Assistant Controller

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager or Assistant Controller to join our Full-Time Engagement Practice. In this role, you will lead critical accounting operations, support audit and compliance initiatives, strengthen internal controls, and help ensure financial systems and reporting processes operate with accuracy and integrity.

As a permanent employee of Robert Half, you can build a fulfilling career working on diverse and challenging engagements that leverage your current skills and experiences while you develop new ones … all with the security of a full-time job. Our team members help organizations manage critical initiatives and maintain continuity across their finance and accounting functions. If you are looking for the stability of full-time employment combined with the variety and impact of project-based work, this opportunity offers a compelling next step!

What You will Do

You will support engagements serving as a key accounting leader responsible for financial oversight, compliance, reporting integrity, and process improvement. Day to day responsibilities include:

• Oversee the monthly and annual close process.
• Supervise accounting staff and provide mentorship and technical leadership.
• Review and approve journal entries, cash reporting, and reconciliations.
• Support financial and management reporting prepared for Sr. Leadership and the Board.
• Help ensure financial reporting is timely, accurate, and compliant with U.S. GAAP, OMB Uniform Guidance, and other applicable standards.
• Evaluate and maintain internal control processes to safeguard financial assets.
• Ensure compliance with payroll, employee benefit, and related regulatory requirements.
• Oversee accounts payable, payroll accounting, bank reconciliations, and outsourced accounting deliverables.
• Coordinate audit support activities and work closely with external auditors.
• Help ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and international filing requirements.

What We are Looking For

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibility.
• CPA designation with public accounting background required
• Strong experience with financial reporting, month-end close, internal controls, and audit coordination.
• Demonstrated success working with external auditors and managing compliance requirements.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial system implementations.
• Ability to work effectively in changing, fast-moving environments with shifting priorities.

What Sets You Apart

• Strong technical accounting foundation and sound professional judgment.
• Comfort balancing detailed execution with broader oversight responsibility.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to coach, mentor, and maintain accountability.
• Adaptability, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.