2 results for Controller in Las Cruces, NM

Director of Accounting

Las Cruces, NM
remote
Temporary
79.16 - 91.66 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Director of Accounting - Public Sector to join our team. This long-term contract position focuses on stabilizing financial operations, addressing audit findings, and aligning accounting processes to Workday Financials. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in public sector accounting and demonstrate strong leadership in transforming challenged environments. Workday Financials experience is required. Responsibilities:• Oversee and stabilize accounting operations to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.• Lead the remediation of audit findings, providing hands-on support to auditors and implementing corrective actions.• Support the overall Accounting function with Workday re-implementation & remediation efforts.• Develop and execute sustainable processes for monthly close activities, reconciliations, and journal entries.• Manage high-risk areas such as fixed assets/capital projects, grants accounting, and control processes to mitigate financial risks.• Produce and validate fund-level municipal financial reports, including audit-ready statements.• Collaborate with the Workday re-implementation team to define and test accounting requirements within the system.• Transition accounting workflows from Excel-based processes to Workday Financials, ensuring system alignment.• Design and implement internal controls, workflows, and approval structures tailored to public sector requirements.• Establish comprehensive policies and procedures to support audit readiness and financial integrity.• Provide leadership and mentorship to accounting staff, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
2026-03-24T20:48:42Z

Accounting Manager

Las Cruces, NM
remote
Temporary
61.75 - 71.50 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager - Capital Projects & Fixed Assets for the Public Sector to join our team. This long-term contract position requires a strategic leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and has expertise in handling complex accounting operations within municipal or utilities sectors. Workday Financials experience is required. The role involves the hands-on processing of fixed assets,/ capital projects activities, and ensuring audit readiness for fiscal year-end processes. Responsibilities:• Manage & drive the accounting functions related to capital projects and fixed assets, ensuring accuracy and compliance.• Reconcile and organize historical capital activity records spanning approximately two years.• Develop and enforce asset capitalization policies and tracking protocols.• Lead the migration of fixed asset and capital project data into Workday Financials.• Validate and optimize the setup of Workday Fixed Assets and Project Accounting modules.• Address gaps from prior system implementations to improve functionality and audit preparedness.• Coordinate fiscal year-end close activities, including processing capital activity and preparing audit documentation.• Collaborate with auditors to address findings and ensure compliance with capital accounting standards.• Implement sustainable processes in environments with limited documentation or knowledge transfer.• Create foundational documentation to support long-term operational stability.
2026-03-24T19:58:49Z