Financial Controller

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER (Permanent) Our client, an established, multi-location organization with a hub in Lewiston, NY, is looking to add a Financial Controller to their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity, newly implemented, for a candidate looking to have an impact on the financial health of an organization. This role reports directly to the VP of Accounting & Finance.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records by reviewing and approving of journal entries, general ledger activity, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules across multiple entities, business units, and locations
• Support the development of annual budgets, financial forecasts, financial models, KPI reporting, and management reporting, analyzing financial performance and providing actionable insights to leadership
• Supervise and mentor accounting team members to ensure Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and related financial functions are preformed accurately - establish priorities, streamline workflows, monitor performance, and drive continuous process improvements to enhance departmental effectiveness and efficiency
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, corporate policies, tax regulations, banking covenants, and lender reporting requirements
• Develop, document, and strengthen accounting policies, internal controls, and financial risk management procedures
• Lead cost accounting initiatives and profitability analysis across divisions, customer segments, routes, and operating locations, including fleet and disposal operations
• Identify opportunities to improve margins, reduce costs, and support strategic decision-making
• Oversee sales tax compliance activities within New York State and Ontario, Canada, while partnering with operational teams to address financial and process-related matters in a hands-on environment
• Support insurance administration by evaluating coverage options, tracking policy requirements, and assessing the financial impact of deductible and coverage changes
• Assist with capital expenditure planning, financial analysis, and ongoing operational performance oversight
• Other duties as assigned/as necessary

Details:

• Position is full-time, direct hire
• 100% in-office, M-F 8:00-5:00; casual dress code
• $110,000 - $135,000 annually depending on experience; 5% bonus potential
• Employer contribution to medical coverage, employee-paid dental and vision, HSA, 401k (after 90 days), PTO
• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred
• 4+ years’ progressive accounting experience; Controller or Assistant Controller experience preferred
• Experience in a management role required
• Proficiency with ERP and accounting systems
• Proficient computer skills - Excel, NetSuite
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organization skills and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated
• Relocation not available
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available
• All employees and applicants, please know that you have access at all times to New York State and Federal Labor Laws and Posters at the Government Agency websites: https://dol.ny.gov/posting-requirements-0; https://www.dol.gov/general/topics/posters#workplace-posters