<p>We are looking for an Assistant Controller to join a non-profit organization in Raleigh, North Carolina. This contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who can strengthen financial operations, support accurate reporting, and contribute to a collaborative team environment. The role offers the chance to combine hands-on accounting leadership with analysis, compliance support, and process improvement in a dynamic setting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct core accounting activities, including oversight of ledger integrity, payables workflow, and daily financial processing.</p><p>• Manage monthly and annual closing cycles by reviewing entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation to ensure timely and accurate results.</p><p>• Produce and evaluate periodic financial statements and variance analyses to help leadership understand performance and trends.</p><p>• Work closely with cross-functional partners to investigate discrepancies, answer reporting questions, and resolve accounting-related issues.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to refine procedures, strengthen internal controls, and improve the efficiency and accuracy of accounting operations.</p><p>• Coach and support accounting staff through training, guidance, and balanced allocation of responsibilities across the team.</p><p>• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities that inform operational and strategic decision-making.</p><p>• Organize audit support materials and prepare reconciliations and reports required for external auditors, lenders, insurers, and compliance-related submissions.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Tax Staff - Corporate team member to support indirect and corporate tax compliance activities in Raleigh, North Carolina. This role will focus on managing multi-state filing obligations, maintaining accurate tax records, and helping ensure timely reporting across a range of state and local tax types. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in sales and use tax, corporate tax compliance, and tax accounting support within a fast-paced business environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee multi-state indirect tax filings by preparing, reviewing, and submitting returns while coordinating timely remittance of related tax payments.<br>• Monitor state and local tax obligations across jurisdictions, including sales and use, gross receipts, business and occupation, commercial activity, and other applicable indirect taxes.<br>• Maintain and update the tax compliance calendar to track due dates, payment schedules, and statutory requirements so all filings remain current.<br>• Perform account analysis and balance reconciliations for tax-related general ledger activity to confirm accuracy and completeness of financial records.<br>• Support month-end and year-end close processes by preparing tax-related journal support, maintaining account coding, and organizing documentation for financial reporting.<br>• Create and retain clear support for tax accounting entries, reconciliations, and audit inquiries in alignment with internal controls and accounting standards.<br>• Assist with corporate tax compliance processes, including preparation support for income tax reporting and related documentation.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve tax questions, address discrepancies, and improve the consistency of compliance reporting.
<p>Robert Half has partnered with a growing manufacturing company in the Wake Forest, NC area to assist them in hiring an experienced manufacturing Controller. This Controller will lead the organization’s accounting and financial operations and is responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, overseeing day-to-day accounting activities, and providing cost analysis that supports sound business decisions in a manufacturing setting. The Controller will also contribute to company strategy as a member of the leadership team while supervising a small team and strengthening financial discipline across the business. This permanent position is 100% onsite and requires a masters degree and a strong background in manufacturing. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the full cycle of accounting activities, ensuring financial transactions are recorded accurately and reported in a timely manner.</p><p>• Maintain and refine product standard costing data, including material, labor, and overhead components, within the company’s accounting systems.</p><p>• Evaluate differences between expected and actual costs, determine underlying drivers, and communicate meaningful variance insights to leadership.</p><p>• Oversee core accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll administration, and fixed asset accounting.</p><p>• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements, support external reporting obligations, and assist with income tax-related documentation.</p><p>• Partner with senior leadership to help shape financial priorities, operational plans, and long-term business strategy.</p><p>• Lead month-end close activities, including general ledger review, journal entries, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliations.</p><p>• Monitor inventory and manufacturing-related financial data, including bills of materials, labor reporting, and work center activity, to support accurate cost reporting.</p><p>• Supervise and develop one direct report while promoting strong internal controls and consistent accounting practices.</p>
