We are looking for a detail-oriented Controller to support financial oversight and document management activities for a Contract position based in Albany, New York. This role combines core controllership responsibilities with hands-on coordination of document processing, scanning, and records organization. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in fixed asset accounting while maintaining accurate, well-structured financial and operational documentation.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee day-to-day controllership activities, ensuring financial records are accurate, organized, and aligned with reporting requirements.<br>• Manage document control processes by reviewing, categorizing, and maintaining records for easy retrieval and audit readiness.<br>• Coordinate high-volume document scanning efforts and verify that digitized files are complete, legible, and properly indexed.<br>• Compile financial and operational documentation to support internal reviews, reconciliations, and reporting needs.<br>• Administer fixed asset accounting activities, including recording asset additions and maintaining supporting schedules.<br>• Calculate and monitor fixed asset depreciation to help ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.<br>• Maintain fixed asset inventory records and assist with periodic validation of asset details and documentation.<br>• Partner with relevant stakeholders to improve recordkeeping practices and support compliance with established controls.
<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>
<p>Mid sized growing company in the Amsterdam, NY area is seeking a Controller. This will report to the ownership team and be responsible for: monthly financial statements; budgeting and forecasting; oversight of the finance department; analysis of variance to actuals; various other duties typical of a Controller.</p><p><br></p>
<p>We’re working with a respected organization to find a strong finance professional ready to take the next step into executive leadership. This role will have broad exposure to strategic decision-making while managing core financial operations. </p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, please contact Carmen Warga in our Albany, NY office. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee accounting processes and financial reporting</li><li>Drive budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis</li><li>Partner with senior leadership on planning and performance initiatives</li><li>Enhance systems and controls for efficiency and compliance</li></ul>
<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>Our client, a well-established and growing manufacturing company in the Schenectady area, is seeking an experienced Controller to lead and oversee all accounting and financial operations. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting, strengthening internal controls, and supporting strategic decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, please contact Carmen Warga in our Albany, NY office. </p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, and month-end close</li><li>Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements</li><li>Develop and maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis processes</li><li>Partner with executive leadership to provide financial insights and support strategic initiatives</li><li>Manage cost accounting processes including inventory, standard costing, and variance analysis</li><li>Coordinate year-end audit and work with external auditors and tax advisors</li><li>Mentor and develop accounting staff</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>The Accounting oversees day-to-day accounting operations, ensures accurate financial reporting, and maintains compliance with GAAP. This role manages a small team, supervises month-end close, prepares financial statements, and supports budgeting and forecasting efforts.</p>
<p>Small company in Albany is seeking a Controller; this reports to the CEO. Responsibilities include: monthly financial statements and reports; monthly closings; GL maintenance and account reconciliations; journal entries; AP, AR; helping with bids and contracts as needed; various other duties as assigned.</p>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a mission-driven nonprofit organization to identify an experienced and hands-on <strong>Accounting Manager</strong>. This is a direct-hire opportunity for a player-coach who enjoys rolling up their sleeves while also leading and developing a small accounting team. The ideal candidate brings strong nonprofit accounting expertise along with the ability to improve processes and support organizational growth.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities</u></strong></p><ul><li>Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting</li><li>Manage and participate in fund and grant accounting, ensuring compliance with donor and regulatory requirements</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements, budgets, and variance analyses for leadership</li><li>Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff while remaining actively involved in transactional work</li><li>Lead the annual audit process and coordinate with external auditors</li><li>Strengthen internal controls, streamline processes, and support system improvements</li><li>Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit-specific accounting standards</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Salary Range: </strong>$75,000 - $95,000</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic financial leadership and hands-on advisory support for a Long-term Contract opportunity in the greater Pittsfield area. This position will evaluate the effectiveness of finance and accounting operations, strengthen reporting practices, and recommend practical improvements that support sound decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in financial oversight, process improvement, and nonprofit accounting, with the ability to guide leadership through high-priority financial initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Examine existing finance and controller workflows to uncover control weaknesses, process bottlenecks, and areas where operational performance can be improved.</p><p>• Review reporting cycles and accounting activities, including management reporting, cost analysis, consolidation practices, and preparation of financial statements, to identify opportunities for greater accuracy and efficiency.</p><p>• Recommend actionable changes to finance and accounting procedures that simplify execution, improve consistency, and support stronger financial governance.</p><p>• Assess how finance leadership and accounting teams work together and propose ways to improve alignment, accountability, and shared service effectiveness.</p><p>• Analyze current data practices and analytics capabilities to enhance reporting quality, increase visibility into financial performance, and support better business decisions.</p><p>• Advise leadership on finance transformation efforts that improve organizational structure, scalability, and oversight within the financial function.</p><p>• Collaborate closely with executive leadership to develop recommendations that align financial operations with strategic priorities and day-to-day business needs.</p><p>• Provide interim executive-level consulting support during process reviews, organizational change efforts, and other high-impact finance initiatives.</p><p>• Support improvements related to business systems and month-end close activities to help create more reliable and timely financial outcomes.</p>