Controller

Robert Half - Albany, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Albany, NY

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Controller position at Robert Half is a critical role focused on financial management and accounting within the nonprofit sector. This hybrid opportunity allows for flexibility while overseeing agency-wide financial oversight, maintaining internal controls, and providing essential input to program services.

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

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting specifically in the nonprofit industry
• Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems
• Experience with ADP - Financial Services
• Knowledgeable in a broad range of accounting functions
• Proficiency in managing Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Experience in auditing processes and principles
• Familiarity with budget processes
• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• CPA certification is a plus

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan