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Robert Half

Controller

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 5 days ago

Location: Poughkeepsie, NY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/4/2026

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations and provide strong financial oversight for a nonprofit organization serving programs across Poughkeepsie, New York. This role requires a hands-on leader who can guide the finance team, support executive decision-making, and maintain compliance with government and state contract requirements. The ideal candidate brings nonprofit accounting expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage priorities effectively in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

Lead daily accounting operations, ensuring accurate reporting across general ledger, billing, payroll, collections, budgeting, and month-end close activities.
Produce and review financial statements, forecasts, annual budgets, and regulatory filings to support organizational planning and compliance.
Partner closely with senior leadership and remote executives by delivering clear financial insights and presenting recommendations with professionalism and confidence.
Oversee audits and financial reviews, making sure records, transactions, and reporting practices meet applicable federal and state requirements.
Establish, refine, and enforce internal controls, financial policies, and procedures related to cash management, disbursements, and safeguarding organizational assets.
Monitor cash flow, reserves, and overall financial performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for operational improvement.
Coach, supervise, and develop accounting staff while maintaining accountability for team performance and workload execution.
Build effective working relationships with banks, insurers, auditors, and external financial partners to support ongoing financial operations.
Support and help lead accounting system improvements, including financial software implementation or migration efforts such as transitions from FundEz to Sage Intacct.
Advise organizational leaders on short-term and long-range financial strategy, resource allocation, and compliance considerations tied to government-funded programs.