We are looking for an experienced Controller to support a government organization in Towson, Maryland on a Contract engagement expected to last 60 to 90 days. This detail-oriented individual will bring order to financial records, strengthen reporting accuracy, and provide practical guidance on fund activity, revenue, and expenses. The role is suited for a hands-on accounting leader who can assess the broader financial picture while helping the team improve structure, visibility, and day-to-day use of financial information.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review and organize financial documentation to improve record accuracy, accessibility, and overall accounting structure.<br>• Analyze fund balances and related activity to ensure clear visibility into available resources and financial position.<br>• Monitor revenue and expenditure activity, identifying inconsistencies and supporting more reliable financial tracking.<br>• Develop and interpret budget-to-actual reporting to help stakeholders understand current performance against planned spending.<br>• Prepare year-over-year comparisons that highlight trends, variances, and areas requiring attention.<br>• Guide staff on how to locate accounts, interpret reports, and navigate the financial system with greater efficiency.<br>• Explain reporting logic and coding practices within the organization’s accounting environment to support more consistent usage.<br>• Deliver initial onsite knowledge transfer and training, with the flexibility to continue support in a hybrid or remote format as needed.<br>• Provide controller-level insight into financial operations, helping the organization connect detailed transactions to broader fiscal outcomes.

• Several years of accounting or finance experience in a state or government environment.<br>• Demonstrated background in fund accounting and public-sector financial reporting.<br>• Strong understanding of revenue forecasting, expense monitoring, and fund balance analysis.<br>• Ability to work at a hands-on controller level while maintaining a broad operational and financial perspective.<br>• Experience interpreting account structures, reporting frameworks, and financial coding within complex systems.<br>• Proven ability to train internal teams and communicate financial concepts in a practical, user-friendly way.<br>• Comfortable working onsite at the start of the engagement in Towson, Maryland, with flexibility for hybrid or remote support afterward.

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