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Description We are looking for an experienced Controller with significant governmental accounting experience. This interim contract position focuses on providing expert leadership in governmental accounting while addressing critical challenges in Workday Financials, specifically within the Grants and Fixed Assets modules. The ideal candidate will bring technical expertise, hands-on problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to stabilizing year-end close processes and ensuring audit readiness. Responsibilities: - Assess and remediate configuration issues within Workday Grants and Fixed Assets modules to ensure accurate functionality and integration. - Correct master data errors and foundational setups, including grant balances, asset records, capitalization rules, and depreciation settings. - Reconcile subledgers with the general ledger, ensuring accurate posting logic and proper financial reporting. - Lead the preparation of audit support packages, addressing high-risk areas and adhering to governmental accounting standards. - Identify and resolve stalled year-end close processes, reconstructing financial accounts and validating transactional activity. - Collaborate with external auditors to supply requested evidence and address findings promptly. - Develop and implement short-term governance controls to prevent regression after project completion. - Train internal staff on corrected processes, reconciliations, and Workday functionalities. - Establish a repeatable close cadence to streamline audit preparation and ensure compliance. - Work closely with leadership to prioritize tasks and meet critical deadlines effectively. Requirements - Minimum of 10 years of experience in governmental accounting, with leadership roles such as Senior Accounting Manager or Controller. - In-depth knowledge of Workday Financials, particularly in Grants and Fixed Assets modules. - Proven success in recovering failed or partially configured Workday implementations. - Strong technical accounting expertise, including GASB standards, fund accounting, grants compliance, and fixed asset management. - Demonstrated ability to manage close calendars, rebuild reconciliations, and lead audits under tight deadlines. - Experience in addressing incomplete documentation and resolving broken processes independently. - Familiarity with county or municipal government operations is highly preferred. - Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to work transparently in high-pressure environments. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use ( .

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