Controller | Strategic + Hands-On Leadership 📍 Greater Hartford, CT (primarily on-site with flexibility) Reference: SF0013408225 Recruiter Contact: Sal Fiorillo - Sal.Fiorillo@RobertHalf Salary range & Benefits: $120,000 - 160,000 | Benefits available with this position including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, participation in 401k and paid time off!
We’re partnering with a well-established, mission-driven organization in the Greater Hartford area seeking a Controller to lead financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting operations in a complex, multi-entity environment. This is a high-impact role with visibility to executive leadership and the opportunity to help shape financial strategy during a period of evolution and leadership transition.
What You’ll Do
- Lead financial reporting, month-end close, and audit processes
- Oversee and enhance internal controls and compliance (GAAP, regulatory)
- Partner with senior leadership on budgeting and financial strategy
- Present financial results and insights to executive leadership and board-level stakeholders
- Manage and develop a small accounting team (4–5 people)
- Drive process improvements and system optimization
- Support tax filings, regulatory reporting, and audit coordination
Requirements:
- 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong background in GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
- Experience in complex or regulated environments (nonprofit, healthcare, higher ed, public accounting, etc.)
- CPA and/or Master’s preferred
Nice to Have:
- Exposure to Form 990 / nonprofit reporting
- Experience with debt compliance / bond covenants
- Experience presenting to executive leadership or boards
Why This Role Stands Out
- Strategic + operational mix - not just closing the books
- Direct exposure to CFO + executive leadership
- Opportunity to help shape processes under new leadership
- Strong benefits + retirement contribution
- Mission-driven environment with real impact
If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, please email your resume to the email listed above. All inquiries are confidential. Please note at Robert Half we never present your background to a client company without your permission.
Requirements:
- 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong background in GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
- Experience in complex or regulated environments (nonprofit, healthcare, higher ed, public accounting, etc.)
- CPA and/or Master’s preferred
Nice to Have:
- Exposure to Form 990 / nonprofit reporting
- Experience with debt compliance / bond covenants
- Experience presenting to executive leadership or board