10 Results for Interim Controller Jobs in Princeton, NJ

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Assistant Controller

Pennsauken, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
135000 - 170000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is looking for an Assistant Controller to provide strong accounting leadership and serve as a key finance partner across teams at our client located in South Jersey. This Assistant Controller role supports accurate financial reporting, operational decision-making, and forward-looking analysis within a manufacturing setting. The position also contributes to budgeting, compliance, audit readiness, and the responsible use of automation tools that strengthen reporting efficiency and control. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Guide accounting practices, financial controls, and department procedures to align with business goals and operational needs.</li><li>Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities to ensure timely, accurate, and well-documented financial results.</li><li>Review and authorize journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules to maintain the quality of close reporting.</li><li>Prepare and oversee financial statements, internal management reporting, and related analyses in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company standards.</li><li>Lead cost accounting activities for manufacturing operations, including standard costing, inventory valuation, overhead application, and variance analysis.</li><li>Maintain strong controls over inventory processes such as cycle counts, physical counts, reserve assessments, and adjustment reviews.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling by developing assumptions, analyses, and presentations for leadership review.</li><li>Review customer pricing submissions and proposal support to confirm compliance, profitability, and adherence to internal approval expectations.</li><li>Promote effective use of accounting and inventory systems while safeguarding data integrity, confidentiality, and internal control requirements.</li></ul>
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Assistant Controller

Philadelphia, PA
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Permanent / Full Time
105000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
Are you a hands-on accounting leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys driving operational excellence? Robert Half is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to play a pivotal role in leading day-to-day accounting operations, strengthening financial processes, and supporting strategic decision-making across our client’s organization.As the trusted right hand to the Controller, you'll oversee the monthly close process, financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and treasury support while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and strong internal controls. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for a proactive professional who enjoys improving processes, developing talent, and delivering accurate financial insights that drive business success. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your leadership career, we'd love to hear from you. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead the monthly close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and inventory accounting.</li><li>Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.</li><li>Supervise and develop accounting staff through coaching, performance management, and ongoing feedback.</li><li>Manage annual 1099 and W-2 reporting.</li><li>Act as backup signatory and coordinate treasury approvals in the Controller’s absence.</li><li>Support the development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.</li><li>Assist with monthly and annual financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP.</li><li>Support grant and restricted fund accounting, ensuring donor compliance and proper release of restrictions.</li></ul>
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Assistant Controller

Princeton, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
200000 - 225000 USD / Yearly
Benefits: M/D/V, PTO, 401K with company match. 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. For immediate consideration please email resume to Joseph Imbesi
2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Assistant Controller

New York, NY
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Temporary to Hire
63.3365 - 73.337 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join a non-profit organization in New York, New York in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role will oversee core accounting operations, support accurate and timely financial reporting, and help strengthen internal controls across assigned areas. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively with both internal teams and external auditors. Responsibilities: • Direct month-end and period-end close activities for designated entities or functional areas, ensuring deadlines, accuracy standards, and control expectations are consistently achieved. • Examine complex journal entries, account reconciliations, trial balance fluctuations, and supporting schedules to confirm completeness and appropriate accounting treatment. • Supervise the preparation of financial statements, disclosures, regulatory submissions, and other required reports for internal and external use. • Investigate technical accounting matters, guide issue resolution, and elevate material risks or key decisions to leadership when needed. • Serve as the primary coordinator for audits within assigned areas by organizing deliverables, addressing auditor questions, and maintaining productive working relationships. • Oversee the design, documentation, and effectiveness of internal controls, including policies, walkthroughs, remediation efforts, and retention of supporting evidence. • Distribute work across the team, set priorities, remove barriers to execution, and ensure clear accountability for high-quality results. • Support onboarding, coaching, and performance development for accounting staff while contributing to succession planning and team growth. • Drive enhancements to accounting processes, reporting practices, systems, and controls, while partnering with cross-functional teams on broader initiatives. • Maintain regular on-site collaboration with colleagues and communicate financial results, risks, and resource needs clearly to leadership.
2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Assistant Fund Controller

Morristown, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
130000 - 155000 USD / Yearly
A well-established real estate investment and operating company in Morristown is seeking a Controller, Real Estate Accounting to oversee accounting and financial reporting across corporate and real estate investment entities. This is a hands-on role for someone who can independently manage the month-end close, prepare financial statements, and handle accounting for joint ventures, contributions, distributions, and waterfalls. The Controller will also have exposure to cash management, quarterly and annual reporting, acquisitions and dispositions, loan reporting, budgeting, and coordination with outside auditors and tax professionals. The ideal Controller will have a strong real estate accounting background, solid Excel skills, and the ability to work independently and take ownership of the accounting process. Direct fund accounting experience is not required, although real estate private equity experience and Yardi or MRI exposure are helpful.
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Regional Financial Controller

Philadelphia, PA
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Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 165000 USD / Yearly
Robeert Half is looking for a Regional Financial Controller to lead accounting oversight and financial reporting for a multi-entity operation based remotely. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate records, strengthening controls, and delivering reliable financial information that supports business decisions. The position works closely with finance leadership and business partners to improve reporting quality, monitor performance, and uphold compliance across the region. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Direct regional accounting activities across multiple operating entities, including ledger management, payables, receivables, payroll-related accounting, and cash oversight.</li><li>Lead the monthly close process to ensure financial results are completed on schedule and in accordance with corporate expectations.</li><li>Examine and authorize journal entries, account reconciliations, trial balances, and related backup to confirm accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Produce consolidated regional financial statements and partner with financial planning teams to prepare reporting packages and performance reviews.</li><li>Approve disbursement cycles, credit arrangements, tax forms, and other accounting transactions within established authority limits.</li><li>Monitor the quality of reconciliations, entries, and reporting tie-outs to protect the integrity of financial data.</li><li>Analyze monthly results, investigate variances, and highlight operational and financial trends that influence regional performance.</li><li>Track key financial indicators such as cash flow and working capital efficiency, and identify opportunities to strengthen business performance.</li></ul>
2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

