Robert Half Management Resources is looking for an accomplished Controller to provide hands-on financial leadership for one of our clients on an interim basis. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can stabilize day-to-day finance operations, support distributed teams, and deliver clear, timely reporting for leadership. The role offers a primarily remote setup with periodic travel and calls for someone who is comfortable guiding complex accounting activity in a fast-moving project environment.
Responsibilities:
- Direct core accounting activities across multiple entities and locations, ensuring reliable execution of daily processes and an efficient month-end close.
- Produce and review financial statements that align with U.S. GAAP, providing management with accurate insight into business performance.
- Partner with operational and executive leaders on budgeting, cash planning, forecasting, and broader financial decision-making.
- Oversee construction-focused accounting functions such as job costing, revenue recognition, project reporting, and profitability evaluation.
- Lead efforts to enhance financial systems, including QuickBooks configuration, conversion, integration, and ongoing optimization.
- Support the effective use of payroll and related business platforms, while improving data accuracy and reporting consistency.
- Strengthen internal controls, streamline accounting workflows, and implement practical process improvements across the organization.
- Guide, coach, and align accounting team members in different locations to promote standardized practices and dependable execution.
- Travel as needed to collaborate with site and leadership teams, assess accounting needs, and support operational continuity.
- Maintain stability during a period of transition by identifying issues quickly and implementing effective financial and reporting solutions.