Are you a hands-on accounting leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys driving operational excellence? Robert Half is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to play a pivotal role in leading day-to-day accounting operations, strengthening financial processes, and supporting strategic decision-making across our client's organization. As the trusted right hand to the Controller, you'll oversee the monthly close process, financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and treasury support while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and strong internal controls. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for a proactive professional who enjoys improving processes, developing talent, and delivering accurate financial insights that drive business success. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your leadership career, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

Lead the monthly close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and inventory accounting. Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. Supervise and develop accounting staff through coaching, performance management, and ongoing feedback. Manage annual 1099 and W-2 reporting. Act as backup signatory and coordinate treasury approvals in the Controller's absence. Support the development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls. Assist with monthly and annual financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP. Support grant and restricted fund accounting, ensuring donor compliance and proper release of restrictions. The ideal Assistant Controller candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree with Accounting or Finance Concentration. CPA designation required. Other requirements for the Assistant Controller position include and are not limited to: 5+ years of Non-Profit Accounting experience, ideally with restricted revenue or restricted net assets 2+ years of supervisory experience NetSuite experience preferred. 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. Interested candidates should reach out to Brett Yamane at 267-817-7392 and reference JO#03720-0013516059 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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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