Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

Controller

Chris Preble from Robert Half is looking for a Controller for one of his Elmira area clients to help lead core accounting operations and provide hands-on oversight of daily financial activities. This role will guide a small team, strengthen accounting processes, and help ensure timely, accurate reporting across payables, receivables, cash activity, and month-end close.

Responsibilities:

• Help direct daily accounting operations across core functions, maintaining reliable records and supporting efficient financial workflows.
• Prepare and manage the weekly payment cycle, reviewing disbursements for accuracy, completeness, and proper approval.
• Partner on banking activity and cash management tasks, helping monitor liquidity and maintain organized cash-related records.
• Contribute to the monthly close by reviewing and approving journal entries and helping keep reporting deadlines on track.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies to support accurate general ledger reporting.
• Coordinate close activities related to receivables, payables, and intercompany confirmations to ensure complete and timely accounting records.
• Provide documentation and support for external or internal audit requests, supplying information in a thorough and organized manner.
• Create and refine accounting process documentation and written procedures to improve consistency, accountability, and team efficiency.