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9 results for Interim Controller in Princeton, NJ

Interim Fractional CFO

New York, NY
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Temporary to Hire
100 - 120 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Interim Fractional CFO to provide hands-on financial leadership for a growing consumer goods client. This contract-to-permanent opportunity requires a strategic finance executive who can work onsite 3-4 days per week for approximately 25-30 hours weekly while guiding both accounting and operational teams. The ideal candidate will bring strong retail, wholesale, and e-commerce expertise, along with the ability to improve financial visibility, strengthen cash management, and support scalable growth across the organization. Responsibilities:• Lead the company’s finance function by delivering executive-level oversight across accounting operations, reporting, and business performance.• Manage, mentor, and support a small team of entry-level accounting professionals and operations staff to improve execution and accountability.• Direct cash flow planning, capital oversight, and financial forecasting to help leadership make sound operational and strategic decisions.• Oversee monthly and quarterly close activities, including reconciliations, balance sheet review, and timely preparation of financial statements and flash reports.• Provide strategic guidance on growth planning, profitability improvement, and financial discipline within a consumer products environment.• Partner with leadership on supply chain and logistics financial planning, helping align inventory, distribution, and operational spending with business goals.• Strengthen reporting processes and business systems, including effective use of Microsoft Dynamics 365 to support finance and operational needs.• Analyze performance across retail, wholesale, and e-commerce channels to identify risks, opportunities, and actions that support sustainable expansion.
2026-05-22T00:00:00Z

Assistant Controller

Bethlehem, PA
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
Our client is seeking an experienced accounting and finance leader to oversee and support complex public-sector financial operations. This role is central to ensuring financial integrity, guiding accounting functions, and partnering with executive leadership to drive informed budgetary and operational decisions. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in governmental or public-sector accounting, a collaborative leadership style, and a commitment to accountability, compliance, and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead the day-to-day operations of the Controller function, providing oversight and direction to accounting and support staff to ensure accurate and timely execution of all financial activities.</li><li>Review and approve financial documentation including purchase requests, contracts, disbursements, and payment transactions to ensure accuracy, policy compliance, and budget alignment.</li><li>Monitor adherence to approved budgets, governing regulations, and established financial procedures, while supporting departments in maintaining sound fiscal practices.</li><li>Oversee recurring financial processes such as reporting cycles, disbursement runs, procurement card activity, and internal cash control procedures.</li><li>Partner closely with department leaders and executive stakeholders to provide financial insights, support strategic planning, and strengthen organization-wide budget oversight.</li><li>Prepare and present quarterly financial reports to senior leadership, translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.</li><li>Support compliance efforts related to pension and benefits-related financial obligations, including required reporting and coordination with external stakeholders.</li><li>Assist with audit preparation, financial reviews, and investigative analysis related to discrepancies, internal concerns, or compliance matters.</li><li>Identify and recommend process improvements to strengthen internal controls, enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve revenue management.</li><li>Serve as a key representative of the finance function in leadership meetings, committees, and cross-functional initiatives, and act on behalf of senior leadership when needed.</li></ul>
2026-05-20T00:00:00Z

Assistant Controller

New York, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
130000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to help lead accounting operations and strengthen financial reporting for a multi-entity business based in New York, New York. This role will work closely with the Controller and cross-functional leaders to keep close cycles on track, support accurate consolidations, and build a high-performing accounting function. The ideal candidate brings strong inventory accounting knowledge from a retail or fashion environment with wholesale exposure and is comfortable driving process improvements in a fast-paced setting. Responsibilities: • Help direct monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities across multiple legal entities while partnering with the Controller to maintain deadlines and reporting accuracy. • Review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and intercompany activity to support complete and reliable financial results. • Oversee consolidated reporting, including elimination entries, to produce clear financial statements across the organization. • Lead day-to-day accounting activities spanning accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger operations, with a focus on quality and efficiency. • Manage inventory accounting matters such as product costing, reserve analysis, and reconciliations across wholesale, retail, and eCommerce channels. • Collaborate with operations and logistics teams to align inventory movement with accounting records and resolve discrepancies promptly. • Partner with FP&A, sales, operations, and senior leadership to explain results and highlight financial trends, risks, and improvement opportunities. • Act as a primary accounting lead for NetSuite-related processes, maintaining data accuracy and supporting stronger workflow and reporting capabilities. • Reinforce internal controls, assist with audit readiness, and support compliance activities including external audits and tax-related deliverables.
2026-05-29T00:00:00Z

