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Robert Half
Controller
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What they do
A Controller directs and oversees the treasury of a government, private corporation or non-profit organization, and may oversee the investment of funds. Supervises the quality of accounting and financial reporting within an organization, and directs preparation of reports that show the financial position of an organization.
$169,331 / year median in Massachusetts
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Description We are looking for an experienced Controller to support a contract engagement in Northampton, Massachusetts. This Contract position is ideal for a finance specialist who can oversee accounting operations, strengthen reporting accuracy, and bring structure to financial processes in a dynamic environment. The role requires a hands-on leader who is comfortable aligning financial records, refining account structures, and ensuring reliable data flow across core business systems.
Responsibilities:
- Configure the QuickBooks Online environment, including the general ledger framework, job cost structure, and related account mappings.
- Coordinate financial data integration so project management information is reflected correctly within accounting records.
- Manage a contract period of parallel bookkeeping by maintaining records across two accounting platforms to confirm continuity and accuracy.
- Build reporting formats in the new system that reconcile with prior financial outputs and support management review.
- Establish account hierarchies and perform validation exercises using sample transactions before full operational use.
- Enter opening balances and other live financial data with close attention to completeness and reconciliation. Requirements
- Proven experience serving in a Controller or senior-level accounting leadership role.
- Strong hands-on expertise with QuickBooks Online setup, including chart of accounts, reporting, and financial configuration.
- Experience supporting accounting system implementation, validation, or data alignment projects.
- Solid understanding of general ledger management, account reconciliation, and job cost accounting principles.
- Ability to create and compare financial reports across systems to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- High level of accuracy in document handling, record organization, and financial data entry.
- Proficiency in document control, document scanning, and compiling supporting records for accounting operations.