Controller

Job Description

Job Description

For consideration, please reach out to Jennifer Lavoie as soon as possible, ensure to include your most current resume when you apply. Connect with me on LinkedIn  at Jennifer Lavoie!

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Robert Half is seeking a Controller to lead a team for our client in the Rochester, New Hampshire area. This Controller role will be a hands on role owning the full month end close process, oversee accounting accuracy, regulatory adherence, and financial reporting while serving as a trusted partner to senior leadership. The ideal Controller candidate brings hands-on knowledge and good leadership skills and mentorship and coaching and developing skills. This client is seeking someone with 5+ years in a leadership role. This client also could mentor and develop a Sr. Accountant or Accounting Manager and eventually develop into this Controllership role. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a growing company!!

Responsibilities:

• Direct day-to-day accounting activities across the general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, and audit functions to ensure reliable and efficient processes.

• Review account reconciliations and supporting schedules to confirm the accuracy of ledger balances and related financial records.

• Support annual financial planning and explain monthly differences between budgeted and actual performance.

• Work closely with department leaders to build operating budgets and strengthen financial decision-making across the business.

• Evaluate operating results and deliver practical recommendations to leadership based on financial analysis.

• Compile and consolidate financial data needed for complete and accurate reporting of overall business performance.

• Prepare and submit required federal, state, and gaming-related reports while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations and internal controls.

• Supervise, coach, and assess finance team members while encouraging development, cross-training, and strong collaboration with Human Resources when employee matters arise.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline required.

• 5–7 years of progressively responsible accounting or finance experience.

• Prior gaming experience with a solid understanding of casino regulatory requirements and financial compliance standards.

• Demonstrated success managing audits, internal controls, and accurate financial reporting in a regulated environment.

• Strong working knowledge of month-end close, general ledger activity, journal entries, bank reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Ability to handle sensitive financial and payroll information with a high degree of discretion and confidentiality.

• Effective communication, sound problem-solving ability, and the capacity to work independently while meeting deadlines.

• Collaborative leadership style with a strong focus on service, accountability, and team development.