Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Reporting

Description

Kyle Clarke from the Buffalo Robert Half office is working with a Buffalo client of his that has a new Controller need. This organization has outstanding work life balance and great benefits. Opportunity to work from home one day a week once up and running.

This role is pivotal in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, while providing strategic insights to support decision-making at the executive level. The ideal candidate will combine technical accounting expertise with leadership skills to maintain compliance, drive efficiency, and contribute to the organization's long-term financial planning.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with applicable standards.

- Develop financial dashboards, perform variance analyses, and present key performance metrics to stakeholders.

- Act as the primary liaison for external audits, tax preparation, and regulatory reporting processes.

- Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and reconciliations.

- Review and approve journal entries and ensure proper revenue recognition and expense allocation.

- Drive the annual budgeting process, collaborating with leadership to develop forecasts and long-term financial models.

- Monitor financial performance against budgets and recommend corrective measures as needed.

- Implement and maintain strong internal controls to mitigate financial risks and ensure compliance.

- Identify and address financial and operational risks, developing strategies to safeguard the organization's assets.

Requirements

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

- Proven experience in a senior financial leadership role, such as Controller or similar.

- Expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes.

- Proficiency in financial systems and tools.

- Excellent communication skills to convey complex financial data to non-financial audiences.

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