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6 results for Controller in Buffalo, NY

Controller
  • Tonawanda, NY
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Kyle Clarke with Robert Half of Buffalo is looking for an experienced Controller to lead the full scope of accounting and financial management for an organization in Tonawanda, New York. This position plays a central role in maintaining accurate reporting, guiding financial planning, and partnering with operational leadership to strengthen project performance and overall business results. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to work closely with teams in a hands-on environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial records across the organization.</p><p>• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including detailed balance sheet analysis and reconciliation.</p><p>• Oversee job cost tracking and project-level financial reporting to support margin visibility and informed decision-making.</p><p>• Manage cash flow planning, monitor liquidity needs, and develop reliable short- and long-range forecasts.</p><p>• Administer payroll-related financial oversight in a union labor environment, with attention to compliance and reporting accuracy.</p><p>• Collaborate with operations leaders to evaluate project performance, identify financial risks, and improve profitability.</p><p>• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and ensure supporting documentation is organized, complete, and audit-ready.</p><p>• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, providing insights that help guide strategic and operational planning.</p>
  • 2026-06-05T00:00:00Z
Controller
  • Niagara Falls, NY
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 115000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Kyle Clarke with Robert Half of Buffalo, NY is partnering with a local organization that is looking for an experienced Controller to oversee financial operations and support sound decision-making. This role will lead core accounting activities, deliver timely financial reporting, and help maintain strong internal controls across the business. The ideal candidate brings a solid background in general accounting and cost accounting, along with the ability to analyze results against budget and prior performance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and deliver accurate monthly and quarterly financial reports for internal stakeholders, highlighting key trends and performance outcomes.</p><p>• Oversee the company’s accounting records and general ledger activity to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established standards.</p><p>• Develop and maintain the annual budgeting process, including ongoing review of actual results compared with budgeted figures and historical data.</p><p>• Reconcile accounts regularly and investigate discrepancies to support reliable financial statements and well-documented records.</p><p>• Partner with the Corporate Controller and Plant Manager to provide financial insight that supports operational and strategic decisions.</p><p>• Monitor cost accounting activity and evaluate financial data to improve visibility into plant and organizational performance.</p><p>• Maintain organized financial documentation, including compiled records and scanned materials, to support audits and internal review needs.</p><p>• Strengthen accounting processes and controls to promote efficiency, consistency, and accurate reporting across finance operations.</p>
  • 2026-05-18T00:00:00Z
Controller
  • Buffalo, NY
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 120000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee the financial operations of our organization in Buffalo, New York. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records, delivering reliable financial insights, and supporting sound business decisions through strong fiscal management. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in financial reporting, internal controls, and cash management, along with the ability to build trusted relationships with banking and external advisory partners.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct core accounting activities across payables, receivables, ledger oversight, account reconciliations, and period-end close processes.<br>• Prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports that are accurate, complete, and submitted on schedule.<br>• Safeguard the integrity of financial data by maintaining organized records and ensuring accounting systems are updated and reliable.<br>• Monitor cash position, develop forward-looking cash flow projections, and coordinate liquidity planning with financial institutions.<br>• Establish and refine internal control practices to protect company assets and support adherence to financial regulations and accounting standards.<br>• Serve as the primary financial contact for external auditors, banking partners, and outside financial advisors.<br>• Lead year-end close activities and provide support for annual tax filings and audit requirements.
  • 2026-06-05T00:00:00Z
Plant Controller
  • Cheektowaga, NY
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 130000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Plant Controller to provide financial leadership for a manufacturing operation in Cheektowaga, New York. This role works closely with plant leadership to translate financial results into practical recommendations that strengthen performance, improve cost visibility, and support sound business decisions. The position oversees plant-level accounting activities, safeguards reporting accuracy, and helps drive operational improvement through disciplined analysis and planning.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Act as the primary finance partner for plant leadership, offering insight that supports operational and strategic decision-making.<br>• Direct plant accounting processes, including product costing, inventory accounting, accrual management, forecasting, and routine financial reporting.<br>• Review monthly results, identify key drivers behind performance, and present clear recommendations to improve efficiency and profitability.<br>• Collaborate with operations, production, and supply chain teams to evaluate performance and address cost, output, and process challenges.<br>• Lead the development of annual operating plans, financial forecasts, and longer-range planning activities for the facility.<br>• Track major manufacturing cost components such as labor, materials, overhead, freight, and inventory to highlight risks and opportunities.<br>• Maintain accurate inventory reporting by overseeing cycle counts, physical inventory procedures, and reconciliation activities.<br>• Conduct cost-focused reviews to investigate production variances, inventory differences, and other financial discrepancies.<br>• Strengthen internal controls and financial workflows to support compliance with company policies and required reporting standards.<br>• Support continuous improvement efforts by using financial analysis to guide process enhancements and operational gains.
  • 2026-05-29T00:00:00Z
Assistant Controller
  • Lancaster, NY
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 110000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an Assistant Controller to support financial operations and help strengthen accounting processes in Lancaster, New York. This role partners closely with leadership and operational teams to maintain accurate reporting, improve cost visibility, and ensure compliance across core accounting activities. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, a hands-on approach to month-end close, and the ability to guide improvements in a fast-moving environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Guide daily accounting activities in partnership with leadership, helping the team deliver accurate and timely financial results.<br>• Evaluate existing workflows, recommend practical process enhancements, and drive implementation of more efficient accounting practices.<br>• Review labor, overhead, and purchasing-related variances to identify trends, explain performance drivers, and support corrective action.<br>• Collaborate with operations personnel to strengthen inventory accuracy and refine costing methodologies.<br>• Coordinate responses for audit requests and help maintain adherence to internal control standards and compliance requirements.<br>• Oversee the month-end close cycle, ensuring deadlines are met and financial records are complete and reliable.<br>• Examine general ledger activity, investigate unusual entries, and work with stakeholders to resolve discrepancies.<br>• Administer fixed asset accounting, including asset setup, tracking, depreciation reporting, and record maintenance.<br>• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, tax-related filings, and travel and entertainment payment processes to support overall financial accuracy.
  • 2026-05-18T00:00:00Z
Buyer
  • Lancaster, NY
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Jenny Bour with Robert Half is working with a manufacturing company that is looking for a <strong>Buyer</strong> to join their team! This Buyer role is responsible for sourcing dependable suppliers, securing competitive terms, and helping ensure materials arrive on time and meet required quality standards. The ideal Buyer candidate brings purchasing experience in a manufacturing setting and can work closely with internal teams to keep production needs on track.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Source materials and services needed for production while balancing cost, quality, technical requirements, and delivery expectations.</li><li>Evaluate supplier options and select vendors based on pricing, performance history, capabilities, and alignment with manufacturing needs.</li><li>Review and convert purchase requests into accurate purchase orders to maintain timely supply of required materials.</li><li>Investigate material-related discrepancies and work with suppliers, Quality, and Engineering to resolve issues and implement corrective actions.</li><li>Act as a point of contact for supplier concerns by coordinating with departments such as Engineering, Quality, Sales, and Accounting.</li><li>Support internal teams by providing guidance on purchasing challenges, supply issues, and material availability concerns.</li><li>Partner with planners to monitor delivery commitments, communicate schedule risks, and report changes that could affect production timelines.</li><li>Track supplier performance and provide ongoing feedback to improve reliability, responsiveness, and overall service levels.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-05-19T00:00:00Z