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Robert Half
Financial Controller
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What they do
A Controller directs and oversees the treasury of a government, private corporation or non-profit organization, and may oversee the investment of funds. Supervises the quality of accounting and financial reporting within an organization, and directs preparation of reports that show the financial position of an organization.
$158,510 / year median in New York
+4% projected growth
Job Description
We are looking for a Financial Controller to join our team in Depew, New York in a contract capacity with the potential to become permanent. This position is well suited for a detail-oriented finance specialist who can connect accounting activity to broader business performance, provide clear financial insight, and support informed decision-making. The role will contribute across treasury, reporting, controls, and operational finance while working closely with leadership and cross-functional partners. This opportunity is fully onsite to start and offers the chance to step into a visible role with meaningful impact.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily treasury activities to support liquidity, cash positioning, and reliable financial operations.
- Manage foreign exchange hedging and funding processes to help reduce risk and maintain effective cash management.
- Coordinate intercompany receivables and payables, including transfer pricing-related support and accurate cross-entity balancing.
- Perform banking administration and account reconciliations to ensure transactions are recorded correctly and exceptions are resolved promptly.
- Review aging reports, follow up on outstanding balances, and help strengthen collection efforts and working capital performance.
- Improve finance and accounting workflows by identifying inefficiencies, enhancing processes, and supporting stronger operational execution.
- Prepare and monitor cash forecasts in collaboration with business finance partners to support planning and short-term funding decisions.
- Maintain and reinforce internal controls, assist with audit preparation, and provide documentation needed for internal and external review activities.
- Serve as a key finance user for ERP-related activities, including support tied to the organization's system migration initiative, and contribute to special projects as needed.
- Provide backup support for business control activities, including reporting and analysis during peak periods or coverage gaps.