Financial Controller

Westville, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
125000 - 175000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to lead core accounting operations and provide reliable financial insight for a growing construction organization. This position will oversee day-to-day financial activities, strengthen internal processes, and support executive leadership with clear reporting, forecasting, and business recommendations. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, leadership capability, and a background managing financial performance in a construction or project-based environment. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting</li><li>Manage and maintain accurate Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules, ensuring proper revenue recognition and job costing</li><li>Lead and oversee AIA billing processes, including preparation, submission, and reconciliation of progress billings</li><li>Monitor and analyze project financials to ensure profitability and cost control</li><li>Drive cash flow management, including forecasting, collections, and payment strategies to maintain strong liquidity</li><li>Collaborate with project managers and operational teams to ensure financial alignment on project performance</li><li>Prepare and present financial statements, budgets, and forecasts to senior leadership</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls, and support audit processes as needed</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the finance function</li></ul>
2026-05-29T00:00:00Z

Financial Controller

Philadelphia, PA
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
Robert Half has partnered with a dynamic organization in search of a Financial Controller on a short-term contract basis to join our team located in the Greater Philadelphia Region. As a Financial Controller, the role will be centered around Financial Reporting, Month End Close, and Payroll operations. What you get to do every single day:• Oversee and manage all aspects of financial reporting within the organization.• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.• Supervise the month-end close process and ensure it is completed accurately.• Manage payroll functions, ensuring that all procedures are carried out efficiently and in compliance with regulatory requirements.• Develop and implement financial control procedures and systems to enhance financial performance.• Monitor financial details to ensure that legal requirements are met.• Coordinate with external auditors and manage internal controls.• Oversee budget preparation and financial planning processes.• Manage and track the performance of invested assets in alignment with company's policies and investment strategy.
2026-06-03T00:00:00Z

Director of Finance/Controller

New York, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced finance leader to guide accounting operations and provide meaningful financial direction for a restaurant-focused business in New York, New York. This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in food and beverage environments who can translate financial data into practical recommendations that support performance and profitability. The Director of Finance/Controller will play a central role in strengthening reporting, improving processes, and supporting sound business decisions across daily operations. Responsibilities: • Lead the full accounting function for restaurant operations, ensuring accurate and timely handling of daily financial activity. • Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and vendor-related financial coordination to maintain organized and efficient operations. • Monitor cash position, complete bank reconciliations, and support effective cash flow management across the business. • Produce regular financial statements and management reports that highlight performance, trends, and key business metrics. • Conduct weekly cost reviews focused on labor, food, and beverage results, then present clear analysis with practical recommendations. • Drive the budgeting and forecasting process to support planning, expense control, and financial visibility. • Establish and refine accounting procedures and workflow standards to improve consistency, accuracy, and efficiency. • Oversee the use of financial systems, including QuickBooks for general ledger activity and Toast for operational reporting needs.
2026-05-11T00:00:00Z

Division Controller

Plymouth Meeting, PA
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Permanent / Full Time
140000 - 150000 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>
2026-05-29T00:00:00Z

Controller / Accounting Manager

Elizabeth, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
140000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
This role will oversee core accounting operations and financial reporting for the business. The successful candidate will have 7+ years of progressive general accounting experience within a manufacturing environment, with a strong command of inventory accounting. This is not a purely supervisory position—this role requires direct involvement in transactional and operational accounting.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage and execute the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process</li><li>Prepare and review internal financial statements and supporting schedules</li><li>Oversee inventory accounting, including costing, reserves, and reconciliations</li><li>Handle or closely supervise accounts payable and accounts receivable</li><li>Perform general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis</li><li>Maintain and improve accounting controls, processes, and documentation</li><li>Support external auditors and year‑end reporting requirements</li><li>Partner with operations and management to support financial decision‑making</li></ul>
2026-05-08T00:00:00Z

Part-time Law Firm (PI) Controller

Horsham, PA
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Permanent / Full Time
45000 - 55000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced part-time Controller to oversee financial operations for a personal injury law firm in the Horsham area of Pennsylvania. This position is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can keep financial records precise, turn data into meaningful insight, and support leadership with clear reporting. The role offers an opportunity to strengthen internal processes while managing core accounting, payroll coordination, and financial analysis in a legal environment. Responsibilities:• Direct daily accounting activities in QuickBooks Online, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and the general ledger remains well organized.• Lead accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including invoice review, payment processing, collections follow-up, and monitoring outstanding balances.• Produce regular financial statements, internal reports, and performance metrics to help leadership evaluate financial results.• Review banking activity, complete reconciliations, and oversee deposits to maintain accurate cash records.• Compare and reconcile financial information across Clio Manage and QuickBooks Online to support reliable reporting.• Coordinate payroll administration with the external payroll provider and verify the accuracy of timekeeping and related records.• Manage employee expense reimbursements and review submitted reports for completeness and accuracy.• Work with outside accounting advisors on tax matters, compliance support, and other accounting needs.• Monitor cash flow, assist with budgeting, and investigate variances to highlight trends and support decision-making.• Recommend and implement improvements to accounting procedures, internal controls, dashboards, and reporting workflows, while supporting special projects such as forecasting and vendor cost analysis.
2026-06-05T00:00:00Z