We are looking for an experienced Controller to join a healthcare organization in Rochester, New York. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who can oversee core financial operations, strengthen month-end close activities, and support a growing finance team. The role combines technical accounting work with day-to-day leadership responsibilities in a collaborative environment with onsite presence and some hybrid flexibility.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and review accurate financial statements to support organizational reporting and decision-making.<br>• Record journal entries, post closing adjustments, and maintain the integrity of the general ledger.<br>• Lead the month-end close cycle by coordinating deadlines, reviewing outputs, and resolving accounting issues promptly.<br>• Perform account reconciliations and bank reconciliations to ensure completeness and accuracy across financial records.<br>• Identify and correct outstanding accounting discrepancies while improving overall cleanup and reconciliation efforts.<br>• Provide guidance and oversight to accounting staff across functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.<br>• Support operational and managerial accounting activities by helping prioritize workflows and maintain strong internal controls.<br>• Contribute to future accounting system implementation efforts, including process support and coordination during the transition.<br>• Partner with leadership to maintain reliable financial reporting and strengthen day-to-day finance operations.

• Approximately 5 or more years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.<br>• Strong background in preparing and analyzing financial statements.<br>• Demonstrated experience with journal entries, month-end close, and closing adjustments.<br>• Proven ability to complete account reconciliations and bank reconciliations with a high level of accuracy.<br>• Prior management or team supervision experience within an accounting environment.<br>• Experience working with accounting software such as Great Plains; exposure to Sage is helpful.<br>• Ability to work effectively in an onsite setting with some flexibility for hybrid arrangements.

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