Controller
Robert Half Finance & Accounting • Elmira, NY • Posted June 09, 2026
About the Role
Description
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 shee...
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 shee...