Robert Half is looking for an Assistant Controller to provide strong accounting leadership and serve as a key finance partner across teams at our client located in South Jersey. This Assistant Controller role supports accurate financial reporting, operational decision-making, and forward-looking analysis within a manufacturing setting. The position also contributes to budgeting, compliance, audit readiness, and the responsible use of automation tools that strengthen reporting efficiency and control.

Responsibilities:

Guide accounting practices, financial controls, and department procedures to align with business goals and operational needs. Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities to ensure timely, accurate, and well-documented financial results. Review and authorize journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules to maintain the quality of close reporting. Prepare and oversee financial statements, internal management reporting, and related analyses in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company standards. Lead cost accounting activities for manufacturing operations, including standard costing, inventory valuation, overhead application, and variance analysis. Maintain strong controls over inventory processes such as cycle counts, physical counts, reserve assessments, and adjustment reviews. Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling by developing assumptions, analyses, and presentations for leadership review. Review customer pricing submissions and proposal support to confirm compliance, profitability, and adherence to internal approval expectations. Promote effective use of accounting and inventory systems while safeguarding data integrity, confidentiality, and internal control requirements. The ideal Assistant Controller candidate should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education. CPA preferred. Other requirements for the Assistant Controller position include and are not limited to: 7+ years of progressive accounting experience Strong manufacturing cost accounting experience Advanced Excel and Power BI experience Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls. Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. For more information on this Assistant Controller role and other full time accounting and finance opportunities, please contact Sam Massie at 267.996.4324 and reference JO#03720-0013502870 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 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. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice. Create a Job Alert Email me about new Assistant Controller jobs in Pennsauken, NJ Related Jobs Search more jobs Browse Jobs Contract Talent Full-Time Talent Consulting Solutions Finance & Accounting Technology Marketing & Creative Legal Administrative & Customer Support Discover Insights Invoice Job Directory Salary Guide Time Reports Create a Job Alert Contact Us About Robert Half Leadership Careers With Us Locations Investor Center Press Supplier Relations Fraud Alert Government Notice Privacy Notice Terms of Use Robert Half Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information This website uses cookies, pixel tags, and other tracking technologies to enhance user experience, personalize content and ads, and to analyze performance and traffic on our website. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners. If we have detected an opt-out preference signal, it will be honored unless you have changed your consent preferences manually. You may opt-out of use of certain cookies through the Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information link. Your use of the website is subject to our Terms of Use. More information about cookies and how we share information can be found in our Privacy Notice. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information I understand