We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join our team in Hoboken, New Jersey. In this role, you will play a critical part in overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and driving operational efficiencies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and finance, paired with a proactive approach to process improvement.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and review quarterly and annual financial statement packages for management entities.<br>• Perform variance analysis to compare financial results against budgets, forecasts, and historical data, and communicate insights to stakeholders.<br>• Provide ongoing financial analysis and key performance indicators (KPIs) to internal and external stakeholders.<br>• Manage tax and regulatory filings by ensuring accurate and timely preparation and submission of all required returns.<br>• Oversee audit processes for management entities to ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations.<br>• Maintain and update allocation databases with accurate valuations and reporting.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead monthly and quarterly close processes and implement process improvements.<br>• Utilize technology and outsourced solutions to enhance operational efficiencies and strengthen internal controls.<br>• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial reports and presentations.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to support financial operations and help maintain accurate, timely reporting for a hospitality firm in New Jersey. This Long-term Contract position will work closely with financial leadership to improve controls, guide accounting processes, and provide insight that supports sound business decisions. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting knowledge with leadership ability, careful attention to accuracy, and a practical approach to process improvement. This role is fully onsite in Belmar, NJ. This role will have fluctuating hours ranging from 20-40 hours a week.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Collaborate with the Controller to prepare monthly and year-end financial statements, ensuring reporting is complete, reliable, and delivered on schedule.</p><p>• Oversee general ledger activity and month-end close tasks to maintain accurate accounting records across the organization.</p><p>• Evaluate and enhance internal control practices to protect assets, reduce financial risk, and promote compliance.</p><p>• Support the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts by gathering data, reviewing trends, and analyzing performance.</p><p>• Lead day-to-day accounting operations while coaching team members, setting expectations, and encouraging continued growth.</p><p>• Monitor cash activity, assist with treasury planning, and help optimize the use of financial resources.</p><p>• Manage inventory accounting and related controls to ensure proper valuation, reconciliation, and accountability.</p><p>• Review financial transactions, billing activity, credit exposure, and collections to maintain control over receivables and delegated approvals.</p><p>• Assist with tax filings, regulatory reporting, contract and lease review, and other financial obligations to support overall compliance.</p><p>• Deliver variance analysis and performance reporting that helps leadership evaluate results and plan effectively.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to help lead accounting operations and strengthen financial oversight for a manufacturing-focused business in Secaucus, New Jersey. This role plays a central part in managing the close cycle, supporting accurate financial reporting, and delivering insight into cost performance and operational results. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, hands-on cost accounting expertise, and the ability to partner effectively with operations and supply chain leaders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the month-end close process, including manufacturing-related accounting activity, to ensure expenses, accruals, and inventory impacts are recorded completely and accurately.<br>• Review reconciliations, evaluate general ledger activity, and analyze production and supply chain variances to explain financial results.<br>• Track actual performance against budgets and forecasts, investigate key deviations, and help develop actions to improve financial outcomes.<br>• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and leadership updates that highlight trends, risks, and business opportunities.<br>• Lead cost accounting activities such as standard costing, annual cost reviews, and analysis of material, labor, and overhead performance.<br>• Partner with manufacturing and supply chain teams to improve cost efficiency, resolve operational variances, and support pricing and product cost decisions.<br>• Coordinate external audits, internal audits, tax-related requests, and inventory or cost of sales reviews by providing timely documentation and analysis.<br>• Maintain and improve accounting policies, internal controls, and compliance practices while supporting process enhancements that increase accuracy and efficiency.<br>• Supervise and develop accounting team members and facilitate regular meetings with operational leaders to review results and share cost insights.
<p>An internationally recognized trading and investment powerhouse is currently seeking an Assistant Controller to join their team. The Assistant Controller will serve in a senior leadership capacity, partnering closely with trading divisions and subsidiary finance teams to drive financial strategy, operational excellence, and governance. This role is instrumental in overseeing accounting operations, supporting M&A initiatives, strengthening internal controls, and aligning divisional financial goals with broader corporate objectives.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p>· Lead and oversee all financial and management accounting activities for trading division, including approval of significant transactions and management of the consolidated financial close process</p><p>· Provide comprehensive M&A support, including pre- and post-acquisition activities, opening balance sheet review, purchase price allocation and valuation, and post-merger integration.</p><p>· Serve on Boards of select subsidiaries, overseeing financial performance, risk management, governance, and advising executive leadership while reporting to senior management.</p><p>· Monitor subsidiaries and affiliates using a risk-based approach, conducting financial analysis, reviewing internal controls, and ensuring compliance with evolving accounting standards and regulatory requirements.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration please email Ben.Turnbull@roberthalf.</p>
<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>