- Princeton, NJ
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 200000 - 225000 USD / Yearly
- <p>Benefits: M/D/V, PTO, 401K with company match. </p><p><br></p><p>Growing Biotech located in central NJ seeks Assistant Controller to join team. The Assistant Controller will be responsible for taking ownership of various work streams within the controllership organization and contributing to the development and implementation of best practices within the accounting and reporting processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, external reporting processes and internal controls.</p><p> </p><p>For immediate consideration please email resume to Joseph Imbesi</p>
- 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z
- New York, NY
- remote
- Temporary / Contract
- 70 - 80 USD / Hourly
- <p>We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join a detail-oriented services organization on a Long-term Contract basis. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who can strengthen a lean team, drive an efficient close process, and deliver accurate financial reporting. The position calls for someone who works independently, quickly understands established workflows, and proactively resolves issues across controllership activities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead monthly and quarterly closing activities to ensure financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day guidance and practical support to a small two-person accounting team while remaining deeply involved in the work.</p><p>• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and presentation materials for periodic reporting needs.</p><p>• Oversee general ledger activity and maintain strong accounting controls across routine and complex transactions.</p><p>• Support revenue accounting processes, including reviewing revenue recognition and monthly reporting for completeness and accuracy.</p><p>• Partner closely with leadership on controllership priorities, ad hoc analysis, and issue resolution related to financial reporting.</p><p>• Analyze financial results, identify variances or risks, and recommend corrective actions to keep reporting on track.</p><p>• Assist with year-end reporting and audit-related deliverables by organizing schedules, documentation, and supporting analyses.</p><p>• Contribute to process improvement efforts and help optimize accounting workflows, including work within Workday Financials where applicable.</p>
- 2026-11-11T00:00:00Z
- East Windsor, NJ
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 115000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
- <p>We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller to provide financial leadership for manufacturing operations in East Windsor, New Jersey. This role is responsible for guiding plant-level accounting, strengthening financial controls, and delivering meaningful analysis that supports operational and strategic decisions. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in cost accounting, forecasting, inventory oversight, and capital tracking within a manufacturing environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the monthly financial close for plant operations, including review of production activity, analysis of manufacturing variances, and reconciliation of key balance sheet accounts.</p><p>• Develop annual budgets and regular forecasts while delivering timely financial reports and performance insights to plant leadership and corporate stakeholders.</p><p>• Maintain product costing and standard cost models, and evaluate cost movements to explain operational results and support profitability improvements.</p><p>• Oversee accounting and control activities related to inventory and fixed assets, including count programs, reconciliations, and financial accuracy of recorded balances.</p><p>• Administer capital investment tracking through plant systems, support the capital approval workflow, and help ensure the reliability of recorded project amounts.</p><p>• Partner with operations and supply chain leaders to assess plant performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and improve financial visibility across the site.</p><p>• Contribute to system-related support and plant process enhancements that improve reporting quality, internal controls, and overall accounting efficiency.</p><p>• Lead or assist with special projects aimed at strengthening compliance, streamlining workflows, and advancing cost management practices.</p>
- 2026-10-26T00:00:00Z
- Warren, NJ
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 71.25 - 82.5 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for a Project Manager/Sr. Consultant to support a pharmaceutical client in Warren, New Jersey on a contract position. This role will lead configuration and delivery efforts for engagement management and transparency reporting processes, partnering with business, compliance, finance, and technical teams to align system capabilities with operational needs. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with MediSpend solutions and can guide implementation activities from requirements through testing, user readiness, and deployment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead workshops with business and compliance stakeholders to define operational needs and convert them into effective system configurations for healthcare practitioner and healthcare organization engagement processes.<br>• Build and refine workflow components such as assessments, qualification steps, approvals, documentation controls, and contract routing to support compliant engagement execution.<br>• Establish payment-related processes by coordinating request flows, approval paths, and connections with finance and accounts payable teams.<br>• Configure rules for spend categorization, validation logic, exception handling, and reporting outputs to support aggregate spend and transparency obligations.<br>• Create and maintain data mappings across source systems, ensuring engagement and payment information is accurately transferred, reconciled, and aligned with master data.<br>• Investigate workflow and transaction issues, resolve data discrepancies, and partner with cross-functional teams to correct incomplete, duplicate, or inaccurate records.<br>• Oversee testing activities by developing scenarios, supporting user acceptance efforts, documenting defects, and confirming resolutions before release.<br>• Prepare training materials, user guidance, and operational documentation while providing go-live assistance and post-launch stabilization support.<br>• Manage implementation work using structured project management practices, tracking deliverables, priorities, risks, and progress through tools such as Jira.<br>• Support data migration and integration troubleshooting as part of the overall deployment and configuration effort.
