Controller

AP Rochester; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance organization in Buffalo seeks a Controller to oversee financial integrity and reporting. The role includes mentoring a small team while driving continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of accounting and finance experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and the ability to manage the full accounting close process. Join a stable organization that values finance as a strategic partner in business success.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive accounting & finance experience, including supervisory experience.
• Experience managing the full-cycle accounting close process.
• Comfortable partnering with ownership and senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Takes ownership of the company's financial integrity and reporting.
• Establishes structure, consistency, and strong internal controls.
• Leads the external audit process.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Team mentoring

Excel proficiency

Financial reporting

Continuous improvement

Education

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

Job description

Overview

The Controller will serve as an integral part of the company's senior leadership team, ensuring accurate financials and helping to drive long-term business strategy. This new hire will truly have a seat at the table. Mentor a small team of 4-5 direct reports at the transactional level.

Opportunity to join an established and stable organization with an admirable culture. Here, the finance function is viewed as a strategic tool - not just a compliance or cost center. Come join the team!

Responsibilities

• Takes ownership of the company’s financial integrity and reporting
• Establishes structure, consistency, and strong internal controls to a growing business
• Enjoys developing and mentoring a team while driving continuous improvement
• Is comfortable partnering directly with ownership and senior leaders
• Can lead the external audit process
• Successfully manages the full-cycle accounting close process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 6+ years of progressive accounting & finance experience, including prior supervisory experience with direct reports
• Strong GAAP knowledge, CPA preferred
• Experience overseeing the monthly close process from start to finish
• Proponent of utilizing Excel and technology in general