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Financial Controller

StaffBuffalo Lewiston, NY

Lewiston, NY

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$110k - $130k/yr Full time Manager Accounting Budget Management

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Job Description

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

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