Financial Controller

StaffBuffalo is hiring an on-site Financial Controller in Lewiston, NY, reporting to the VP of Accounting & Finance. This role leads month-end, quarter-end, and annual close activities, strengthens internal controls, and supports multi-entity reporting and compliance. The position offers a $110,000 to $130,000 base salary plus a 5% bonus, with potential for higher base compensation, along with medical, wellness, retirement, and time-off benefits.

What you’ll do

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual closes, including reviewing and approving journal entries, supporting schedules, general ledger activity, and balance sheet reconciliations across multiple entities, business units, and locations.
• Compare financial results to budgets and prior periods, and support annual budgets, forecasts, financial modeling, and operational KPI reporting.
• Oversee accounting operations across AP, AR, and related functions by setting priorities and workflows, establishing performance expectations, and improving departmental efficiency.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and adherence to company policies, tax requirements, banking covenants, and lender reporting; develop and document accounting procedures, strengthen internal controls, and support financial risk mitigation.
• Develop cost accounting processes and analyze profitability by division, customer segment, route, and location, including fleet and disposal operations, while identifying cost controls and margin improvements.
• Support sales tax compliance in New York State and Ontario, Canada, collaborating with operational teams and participating in occasional shop-floor discussions.
• Assist with compiling, tracking, and evaluating insurance coverage and the financial impact of deductible changes; support capital expenditure and ongoing operational financial oversight.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required); CPA strongly preferred but not required.
• At least 4 years of progressive accounting experience; prior Controller or Assistant Controller experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, general ledger close processes, and cost accounting principles.
• Experience leading accounting teams and close processes, with the ability to operate with initiative, sound judgment, clear communication, and confidentiality.
• Advanced ERP/accounting systems experience required and technical adaptability; NetSuite experience is not required.
• Advanced Excel and strong financial analysis skills; multi-entity and multi-currency accounting experience preferred.
• Experience in waste management, transportation, logistics, construction, manufacturing, or another asset-intensive industry preferred.

Benefits

• $110,000 to $130,000 base salary plus a 5% bonus; higher base compensation may be considered.
• Medical coverage with employer contributions; high-deductible and copay plan options.
• Dental and vision coverage available (employee-paid).
• Wellness program with additional HSA contributions tied to annual physicals.
• 401(k) eligibility after 90 days.
• PTO.

Technologies: NetSuite, ERP, Excel