Controller

Job Description

A client based in Bergen County, NJ is currently seeking a Controller on an interim basis to provide support to the VP of Finance as the firm goes through a restructuring. The Interim Controller will be directly involved with owning the monthly close process, consolidating a handful of domestic and international entities, and preparing financial statements. Additionally, the Controller will handle variance analysis, reconcile GL and Balance Sheet accounts, and handle intercompany transactions/eliminations. Prior experience managing audits, preparing state/local taxes, and managing cash flow would be helpful. Recent experience working in professional services, project-driven companies with multiple cost-centers, and/or marketing/public relations firms is a must! Proficiency with MS D365 Business Central, Power BI, and Excel are required for this role. CPA is desirable, but not required.

If you are interested in applying for this contract-based Controllership role, please contact David Serrano at Robert Half Management Resources or david.serrano@roberthalf.).• Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central for managing financial data and systems.

• Demonstrated expertise in monthly closings and balance sheet account reconciliations.

• Strong knowledge of equity accounting and purchase price variance analysis.

• Experience in preparing consolidated financial statements and performing intercompany eliminations.

• Familiarity with purchase price allocation and related accounting principles.

• Ability to analyze financial data and produce detailed variance reports.

• Solid understanding of state and local tax filing requirements and compliance.

• Excellent leadership skills, with experience managing and developing accounting teams.