<p>Robert Half has partnered with an established and growing construction company in Garner, North Carolina to assist them in hiring an experienced Controller/Accounting Manager. This onsite role will lead the accounting and financial operations for their organization in Raleigh, North Carolina. Construction experience is required. This position plays a central role in maintaining accurate financial records, strengthening reporting processes, and supporting sound business decisions through thoughtful analysis. Experience with Sage, Timberline or another construction based software is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, deep technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to oversee day-to-day finance activities with precision and accountability.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily accounting operations across the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations to maintain accurate and timely financial records.</p><p>• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports that provide clear insight into company performance.</p><p>• Lead the month-end closing process, ensuring account reconciliations are completed accurately and deadlines are consistently met.</p><p>• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support planning, cost control, and strategic decision-making.</p><p>• Monitor job costing and operating results, analyzing variances and trends to identify risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement.</p><p>• Oversee payroll administration and related benefit processes, including retirement plan coordination, while maintaining compliance with applicable requirements.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to tax, regulatory, and internal financial control standards through thorough review and oversight of accounting practices.</p><p>• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, promoting collaboration, accountability, and high-quality execution across the finance function.</p><p>• Support the effective use of accounting systems and reporting tools, including Sage platforms and Excel-based analysis, to improve efficiency and financial visibility.</p>
<p>Robert Half is looking for a Controller to lead our clients accounting function and provide reliable financial insight that supports sound decision-making. The position partners closely with leadership, program teams, and external stakeholders to maintain accurate reporting, uphold compliance, and strengthen financial processes across the organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the organization’s accounting activities, ensuring financial records are complete, accurate, and aligned with applicable accounting standards.</p><p>• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, and deliver clear reporting to executive leadership, finance committees, and the Board.</p><p>• Manage the month-end and year-end close cycles, including reconciliations, journal entries, and review of general ledger activity.</p><p>• Guide the annual budgeting process with department leaders and monitor performance against budget through variance analysis and financial forecasting.</p><p>• Maintain cash flow projections and oversee liquidity planning to support stable day-to-day operations and long-term financial health.</p><p>• Administer accounting for real estate assets, including acquisitions, disposals, depreciation, lease-related activity, and capital project tracking.</p><p>• Oversee restricted and unrestricted fund activity, grant spending, and funder reporting to ensure compliance with award requirements and accurate fund accounting.</p><p>• Serve as the primary contact for the annual audit, coordinate required schedules and documentation, and support tax and regulatory filings.</p><p>• Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, credit card activity, petty cash, and payroll coordination with Human Resources.</p><p>• Lead and develop the accounting team while identifying opportunities to improve internal controls, policies, and financial procedures.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration please apply or contact directly Steve Fields at 919-787-8226</p>
<p>Robert Half is looking for an experienced Accounting Manager for our client with a focus on inventory, fixed assets, and lease-related assets. This position is central to maintaining accurate financial reporting across complex balance sheet areas while supporting a disciplined close process, strong internal controls, and audit preparedness. The role also works closely with operations, supply chain, financial planning, and external auditors to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability across accounting workflows.</p><p><br></p><p>The company offers a Hybrid working environment, strong benefits and compensation and promotion opportunites. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead accounting oversight for inventory from initial recording through valuation adjustments, reserve analysis, and period-end reporting.</p><p>• Direct reconciliation activities for inventory, fixed assets, and lease balances, ensuring discrepancies are investigated and resolved promptly.</p><p>• Manage accounting treatment for asset additions, depreciation, disposals, impairments, transfers, and construction-related capital spending.</p><p>• Review journal entries and supporting schedules related to shrinkage, obsolescence, write-offs, and other non-routine balance sheet activity.</p><p>• Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, and FP&A to strengthen cutoff accuracy, track asset movements, and support capital planning.</p><p>• Oversee lease accounting by reviewing amortization schedules, liability activity, modifications, and other changes requiring technical assessment.</p><p>• Coordinate monthly close deliverables for assigned areas, maintaining complete documentation and consistent review procedures.</p><p>• Establish and monitor internal controls that support compliance, audit readiness, and reliable financial reporting.</p><p>• Supervise offshore accounting resources by assigning work, reviewing output, and coaching team members to improve consistency and quality.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to streamline manual accounting processes through automation, technology, and continuous improvement practices.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration please apply or contact directly Steve Fields at 919-787-8226</p>