Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

Controller

Robert Half Talent Solutions is partnering with an organization searching for a hands-on, experienced Controller. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance activities, budgeting, and strategic financial planning across multiple entities. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with the ability to improve processes, strengthen controls, and provide meaningful financial insights that support business decisions.

This position offers the opportunity to influence the financial direction of the organization while working closely with senior leadership.

Controller Key Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and reports, ensure regulatory and tax compliance, and support annual audits.
• Oversee daily accounting operations, including AP/AR, general ledger, reconciliations, internal controls, and insurance coverage.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to leadership, manage budgeting and forecasting, and support strategic financial decision-making.
• Review and evaluate contract renewals to ensure cost-effectiveness and alignment with financial goals.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team while partnering with operations to identify and reduce financial risk.
• Improve processes and financial performance through effective use of accounting systems and data analysis.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory role, ideally in a small to mid-sized company.
• Knowledge of project-based accounting is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and compliance.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and the ability to learn new technologies quickly.

Our client offers a comprehensive benefit plan and salary to $125k plus bonus.