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Controller
<p>For consideration, please reach out to <strong>Carma Rorke as</strong> soon as possible, ensure to include your most current resume when you apply. <em><u>Connect with me on LinkedIn</u></em> at Carma Rorke.</p><p> </p><p>If you are currently working with a Robert Half recruiter, please reach out to them.</p><p><br></p><p>Our client is looking for an experienced Controller to lead core accounting operations and strengthen financial oversight for the organization. This position combines hands-on technical accounting work with team leadership, ensuring reliable reporting, sound internal controls, and well-coordinated business office activities. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, a collaborative management style, and the ability to support accurate financial results across recurring and year-end processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily business office activities, including accounting operations, cash handling oversight, and accounts payable administration, while guiding staff across these functions.</p><p>• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities to deliver timely and accurate general ledger balances and financial reporting.</p><p>• Prepare, review, and post journal entries for significant transactions, maintaining complete and well-supported accounting records.</p><p>• Oversee the general ledger environment and perform reconciliations for balance sheet and other designated accounts to preserve financial accuracy.</p><p>• Monitor billing, revenue activity, and cash posting results, and review grant-related revenue tracking on a regular monthly basis.</p><p>• Support preparation of financial statements and related schedules, including cash flow reporting and year-end audit materials requested by external auditors.</p><p>• Review daily cash receipts, manage bank activity, and complete required transfers, payment controls, and Positive Pay processing.</p><p>• Coordinate required financial filings and reporting obligations, including state reports, 1099-related year-end support, reimbursement tracking, and census submissions.</p><p>• Maintain and refine business office policies and procedures, and handle additional finance assignments requested by leadership.</p><p>• Supervise and coach accounting and payroll team members, promoting accountability, collaboration, and continued development.</p>
• At least 7 years of accounting experience, including substantial responsibility for financial close and general ledger activities.<br>• Demonstrated background in accounting leadership, with experience overseeing staff and managing day-to-day finance operations.<br>• Strong knowledge of month-end and quarter-end close processes, journal entry preparation, and financial statement support.<br>• Experience with financial reporting, account reconciliations, accounts payable oversight, and cash management procedures.<br>• Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and the ability to apply sound judgment to financial transactions.<br>• Effective communication and team-building skills, with the ability to provide direction, coaching, and cross-functional support.<br>• High attention to detail and organizational ability, with a track record of maintaining accurate records and meeting reporting deadlines.
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  • Newport, VT
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 125000 - 135000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>For consideration, please reach out to <strong>Carma Rorke as</strong> soon as possible, ensure to include your most current resume when you apply. <em><u>Connect with me on LinkedIn</u></em> at Carma Rorke.</p><p> </p><p>If you are currently working with a Robert Half recruiter, please reach out to them.</p><p><br></p><p>Our client is looking for an experienced Controller to lead core accounting operations and strengthen financial oversight for the organization. This position combines hands-on technical accounting work with team leadership, ensuring reliable reporting, sound internal controls, and well-coordinated business office activities. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, a collaborative management style, and the ability to support accurate financial results across recurring and year-end processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily business office activities, including accounting operations, cash handling oversight, and accounts payable administration, while guiding staff across these functions.</p><p>• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities to deliver timely and accurate general ledger balances and financial reporting.</p><p>• Prepare, review, and post journal entries for significant transactions, maintaining complete and well-supported accounting records.</p><p>• Oversee the general ledger environment and perform reconciliations for balance sheet and other designated accounts to preserve financial accuracy.</p><p>• Monitor billing, revenue activity, and cash posting results, and review grant-related revenue tracking on a regular monthly basis.</p><p>• Support preparation of financial statements and related schedules, including cash flow reporting and year-end audit materials requested by external auditors.</p><p>• Review daily cash receipts, manage bank activity, and complete required transfers, payment controls, and Positive Pay processing.</p><p>• Coordinate required financial filings and reporting obligations, including state reports, 1099-related year-end support, reimbursement tracking, and census submissions.</p><p>• Maintain and refine business office policies and procedures, and handle additional finance assignments requested by leadership.</p><p>• Supervise and coach accounting and payroll team members, promoting accountability, collaboration, and continued development.</p>
  • 2026-10-29T00:00:00Z

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