Controller - Accounting and Finance Manager

The Controller will oversee Consumer Directed Choices’ financial operations, with responsibility for accurate reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and executive-level financial analysis. This onsite role in Albany, NY focuses on strengthening financial controls, guiding planning processes, and providing timely recommendations to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning, ensuring alignment with agency goals, operational priorities, and strategic objectives.
• Provide leadership to Finance Department staff in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of financial data to support budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making.
• Maintain the accuracy, integrity, and effectiveness of budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting through strong review processes, variance analysis, and financial controls.
• Deliver financial insights, performance analysis, and recommendations to the CEO and senior leadership by interpreting results, identifying trends and risks, and supporting informed resource allocation.
• Oversee cash flow management, manage banking relationships, and optimize cash flow through effective accounts receivable and accounts payable management.
• Direct payroll functions, including submission of personal assistant hours, issuance of paychecks, and payroll-related journal entries, and serve as a backup to payroll processing when needed.
• Oversee and monitor the claims management process, including billing submissions and resolution of denied and partially paid claims.
• Coordinate the annual audit process by ensuring financial records and supporting documentation are accurate, complete, and available to external auditors.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Ability to adapt to changing industry standards, including interpreting and applying state and federal guidelines to daily operations.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and solid financial analysis capabilities.
• Significant experience in nonprofit accounting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and operate with minimal supervision.
• Experience with payroll and accounting systems, excellent communication skills, and the ability to present financial information to executive leadership to support strategic decision-making.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Compensation and Work Details

• Job type: Full-time
• Location: Albany, NY (onsite / in person)
• Salary: USD 115,000 to 155,000 per year

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Sick, Vacation, and Personal time
• Paid time off
• 10 Paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• 401k / 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Casual Dress Code
• And much more…

Application Questions

• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status)?
• Are you authorized to work in the US?
• Are you able to work onsite in Albany, NY?

Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s (Required)
• Experience: Supervisory: 5 years (Required); Accounting: 10 years (Required)