We are looking for a skilled Financial Project Manager to join our team on a contract basis in Buffalo, New York. This role involves supporting a significant system conversion project, transitioning from legacy systems to Oracle. The position is hybrid, requiring occasional on-site presence, and offers the opportunity to contribute to process redesign and data reconciliation efforts.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the implementation and conversion of financial systems from legacy platforms to Oracle.<br>• Perform testing, validation, and reconciliation of data to ensure accurate system functionality.<br>• Assist in designing and building detailed financial reports and documentation.<br>• Validate source application files and ensure alignment with new formats during system migration.<br>• Collaborate on journal entry testing, reversals, and general ledger functionality enhancements.<br>• Conduct detailed reconciliations and tie out rule changes to align with future state functionality.<br>• Drive process redesign initiatives to reduce manual entries and improve efficiency.<br>• Work independently to meet project deadlines with a high sense of urgency.<br>• Provide oversight and support during parallel system operations, ensuring accuracy and balance.<br>• Offer expertise in auditing and accounting functions throughout the implementation process.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Sales & Tax Use Manager to join our team in Tonawanda, New York. In this role, you will oversee corporate tax operations, ensuring compliance with sales and use tax regulations while maintaining accurate financial records. This position offers the opportunity to lead tax-related audits and drive efficiencies in tax reporting processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Perform monthly reconciliations between Vertex, the general ledger, and tax return data.</p><p>• Prepare balance sheet and cash reconciliations at the end of each month, including adjusting journal entries as needed.</p><p>• Oversee the submission of sales and use tax payments through Anybill and coordinate treasury funding requests.</p><p>• Assist with compliance-related activities, including preparing and reviewing sales tax calculations and customer setups.</p><p>• Manage sales and use tax audits and negotiations, providing leadership to one direct report.</p><p>• Issue and review exemption certificates, ensuring proper documentation and compliance.</p><p>• Maintain the Vertex O Series Tax Engine, including updating tax mappings and drivers.</p><p>• Process refund requests, both internal and external, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.</p><p>• Support the review of sales orders to verify tax calculations and maintain organizational setup within Vertex.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the financial strategy and operations of our organization in Amherst, New York. This role requires a dynamic individual who can provide strategic direction, oversee financial planning, and ensure operational excellence across various departments. The ideal candidate will play a key role in driving organizational growth and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Shape the organization's strategic direction by developing financial and tax strategies that align with business goals.<br>• Collaborate with executive management to support tactical initiatives and drive key decision-making processes.<br>• Lead the development and implementation of performance measures designed to support the company's strategic objectives.<br>• Oversee the capital request and budgeting processes to ensure effective allocation of resources.<br>• Manage the organization's accounting processes, including the UB Card office and fiscal agency functions for student governments.<br>• Supervise transaction processing systems and ensure operational best practices are implemented.<br>• Work closely with human resources to optimize employee benefit packages, including self-insured medical plans.<br>• Coordinate with internal departments such as operations, legal, IT, and treasury to ensure seamless collaboration.<br>• Provide oversight for outsourced functions and manage relationships with third-party franchises.<br>• Serve as a key member of the organization's union negotiation committee, contributing to labor relations strategies.
