Financial Controller

Staff Buffalo is working with an established, multi-location organization to hire a Financial Controller. This on-site position offers a base salary of $110,000 to $130,000 plus a 5% bonus, with flexibility.

Reporting to the VP of Accounting & Finance, the Financial Controller oversees accounting operations, financial reporting, multi-entity accounting, internal controls, compliance, and monthly, quarterly, and annual closes. The position supervises a Senior Accountant and supports accounting staff across payable, receivable, and related functions.

This opportunity offers broad exposure to fleet accounting, disposal operations, route and divisional profitability, cost accounting, capital expenditures, and operational reporting. Following a major ERP transformation involving Net Suite, the team seeks a proactive, adaptable accounting leader who can improve processes, work independently, and collaborate across departments.

The role is in-office five days a week. The workplace offers a casual dress code, collaborative culture, and opportunities to expand responsibilities over time.

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closes; review and approve journal entries, supporting schedules, general ledger activity, and balance sheet reconciliations across multiple entities, business units, and locations.
• Analyze financial results against budgets and prior periods; support annual budgets, forecasts, financial modeling, operational KPI reporting, and financial reporting.
• Lead and support accounting personnel across AP, AR, and related functions; establish priorities, workflows, and performance expectations while improving departmental efficiency.
• Maintain GAAP compliance, company policies, tax requirements, banking covenants, and lender reporting; develop, document, and strengthen accounting procedures, internal controls, and financial risk mitigation.
• Develop cost accounting processes; analyze profitability by division, customer segment, route, and location, including fleet and disposal operations; identify cost controls and margin improvements.
• Support sales tax compliance in New York State and Ontario, Canada, and collaborate with operational teams, including occasional shop-floor discussions.
• Assist in compiling, tracking, and evaluating insurance coverage and the financial implications of changing deductible thresholds; support capital expenditure and operational financial oversight.

• 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 managing accounting teams and financial close processes; ability to lead with initiative, sound judgment, clear communication, and confidentiality.
• Advanced ERP/accounting systems experience required, with technical adaptability;
  Net Suite experience is not required.
• Strong Excel and 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.

• $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

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.

Staff Buffalo 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.

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