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Controller

Manalapan, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
115000 - 175000 USD / Yearly
**Legal Industry Experience Required** We are seeking an experienced Controller to oversee the day-to-day accounting operations and help drive the financial integrity of a growing organization in New Jersey. Reporting to and partnering closely with the Head of Accounting, this individual will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, managing cash flow activities, and providing financial insights that support strategic business decisions.The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader with strong technical expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and a proven ability to manage multiple priorities while developing and mentoring accounting staff.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Partner with the Head of Accounting to oversee the organization's accounting function and ensure accurate, timely, and efficient financial operations.</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members, establishing priorities and reviewing work to maintain high-quality deliverables.</li><li>Manage the full payroll process, including employee updates, deductions, compliance reporting, reconciliations, and coordination with third-party payroll providers.</li><li>Oversee trust and operating accounts, ensuring proper accounting treatment, reconciliation, and compliance with company policies.</li><li>Review and monitor high-volume wire transactions and cash activity, ensuring accuracy, security, and appropriate financial controls.</li><li>Perform and review daily, monthly, and annual account reconciliations to maintain the integrity of financial records.</li><li>Maintain the general ledger, monitor account activity, and ensure proper account classifications and coding.</li><li>Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning initiatives, providing meaningful analysis of trends and variances.</li><li>Evaluate and enhance internal controls, risk management practices, and fraud prevention procedures.</li><li>Coordinate external audits and serve as a key liaison with auditors, banking partners, payroll providers, and other external stakeholders.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase operational efficiency, and strengthen reporting capabilities across the finance function.</li></ul> Benefits:Medical/Dental/Vision401kPTO
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Controller

New York, NY
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
165000 - 190000 USD / Yearly
I'm excited to be partnering with a highly recognizable New York City nonprofit organization with approximately $150M in annual budget that is looking to add a Controller to its growing finance leadership team. This is a newly created role reporting directly to the Head of Accounting and offers the opportunity to help drive accounting operations, strengthen processes, and support the continued growth and complexity of the organization. The Head of Accounting is also interested in upcoming Sn. Acct. Mgr. and Asst Controllers to step up into this position. The finance team is comprised of several professionals with Big 4 public accounting backgrounds and CPA credentials, creating a highly technical, collaborative, and development-oriented environment. Ideal background:✔ Public accounting foundation (Big 4 or larger national/regional firm highly preferred)✔ CPA or Parts Passed are required✔ Strong nonprofit accounting experience is required, including financial reporting, audits, compliance, and fund/grant accounting✔ Experience managing close, internal controls, and accounting operations✔ Ability to partner with senior leadership and contribute strategically beyond the debits and credits This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys mission-driven work but also wants the sophistication, pace, and professional rigor typically found in top-tier accounting organizations. As always, this is a permanent, full time, fully benefited salaried position (this is NOT a temp role or temp to perm). They are located in midtown and are in the office 3 days and remote 2 day. Compensation Package based on experience:Base: $165 - $190k base Exceptional communications skills are required. A great dynamic personality and the ability to work along your fellow colleagues is crucial. He or she must be able to effectively collaborate with individuals both inside and outside the company. If you would like to be considered for this position, please email your resume in a word document to Kevin.Chin@Roberthalf
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Controller

Yorktown, NY
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Controller to lead the accounting function for a growing project-based business in Hawthorne, New York. This position will play a central role in producing accurate financial results, strengthening reporting standards, and supporting operational leaders with timely insight. The ideal candidate brings strong construction accounting expertise, including work in progress reporting and job cost analysis, along with the ability to manage day-to-day accounting activities in a hands-on environment. Responsibilities: • Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycle to deliver complete and reliable financial statements on schedule. • Oversee project accounting activities, including job cost tracking, margin review, change order accounting, and profitability analysis across active work. • Prepare and maintain work in progress schedules, monitor underbillings and overbillings, and partner with project leaders to evaluate forecasted costs and expected outcomes. • Manage cash flow planning by supervising receivables, payables, billing activity, and collections tied to contract terms and project milestones. • Administer core accounting operations such as the general ledger, payroll coordination, fixed asset records, and other transactional processes as needed. • Establish and refine accounting policies, internal controls, and reporting procedures to support compliance and improve accuracy. • Coordinate with external partners on audits, tax matters, banking relationships, and other financial reporting requirements. • Lead and develop accounting staff while working closely with operational leadership to provide financial guidance that supports business growth. • Contribute to process improvements, including the implementation of company financial standards and more efficient reporting practices following acquisition integration.
2026-10-11T00:00:00Z

Controller

Larchmont, NY
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Controller to lead financial oversight and support business performance at our New York facility. This position combines hands-on accounting leadership with operational partnership, helping guide sound financial decisions across the organization. The role is well suited for someone who is detail oriented and can strengthen reporting accuracy, uphold compliance, and deliver practical insights that improve efficiency and planning. Responsibilities: • Direct accounting and business administration activities for the New York location, ensuring dependable financial operations and strong organizational support. • Work closely with operational leaders to refine workflows, strengthen reporting practices, and improve overall departmental performance. • Create, update, and enforce financial and operational procedures that align with company standards and regulatory expectations. • Produce monthly financial statements, review results for accuracy, and provide leadership with clear analysis of business performance. • Prepare quarterly consolidated reporting, reconcile accounts, and support both internal reviews and external audit requirements. • Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, collections, and cash management to maintain timely and accurate transaction processing. • Manage bank reconciliations, monitor daily cash activity, and develop forward-looking cash flow projections to support business needs. • Maintain banking relationships, assist with credit and borrowing matters, and track compliance with lending terms and covenants. • Review contracts, address tax-related issues with outside authorities or advisors, and help ensure adherence to applicable accounting and financial standards. • Lead grant administration efforts by identifying funding opportunities, coordinating submissions, monitoring compliance, and maintaining accurate financial documentation.
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Controller

New York, NY
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
200000 - 240000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting, financial reporting, and compliance for a mission-driven non-profit organization in New York, New York. This role will oversee core accounting operations, strengthen internal controls, and deliver accurate, timely financial information that supports executive decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, sound technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to guide a growing finance function with rigor and transparency. Responsibilities: • Direct the day-to-day accounting function and mentor a multi-level team to build capability, accountability, and long-term bench strength. • Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities to ensure financial results are reported accurately and on schedule. • Prepare and review internal and external financial statements, supporting schedules, and disclosures with a strong focus on quality and consistency. • Partner with finance leadership to interpret results, explain significant fluctuations, and provide accounting perspective on organizational performance. • Maintain and refine accounting policies, internal controls, and governance practices to meet regulatory requirements and organizational standards. • Lead external audit activities from planning through resolution, coordinating with auditors and advisors to address findings and maintain ongoing readiness. • Manage tax compliance across federal, state, and local requirements, working with outside specialists when appropriate. • Oversee transactional accounting areas such as payables, receivables, payroll, cash activity, fixed assets, investments, insurance, and technology-related accounting. • Drive process improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, strengthen control, and support scale through automation and standardization. • Provide accounting leadership for complex business initiatives, including due diligence and financial assessment related to mergers, partnerships, investments, or similar transactions.
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

30 results for Assistant Controller in Rutherford, NJ