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Robert Half Management Resources

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
East Haddam, CT
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Robert Half Management Resources is hiring a Controller. The Controller will provide critical financial leadership and operational oversight, supporting accounting functions, reporting processes, and internal controls for the organization in Connecticut.

Key focus areas include Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting, Provide financial leadership to support business planning, budgeting, and forecasting, and Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.

Important skills include Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Internal Controls, Account Reconciliations, Munis System, and Document Control Processes. Preferred (not required): Technical Accounting Expertise, Financial Management, Guide Day-to-Day Finance Operations, and General Ledger.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Financial ReportingBudgetingInternal ControlsAccount ReconciliationsMunis SystemDocument Control ProcessesScanning RecordsCompiling RecordsAnalytical SkillsAccuracyAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsCollaborate EffectivelyAccounting SoftwareMicrosoft Office ApplicationsExcelTechnical Accounting ExpertiseFinancial ManagementGuide Day-to-Day Finance OperationsGeneral LedgerMonth-End CloseBusiness PlanningForecastingAccounting Standards ComplianceCompany Policies ComplianceRegulatory Requirements ComplianceOperational ProceduresFinancial Results AnalysisPresent Insights and RecommendationsCash Flow ManagementVariance AnalysisProcess ImprovementDrive EfficiencyAudit PreparationCoordinate With External Auditors

Qualifications

Proven Experience Serving in a Controller, Business Manager, or Similar Senior-Level Accounting RoleLegally Authorized to Work in the United States

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Description

We are seeking an experienced Controller for a contract opportunity in Connecticut. This role will provide critical financial leadership and operational oversight, supporting the organization’s accounting functions, reporting processes, and internal controls.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, a hands-on approach to financial management, and the ability to guide day-to-day finance operations while helping leadership make informed business decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting

  • Provide financial leadership to support business planning, budgeting, and forecasting

  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements

  • Maintain and strengthen internal controls and operational procedures

  • Analyze financial results and present insights and recommendations to leadership

  • Support cash flow management, account reconciliations, and variance analysis

  • Partner cross-functionally with operational leaders to improve processes and drive efficiency

  • Assist with audit preparation and coordinate with external auditors as needed

Requirements • Proven experience serving in a Controller, Business Manager, or similar senior-level accounting role.

  • Hands-on working knowledge of the Munis system is required.

  • Strong background in financial reporting, budgeting, reconciliations, and internal control management.

  • Ability to manage document control processes, including scanning and compiling records in an organized manner.

  • Excellent analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

  • Proficiency in standard accounting software and Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.

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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