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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring financial records are accurate, organized, and aligned with applicable standards.<br>• Prepare, review, and present financial reports to support leadership decision-making and regulatory compliance.<br>• Oversee fund accounting activities, including tracking restricted funding sources and maintaining proper financial segregation.<br>• Coordinate audit preparation efforts by compiling supporting documentation and responding to requests related to single audits and other reviews.<br>• Manage reporting tied to government funding, grants, and contract requirements, with careful attention to deadlines and accuracy.<br>• Establish and maintain strong document management practices, including scanning, organizing, and retaining financial records for easy retrieval.<br>• Monitor internal controls and recommend process improvements that strengthen accountability and reduce reporting risk.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders and external agencies to ensure compliance with public-sector financial guidelines and documentation requirements.

• Background in Controller or senior-level accounting roles with responsibility for full-cycle financial oversight.<br>• Experience in government, municipal, town, city, or closely related public-sector environments is strongly preferred.<br>• Knowledge of fund accounting, particularly within non-profit or publicly funded organizations.<br>• Familiarity with single audit preparation and compliance requirements connected to government funding.<br>• Experience preparing reports for federal programs, grants, contracts, or other government-related financial activity.<br>• Strong document control skills, including maintaining organized financial files and supporting records.<br>• Ability to compile, scan, and manage large volumes of financial documentation with a high level of accuracy.<br>• Proficiency in maintaining compliance-focused accounting processes and supporting audit readiness.

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