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Controller

Robert Half
Eatontown, NJ
On-siteUSD 100,000 - 150,000 / year

About this role

Controller

Seeking a hands-on Controller to lead accounting, financial reporting, and finance operations across multiple entities. Reporting directly to ownership, this role will oversee the monthly close process, financial statement preparation, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, internal controls, and accounting team leadership.

  • Manage all accounting and financial reporting activities, including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.
  • Oversee cash, AP, AR, inventory, fixed assets, payroll, and intercompany transactions.
  • Prepare financial statements, cash flow reports, budgets, forecasts, KPIs, and management reporting packages.
  • Analyze financial performance, investigate variances, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
  • Maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and audit-ready financial records.
  • Coordinate audits, tax filings, lender reporting, and compliance requirements.
  • Partner with ownership on acquisitions, financing transactions, strategic initiatives, and operational improvements.
  • Support inventory management, real estate holdings, hospitality operations, and other business initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, detail-oriented accounting leader who enjoys a hands-on role and partnering directly with ownership to drive financial performance and business growth.

Qualifications

  • Active CPA required.
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, consolidations, cash management, inventory accounting, and internal controls.
  • Experience managing month-end close and multi-entity accounting operations.
  • Advanced Excel skills; Sage 100 experience preferred.
  • Experience in privately held, multi-entity, distribution, manufacturing, real estate, hospitality, or construction environments is a plus.
  • Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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