Assistant Controller

Acara Solutions is seeking an Assistant Controller for our client in Buffalo, NY! In this role, you will be responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting and support the Corporate Human Resources Function.

We are seeking qualified candidates with:

• Hands-on accounting experience
  
• Experience leading and collaborating across teams
  
• A driven, detail-oriented mindset!

Here's what you'll do:

• Financial Management: Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department including: accounts payable/receivable, cash receipts, general ledger.
• Cash Management: Optimize cash flow management by forecasting cash requirements, monitoring cash balances, and implementing effective cash management strategies.
• Month-End and Year-End Process: Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information and assist the SVP in all financial reporting, including preparation of monthly journal entries and account reconciliations for all general ledger accounts.
• Budget & Forecasts: Support the SVP in the development and implementation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances.
• Reporting: Prepare the monthly and annual financial statements. Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Audit Support: Coordinate and complete annual audits and provide recommendations for procedural improvements.
• Policy & Procedures: Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and operations, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor the accounting staff, including performance review, staff development, and training.
• Payroll: Prepare and process weekly payroll, including oversight and management of employee time.
• Communications: Responsible for Company communications related to human resource related matters.
• Corporate liaison: Act as liaison between Corporate HR and Company.
• Employee advisor: Assist employees, as needed, with HR matters.
• Recruitment: Act as liaison between Corporate recruitment and Company, including management of recruiting process for new personnel.
• Onboarding: Involvement in onboarding process.

Position Type: Direct Placement

Pay: Up to $130K/yr. **Depending on experience

Schedule: M-F 8:00AM-5:00PM **100% Onsite

Benefits: Health Insurance, PTO, paid holidays, 401K, bonus opportunity & more!

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier provider of recruiting and workforce solutions-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in a variety of industries around the world, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

**Please send resumes to Cara at sellonc@acarasolutions.com for immediate consideration!!**

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 8 years of hands-on Controller or accounting experience.
• Minimum 3 years' supervisory experience.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• CPA or CMA preferred.
• Experience collaborating with Human Resources.
• Proficiency in accounting and ERP software.
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to multitask.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.