Controller

About the role

We are looking for a Controller to join a growing team in Hyannis, Massachusetts in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position will oversee core accounting operations, payroll administration, financial reporting, and daily fiscal activities while supporting a staff of approximately 35 to 40 employees. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, sound judgment, and the ability to keep financial processes organized, accurate, and on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring financial records are maintained accurately and in a timely manner.
• Manage payroll processing through QuickBooks, including preparing payments and resolving routine payroll questions.
• Produce and review financial statements, reports, and other accounting documents to support business decisions.
• Supervise and mentor a small accounting or administrative team of three, setting priorities and monitoring workflow.
• Maintain organized financial documentation by handling document control, scanning, and compilation of important records.
• Support month-end and periodic close activities by reviewing entries, reconciling accounts, and verifying data accuracy.
• Cook up with leadership on budgeting, cash management, and overall financial performance tracking.
• Help strengthen internal procedures and improve efficiency across accounting and administrative processes.

Requirements

• Prior experience serving in a Controller or senior-level accounting leadership role.
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks, including payroll administration and financial reporting.
• Able to prepare, analyze, and interpret financial statements with a high level of accuracy.
• Experience leading or supervising a small team in an office environment.
• Proficiency in document management tasks such as document control, scanning, and compiling records.
• Solid understanding of payroll processes, account reconciliations, and general accounting principles.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training.
• Eligibility for the company 401(k) plan.

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.

Pay

55.4135 - 64.163 USD / Hourly

Schedule

Onsite

Location

Hyannis, MA

Posted

2026-07-01T00:00:00Z

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