30 Results for Assistant Controller Jobs in Princeton, NJ

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Controller

Manalapan, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
115000 - 175000 USD / Yearly
**Legal Industry Experience Required** We are seeking an experienced Controller to oversee the day-to-day accounting operations and help drive the financial integrity of a growing organization in New Jersey. Reporting to and partnering closely with the Head of Accounting, this individual will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, managing cash flow activities, and providing financial insights that support strategic business decisions.The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader with strong technical expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and a proven ability to manage multiple priorities while developing and mentoring accounting staff.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Partner with the Head of Accounting to oversee the organization's accounting function and ensure accurate, timely, and efficient financial operations.</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members, establishing priorities and reviewing work to maintain high-quality deliverables.</li><li>Manage the full payroll process, including employee updates, deductions, compliance reporting, reconciliations, and coordination with third-party payroll providers.</li><li>Oversee trust and operating accounts, ensuring proper accounting treatment, reconciliation, and compliance with company policies.</li><li>Review and monitor high-volume wire transactions and cash activity, ensuring accuracy, security, and appropriate financial controls.</li><li>Perform and review daily, monthly, and annual account reconciliations to maintain the integrity of financial records.</li><li>Maintain the general ledger, monitor account activity, and ensure proper account classifications and coding.</li><li>Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning initiatives, providing meaningful analysis of trends and variances.</li><li>Evaluate and enhance internal controls, risk management practices, and fraud prevention procedures.</li><li>Coordinate external audits and serve as a key liaison with auditors, banking partners, payroll providers, and other external stakeholders.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase operational efficiency, and strengthen reporting capabilities across the finance function.</li></ul> Benefits:Medical/Dental/Vision401kPTO
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Controller

New York, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
165000 - 190000 USD / Yearly
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. 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. 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. Ideal background:✔ Public accounting foundation (Big 4 or larger national/regional firm highly preferred)✔ CPA or Parts Passed are required✔ Strong nonprofit accounting experience is required, including financial reporting, audits, compliance, and fund/grant accounting✔ Experience managing close, internal controls, and accounting operations✔ Ability to partner with senior leadership and contribute strategically beyond the debits and credits 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. As always, this is a permanent, full time, fully benefited salaried position (this is NOT a temp role or temp to perm). They are located in midtown and are in the office 3 days and remote 2 day. Compensation Package based on experience:Base: $165 - $190k base 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. If you would like to be considered for this position, please email your resume in a word document to Kevin.Chin@Roberthalf
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Assistant Property Manager

Keansburg, NJ
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 27 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to support day-to-day property operations for a real estate portfolio in New Jersey. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for an organized individual who can balance resident service, leasing support, compliance coordination, and administrative oversight in a fast-paced housing environment. The role will work closely with property leadership to help maintain occupancy goals, keep records organized and audit-ready, and support smooth communication with residents, vendors, and housing partners. Applicants MUST have experience with Low Income Housing Tax Credit. Responsibilities:• Manage applicant waitlists by reviewing and updating records on a regular basis, removing outdated entries, and guiding prospective residents through the online pre-application process.• Coordinate the full application and move-in process, including explaining eligibility guidelines, preparing leasing documents, and completing required onboarding paperwork.• Monitor occupancy levels closely, identify upcoming vacancies, and support outreach efforts that help keep units leased in line with property targets.• Prepare leases, renewals, and annual income recertification documents for applicable programs, ensuring all deadlines are met accurately.• Assist residents with recertification steps in the property management system and maintain complete paper and digital files that are ready for review or audit.• Work with subsidy administrators and external housing partners to track approvals, secure required payment documentation, and follow through on deposit or rent commitments from third parties.• Support the Property Manager with daily operations, including resident transfers, accommodation requests, rent portion calculations for specialized programs, and general issue resolution.• Review property conditions regularly, document concerns, and help ensure work orders, preventive maintenance, inspections, and unit turns are completed within established timelines.• Contribute to a well-organized and service-focused environment by collaborating across departments, sharing effective practices, and maintaining positive interactions with residents, vendors, and internal teams.
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Division Controller

Plymouth Meeting, PA
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Permanent / Full Time
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
Growing company located in the Greater Philadelphia area is looking to staff a Division Controller. This Division Controller will oversee the company’s accounting operations and financial reporting while ensuring accurate financial records, compliance with regulatory requirements, and effective internal controls. In this role, you will be responsible for creating annual budgets, overseeing the month end close process, providing variance analysis, expense forecasting, general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, auditing, ensuring compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements, facilitating training and development opportunities, tax planning, and overseeing the integration of acquisitions into accounting systems. The ideal Division Controller for this role must have knowledge of current industry trends and excellent auditing skills. Your responsibilities:<ul><li>Drive strategic planning while overseeing all accounting operations, policies, and internal controls.</li><li>Ensure timely, accurate financial statements, WIP reporting, and division performance analysis.</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting packages, and ongoing financial controls.</li><li>Partner with Project Managers to review costs, analyze variances, resolve issues, and support accurate project close‑outs.</li><li>Oversee cash flow and lead job costing, payroll, AR, and AP teams to ensure timely, compliant billings.</li></ul>
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Project Controller

New York, NY
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
175000 - 220000 USD / Yearly
🚨 PROJECT CONTROLLER | HIGH-GROWTH GENERAL CONTRACTORA rapidly growing General Contractor is looking for a Project Controller to lead a team of 6–8 Project Accountants and play a key role in a high-volume, rapidly expanding project environment.This is a growth-driven opening: the current Project Controller was recently promoted within the organization to a net new position do to growth, creating an opportunity for someone new to step into this leadership role and join a strong, growing Finance & Accounting team.If you're a Project Controller, Project Accounting Manager with strong construction experience and a background managing high-volume WIP/project accounting, this could be a great opportunity. As always, this is a permanent, full time, fully benefited salaried position (this is NOT a temp role or temp to perm). They are located in midtown and are in the office 5 days. Compensation Package based on experience:Base: $175- $220k base + discretionary bonus 🔨 The Role<ul><li>Lead and mentor a team of 6–8 Project Accountants</li><li>Oversee project accounting and WIP across a significant project portfolio</li><li>Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of project financial reporting</li><li>Provide guidance and oversight on high-volume vendor and project activity</li><li>Partner closely with project management, subcontractors, and internal Finance & Accounting teams</li><li>Help develop processes and improve the overall Project Accounting function</li><li>Manage priorities in a fast-paced environment where things move quickly</li><li>Serve as a key resource for the Project Accounting team and broader organization</li></ul>
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

30 results for Assistant Controller in Princeton, NJ