Controller

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly and annual close process, bringing timelines up to date and ensuring accurate completion of outstanding accounting periods.
• Oversee general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation to support timely and dependable reporting.
• Provide day-to-day accounting leadership by directing priorities, reviewing work, and establishing clearer accountability across the team.
• Partner with executive leadership and ownership to deliver financial analysis, reporting packages, and responses to ongoing business requests.
• Support quarterly reporting, audit readiness, cash flow visibility, budgeting efforts, and required 1099 documentation.
• Identify process gaps within the accounting function and implement practical improvements that increase consistency without adding unnecessary complexity.
• Work within NetSuite to improve reporting accuracy, strengthen system usage, and address issues tied to data imports or integrations as needed.
• Collaborate with staff handling accounts payable, payroll, and accounts receivable to ensure core transactions are recorded accurately and efficiently.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller-level leadership in a hands-on environment.
• Strong background in month-end close, financial reporting, general ledger management, and account reconciliation oversight.
• Proven ability to step into an environment that requires cleanup, catch-up work, and process stabilization.
• Experience using NetSuite, with the ability to support effective system use and troubleshoot accounting-related issues.
• Demonstrated success partnering with senior leaders to provide clear financial insight and operational support.
• Working knowledge of cash flow management, budgeting support, audit preparation, and 1099 reporting requirements.
• Exposure to payroll processes and tools such as Paychex is helpful.
• Ability to work collaboratively on site initially in Glen Burnie, Maryland, with flexibility to adapt as business needs evolve.

Qualifications

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Benefits

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.