We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to support financial operations for an education-focused organization in Springfield, Massachusetts. This Contract position will play a key role in maintaining accurate accounting records, overseeing reporting activities, and strengthening day-to-day financial controls. The ideal candidate brings strong fund and grant accounting knowledge along with the ability to manage close processes and deliver timely financial insight.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead monthly close activities by preparing and reviewing journal entries, verifying balances, and ensuring deadlines are met.<br>• Maintain fund and grant accounting records with careful attention to compliance, allocation accuracy, and reporting requirements.<br>• Produce recurring financial reports that provide clear visibility into operating results, restricted funds, and budget performance.<br>• Reconcile general ledger accounts on a regular basis and investigate discrepancies to support accurate financial statements.<br>• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing processes to promote efficient transaction processing and documentation.<br>• Assist with audit readiness by organizing financial records, responding to information requests, and upholding internal controls.<br>• Use accounting systems and reporting tools such as ADP, Concur, and Crystal Reports to manage data and prepare analysis.<br>• Partner with finance leadership on accounting functions, process improvements, and other priorities tied to departmental operations.
<p><strong><em>Position Title: Accounting Manager/ Assistant Controller </em></strong></p><p><em>South Shore, MA, Hybrid (3 days in office)</em></p><p><em>Comp: $130- 145k + great benefits </em></p><p><em>Industry: Healthcare</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Overview: </strong>Key role partnering with the Controller to drive financial reporting, close processes, and operational improvements, with a clear path to Controller.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead month-end close and prepare GAAP financials</li><li>Analyze results and manage key accounting areas (inventory, revenue, leases)</li><li>Oversee reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis</li><li>Manage multi-state sales tax compliance and audit support</li><li>Strengthen internal controls and streamline processes/systems</li><li>Support reporting, modeling (Excel), and ERP optimization</li><li>Mentor team and assist with strategic projects</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an Assistant Controller to support GL accounting, financial planning, reporting, and operational performance for a long-term contract position based in Waltham, Massachusetts. This role works closely with accounting leadership and cross-functional partners to translate financial results into actionable business insights. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting knowledge, analytical capability, and the ability to strengthen visibility around costs, margins, and overall performance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Interpret budget, forecast, and actual results to explain key variances and guide informed business decisions.</p><p>• Act as a strategic finance partner to site leadership by providing analysis that supports accountability and operational performance.</p><p>• Collaborate with operations teams to uncover efficiency opportunities and help advance cost reduction and productivity efforts.</p><p>• Contribute to month-end closing activities by maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring adherence to accounting standards and internal controls.</p><p>• Coordinate the annual planning cycle and assist with recurring forecast revisions throughout the year.</p><p>• Build and refine financial reports and analytical models that improve transparency and support management decision-making.</p><p>• Perform margin analysis across the product portfolio to highlight trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.</p><p>• Assist with year-end close and audit-related activities by preparing financial information and supporting documentation as needed.</p>
<p>Growing privately held Manufacturing Company with 40+ year history and leader in their industry located Danvers, MA area is looking for a Controller to join the leadership team. The Controller will report directly into the President and manage a small staff. This role will have complete ownership of all financial reporting, cost accounting, inventory management, transactional accounting activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, order entry and human resources and payroll functions. Other duties include cash management/reporting, financial analysis, internal controls, tax and insurance reporting and point person dealing with outside CPA firm. This is an excellent opportunity to join a very stable company in a “hands on” leadership role. Experience working in a small company environment required, previous experience with human resources duties preferred. Sage Business works and advanced Excel knowledge is highly desired. This is mainly onsite role but flexibility when needed. Very nice work-life balance opportunity as well. If interested, reach out to Dino Valeri at dino.valeri@roberthalf;com or message me thru LinkedIn. </p>