- 2026-11-13T00:00:00Z
- Hawthorne, NJ
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for a hands-on Project Manager/Sr. Consultant to support client technology projects and day-to-day technical operations in Hawthorne, New Jersey. This position serves as a central point of coordination for incoming requests, balancing project oversight with practical troubleshooting across low-voltage systems, end-user computing, and site technology environments. The ideal candidate is comfortable interpreting blueprints, guiding field technicians, and working closely with retail and luxury client settings where service quality and responsiveness matter.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate and prioritize incoming support and project requests, ensuring work is assigned appropriately and issues are addressed in a timely manner.<br>• Review drawings and technical plans to help organize installations and provide clear direction to technicians in the field.<br>• Oversee low-voltage and wiring-related activities for client build-outs, including structured cabling and connected technology components.<br>• Support security-focused solutions such as camera systems and access control platforms, from setup guidance through issue resolution.<br>• Provide desktop and user support by handling device setup, software updates, troubleshooting, and general technical assistance.<br>• Work with networking and help desk functions to resolve connectivity and systems issues across office and client environments.<br>• Collaborate with installers and internal stakeholders to keep projects moving smoothly, occasionally visiting client locations across the tri-state area when needed.<br>• Maintain visibility into open tickets, service needs, and project progress while helping improve coordination across ongoing technical work.
- 2026-11-10T00:00:00Z
- Parsippany, NJ
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 100000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
- <p>A busy construction company in the Morris County area is seeking a Construction Project Manager to join their growing company. This Construction Project Manager will get the chance to work for a growing team that needs senior leadership to help drive growth and set the standard. The ideal Construction Project Manager will have 5+ years in civil construction, be local to the Morris County area, and be someone who can direct projects from early planning through final closeout while maintaining control of cost, schedule, safety, and quality. This Construction Project Manager offers the chance to work closely with clients, subcontractors, and field leadership to deliver complex work efficiently and profitably. Other responsibilities of this Construction Project Manager will include but not be limited to:</p><p><br></p><p>Construction Project Manager Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct civil construction assignments from initial planning and procurement through completion and closeout.</p><p>• Build and update project timelines, cost plans, forecasts, and control measures to keep work progressing as expected.</p><p>• Oversee project financial results by managing billing, change documentation, job cost tracking, and margin performance.</p><p>• Collaborate with owners, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and onsite teams to keep communication clear and decisions timely.</p><p>• Examine drawings, technical specifications, contract documents, and defined scopes to confirm project expectations and execution plans.</p><p>• Lead subcontractor and vendor engagement, including solicitation, negotiations, contract administration, and performance oversight.</p><p>• Anticipate schedule impacts, budget concerns, and scope changes, then implement solutions to reduce project risk.</p><p>• Manage project records such as RFIs, submittals, change requests, meeting notes, and closeout documentation.</p><p>• Partner with superintendents and field personnel to maintain alignment on production goals, safety standards, and quality expectations.</p><p>• Support estimating, proposal development, and other preconstruction or business growth efforts when needed.</p><p><br></p><p>This Construction Project Manager role is paying between $100,000 and $150,000 annually depending on experience. If interested in this Construction Project Manager position, apply today! </p>
- 2026-10-28T00:00:00Z