Assistant Controller

Gilder Search Group; Getzville (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Short-term and long-term disability

15 days paid vacation and 11 paid holi

Year-end bonus opportunity

Hybrid schedule with minimum of three

Job summary

StaffBuffalo is partnering with a dynamic, global organization to hire an Assistant Controller in Getzville, NY. This role offers ownership of complex accounting processes, partnering with leadership, and a direct impact on the company’s financial health.

Reporting to the Controller, you will oversee close processes, foreign currency accounting, inventory accounting, and internal controls, while collaborating across teams in a fast-paced environment. Hybrid work schedule with in-office days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field required.
• 3-5 years of public accounting and/or industry accounting experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with IBM i (AS400) is a plus.
• Strong communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Collaborative, team-oriented professional with a proactive, ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting activities, position reporting, and post month-end adjustments.
• Manage foreign currency accounts, inventory accounting, hedge activity, and tolling transactions.
• Approve accounts payable vouchers and support cash posting, wire activity, and accounts receivable analysis.
• Prepare bank reconciliations, general ledger reconciliations, and assist with month-end close.
• Prepare sales tax filings, government reports, and monthly banking packages.
• Review sales contract pricing and support inventory and warehouse reconciliations.
• Support internal controls, compliance initiatives, and continuous process improvements.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ownership mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field

Tools

IBM i (AS400)

Job description

Assistant Controller

StaffBuffalo is working with a dynamic, global organization to hire an Assistant Controller in Getzville, NY. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys owning complex accounting processes, partnering with leadership, and making a direct impact on the financial health of a growing business. Working closely with the Controller, you'll play a key role in financial reporting, month-end close, reconciliations, foreign currency accounting, inventory accounting, and maintaining strong internal controls.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where balancing multiple priorities is the norm. If you're looking to expand your accounting expertise while contributing across a broad range of financial functions, this role offers the opportunity to work alongside an experienced finance leader in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting activities, position reporting, and post month-end adjustments.
• Manage foreign currency accounts, inventory accounting, hedge activity, and tolling transactions.
• Approve accounts payable vouchers and support cash posting, wire activity, and accounts receivable analysis.
• Prepare bank reconciliations, general ledger reconciliations, and assist with month-end close.
• Prepare sales tax filings, government reports, and monthly banking packages.
• Review sales contract pricing and support inventory and warehouse reconciliations.
• Support internal controls, compliance initiatives, and continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field required.
• 3-5 years of public accounting and/or industry accounting experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with IBM i (AS400) is a plus.
• Strong communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Collaborative, team-oriented professional with a proactive, ownership mindset.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $70,000-$110,000, based on experience.
• Comprehensive health and dental insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 15 days of paid vacation and 11 paid holidays.
• Year-end bonus opportunity.
• Hybrid schedule with a minimum of three in-office days each week.

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The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that our client would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range.

StaffBuffalo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or unfavorable discharge from military service.