SMX Services & Consulting, Inc.
Senior Corporate Service Manager
20 hours ago
Buffalo
Position Overview The Senior Corporate Service Manager is a key member of the executive team, responsible for overseeing all non-revenue generating operations and ensuring seamless, compliant, and efficient support functions across the company's US and Canadian operations. This role covers accounting, taxation, human resources, financial management, licensing and insurance (including captive programs), with a strong focus on the industrial construction sector. Key Responsibilities • Accounting & Financial Management, • Oversee all accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, and financial reporting., • Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements., • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis., • Ensure compliance with US and Canadian GAAP and internal controls., • Support annual audits and tax preparation, providing necessary documentation and analysis., • Taxation, • Manage tax compliance at federal, state, provincial, and local levels for both countries., • Prepare and review corporate, sales and use tax returns., • Liaise with external tax advisors and manage tax audits., • Stay updated on changes in tax laws and assess their impact on company financials., • Human Resources, • Oversee HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits administration, and compliance with labor laws in the US and Canada., • Maintain accurate HR records and employee files., • Support internal audits, policy updates, and training initiatives., • Foster a positive work environment and ensure effective communication between field and corporate teams., • Licensing & Compliance, • Ensure all business and professional licenses are current and compliant with relevant regulations., • Oversee union reporting and manage relationships with regulatory agencies., • Lead internal reviews to ensure adherence to company policies and industry standards., • Insurance (Captive), • Oversee corporate insurance programs, including captive insurance structures., • Evaluate risk exposures and ensure adequate coverage., • Coordinate with brokers, underwriters, and legal teams., • Monitor claims, renewals, and regulatory filings related to captive entities, • Leadership & Administration, • Supervise and develop support staff, ensuring high performance and professional growth., • Provide strategic advice to senior management on administrative, financial, and HR matters., • Drive process improvements, digital transformation and operational excellence across all support functions. Qualifications, • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (Master's preferred)., • Minimum 7-10 years of progressive experience in accounting, tax, and HR. Ideally, but not mandatory, in industrial construction or a related sector., • Strong knowledge of US and Canadian labor, tax, insurance and compliance regulations., • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting systems., • Excellent analytical, organizational, and leadership skills., • Experience managing cross-border teams and operations is highly desirable., • Strong leadership and communication skills., • Fluent in English (mother tongue or similar level). Spanish will be a very well-considered plus. Proposal of Remuneration, • Base Salary: $140,000 - $170,000 USD per year (Buffalo, NY market, adjusted for experience and company size)., • Bonus: Performance-based annual bonus (35,000-45,000 USD per year)., • Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance (single to family coverage) with a 25% employee contribution and 75% company; 401(k) with 10% company contribution; paid time off (4 weeks); Life insurance (30 K$)