Controller

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Description We are looking for an experienced Controller to provide part-time financial leadership for a construction and contractor business in Eugene, Oregon. This Contract position will focus on strengthening financial processes, supporting higher-level planning, and offering hands-on guidance where the existing team would benefit from added strategic oversight. Responsibilities: - Provide financial direction that helps leadership make informed business decisions and improve overall planning. - Design and refine accounting workflows to create stronger structure, consistency, and control across core finance activities. - Support periodic close cycles by guiding month-end tasks, account reviews, and year-end reconciliation efforts. - Evaluate current financial procedures and recommend practical improvements that increase efficiency and accuracy. - Use QuickBooks Online and Excel to analyze financial information, organize reporting, and support decision-making. - Review pricing data and related financial trends to help the business assess profitability and planning priorities. - Partner with internal staff to strengthen accounting practices while building on the team's existing capabilities. Requirements - Demonstrated experience serving in a Controller or senior-level accounting leadership role. - Strong knowledge of month-end close activities, reconciliations, and the overall accounting close process. - Solid understanding of accounting procedures and internal financial controls. - Hands-on experience working with QuickBooks Online in a business environment. - Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel for analysis, reporting, and financial review. - Ability to provide strategic financial insight while also handling detailed accounting support. - Background in construction, contractor services, or a related project-based industry is preferred. - Comfortable working in a flexible, part-time Contract role with changing weekly hour requirements. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. 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. 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .