Finance and Accounting Manager

Location: Depew, NY | Full-Time | In-Office | Reports to: CFO

About the role

Buffalo Solar is seeking a Finance & Accounting Manager to own and perform the day-to-day accounting and financial reporting functions for Buffalo Solar and its affiliated companies. This is a hands-on accounting role in a growing, project-based business. This position will perform the daily accounting work while also owning WIP, revenue recognition, month-end close, and preparation of financial reporting for the CFO and leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Own project accounting, WIP, revenue recognition, job costing, and project profitability reporting.
• Perform the full accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, including entering bills, creating customer invoices, applying payments, processing vendor payments, collections, and account reconciliation.
• Own the month-end close, including reconciliations, journal entries, and preparation of accurate financial statements.
• Prepare cash-flow reporting, forecasts, financial reports, and KPIs for CFO and leadership review.
• Maintain accurate accounting across Buffalo Solar and affiliated entities, including intercompany activity, financial controls, and accounting processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience preferred.
• Experience with project-based accounting, WIP, revenue recognition, and job costing strongly preferred.
• Construction, EPC, engineering, contracting, or similar project-based industry experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, accrual accounting, and financial statements.
• Strong Excel skills; QuickBooks Online experience preferred.
• Comfortable being hands-on with transactional accounting while also preparing higher-level financial reporting.
• Highly organized, analytical, and able to independently own the accounting function.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance