<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee and enhance financial operations for our organization. This role requires an individual with a strong background in accounting, financial reporting, and team leadership. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring compliance, maintaining internal controls, and supporting strategic financial decisions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Ideal background is someone who has their CPA, tech savvy, good supervisory skills, yet very hands on. Experience with multi-entity, lease accounting (ASC 842) and recurring revenue, are borderline must haves.</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>If you have your CPA and fit that profile, send your resume to me at joe.ciavardini@roberthalf</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger management, payroll processing, banking activities, and reconciliation of accounts.</p><p>• Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Coordinate and manage external audits, ensuring compliance with high-quality standards and regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Prepare timely and precise financial statements, supporting both internal and external reporting needs.</p><p>• Collaborate with leadership to develop budgets, financial forecasts, and strategic plans.</p><p>• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to highlight trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.</p><p>• Manage cash flow to optimize liquidity and capital costs, ensuring financial stability.</p><p>• Facilitate operational efficiency by implementing advanced accounting and finance systems.</p><p>• Lead and mentor the accounting team, fostering a culture of performance and risk management.</p><p>• Provide transactional and operational support for various initiatives, including mergers, acquisitions, and refinancing efforts</p>
<p>Fast growing Residential and Mixed-Use Retail Property Developer in Union County, NJ, is seeking a Controller to add to their firm. The company has some major Residential Real Estate / Multi-Family property type projects completed, planned and also underway at this time. Looking for an experienced and hardworking Controller to handle all aspects of Accounting and Finance and Operations for this growing residential real estate firm. Will handle the monthly close, financial statements, working with the lenders and outside auditors, insurance, operations and supervise the accounting team. The successful candidate will have <strong>7+ years of prior real estate property accounting and construction development experience.</strong> Accounting, Finance or Business degree required, and prior real estate accounting industry experience preferably in Residential / Multi-Family properties is also required. Experience with SAGE Intaact, ProCore and / or AppFolio software is a plus. Must have supervisory and good leadership skills as well. Salary range $170-225K range plus bonus depending on experience plus good benefits. This position is an instrumental part of this fast-growing and close-knit company. Potential growth here as well as the company expands and adds additional staff in the future. Position will work very closely with the ownership of the firm as well. </p>
<p><strong>National provider of specialty medical services seeks a Controller to lead their accounting function and serve as key person working with FPA team to finalize management reporting. As the leader of the Accounting Department you will have 5+ direct reports as well as 10+ indirect reports. Day to day includes review of and analysis of financial statements, reviewing explanations for account balances, adhoc reporting requred by CFO. Review of internal controls, analysis and interpretation of accounting policies, review of procedures, work with outside auditors and tax preparers. Candidates should have 15+ years of experience, knowledge of the healthcare industry, CPA or parts passed, technical accounting experience.</strong></p>
<p>My client is a high growth Consumer Products startup (mid-cap) that has PE backing from some of the biggest names in the industry. I have worked with the CFO to build out their Finance and Accounting team, placing several people (all net new positions due to growth) on their team.</p><p> </p><p>The VP of Finance is looking to add a Controller to their NYC team with direct exposure to the CFO office.</p><p> </p><p>They are in the office 5 days a week in midtown NYC.</p><p> </p><p>As always, these are permanent, full time, fully benefited salaried positions (these are NOT temp, or temp to perm).</p><p> </p><p>Compensation is based on experience:</p><p>The range is between $175k - $210k base + discretionary bonus + equity</p><p> </p><p>What you will do:</p><ul><li>Running the Month End Close and producing Financial Statements</li><li>They follow ASC 606, manage the revenue recognition </li><li>Working with the full P& L</li><li>Support ad hoc reporting for the PE </li><li>They are on NetSuite</li><li>Will manage 1-3 staff</li></ul><p> </p><p>Who are you?</p><ul><li>B4 foundation or top regional auditing firm is required</li><li>CPA or Parts Passed highly is required</li><li>ASC 606 is highly preferred</li><li>Hands on Controllership experience </li><li>Experience with NetSuite, Oracle is highly preferred</li><li>A minimum of a BA/BS in Accounting from a top accredited school</li><li>8+ years of experience. </li></ul><p> </p><p>Exceptional communications skills are required. A great dynamic personality and the ability to work along your fellow colleagues is crucial.</p><p>He or she must be able to effectively collaborate with individuals both inside and outside the company.</p><p> </p><p>If you would like to be considered for this position, please email your resume in a word document to Kevin.Chin@Roberthalf</p>
