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Are you an accomplished accounting professional with 5–8 years of experience and a passion for driving financial health and operational efficiency? Our client is seeking a Controller to lead all financial operations and play a key role in shaping our financial strategies. As the Controller, you will be hands-on while overseeing accounting processes, providing strategic financial guidance, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices, and serving as a vital partner to company leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Serve as the strategic leader for the company’s financial health while ensuring compliance with financial processes, best practices, and regulations.

+ Manage and, when necessary, perform accounting operations, including financial statements, general ledger, payroll, cash management, accounts payable/receivable, billing, and revenue recognition.

+ Oversee ledgers, accounting activities, and reporting systems, ensuring GAAP compliance and adherence to regulatory requirements.

+ Maintain internal controls and safeguards for revenue, costs, budgets, and program expenditures.

+ Collaborate with leadership to assess and improve financial efficacy while supporting program operations.

+ Regularly analyze financial data and produce timely, accurate financial reports, communicating progress and status to key stakeholders.

+ Partner with leadership during the annual budgeting and planning process while tracking and correcting budget variances.

+ Document accounting processes, manage team training, and support team development in financial education.

+ Oversee all government financial activities and manage audit initiatives in coordination with external auditors, ensuring compliance.

+ Develop and implement systems of control for accounting transactions to minimize risks while maintaining transparency.

+ Act as a mentor and coach to the team, promoting growth and excellence in financial/accounting responsibilities.

Requirements

+ A bachelor’s degree in accounting (CPA certification preferred but not required).

+ 5–8 years of professional experience in accounting roles, with strong expertise in general and project accounting.

+ Deep commitment to details, confidentiality, and integrity.

+ Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.

+ Expert knowledge of Microsoft 365/Office Suite and the ability to quickly learn new ERP systems.

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

+ A passion for fostering team success through collaboration, mentorship, and clear leadership.

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 (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-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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