<p><em>Controller.</em></p><p><em>Boston, Hybrid.</em></p><p><em>Comp to $180k base plus bonus. Plus, great benefits.</em></p><p><br></p><p>Our client is an established law firm with their main office in the Boston area. They are looking for a Controller to join their firm to act as the #1 finance lead in their organization. </p><p><br></p><p>Job overview:</p><ul><li>Lead and oversee all accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency</li><li>Manage daily department functions and supervise accounting staff, including delegation to team leads</li><li>Prepare and present financial reports, insights, and recommendations to leadership</li><li>Oversee billing, e-billing, payments, client trust accounts (IOLTA), and required filings</li><li>Drive process improvements and maintain effective accounting systems and procedures</li></ul>
<p><strong>Controller / Greater Springfield, MA area</strong></p><p><strong>Position Type:</strong> Full Time/Permanent Position</p><p><strong>Recruiter Contact</strong>: Sal Fiorillo - Sal.Fiorillo@Roberthalf</p><p><strong>Reference</strong>: SF0013425885</p><p><br></p><p>We’re partnering on a Controller search with a growing manufacturing company. This is a high-impact, plant-facing leadership role with strong visibility to both local leadership and corporate finance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Main Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Lead all accounting operations (GL, close, reporting, controls)</li><li>Own budgeting & forecasting in partnership with operations and corporate FP&A</li><li>Analyze financial performance, cost drivers, and variances</li><li>Partner closely with plant leadership on cost control, purchasing, and business decisions</li><li>Drive process improvements and efficiencies across finance and operations</li><li>Oversee accounting, billing, and purchasing functions</li></ul><p><strong>What They’re Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>10+ years of progressive accounting/controllership experience</li><li>Strong manufacturing / plant environment exposure</li><li>Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering</li><li>Comfortable being hands-on and visible on the shop floor</li></ul><p><strong>Why This Role</strong></p><ul><li>High visibility with direct impact on operations</li><li>Strong growth trajectory and leadership exposure</li><li>Collaborative, team-oriented culture</li><li>Opportunity to step into a key leadership seat quickly</li></ul><p>If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, please email your resume to the email listed above and reference SF0013425885.</p><p>All inquiries are confidential. Please note at Robert Half we never present your background to a client company without your permission.</p>
We are looking for a Controller to support organized, accurate handling of financial and business records in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This role is ideal for someone who is highly detail-oriented and comfortable managing documentation workflows, ensuring information is properly maintained and accessible. The successful candidate will contribute to efficient record management while helping maintain strong administrative and operational controls.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the collection, organization, and maintenance of business and financial documents to support daily operations<br>• Review records for completeness and accuracy, ensuring materials are properly categorized and easy to retrieve<br>• Coordinate document scanning activities and confirm digital files are stored in the correct locations<br>• Compile information from multiple sources to prepare complete and well-structured document packages<br>• Maintain document control practices that support consistency, traceability, and compliance with internal standards<br>• Monitor filing systems and recommend improvements that enhance efficiency and record accessibility
<p>My client, a Public Commercial Life Sciences company s, is seeking a highly strategic and hands-on Controller (Senior Director level) to join their growing leadership team. This is a 100% remote opportunity with a publicly traded pharmaceutical company that is experiencing strong commercial growth, recent successful capital raises, and continued momentum following strong earnings results.</p><p>This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced accounting leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and wants direct exposure to executive leadership, capital markets activity, and the continued scaling of a commercial-stage life sciences organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Why This Opportunity Stands Out</p><ul><li>Commercial-stage pharma company with a growing product portfolio</li><li>Recently reported strong earnings and positive momentum</li><li>Successfully raised $50M in capital</li><li>Well-funded organization with strong future outlook</li><li>High visibility role working directly with the CFO and Founder</li><li>Opportunity to help scale finance and accounting infrastructure during a critical growth phase</li><li>100% Remote</li></ul><p>Position Overview</p><p>The Controller will serve as a key leader within the finance organization and will oversee core accounting operations, SEC reporting, technical accounting, audit coordination, and internal controls. This individual will play a critical role in supporting the company’s continued growth and public company requirements.</p><p>The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of public company accounting expertise, technical accounting knowledge, operational leadership, and life sciences industry experience.</p><p><br></p><p>Compensation for this position is $250-275K + Bonus + Equity</p><p><br></p><p>If interested in hearing more, please EMAIL YOUR RESUME to matthew.katz@roberthalf or message me on Linkedin ASAP. Thank you.</p>