Overview
Controller Jobs in Buffalo, NY at Confidential
Job Summary
Career opportunity with a dynamic established organization for a seasoned professional Accountant. In this position, you’ll play an important role in our company’s financial operations, ensuring accuracy in accounting and compliance.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, analyze, and interpret complex financial reports in accordance with GAAP standards.
- Conduct audits and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including SOX and other applicable laws.
- Manage general ledger accounting, account reconciliation, bank reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliation processes.
- Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions while ensuring timely processing of transactions.
- Perform financial analysis including cash flow analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial statement preparation.
- Utilize accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, PeopleSoft, and other financial management tools to maintain accurate records.
- Ensure compliance with securities law and other regulatory reporting obligations.
- Support tax preparation activities leveraging tax experience and knowledge of tax laws.
- Mentor junior staff members on technical accounting practices including double entry bookkeeping, journal entries, accrual accounting, and financial concepts.
- Assist in internal control procedures related to SOX compliance and corporate finance activities.
- Contribute to the development of financial policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency.
Requirements
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification required.
- Proven experience in public accounting or corporate accounting environments with expertise in GAAP, SEC regulations, and financial reporting standards.
- Strong knowledge of SOX compliance, LIHTC programs, non-profit accounting practices, securities law, governmental accounting, technical accounting standards, Wills & estate law.
- Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Xero; familiarity with PeopleSoft is a plus.
- Extensive experience with financial report writing and interpretation along with skills in financial statement preparation.
- Demonstrated ability in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, account reconciliation, audit support, and regulatory reporting.
- Excellent understanding of debits & credits, double entry bookkeeping, journal entries, general ledger reconciliation.
- Strong analytical skills combined with effective communication abilities for financial report interpretation.
- Experience mentoring team members or junior accountants is preferred.
- Knowledge of tax regulations and experience handling payroll functions is desirable.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities within deadlines. This position offers an engaging environment for professionals dedicated to excellence in financial management and compliance across diverse sectors including private equity and nonprofit organizations.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 – $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Title: Controller
Company: Confidential
Location: Buffalo, NY
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