Financial Controller Confidential Buffalo, NY Job Details Full-time $100,000
- $120,000 a year 2 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Qualifications Corporate tax expertise Sage Microsoft Excel Business strategy analysis Competitive analysis State tax Trend analysis Bachelor's degree Overseeing payroll QuickBooks Accounting and finance experience Financial regulatory compliance Productivity software Regulatory compliance analysis Banking Local tax Senior leadership Time management Excel data analysis Full Job Description Who We Are Our company is looking for an experienced Controller to join our team and lead our growing accounting department!
This position will oversee the accounting team and accounting functions for the company. Why Choose us?
We offer:
Competitive pay
Benefits Package Including:
- Medical/Dental Insurance
- Ancillary Benefits
- Paid Time off
- Paid Holidays
- 401k with Company Match Opportunities for professional growth Casual work environment A trusting, respectful and fun culture The Role This position will streamline our budgeting, payroll, and financial reporting processes, while overseeing the accounting team.
A successful candidate must have the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other departments and employees within the company. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience, in a senior accountant or financial controller role including management experience. Key Sub Tasks Serve as a strategic thought partner, producing a financial infrastructure for sustained growth. Oversee all accounts, ledgers and reporting systems ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Maintain and monitor all internal controls and ensure safeguards for receipt of revenue costs and project budgets and expenditures. Oversee all accounting processes. Identify cost saving projects, including meeting and brainstorming with Department Heads and team members on efficiency and productivity, recommendation of advanced accounting procedures. Build and maintain detailed financial reports to support short and long-term strategic planning. Conduct ongoing analysis of key business drivers, trends and performance indicators. Regularly present analysis and reports in an easy-to-understand format. Oversee AR/AP, payroll, cash management and all related accounting procedures. Manage accountants to establish priorities, set objectives, and provide guidance and feedback. Provide accurate, on-time income statements to owner. Coordinate with external agencies for tax planning, preparation and reporting. Ensure that state and federal income tax reporting is accurate and current. Shape company culture by carrying out agreed upon values, specifically ethics and integrity. Required Skills and Experience
- Ten or more years of professional accounting experience in a Controller Role.
- Strong understanding of banking processes, financial data analysis and in-depth understanding of debit and credit accounting processes
- Working knowledge of national and local tax regulations and compliance reporting
- Experience in managing payroll, with focus on streamlining accounting processes
- Ability to analyze market potential and know the competitive landscape.
- Ability to distill important numbers and convey a strategic view of performance.
- Strong communication skills; able to present complex information to management/owners clearly.
- Thorough attention to detail and highly organized and process driven with exceptional follow-through abilities and time management abilities
- Ability to maintain strict confidence and serve as the trusted right-hand to the business owner.
- Highly motivated, flexible and great attitude on life.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (specifically MS Excel), QuickBooks and Sage.
Preferred skills and qualifications Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in business, accounting, or related field Five or more years of experience in a senior-level accounting manager or finance manager role Professional certification, such as CPA Equal Opportunity Employer The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. Such statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. All employees are requested to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. Employees may also be required to work in excess of normal working hours as workloads and seasonal activities necessitate. Regular, reliable attendance is considered an essential job function.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$100,000.00
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off
Work Location:
In person