Controller

Controller

Are you a strategic leader who enjoys helping businesses grow through better financial insight and smarter decision making? Do you love digging into operations, identifying opportunities for improvement, and giving leadership the information they need to confidently move the business forward? If you're looking for an opportunity where your ideas will be valued and your work will directly influence the future of a successful organization, this could be the perfect next step.

StaffBuffalo is working with a well-established and growing company to hire a Controller, offering $150,000-$200,000 plus bonus potential. While the title is Controller, this is a highly visible leadership position where you'll partner closely with executive leadership to strengthen financial operations, improve business intelligence, and support strategic growth across a multi-location organization. This opportunity goes well beyond managing the accounting function. Leadership is looking for someone who understands the story behind the numbers and enjoys using financial data to drive business decisions. You'll develop meaningful reporting, improve budgeting and forecasting, analyze profitability across multiple operating locations, and provide the insights leaders need to make informed decisions with confidence. They are looking for someone who is curious, proactive, and always asking, 'How can we do this better?'

Success in this role will come from balancing strategic thinking with a hands-on approach. Whether you're evaluating operational performance, improving financial processes, partnering with department leaders, or identifying new efficiencies, you'll have the opportunity to make a measurable impact across the business. This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys building, improving, and continuously looking for ways to help an organization become stronger. Beyond the work itself, you'll join a company known for its stability, collaborative culture, and long-tenured employees. Leadership believes in investing in its people, creating an environment where employees enjoy coming to work, celebrate successes together, and build long-term careers. Combined with competitive compensation, bonus opportunities, strong benefits, and the ability to make a visible impact, this is an exceptional opportunity for a finance leader ready to help shape the future of a growing organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization's accounting and financial reporting functions, ensuring timely, accurate, and actionable financial information.
• Partner with executive leadership to provide strategic financial guidance that supports growth and operational decision making.
• Develop and manage the annual budgeting process, financial forecasts, and long-range planning initiatives.
• Build meaningful dashboards, KPIs, and operational reporting that provide visibility into performance across multiple locations.
• Analyze profitability, trends, costs, and operational performance to identify opportunities for increased efficiency and profitability.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close, cash flow management, financial statements, and internal controls.
• Lead process improvement initiatives that streamline accounting operations and strengthen financial reporting.
• Collaborate with operations and department leaders to improve business performance through data-driven insights.
• Mentor and support the accounting team while helping shape the future growth of the finance function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Progressive accounting and financial leadership experience in a Controller, Director of Finance, or similar role.
• Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cash flow management.
• Ability to translate financial information into meaningful business recommendations.
• Experience improving financial processes, reporting, and internal controls.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Hands-on, proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Construction, manufacturing, industrial, or multi-location experience is helpful but not required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $150,000-$200,000 plus bonus potential.
• Comprehensive medical insurance with significant employer contribution.
• Employer-funded HSA contributions and wellness incentives.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Stable organization with exceptional employee tenure and long-term career opportunities.
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture that values hard work, innovation, and celebrating employee milestones.

Salary : $150,000 - $200,000