Financial Director

Our client is a transportation and logistics organization in Buffalo, NY.

This is a permanent, direct hire position.

The Director of Finance will lead the accounting and finance function across multiple operating companies, real estate entities, and business divisions. This is a hands-on leadership role working directly with ownership while overseeing a small accounting team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting and financial reporting across multiple entities, locations, and profit centers.
• Oversee month-end/year-end close, financial statements, P&Ls, balance sheets, and accounting controls.
• Manage core accounting functions including AP, AR, billing, and billing accuracy.
• Lead and develop the accounting team and improve processes, reporting, controls, and efficiency.
• Partner with ownership and operational leaders to understand business performance and support decision-making.
• Manage relationships with outside accounting, tax, banking, HR, and other financial partners.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA preferred.
• Strong technical accounting background with experience in financial reporting, month-end close, and general accounting.
• Experience managing financials across multiple entities, locations, business units, or profit centers.
• Hands-on leadership style with strong analytical and communication skills.
• Transportation, logistics, warehousing, distribution, or similar service-industry experience preferred.