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.
<p>Kyle Clarke with Robert Half of Buffalo is looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee core financial reporting activities for a well-established institution in Buffalo, New York. This role will lead critical accounting processes, deliver accurate and timely insights on financial performance, and help guide planning through thoughtful analysis. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to support both recurring reporting needs and high-priority financial projects.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the month-end and year-end close process to ensure financial data is complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule.</p><p>• Prepare and review key financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and other materials used to evaluate organizational performance.</p><p>• Analyze operating results by comparing budgets to actual performance and highlighting meaningful trends, risks, and variances.</p><p>• Develop projections for revenue and expenses to support financial planning and informed business decisions.</p><p>• Maintain oversight of the general ledger, ensuring journal entries and supporting documentation are properly recorded and reviewed.</p><p>• Reconcile accounts regularly and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner to preserve the integrity of financial records.</p><p>• Coordinate audit preparation activities and provide documentation and support for financial statement audit requests.</p><p>• Partner with leadership on special analyses and ad hoc reporting needs that contribute to strategic planning and operational decisions.</p>