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>
2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Assistant Property Controller

New York, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
130000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Assistant Property Controller to support the accounting and financial reporting activities for a substantial residential real estate portfolio based in New York, New York. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting specialist with strong attention to detail who can manage monthly reporting with precision while coordinating work across internal partners and an offshore support team. The position offers the opportunity to contribute across core accounting operations, cross-functional initiatives, and portfolio-level financial analysis in a fast-paced property management environment. Responsibilities: • Lead the month-end close cycle for a large residential property portfolio, ensuring timely and accurate completion of accounting activities. • Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements and supporting schedules for multiple properties and consolidated reporting needs. • Maintain oversight of general ledger activity, including reconciliations, journal entries, and resolution of variances or discrepancies. • Coordinate and review deliverables completed by the offshore accounting team to uphold accuracy, consistency, and deadlines. • Partner with asset management, property management, and development teams to address financial questions and support portfolio performance decisions. • Assist with audit preparation by organizing documentation, responding to requests, and helping ensure compliance with reporting standards. • Use Yardi to manage property accounting data, reporting workflows, and financial records across the portfolio. • Contribute to special projects and process-related initiatives that support accounting operations and business priorities.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Treasurer & Controller

Allentown, PA
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Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Treasurer & Controller to oversee the full spectrum of finance and administrative operations for a privately held, multi-entity organization. This role combines high-level financial leadership with direct ownership of accounting, treasury, tax, payroll, benefits, insurance, and governance-related activities. The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to leadership and the Board while ensuring strong controls, accurate reporting, and efficient day-to-day execution. Responsibilities: • Direct the monthly and year-end close process, producing reliable financial statements and management reporting across multiple entities and trusts. • Supervise core accounting activities such as reconciliations, payroll-related entries, cash oversight, and internal control compliance to maintain accurate books and records. • Administer fixed asset records, track depreciation schedules, and maintain supporting documentation for capital assets. • Manage banking partnerships, daily cash positioning, deposits, and liquidity planning to support ongoing operational and strategic needs. • Coordinate distributions for corporate and trust structures while maintaining proper documentation and financial accuracy. • Oversee preparation for payroll tax filings and partner with outside advisors on corporate, partnership, trust, municipal, and other required tax submissions. • Monitor investment account activity, maintain cost-basis records, execute approved transactions, and support retirement plan reporting and annual census processes. • Lead benefits and personnel administration, including onboarding records, insurance enrollments, compliance tracking, and coordination with external HR advisors. • Manage insurance renewals and coverage administration across liability, property, automobile, and contractor programs while supporting broader risk management efforts. • Prepare Board meeting materials, maintain organized corporate records, coordinate financial systems and technology vendors, and contribute to special projects involving transactions, property matters, and business operations.
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Financial Controller - Energy

New York, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
230000 - 260000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half Financial Services are hiring for a Controller role at a fast growing publicly traded Energy firm located in midtown Manhattan New York. Our client requires an active CPA license with Big4/Public Audit foundation and 10+ years Corporate Accounting and Financial Reporting experience at a publicly traded company. Must have knowledge of SOX/Sarbanes-Oxley, SEC Reporting (10-K, 10-Q), GAAP, and ERP system/implementation. The role is 4 days per week in the midtown Manhattan office. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Own the corporate accounting function, including the general ledger, monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, intercompany transactions, foreign currency translations, and consolidation across a growing multi-entity, multi-jurisdictional structure.</li><li>Oversee project and cost accounting for energy programs, and other capital-intensive activities, ensuring precise labor and cost allocation across programs and entities.</li><li>Lead the accounting integration of newly acquired businesses, aligning them with the corporate close calendar, consolidation procedures, accounting policies, and internal control frameworks.</li><li>Prepare and review consolidated financial statements, footnote disclosures, and supporting analyses in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC rules, partnering with the CFO on the financial content for Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and registration statements.</li><li>Research, evaluate, and document accounting conclusions for complex and judgmental transactions in formal technical memoranda. Key areas include business combinations and asset acquisitions (ASC 805), consolidation and variable interest entities (ASC 810), research and development costs (ASC 730), stock-based compensation (ASC 718), leases (ASC 842), equity and liability classification (ASC 480/815), goodwill and long-lived asset impairment (ASC 350/360), and revenue recognition (ASC 606) as commercial operations develop.</li><li>Partner with the CFO to manage engagements with third-party valuation specialists regarding purchase price allocations, intangible asset and equity instrument valuations, and impairment analyses, providing support and evaluating their conclusions.</li><li>Support financial due diligence and drive opening balance sheet readiness for acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic investments, including complex cross-border targets.</li><li>Manage the accounting for government grants, tax credits, and state and federal incentive programs, while actively monitoring emerging accounting standards and SEC guidance for potential impact on the company.</li><li>Assume management ownership of the Company's ICFR framework under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, including scoping, risk assessment, process narratives, control matrices, and evidence retention sufficient to support external auditor attestation under Section 404(b).</li><li>Evaluate control deficiencies, drive remediation efforts to completion, and support management's assessment of ICFR effectiveness and related disclosure controls.</li><li>Manage the relationship with the Company's SOX advisory partner, continually evaluating the optimal resourcing model and supporting a potential future transition to an in-house function as the company scales.</li><li>Coordinate with tax advisors on U.S. federal, state, and foreign tax provision (ASC 740), compliance, transfer pricing, and the tax implications of acquisitions and entity structuring.</li></ul>
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

10 results for Interim Controller in Princeton, NJ