<p>Nick Corieri with Robert Half is partnered with a well‑established organization on the westside of Syracuse to identify a Controller to lead core accounting and financial reporting functions. The Controller will be responsible for overseeing financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting regulatory and compliance requirements within a structured, regulated environment. This position offers meaningful exposure to senior leadership and is designed as a long‑term growth opportunity with executive leadership progression, including a clear path toward a future CFO role.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements</li><li>Manage the general ledger and ensure accurate classification and reconciliation of transactions</li><li>Lead month‑end and year‑end close processes</li><li>Ensure timely completion of required compliance and regulatory reporting</li><li>Maintain and enhance internal controls and financial governance processes</li><li>Act as a primary contact for external audits, internal reviews, and examinations</li><li>Oversee accounting related to balance‑sheet activity and core operational functions</li><li>Coach and develop accounting staff, promoting accountability and process improvement</li><li>Partner with leadership on forecasting, budgeting, and strategic financial initiatives</li><li>Monitor and mitigate financial and operational risk</li></ul><p>Why Consider This Role</p><ul><li>West‑side Syracuse location</li><li>High‑visibility leadership position</li><li>Strong organizational stability</li><li>Defined, fast‑tracked growth potential toward CFO</li></ul><p>Qualified candidates may apply directly and contact Nick Corieri at Robert Half for more information.</p>
<p>The Controller will oversee all accounting and finance functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance with GAAP. This role manages month-end and year-end close processes, prepares financial statements, budgets, and forecasts, and provides strategic financial guidance to leadership. The Controller supervises accounting staff and collaborates cross-functionally to support business goals.</p>
<p>The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in managing accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining internal controls. This role assists with month-end and year-end close processes, prepares financial statements, reconciliations, and supports budgeting and forecasting. The Assistant Controller may also oversee accounting staff and help implement process improvements.</p><p><br></p>