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4 results for Assistant controller in Rochester, NY

Assistant Controller

Fairport, NY
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Assistant Controller to help lead accounting and administrative operations for a construction company in East Rochester, New York. This position partners closely with the Controller to support accurate reporting, dependable financial processes, and effective coordination across accounting, payroll, human resources, equipment administration, and office support functions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, leadership ability, and experience working in a fast-paced project-based environment. For confidential consideration, please apply or email your resume to Dana Klier out of the Rochester, NY Robert Half office. Responsibilities:• Lead daily accounting and administrative activities, ensuring core business functions are completed accurately and on schedule.• Guide and support accounting and office personnel by delegating assignments, reviewing output, and promoting high-quality work standards.• Coach team members through training, feedback, and performance discussions, including completion of annual evaluations and recommendations on staffing matters.• Partner with project managers and operational leaders to address financial questions, clarify reporting, and support sound business decisions.• Help strengthen accounting procedures by contributing to documented policies, workflow standards, and internal control practices.• Complete daily cash reconciliations and prepare monthly bank account balancing to maintain accurate records.• Administer key recurring accounting tasks such as credit card oversight, sales and use tax filings, prepaid insurance entries, depreciation, and equipment-related cost adjustments.• Maintain fixed asset documentation for acquisitions and disposals while assisting with audit preparation and responses to external auditors.• Provide coordination and front-line support for office technology issues by working with internal staff and external service resources as needed.
2026-09-17T00:00:00Z

Assistant Controller/Payroll

Pittsford, NY
onsite
Temporary / Contract
42.75 - 49.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Assistant Controller/Payroll specialist to support a renewable operations company in Pittsford, New York. This Long-term Contract position blends hands-on payroll leadership with broader accounting support, making it ideal for someone who can manage weekly payroll with strong prevailing wage knowledge while contributing to finance operations and special projects. The role will work closely with accounting, HR, and operations teams to maintain compliance, improve processes, and strengthen financial controls across multiple sites. Responsibilities: • Lead weekly payroll processing for salaried, hourly, and field employees working across multiple locations and states. • Administer payroll activities in Paychex, ensuring employee data, earnings, deductions, and time records are accurate and up to date. • Apply prevailing wage requirements by reviewing labor classifications, geographic wage rules, fringe allocations, overtime calculations, and shift-related pay practices. • Prepare, review, and submit certified payroll reports while maintaining documentation that supports regulatory and audit readiness. • Coordinate with HR and operational leaders to confirm job codes, worker classifications, and timekeeping details before payroll is finalized. • Support accounting operations through selected controller-level tasks such as general ledger activities, month-end close support, and financial reporting assistance. • Contribute to audit preparation by organizing payroll and accounting records and helping address compliance-related questions, including labor and financial reviews. • Participate in finance improvement initiatives, which may include evaluating payroll-related tools, strengthening expense documentation practices, and assisting with accounting process enhancements.
2026-09-14T00:00:00Z

Controller

Rochester, NY
onsite
Temporary / Contract
40 - 50.413 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to join a healthcare organization in Rochester, New York. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who can oversee core financial operations, strengthen month-end close activities, and support a growing finance team. The role combines technical accounting work with day-to-day leadership responsibilities in a collaborative environment with onsite presence and some hybrid flexibility. Responsibilities: • Prepare and review accurate financial statements to support organizational reporting and decision-making. • Record journal entries, post closing adjustments, and maintain the integrity of the general ledger. • Lead the month-end close cycle by coordinating deadlines, reviewing outputs, and resolving accounting issues promptly. • Perform account reconciliations and bank reconciliations to ensure completeness and accuracy across financial records. • Identify and correct outstanding accounting discrepancies while improving overall cleanup and reconciliation efforts. • Provide guidance and oversight to accounting staff across functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll. • Support operational and managerial accounting activities by helping prioritize workflows and maintain strong internal controls. • Contribute to future accounting system implementation efforts, including process support and coordination during the transition. • Partner with leadership to maintain reliable financial reporting and strengthen day-to-day finance operations.
2026-09-14T00:00:00Z

Controller

Rochester, NY
onsite
Temporary / Contract
55.4135 - 70 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to join a commercial roofing business in Rochester, New York on a Contract basis. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who can quickly step into a fast-moving environment, bring structure to project financial operations, and work with minimal supervision. The position will focus on clearing accounting backlogs, strengthening reporting accuracy, and improving day-to-day processes across project and month-end activities. Responsibilities: • Oversee project-based accounting activities, including job setup, billing coordination, cost tracking, and financial oversight across active work. • Accelerate the resolution of outstanding accounting items by prioritizing delayed tasks and restoring timely financial workflows. • Prepare and review project budgets, monitor performance against estimates, and highlight financial variances to support decision-making. • Lead month-end close activities and ensure financial records are completed accurately and on schedule. • Produce revenue reports and other financial summaries that reflect project status and business performance. • Identify process gaps and implement practical improvements to increase efficiency, consistency, and control within accounting operations. • Contribute directly to daily transactional accounting work while also providing higher-level financial leadership and guidance. • Support accounting system-related initiatives, including process implementation efforts and adaptation to updated tools or workflows when needed.
2026-09-10T00:00:00Z