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12 results for Interim Controller in Princeton, NJ

Part-Time Controller
  • Blue Bell, PA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Controller</strong></p><p> </p><p>A client of ours is looking for Part-Time Controller to support their Finance team with monthly close activities, account reconciliations, and financial reporting. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financials and ensuring smooth accounting operations. The Part-Time Controller will work closely with the Finance team to manage core accounting functions and support both internal and external reporting needs. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting experience, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities of Controller</strong></p><ul><li>Manage essential accounting functions including financial statements, general ledger activity, cost accounting, payroll accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, tax reporting, and revenue recognition.</li><li>Prepare workpapers and roll-forward reconciliations across multiple entities.</li><li>Monitor, organize, and reconcile intercompany accounts monthly.</li><li>Maintain accurate and organized documentation for accounts, statements, transactions, and payments.</li><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and related reports.</li><li>Support audits by organizing and supplying requested financial information.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal financial reporting and tax requirements.</li><li>Provide support for accounts payable workflows, QuickBooks reporting and analysis, and shared-services allocations.</li><li>Assist with other controller-related tasks as needed.</li></ul>
  • 2026-03-13T00:00:00Z
Assistant Controller
  • New York, NY
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 150000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client, a fast-growing, nationally recognized, e-commerce marketplace, is currently looking to hire an Assistant Controller to join their team. With a strong entrepreneurial culture and a commitment to innovation, this company serves millions of customers nationwide. This is a highly visible, hands-on role that partners closely with finance leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and build best-in-class processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p>·      Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger management, reconciliations, and the month-end close process</p><p>·      Lead and optimize monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles to ensure timely, accurate GAAP-compliant financial reporting</p><p>·      Prepare and review financial statements while researching and applying technical accounting guidance</p><p>·      Partner with FP&amp;A on management reporting, cash flow forecasting, and board-level materials</p><p>·      Strengthen internal controls, support audit and tax processes, and serve as the primary liaison for external auditors</p><p>·      Drive process and system improvements (including ERP implementations and automation) while supporting cross-functional initiatives and strategic projects</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration please email Ronny.Cohen@roberthalf</p>
  • 2026-03-24T00:00:00Z
Assistant Controller
  • Willingboro, NJ
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 110000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Growing company located in the South Central New Jersey area is looking to staff an Assistant Controller with private equity-backed company experience. This Assistant 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 Assistant Controller for this role must have knowledge of GAAP, current industry trends, and excellent auditing skills.</p><p> </p><p>Your responsibilities</p><p>·      Oversee the daily cash flow process</p><p>·      Prepare financial packages</p><p>·      Coordinate the quarter, month, year-end process</p><p>·      Budgeting &amp; Forecasting</p><p>·      Conduct internal audits</p><p>·      Design and implement effective internal controls</p><p>·      Account Reconciliation</p><p>·      Prepare financial statements</p><p>·      Implement process improvement where needed</p><p>·      Prepare financial audits and review with external auditors</p>
  • 2026-03-10T00:00:00Z
Assistant Controller
  • Eatontown, NJ
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 125000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>125,000 - 130,000</p><p><br></p><p>benefits:</p><ul><li>paid time off</li><li>health insurance</li></ul><p><br></p><p>We are looking for a meticulous Assistant Controller to join our team in West Long Branch, New Jersey. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in the construction industry and contribute to the financial success of our projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and finance, with specific experience in construction-related financial operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee daily accounting functions, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all operations.</p><p>• Manage billing processes and ensure timely submissions, adhering to industry standards.</p><p>• Analyze job costing data to monitor project profitability and identify areas for improvement.</p><p>• Supervise and guide accounting staff, fostering growth and skill development.</p><p>• Collaborate with project managers and company leadership to support financial planning and decision-making.</p><p>• Assist in preparing budgets, forecasts, and detailed financial reports.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with internal controls and applicable regulations.</p><p>• Support month-end closing activities and ensure accurate reporting of financial statements.</p><p>• Facilitate audits and provide necessary documentation to auditors as required.</p>
