Assistant Controller Robert Half - 3.9 Portland, OR Job Details Temp-to-hire | Contract $50 - $65 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Financial close processing Performance improvement leadership Internal controls Financial data reconciliation Management Accounts receivable management Accounting systems implementation Financial reporting Automation software Software implementation Process design Employee relationship building Mid-level Consolidated financial statement preparation Accounts payable management Financial workflow efficiency improvements Accounting and finance experience Closing the books Process improvement planning Root cause analysis Audit support Financial process automation Full Job Description We are looking for an Assistant Controller to join a growing finance team in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who can balance month-end responsibilities with process-focused project work across multiple business entities. The position will play a key part in creating more consistent accounting operations, strengthening controls, and supporting long-term improvements that help the organization scale effectively.

Responsibilities:

Oversee core month-end close activities, ensuring entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules are completed accurately and on time. Examine balance sheet reconciliations in detail, identify gaps or inconsistencies, and recommend corrective actions to improve reliability. Partner with finance leadership to standardize accounting workflows across multiple entities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and inventory-related processes. Evaluate existing accounts payable procedures, uncover root causes of payment timing issues, and help design a more controlled and efficient process. Support initiatives to document accounting procedures and establish consistent practices that improve visibility, accountability, and execution across the organization. Contribute to process improvement and implementation projects, adapting priorities as new findings emerge and business needs evolve. Assist with consolidation-related accounting activities and help ensure financial information is aligned across separate operating businesses. Work through recommendations from prior advisory assessments, helping determine which improvements are practical, valuable, and ready for execution. Participate in finance technology and automation efforts, including projects related to streamlining payable workflows and supporting broader software implementation needs. Prior experience in an Assistant Controller or Accounting Manager role with broad responsibility for accounting operations and close activities. Strong knowledge of month-end close, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting fundamentals. Demonstrated success improving processes, documenting workflows, and implementing more efficient accounting procedures. Ability to manage shifting priorities and remain effective in an environment with multiple concurrent projects. Experience reviewing reconciliations, supporting internal controls, and driving accuracy across balance sheet accounts. Familiarity with consolidations, financial statement audit support, and multi-entity accounting environments. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust, collaborate across teams, and support long-term organizational goals. Comfort participating in software implementation or automation initiatives within an accounting or finance function. 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 "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .