Controller Robert Half - 3.9 Dayton, OH Job Details Temporary | Contract $55 - $65 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Accounting and finance experience Full Job Description Robert Half Management Resources is currently looking for an experienced Assistant Controller/FP& A Manager to support a client in Dayton, Ohio. This role will cover a maternity leave for 6 months, providing senior-level accounting and financial planning support, helping maintain continuity across reporting, forecasting, and close activities. Primary responsibilities include support to the Controller providing accounting operations (journal entry review, month-end close, reconciliations) and financial analysis support. Client is based in Dayton, OH and role will work a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities:

Lead budgeting, forecasting, and broader FP& A activities to support financial planning and decision-making. Prepare, post, and review journal entries with a high degree of accuracy and attention to deadlines. Oversee month-end close tasks and help ensure timely completion of accounting deliverables. Perform detailed variance analysis to explain financial results and highlight key business trends. Complete account reconciliations, including balance sheet reconciliations, and resolve discrepancies efficiently. Manage day-to-day accounting activities while maintaining strong internal financial controls. Partner with finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to provide clear reporting and actionable insights. Support onboarding and knowledge transition activities during the initial phase of the assignment, including onsite collaboration as needed. 10+ years of progressive experience in controllership, corporate accounting, or financial planning and analysis roles. Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling within complex business environments. Proven experience handling journal entries, month-end close, and account reconciliation processes. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze and present financial data effectively. Ability to perform variance analysis and interpret results for business and finance leaders. Experience with Oracle is preferred, but not required. Availability to begin quickly and support a contract assignment with flexibility for initial onsite onboarding in Dayton, Ohio. 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 .