<p>200,000 - 225,000</p><p><br></p><p>Benefits;</p><ul><li>paid time off</li><li>health insurance</li><li>hybrid</li></ul><p><br></p><p>An emerging growth manufacturing company in Edison seeks a CFO with ten plus years of experience in a manufacturing company. A CPA or MBA is highly preferred, along with at least five years of experience as a CFO and supervisory skills. The ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing company and success in helping a company to grow. This opportunity will be supervising five employees in all financial reporting, treasury, costing, budgeting, and general accounting functions. The company offers an excellent compensation package. The duties will include:</p><p><br></p><p>Special projects for management and presentations to the Board of Directors</p><ul><li>Treasury functions.</li><li>Dealing with banks and unions.</li><li>Process improvements.</li><li>Annual budget preparation.</li><li>Cost and inventory analysis.</li><li>Systems enhancements.</li><li>Implementation of policies and procedures.</li><li>Supervision of staff in all financial accounting and reporting duties.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>170,000 – 180,000</p><p> </p><p>Benefits include:</p><ul><li>Paid time off</li><li>Medical</li><li>Dental</li><li>Vision</li><li>401k</li></ul><p> A large and firmly established International Manufacturing Company is looking to add a Controller to their team.</p><ul><li>The Controller is responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting.</li><li>This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.</li><li>This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end audit preparation and the support of budget and forecast activities.</li><li>Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department.</li><li>Responsible for general accounting, cost accounting, accounts payable and accounts receivable.</li><li>Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information.</li><li>ERP (Epicor) super-user with ability to train.</li><li>Liaise with ACME accounting staff to ensure consistency in financial reporting and account reconciliations.</li><li>Assist the Vice President - Finance in any daily banking requirements.</li><li>Ensure the accurate and timely processing of positive pay transactions.</li><li>Provide training to new and existing staff as needed.</li><li>Work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year and monitor and advise on the progress to enhance the development of staff.</li><li>Support Vice President - Finance with special projects and workflow process improvements.</li><li>Handle personnel issues relating to staff conflicts, absenteeism, performance issues, etc.</li><li>Makes recommendations with respect to cost control and ensures accurate ledger/inventory statements in accordance with corporate policy and procedures.</li><li>Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.</li><li>Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.</li></ul>
<p>We are seeking an Assistant Controller to play a pivotal role in our financial operations at our New Windsor, New York location. In this position, you will oversee and lead the month-end close process, ensuring all financials are accurate and completed on time. You are responsible for managing the general ledger, handling asset and lease accounting, and performing thorough balance sheet reconciliations to uphold compliance with financial standards. The Assistant Controller prepares and reviews internal management financial reports, presenting key insights that support informed business decisions. You will supervise and mentor a team of accounting professionals, fostering their growth and encouraging collaboration. Additionally, you will identify opportunities for process improvements, implement best practices, and maintain accounting procedures aligned with all relevant laws and regulations. You will work closely with the Controller to evaluate financial processes and leverage your advanced Excel skills, as well as other analytical tools, to streamline reporting and analysis. Supporting audits and ensuring full compliance with financial reporting requirements is also a fundamental aspect of this role.</p>
<p>Controller opportunity with growing Suffolk County manufacturing company. This role is ideal for someone with a strong blended background in accounting, financial analysis, and operations who thrives in dynamic environments. You will play a pivotal and hands-on role in financial reporting, analytics, and operational processes to support the company’s continued expansion.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the monthly financial close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in reporting.</p><p>• Prepare and analyze financial statements, delivering insights to support strategic decision-making.</p><p>• Oversee inventory accounting and manufacturing cost accounting processes.</p><p>• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and ensure compliance with financial regulations.</p><p>• Develop and present financial reports and analyses to senior leadership.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize operational efficiency and cost management.</p><p>• Implement and maintain financial controls to safeguard company assets.</p><p>• Support forecasting and budgeting efforts by providing detailed financial analysis.</p><p>• Identify areas for process improvement and lead initiatives to enhance reporting and analytics.</p><p>• Assist with financial planning and analysis to align with organizational goals</p>
<p>We are seeking a hands-on, Small Company Controller with a small company mindset to manage all accounting and office activities. This is a critical role reporting directly to the CEO and functionally to the Group CFO. You will be the primary person responsible for financial integrity, compliance, and operational support.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee AP, AR, Payroll (via Paychex) and ensure timely processing.</li><li>Perform monthly closes and prepare comprehensive financial reporting packages for the CEO, including variance analysis.</li><li>Maintain accurate financial statements in compliance with US GAAP and tax regulations.</li><li>Coordinate with external auditors and manage tax filings.</li><li>Develop annual budgets and multi-year forecasts (P& L and cash flow).</li><li>Manage banking relationships, cash flow forecasting, and ensure timely collections and payments.</li><li>Assist with HR-related tasks including onboarding, benefits administration, and payroll liaison.</li><li>Implement and maintain internal controls and insurance renewals.