  • 2026-03-25T00:00:00Z
Assistant Controller
  • Lawrenceville, NJ
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Assistant Controller – Manufacturing | Lawrenceville, NJ | Hybrid (1 Day/Week WFH)</strong></p><p> <strong>Company Growth = New Leadership Opportunity</strong></p><p>A rapidly expanding manufacturing company in Lawrenceville, NJ is adding a newly created Assistant Controller position to support its continued growth. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting detail oriented who wants leadership responsibility, stability, and room to grow within a thriving organization.</p><p>Key Responsibilities Lead and supervise the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams, overseeing day‑to‑day transactional accounting. Play a hands‑on role in the monthly close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis. Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and management reporting. Ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely processing across all general accounting functions. Support process improvements and strengthen internal controls as the company continues to scale. Salary: $130,000</p><p>What the Company Offers Hybrid schedule – work 1 day per week from home. Excellent benefits, including top‑tier health insurance, dental, and vision. Generous PTO plan.</p><p><br></p><p>To apply email a resume to Robert Half. Or call Rich Singer, CPA at 848-202-7970 to discuss this excellent career opportunity.</p>
  • 2026-03-24T00:00:00Z
Assistant Controller
  • Horsham, PA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join our client&#39;s team in the Horsham area, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting, maintaining accounting records, and supporting compliance with established standards. You will collaborate closely with the VP of Finance to manage internal controls and budgets while contributing to the overall financial health of the organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Perform daily accounting tasks such as maintaining the general ledger and handling journal entries.</p><p>• Reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy.</p><p>• Assist in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements, including detailed supporting schedules.</p><p>• Record and manage transactions related to asset purchases and sales.</p><p>• Prepare and file local and gross receipts tax returns in compliance with regulations.</p><p>• Provide support for payroll processing and 401k accounting.</p><p>• Manage tax registration and filings for new or transitioning state locations.</p><p>• Deliver financial analysis and insights to support decision-making for leadership.</p><p>• Monitor cash flow and assist with effective cash management strategies.</p><p>• Provide guidance and mentorship to entry level accounting staff to foster growth and development.</p>
  • 2026-03-14T00:00:00Z
Assistant Controller
  • New York, NY
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 215000 - 235000 USD / Yearly
  • <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&amp;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&amp;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>
  • 2026-03-04T00:00:00Z
Financial Controller
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 30 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>What you get to do every single day:</p><p>• Oversee and manage all aspects of financial reporting within the organization.</p><p>• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.</p><p>• Supervise the month-end close process and ensure it is completed accurately.</p><p>• Manage payroll functions, ensuring that all procedures are carried out efficiently and in compliance with regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Develop and implement financial control procedures and systems to enhance financial performance.</p><p>• Monitor financial details to ensure that legal requirements are met.</p><p>• Coordinate with external auditors and manage internal controls.</p><p>• Oversee budget preparation and financial planning processes.</p><p>• Manage and track the performance of invested assets in alignment with company&#39;s policies and investment strategy.</p>
  • 2026-03-18T00:00:00Z
Senior Director, Controller
  • Fort Washington, PA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 180000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>One of our reputable clients has reached out for a need for a full-time Senior Director, Controller with proven purchase price accounting and project accounting experience. The Senior Director, Controller will be responsible for overseeing the company’s accounting operations, financial reporting and internal controls. This executive leadership role will play a key part in driving financial integrity, compliance, and process improvement, develop revenue generating financial models and forecast techniques, assist with budget planning, and advise management on implementing an improved planning and reporting process. The ideal candidate will have deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, strong managerial skills, and experience leading accounting functions in a dynamic business environment. </p><p> </p><p>Major Responsibilities</p><p>·      Develop and maintain internal control policies and procedures</p><p>·      Lead, mentor and manage accounting team</p><p>·      Prepare monthly financial statements and reports</p><p>·      Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes</p><p>·      Ensure timely processing of client invoices and cash collections</p><p>·      Assist with integrating acquisitions into ERP system</p><p>·      Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations</p><p>·      Ensure compliance with federal, state and local financial regulations and tax filings</p><p>·      Implement and improve accounting systems, processes and tools to enhance financial reporting</p>
