Assistant Controller
Robert Half Finance & Accounting
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The Assistant Controller will support a growing finance organization in the Columbia, Maryland area by strengthening accounting operations, improving reporting accuracy, and making processes more efficient through practical use of technology. The role leads close activities across multiple entities, oversees accounting records and reporting, supports cost accounting, and develops accounting staff. The ideal candidate brings technical accounting knowledge and leadership skills.
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Description
We are looking for an Assistant Controller to support a growing finance organization in the Columbia, Maryland area. This position plays a key role in strengthening accounting operations, improving reporting accuracy, and helping the team work more efficiently through better processes and practical use of technology. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, experience managing close activities across multiple entities, and the leadership skills to guide a high-performing team.
Responsibilities:
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Lead monthly close activities across multiple entities, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and deadlines are consistently met.
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Oversee general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to maintain reliable financial records.
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Prepare and review financial reports that provide clear insight into business performance and support decision-making.
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Partner with leadership to identify workflow improvements and introduce technology-driven solutions that increase efficiency within accounting operations.
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Support cost accounting processes, including analysis and maintenance of standard cost information.
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Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff while promoting accountability and strong execution across the team.
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Assist with maintaining internal controls and standardized procedures to strengthen compliance and reporting consistency.
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Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and improve the quality of financial data.
Requirements
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Experience managing month-end close in a multi-entity accounting environment.
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Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting and financial statement preparation.
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Background in financial reporting with the ability to review results for accuracy and completeness.
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Demonstrated experience leading or supervising accounting personnel.
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Proficiency with accounting systems and technology tools used to streamline processes and reporting.
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Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
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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How this job compares
Set against the 4,856 open Accounting jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Maryland median$85–135K/yr48 salary ranges
- US median$25–30/hr434 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 82 open Accounting jobs in Maryland and 4,856 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Maryland
- Robert Half Finance & Accounting (this employer)11 open
- Robert Half Accountemps4 open
- Deloitte3 open
- Experience
- Accounting postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (3,562 postings).
- Education
- 2,407 of the 4,856 open Accounting jobs (50%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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