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Robert Half
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
Description We are looking for an experienced Controller to join a healthcare organization in Rochester, New York. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who can oversee core financial operations, strengthen month-end close activities, and support a growing finance team. The role combines technical accounting work with day-to-day leadership responsibilities in a collaborative environment with onsite presence and some hybrid flexibility.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review accurate financial statements to support organizational reporting and decision-making.
- Record journal entries, post closing adjustments, and maintain the integrity of the general ledger.
- Lead the month-end close cycle by coordinating deadlines, reviewing outputs, and resolving accounting issues promptly.
- Perform account reconciliations and bank reconciliations to ensure completeness and accuracy across financial records.
- Identify and correct outstanding accounting discrepancies while improving overall cleanup and reconciliation efforts.
- Provide guidance and oversight to accounting staff across functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
- Support operational and managerial accounting activities by helping prioritize workflows and maintain strong internal controls.
- Contribute to future accounting system implementation efforts, including process support and coordination during the transition.
- Partner with leadership to maintain reliable financial reporting and strengthen day-to-day finance operations. Requirements
- Approximately 5 or more years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
- Strong background in preparing and analyzing financial statements.
- Demonstrated experience with journal entries, month-end close, and closing adjustments.
- Proven ability to complete account reconciliations and bank reconciliations with a high level of accuracy.
- Prior management or team supervision experience within an accounting environment.
- Experience working with accounting software such as Great Plains; exposure to Sage is helpful.
- Ability to work effectively in an onsite setting with some flexibility for hybrid arrangements.