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We are in search of a Controller to join our client's team in the Alban, New York area. The selected candidate will be primarily involved in the financial management and accounting sector. This role is critical for executing agency-wide financial oversight and initiatives, maintaining the integrity of internal controls, and providing valuable input to the program services.

The Controller position is a great HYBRID opportunity that will provide great flexibility.

For immediate consideration, please contact Carmen Warga in our Albany, NY office.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and identify training needs for finance and other departmental staff

• Ensure compliance with filing deadlines for various federal filings

• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures and implement controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk

• Oversee the production of periodic financial reports in compliance with accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards

• Perform bank and other account reconciliations

• Prepare and maintain journal entries, reviewing for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and timeliness

• Regularly review and ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial data and records

• Recommend benchmarks and develop agency dashboards used to measure the company’s performance

• Produce the annual budget and forecasts, reporting significant budget differences to management

• Provide financial analysis with emphasis on capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations

• Work in conjunction with external auditors providing necessary information for the annual audit

• Participate in cross-training for other positions’ duties within the finance department and perform these functions as needed

• Serve on the Management Team to guide the organization’s goals and initiatives

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.

Requirements

• Must hold a minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting specifically in the nonprofit industry

• Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems is required

• Experience with ADP - Financial Services is essential

• Must be knowledgeable in a broad range of accounting functions

• Proficiency in managing Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) is necessary

• Must have experience in auditing processes and principles

• Familiarity with budget processes is required

• Excellent communication and leadership skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

• CPA certification is a plus

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

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