We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join our team in Hoboken, New Jersey. In this role, you will play a critical part in overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and driving operational efficiencies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and finance, paired with a proactive approach to process improvement.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and review quarterly and annual financial statement packages for management entities.<br>• Perform variance analysis to compare financial results against budgets, forecasts, and historical data, and communicate insights to stakeholders.<br>• Provide ongoing financial analysis and key performance indicators (KPIs) to internal and external stakeholders.<br>• Manage tax and regulatory filings by ensuring accurate and timely preparation and submission of all required returns.<br>• Oversee audit processes for management entities to ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations.<br>• Maintain and update allocation databases with accurate valuations and reporting.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead monthly and quarterly close processes and implement process improvements.<br>• Utilize technology and outsourced solutions to enhance operational efficiencies and strengthen internal controls.<br>• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial reports and presentations.
We are looking for an Assistant Controller to join a logistics organization in New Hyde Park, New York. This role plays a central part in maintaining accurate financial operations, strengthening controls, and supporting reliable reporting across the business. The position also serves as a key partner to leadership by overseeing tax coordination, assisting with audit activities, and guiding the accounting team through critical close and compliance processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Help drive monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities to ensure financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Evaluate journal entries, reconciliations, variance reviews, and supporting workpapers prepared by the accounting team to maintain reporting quality.<br>• Oversee key balance sheet areas by confirming proper support, documentation, and accountability for items such as accruals, reserves, prepaids, fixed assets, and leases.<br>• Work closely with FP&A to align accounting outputs with forecasting needs, management reporting, and explanation of business performance changes.<br>• Support the Controller in upholding accounting policies, internal controls, and standardized procedures across multiple entities.<br>• Apply U.S. GAAP consistently in areas including lease accounting, revenue treatment, intercompany transactions, accruals, and asset capitalization.<br>• Lead coordination of tax-related activities with outside advisors, including review of filings, management of notices, and support for audits and compliance requirements.<br>• Partner with operations, accounts payable, and procurement teams to strengthen sales and use tax practices, exemption tracking, and audit readiness.<br>• Assist with external audit preparation by organizing requested materials, supporting disclosures, and ensuring timely responses from the accounting team.<br>• Provide day-to-day direction and coaching to accounting staff while reinforcing accountability, documentation standards, and high-quality execution.
<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&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&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>
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to help lead accounting operations and strengthen financial oversight for a manufacturing-focused business in Secaucus, New Jersey. This role plays a central part in managing the close cycle, supporting accurate financial reporting, and delivering insight into cost performance and operational results. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, hands-on cost accounting expertise, and the ability to partner effectively with operations and supply chain leaders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the month-end close process, including manufacturing-related accounting activity, to ensure expenses, accruals, and inventory impacts are recorded completely and accurately.<br>• Review reconciliations, evaluate general ledger activity, and analyze production and supply chain variances to explain financial results.<br>• Track actual performance against budgets and forecasts, investigate key deviations, and help develop actions to improve financial outcomes.<br>• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and leadership updates that highlight trends, risks, and business opportunities.<br>• Lead cost accounting activities such as standard costing, annual cost reviews, and analysis of material, labor, and overhead performance.<br>• Partner with manufacturing and supply chain teams to improve cost efficiency, resolve operational variances, and support pricing and product cost decisions.<br>• Coordinate external audits, internal audits, tax-related requests, and inventory or cost of sales reviews by providing timely documentation and analysis.<br>• Maintain and improve accounting policies, internal controls, and compliance practices while supporting process enhancements that increase accuracy and efficiency.<br>• Supervise and develop accounting team members and facilitate regular meetings with operational leaders to review results and share cost insights.