  • 2026-03-25T00:00:00Z
Intermediate Accountant
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 75000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Intermediate Accountant to join our manufacturing client&#39;s team in NE Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will contribute to the financial operations of a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and maintaining accurate records. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on complex financial tasks while supporting multi-site operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare, post, and review journal entries and accruals in alignment with established accounting procedures using SyteLine ERP and Excel-based schedules.</p><p>• Perform monthly and quarterly reconciliations for general ledger and balance sheet accounts, including U.S. and German bank accounts, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies promptly.</p><p>• Manage intercompany, inter-site, and joint venture transactions by monitoring, reconciling, and addressing variances.</p><p>• Analyze daily and weekly operational and financial reports to identify accounting-related action items.</p><p>• Assist with monthly and year-end close processes, including the preparation of supporting schedules and detailed analysis.</p><p>• Handle Sales &amp; Use Tax filings and other state tax submissions accurately and on time.</p><p>• Prepare and submit required reports for government census compliance.</p><p>• Support internal and external audits by providing ad-hoc accounting assistance and documentation.</p><p>• Train and mentor other accounting team members as needed to ensure consistent practices.</p><p>• Participate in company meetings, training sessions, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance departmental operations.</p>
  • 2026-03-18T00:00:00Z
Division Controller
  • Plymouth Meeting, PA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 140000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>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.</p><p> </p><p>Your responsibilities:</p><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>
  • 2026-03-02T00:00:00Z
Controller / Finance Lead
  • New York, NY
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 160000 - 190000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong><em>If you are a SaaS accounting leader who thrives building financial infrastructure from the ground up - and want to partner directly with founders at a high-growth, venture-backed AI company - this is worth exploring.</em></strong></p><p> </p><p>A fast-scaling, Series A enterprise AI startup in NYC is hiring its <strong>first in-house Controller / Finance Lead</strong> to bring structure, operational rigor, and audit-ready discipline to the company’s financial foundation.</p><p> </p><p>This is not a passive reporting role. This is a foundational ownership seat.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Why People Are Excited About This</u></strong></p><p>• Direct access to the founder and leadership team at <u>YC/Sequoia backed scaling enterprise AI start-up</u></p><p>• Direct partnership with CEO and executive leadership</p><p>• Meaningful equity at a critical inflection point</p><p>• Build the foundation correctly before institutional scale</p><p>• Real ownership and influence across the business</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>What You Will Own</u></strong></p><p><strong>Financial Reporting &amp; Close</strong></p><p>• Full ownership of monthly and annual close</p><p>• Accurate revenue recognition and deferred revenue tracking</p><p>• Clean reconciled balance sheet</p><p>• Monthly reporting packages for executive team and Board</p><p>• Working capital visibility and cash flow oversight</p><p><strong>Accounting Operations &amp; Controls</strong></p><p>• Day-to-day finance operations (AP, AR, payroll review, vendor payments, treasury)</p><p>• GAAP-aligned policies and internal controls</p><p>• Approval workflows and segregation of duties</p><p>• Process documentation and SOP buildout</p><p><strong>Revenue &amp; Systems Integrity</strong></p><p>• Ownership of order-to-cash process</p><p>• Alignment of contract terms, Stripe billing logic, and revenue policies</p><p>• Recurring revenue reporting and gross margin visibility</p><p>• Standardized financial metric definitions</p><p>• System improvements to support scale</p><p><strong>Audit, Tax &amp; Compliance</strong></p><p>• Primary contact for external auditors</p><p>• Audit readiness and documentation discipline</p><p>• R&amp;D credit coordination and tax compliance support</p><p>• Fundraising diligence preparation</p><p><strong>Business Partnership</strong></p><p>• Budgeting, forecasting, and cash planning ownership</p><p>• Variance analysis and operating insights</p><p>• Vendor contract review and financial risk assessment</p><p>• Clear financial storytelling for leadership and Board</p>
  • 2026-03-09T00:00:00Z