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half has partnered with a thriving client located in the South Central New Jersey area on their search for a Chief Accounting Officer with small to mid-sized company experience. In this role, you will participate in key decisions pertaining to strategic initiatives, expense management, oversee month end, maintain full cycle accounting compliance, ensure proper tax compliance, and coordinate external financial audits. As the Chief Accounting Officer you will develop tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to make actionable recommendations on both strategy and operations.</p><p> </p><p>Primary Responsibilities </p><ul><li>Build scalable financial infrastructure and strengthen project accounting, including job costing, WIP, and revenue recognition.</li><li>Optimize working capital, drive operational efficiency, and implement data-driven decision-making in partnership with operations.</li><li>Partner with the PE sponsor to lead M& A due diligence, valuation, and integration efforts.</li><li>Manage banking, insurance, and investor relationships, including preparation and presentation of financial reports to the Board, lenders, and investors.</li><li>Lead ERP implementation and financial system upgrades across multi-location operations.</li><li>Ensure robust internal controls, accurate reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis.</li></ul>
<p>150,000 - 155,000</p><p><br></p><p>benefits</p><ul><li>medical</li><li>dental</li><li>vision</li><li>paid time off</li><li>401k</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee comprehensive financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with state and federal grant regulations and requirements.</p><p>• Coordinate and manage audits while maintaining robust internal controls.</p><p>• Provide insightful financial analysis to guide organizational decision-making and strategy.</p><p>• Monitor and improve financial systems to enhance accuracy and efficiency.</p><p>• Prepare detailed financial statements and reports for senior management and stakeholders.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support programmatic and operational goals.</p><p>• Implement and maintain effective policies and procedures for financial management.</p><p>• Identify areas for improvement in financial processes and recommend solutions.</p><p>• Ensure timely and accurate submission of grant-related financial documentation.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join our team on a contract basis in Bridgeport, Connecticut. This role is ideal for someone with a strong attention to detail and a solid background in financial management and accounting operations. The successful candidate will be the sole contributor overseeing essential accounting functions to ensure accuracy and efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.</p><p>• Oversee the general ledger and maintain proper documentation for all financial transactions.</p><p>• Prepare and review financial statements in compliance with regulatory standards.</p><p>• Assist with internal and external audits, ensuring adherence to all financial regulations.</p><p>• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.</p><p>• Weekly accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring smooth operations.</p><p>• Utilize QuickBooks and Paycor to manage accounting tasks and streamline workflows.</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining detailed records.</p><p>• Conduct tuition and accounts receivable tracking and reporting.</p><p>• Perform bank reconciliations to ensure proper balancing of financial accounts.</p>
<p>Construction Controllership opportunity available with leading Long Island contractor. Growing company seeks a hands-on individual for management and oversight of all financial/accounting operations and staff. Your job will have you working closely with ownership, as well as rolling up your sleeves with month close, financial statements, budgets, reporting and project analytics. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills and expertise in union contracts, construction accounting, and commercial project management.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead and oversee financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.</p><p>• Manage union contracts and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and agreements.</p><p>• Supervise accounting for construction projects, including tracking costs and ensuring accurate financial documentation.</p><p>• Collaborate with project managers to provide financial guidance and maintain profitability across commercial construction initiatives.</p><p>• Utilize construction software to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.</p><p>• Develop and implement financial strategies that support organizational growth and stability.</p><p>• Provide mentorship and leadership to accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to industry standards and best practices within construction accounting.</p><p>• Monitor cash flow and manage financial risk effectively.</p><p>• Partner with external auditors and stakeholders to ensure transparency and compliance.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our team on a contract basis. This role involves overseeing financial operations, guiding the accounting team, and driving process improvements to ensure efficiency and accuracy. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise and a collaborative approach to support the organization's goals. Hands-on experience with Restaurant 365 is a must!</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the evaluation and enhancement of month-end close procedures and reporting workflows.</p><p>• Provide guidance and mentorship to the accounting team to optimize performance and accuracy.</p><p>• Assess current financial systems and processes, recommending improvements to streamline operations.</p><p>• Collaborate with staff to ensure smooth adoption of new technologies and systems.</p><p>• Prepare and analyze financial reports to support strategic decision-making.</p><p>• Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel skills to manage and present financial data effectively.</p><p>• Monitor compliance and ensure adherence to established accounting standards and practices.</p><p>• Support system implementation and conversion efforts to align with organizational needs.</p><p>• Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and implement best practices in financial management.</p>
