Controller

Controller

Full-Time | On-Site | Buffalo, NY
Finance & Accounting | Senior-Level
Salary: $95,000–$110,000

Why This Role

This is a true Controller opportunity for an experienced accounting leader who wants ownership, influence, and visibility. You’ll report directly to the CEO and serve as a steady financial anchor for a mission-driven organization that values rigor, clarity, and trust.

If you thrive in hands-on leadership roles where your work directly supports executive decision-making—and you enjoy bringing structure to complex financial environments—this role is built for you.

The Role

The Controller is responsible for the organization’s financial integrity, reporting accuracy, and internal controls. This role blends day-to-day accounting oversight with strategic financial leadership and acts as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Board.

This is not an accounting manager role. The Controller owns the function.

What You’ll Do

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual GAAP-compliant financial statements

• Ensure timely, accurate reporting to executive leadership and the Board

• Maintain compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies

Audit, Tax & External Relations

• Lead annual financial audits and coordinate with external auditors

• Oversee tax filings and compliance obligations

• Serve as the primary point of contact for external accounting, audit, and tax partners

Accounting Operations

• Oversee day-to-day accounting functions, including:

  • General Ledger

  • Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

  • Cash management and bank reconciliations

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes

• Maintain and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Lead annual budgeting and reforecasting processes

• Develop and maintain cash flow projections

• Monitor budget-to-actual performance and provide variance analysis

• Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies

Leadership & Partnership

• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff

• Partner closely with the CEO and senior leadership on financial planning and decision-making

• Support Board reporting and financial presentations

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

• 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience

• Strong working knowledge of:

  • GAAP

  • Audits and financial reporting

  • Tax filings and compliance

  • Internal controls

• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

• High level of judgment, discretion, and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or equivalent professional certification

• Experience strengthening or modernizing accounting functions

• Experience working directly with CEOs, executive leadership teams, and Boards

• Background in mission-driven, nonprofit, or complex organizational environments

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

We believe great teams are built on different perspectives, backgrounds, and lived experiences—and we welcome candidates who bring them.