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Robert Half
Latham, NY (In Person)
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Description We are looking for an experienced Controller to support financial leadership for a long-term contract opportunity in Latham, New York. This role is well suited to a detail-oriented candidate with a strong background in municipal, government, or similar public-sector accounting environments. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in financial oversight, compliance, reporting, and documentation practices while helping maintain accurate and audit-ready records.
Responsibilities:
- Direct day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring financial records are accurate, organized, and aligned with applicable standards.
- Prepare, review, and present financial reports to support leadership decision-making and regulatory compliance.
- Oversee fund accounting activities, including tracking restricted funding sources and maintaining proper financial segregation.
- Coordinate audit preparation efforts by compiling supporting documentation and responding to requests related to single audits and other reviews.
- Manage reporting tied to government funding, grants, and contract requirements, with careful attention to deadlines and accuracy.
- Establish and maintain strong document management practices, including scanning, organizing, and retaining financial records for easy retrieval.
- Monitor internal controls and recommend process improvements that strengthen accountability and reduce reporting risk.
- Partner with internal stakeholders and external agencies to ensure compliance with public-sector financial guidelines and documentation requirements. Requirements
- Background in Controller or senior-level accounting roles with responsibility for full-cycle financial oversight.
- Experience in government, municipal, town, city, or closely related public-sector environments is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of fund accounting, particularly within non-profit or publicly funded organizations.
- Familiarity with single audit preparation and compliance requirements connected to government funding.
- Experience preparing reports for federal programs, grants, contracts, or other government-related financial activity.
- Strong document control skills, including maintaining organized financial files and supporting records.
- Ability to compile, scan, and manage large volumes of financial documentation with a high level of accuracy.
- Proficiency in maintaining compliance-focused accounting processes and supporting audit readiness.