Strategic Finance Leader & 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

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.