We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to support a large public company in Beverly, Massachusetts on a Long-term Contract basis. This contract opportunity is ideal for a hands-on accounting specialist who can oversee core close activities, strengthen compliance processes, and provide dependable financial leadership in a corporate environment. The role will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting audit readiness, and contributing to priority accounting initiatives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee daily general ledger activity and help ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records across accounting operations.<br>• Lead month-end and quarter-end close tasks, including journal entries, account analysis, and timely completion of reporting deliverables.<br>• Prepare and review accruals, reconciliations, and other supporting schedules to maintain strong balance sheet integrity.<br>• Partner with internal and external auditors by organizing documentation, responding to inquiries, and supporting financial statement audit activities.<br>• Support Sarbanes-Oxley compliance efforts through control documentation, testing coordination, and follow-up on remediation items.<br>• Contribute to financial reporting processes by helping produce clear, accurate, and compliant accounting information for stakeholders.<br>• Assist with accounting projects tied to enterprise systems and process improvements, including implementation-related support where needed.<br>• Provide coverage for core accounting leadership responsibilities and help maintain continuity within the corporate headquarters finance function.
<p>Growing privately held Manufacturing Company with 40+ year history and leader in their industry located Danvers, MA area is looking for a Controller to join the leadership team. The Controller will report directly into the President and manage a small staff. This role will have complete ownership of all financial reporting, cost accounting, inventory management, transactional accounting activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, order entry and human resources and payroll functions. Other duties include cash management/reporting, financial analysis, internal controls, tax and insurance reporting and point person dealing with outside CPA firm. This is an excellent opportunity to join a very stable company in a “hands on” leadership role. Experience working in a small company environment required, previous experience with human resources duties preferred. Sage Business works and advanced Excel knowledge is highly desired. This is mainly onsite role but flexibility when needed. Very nice work-life balance opportunity as well. If interested, reach out to Dino Valeri at dino.valeri@roberthalf;com or message me thru LinkedIn. </p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to support financial leadership for a Contract position based in the North Shore. This role will guide core accounting operations, strengthen reporting accuracy, and deliver clear financial insight to leadership and key stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in nonprofit accounting and can balance day-to-day oversight with planning, compliance, and team leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the preparation of timely and accurate financial reports by overseeing the general ledger structure, account setup, and alignment between supporting subledgers and core accounting records.</p><p>• Manage accounting activities related to investments, endowment funds, grants, net assets, and cash positions, ensuring reconciliations are complete and reporting follows applicable funding and compliance standards.</p><p>• Produce interim financial statements, variance analyses, forecasts, and management reporting that help leadership evaluate performance and make informed decisions.</p><p>• Work closely with internal departments and fundraising partners to ensure gifts, pledges, grant revenue, and operating expenses are recorded correctly and comply with donor intent or sponsor restrictions.</p><p>• Lead, mentor, and allocate work across the accounting team while maintaining current procedures, strengthening internal controls, and improving reporting processes.</p><p>• Oversee monthly close activities, including review of account reconciliations and financial results, to support consistent and reliable month-end reporting.</p><p>• Coordinate the annual audit and tax filing cycle by preparing schedules, supporting documentation, and responses needed by external auditors and tax professionals.</p><p>• Contribute financial expertise to the budgeting process and longer-term planning efforts, and present financial information to committees, leadership groups, and board stakeholders.</p>
<p>For consideration, please reach out to<strong><em> Jennifer Lavoie</em></strong> as soon as possible, ensure to include your most current resume when you apply.<strong><em> Connect with me on LinkedIn </em></strong>at Jennifer Lavoie!</p><p><br></p><p>If you currently work with a recruiter from Robert Half Finance & Accounting recruiter, please contact them directly.</p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our client's in Rochester NH area. This role is ideal for a Controller who excels in financial management, reporting, and team leadership. The successful Controller candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial processes and fostering a collaborative work environment. The Controller for this role must have excellent leadership and mentoring skills and have the hands-on capabilities to handing the Costing and managing the company's financials. This Controller is both hands on and Strategic in nature.</p><p><br></p><p>This company has exceptional benefits and is very collaborative and employee focused! This is an ESOP company and the Controller will have exceptional benefits and bonus opportunities!</p><p><br></p><p>Anyone interested in learning more about this Controller role should reach out today as this Controller role will move quickly to hire!!!</p>
<p>For consideration, please reach out to<strong> Jennifer Lavoie </strong>as soon as possible, ensure to include your most current resume when you apply. <strong><em>Connect with me on LinkedIn</em></strong> at Jennifer Lavoie!</p><p><br></p><p>If you currently work with a recruiter from Robert Half Finance & Accounting recruiter, please contact them directly.</p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee financial operations, staff management, and compliance for our client's organization in Concord, New Hampshire. This role requires a hands on and strategic thinker with strong leadership skills who can ensure accurate financial reporting and effective grant management. The ideal Controller candidate will play a key role in maintaining internal controls, supporting organizational goals, and collaborating with senior leadership. This Controller role is great for someone seeking a good mission driven organization to join. </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Controller Responsibilities</u></strong>:</p><p>• Supervise and provide guidance to accounting and grants staff, ensuring high performance and growth focused on attention to detail.</p><p>• Review and approve financial work, including banking transactions, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, journal entries, budgets, and grant reporting.</p><p>• Conduct annual performance evaluations for direct reports and support their development with an emphasis on accuracy and detail.</p><p>• Manage month-end close processes and produce analyses such as spreadsheets, charts, and tables to evaluate financial data.</p><p>• Ensure timely and accurate processing of financial transactions, including payables, deposits, payroll, and grant invoicing.</p><p>• Coordinate with auditors during the annual Single Audit and tax return preparation, ensuring compliance with all regulations.</p><p>• Monitor accounting systems to maintain segregation of duties and enforce internal controls.</p><p>• Oversee grant management processes, including financial reviews, compliance reporting, and funder submissions.</p><p>• Prepare financial materials for Board of Directors Finance Committee meetings and deliver them for review in advance.</p>