A Controller directs and oversees the treasury of a government, private corporation or non-profit organization, and may oversee the investment of funds. Supervises the quality of accounting and financial reporting within an organization, and directs preparation of reports that show the financial position of an organization.
Controller Bison Scaffold & Masons Supply Buffalo, NY Job Details Full-time $75,000 - $90,000 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Qualifications Preparation of internal financial performance reports Sage Accounts receivable management Invoice payment processing Construction industry experience Full Job Description Position Summary Bison is seeking a hands-on Controller / Managerial Accountant to lead the accounting function and provide practical financial oversight across a locally owned construction equipment, scaffold, materials, and contracting operation. The role combines team leadership with construction job costing, cash-flow management, reporting, receivables, inventory oversight, payroll support, and coordination with the company's outside CPA. The successful candidate should be comfortable working close to day-to-day operations and translating financial information into useful management insight.
Key Responsibilities Team Leadership:
Manage and support a three-person accounting/administrative team consisting of an Accountant, Accounting Clerk, and Office Manager.
Construction Job Costing:
Maintain and review job-cost information for construction and scaffold-related work, helping management understand project performance and profitability.
Cash Flow:
Monitor cash position, anticipated receipts, and upcoming obligations to support sound operating decisions.
Management Reporting:
Prepare and review weekly sales reports and other financial information needed by ownership and management.
External Reporting:
Prepare financial reporting required by insurance companies and support other external reporting needs.
Payroll & Commissions:
Support payroll-related accounting, including sales commission calculations. Payroll reporting to Employee Services Corp is handled by the Accountant.
Accounts Receivable & Collections:
Review AR activity, monitor collections, and help maintain timely customer payments.
Accounts Payable & Invoice Review:
Review AP and AR invoices and related account activity for accuracy and proper recording.
Inventory & Reconciliations:
Oversee inventory reconciliations prepared by the Accounting Clerk and ensure account reconciliations are completed accurately.
Sales Tax:
Review and oversee sales tax reporting prepared by the Accountant.
Outside CPA Coordination:
Work directly with the company's outside CPA and provide schedules, reconciliations, and supporting information as needed. Business Environment This role supports a business with multiple operating activities, including scaffold purchase and rental, scaffold erection and dismantling, masonry and construction materials, concrete forming systems, equipment, and service/repair. Because of that mix, the Controller should be comfortable with the financial mechanics of a construction and distribution environment, including job costing, inventory, receivables, and operational reporting. Preferred Background Accounting or finance experience with the ability to manage the day-to-day financial function of a small to mid-sized operating company. Construction industry experience is preferred. Experience with job costing, cash-flow management, financial reporting, account reconciliations, collections, and inventory accounting is highly relevant to the role. Ability to supervise a small accounting/administrative team while remaining hands-on with the work. Comfort working in accounting and operational systems. Bison currently uses Sage for accounting and Avontus for inventory management.
Pay:
$75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off
