Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Compliance

Location: City of Albany

Duties Description

The Controller reports to the Chief Financial Officer and provides strategic and operational leadership for EFC’s Accounting and Debt Service Units. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the Corporation’s financial reporting; overseeing daily accounting, cash management, and debt administration activities; and maintaining strong internal controls that support compliance with federal and state requirements. The Controller is expected to develop deep expertise in EFC’s financial data, guide staff, manage complex financial operations, and contribute to the Corporation’s overall financial strategy.

• Oversee daily operations of the Accounting and Debt Service Units, including financial reporting, preparation of financial statements, audit coordination, debt service billings, weekly project disbursements, investment activities, accounts payable, cash disbursements, reconciliations, payroll transaction processing, and quarterly/year end procedures.
• Review and analyze the Corporation’s financial condition, including development of the annual Five-Year Budget and Financial Plan and provide recommendations to support financial soundness and operational efficiency.
• Manage federal and state program funding, including drawing of funds, calculating balances, ensuring Single Audit compliance, and preparing required reports.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate the annual indirect cost rate and fringe benefit plan filing with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
• Ensure effective internal controls, evaluating and improving procedures and processes to support accuracy, accountability, and audit readiness.
• Validate financial deliverables across the Corporation, including EPA reporting, State Revolving Fund Intended Use Plan development, and other ad hoc reporting.
• Calculate closing cashflows for public debt issuances and support related financial activities.
• Provide leadership and supervision to Accounting & Finance staff, including managers and staff who supervise others; responsibilities include prioritizing and assigning work, ensuring staff are trained, providing mentoring and coaching, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Support strategic financial planning, collaborating with the CFO and senior leadership to identify opportunities for operational improvements, policy enhancements, and risk mitigation.
• Maintain strong banking and investment oversight, ensuring funds are deposited, invested, and disbursed accurately and in accordance with Corporation policy.
• Coordinate external audits, ensuring timely responses, accurate supporting documentation, and effective communication with auditors.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to streamline processes, enhance reporting, and strengthen financial controls.
• Build and maintain multiple complex financial models utilizing various data tools and inputs from a multitude of sources.

Description


Duties Description

The Controller reports to the Chief Financial Officer and provides strategic and operational leadership for EFC’s Accounting and Debt Service Units. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the Corporation’s financial reporting; overseeing daily accounting, cash management, and debt administration activities; and maintaining strong internal controls that support compliance with federal and state requirements. The Controller is expected to develop deep expertise in EFC’s financial data, guide staff, manage complex financial operations, and contribute to the Corporation’s overall financial strategy.

Essential Duties

• Oversee daily operations of the Accounting and Debt Service Units, including financial reporting, preparation of financial statements, audit coordination, debt service billings, weekly project disbursements, investment activities, accounts payable, cash disbursements, reconciliations, payroll transaction processing, and quarterly/year end procedures.
• Review and analyze the Corporation’s financial condition, including development of the annual Five-Year Budget and Financial Plan and provide recommendations to support financial soundness…