<p>Midsize manufacturer with operations in Essex County NJ seeks a Controller to join their growing organization. Supervising a small staff, responsible for m/e close, financial statement preparation, work with the sales & operations team, reviewing pricing/profitability, work with Plant Management to review costs of production and new product costing, assist with SAP 4hana implementation. Ideal candidates have experience within the manufacturing industry and implementation of a ERP system, preferable SAP. Opportunity to grow as the company grows and be a part of the finance and operations team. </p>
<p>110,000 - 115,000</p><p><br></p><p>Benefits include:</p><ul><li>health insurance</li><li>paid time off</li><li>hybrid/remote</li></ul><p><br></p><p>We are looking for a motivated Outsourced Accounting Manager to join our dynamic CPA firm in East Brunswick, New Jersey. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong accounting background who excel at managing multiple client accounts and providing strategic financial insights. The position offers flexibility with hybrid or fully remote work arrangements.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee and approve payroll processing to ensure accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Provide expert advice on general accounting and financial matters to clients.</p><p>• Manage employee expense reimbursement processes, ensuring timely and accurate handling.</p><p>• Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular communication and support.</p><p>• Conduct client meetings to present monthly financial reports and address any inquiries.</p><p>• Perform month-end close duties, including reviewing financial statements and reports.</p><p>• Reconcile accounts to ensure accurate financial records.</p><p>• Prepare and review journal entries to maintain the integrity of the general ledger.</p>
We are looking for a Finance Systems Manager to oversee and optimize financial systems and processes within our organization. This role involves ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving improvements in system performance and reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance systems management, process design, and stakeholder collaboration.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the design and implementation of finance process improvements, including mapping, monitoring, and optimization.<br>• Identify opportunities for enhancing financial systems and recommend best practices to support organizational goals.<br>• Manage end-to-end finance processes and applications, ensuring seamless operation and integration.<br>• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of finance solutions and workflows.<br>• Coordinate with IT and data teams to prioritize critical business projects and system enhancements.<br>• Ensure the accuracy of master data within finance applications to support reliable reporting.<br>• Oversee system integrations for financial applications, addressing issues and ensuring functionality.<br>• Support the accounting team in resolving system-related challenges during monthly and annual close processes.<br>• Act as the administrator for all finance systems, ensuring optimal performance and user adoption.<br>• Monitor system performance, data integrity, and process efficiency while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our higher education institution in Brooklyn, New York. The ideal candidate will bring extensive expertise in accounting and financial management, demonstrating a strong ability to oversee operations and lead a team. This role is integral to ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and strategic collaboration across departments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the organization's accounting functions, including general ledger management, accounts payable and receivable, investment accounting, and reporting for endowments and restricted funds.<br>• Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements.<br>• Act as the primary contact for external auditors and lead all annual audits, including compliance and retirement plan audits.<br>• Implement, monitor, and refine internal controls, policies, and financial procedures to maintain operational integrity.<br>• Ensure precise reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, subledgers, and bank and investment accounts, while adhering to bond covenants.<br>• Support reporting and presentations for the Board and various committees, providing clear financial insights.<br>• Supervise and guide the finance team, fostering attention to detail and accountability.<br>• Work collaboratively with departments such as Advancement, Financial Aid, and Operations to ensure accurate fund tracking and support institutional planning initiatives.
We are looking for a dedicated Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Westport, Connecticut. This long-term contract position offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic non-profit organization by ensuring efficient and accurate financial operations. The ideal candidate will play a key role in managing accounts payable processes while collaborating with various teams to uphold organizational standards.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process invoices and ensure accurate coding in compliance with organizational policies.<br>• Maintain and update vendor records, ensuring all files are accurate and up-to-date.<br>• Conduct account reconciliations to verify the accuracy of financial data.<br>• Validate data entries and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Collaborate with customer service teams to support the rollout of a new accounts payable system.<br>• Manage vendor relationships, including cleaning and organizing master vendor files.<br>• Monitor accounts payable transactions and ensure timely payments.<br>• Assist in the migration of databases and integration of new systems.<br>• Provide administrative support to the accounts payable team as needed.<br>• Ensure adherence to compliance regulations and audit requirements.
