Controller

Description Robert Half is seeking an experienced Controller to support the CFO in strengthening and organizing the financial operations of a private family office in Glen Cove (Nassau County). This role will focus on addressing historical accounting gaps, improving processes, and establishing timely and accurate financial reporting. This is an immediate, high-impact long term assignment.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Partner with the CFO to clean up and organize financial records across multiple entities. + Maintain and update accounting records within QuickBooks. + Support and drive a timely and accurate month-end close process. + Identify and resolve historical discrepancies, unreconciled accounts, and data inconsistencies. + Assist with federal and state tax filings, including addressing any outstanding or prior-year items. + Ensure proper roll-up and consolidation for reporting and tax purposes. + Perform account reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance. + Collaborate with leadership to enhance processes, controls, and reporting cadence. + Prepare schedules and support documentation for external accountants and advisors. Requirements + 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in a multi-entity private company or family office environment. + Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. + CPA preferred. + Proficiency and strong hands-on experience with QuickBooks and Excel + Proven ability to clean up and stabilize accounting records + Experience managing or supporting month-end close. + Working knowledge of federal and state tax compliance including K-1s. + Strong understanding of general ledger, reconciliations, consolidations, and financial reporting. + Ability to operate independently with a strong sense of urgency and accountability. 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. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .