Controller | Client Advisory for Growth & Compliance

CEFO Advisors; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best Place to Work 2025

Hybrid work environment

Competitive compensation

Annual bonuses

Generous incentive program

Job summary

CEFO Advisors is seeking a Controller to serve as a trusted financial leader for multiple client organizations across nonprofit, healthcare, government, and education sectors.

The role involves strengthening financial visibility, improving processes, ensuring compliance, and building sustainable internal controls while leading accounting staff and collaborating with the CFO team to support strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience.
• Nonprofit accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in healthcare, government, higher education, or grant-funded organizations will be considered
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
• CPA designation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review financial information for accuracy and completeness.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Record and review journal entries including payroll and depreciation.
• Develop and deliver financial reports and management reporting packages.
• Support CFOs with banking relationships and strategic initiatives.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation.

Skills

Advanced Excel

GAAP & Financial Reporting

Month-end Close

Staff Leadership

ERP/Accounting Systems

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

ERP Systems

Job description

CEFO Advisors is seeking a Controller to serve as a trusted financial leader for multiple client organizations across nonprofit, healthcare, government, and education sectors.

The role involves strengthening financial visibility, improving processes, ensuring compliance, and building sustainable internal controls while leading accounting staff and collaborating with the CFO team to support strategic decisions.