Corporate Accountant
2 days ago
Buffalo
Job DescriptionBenefits: • 401(k), • 401(k) matching, • Bonus based on performance, • Competitive salary, • Dental insurance, • Health insurance, • Paid time off Newbury Franklin Industrials (NFI) is the data-driven industrial manufacturing and distribution platform of Newbury Franklin, a private equity firm focused on long-term holdings. NFIs team is made up of highly motivated individuals looking to make a direct impact in the companys growth and execution of our long-term strategy. Our family of companies includes seven operating entities, including an electrical components manufacturer founded in the 1970s, a manufacturing and distribution company with more than 100,000 unique products, and an e-commerce platform organically created from our talented team in-house. Our long-term strategy is to build and grow a geographically diverse industrial powerhouse via both organic growth and acquisitions. NFI and its companies have a presence throughout the U.S., which may provide opportunities for geographic relocation and career growth Job Overview The Corporate Accountant will serve as a strategic and operational partner to the Director of Finance, acting as a right-hand leader across the organizations accounting, finance, and treasury functions. This role is ideal for a hands-on, ambitious finance professional who is ready to take ownership, drive results, and learn the strategic side of finance while helping scale and strengthen the team. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Close • Lead and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes across multiple entities., • Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements and management reports for leadership and key stakeholders., • Assist with audit preparation and coordination with external auditors.Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis, • Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management initiatives., • Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide insights to support business decisions., • Partner with the Director on financial modeling, scenario planning, and investment evaluation.Treasury & Cash Management, • Help manage daily cash operations and short-term liquidity., • Assist in working capital optimization, debt compliance, and lender reporting.Internal Controls & Process Improvement, • Support strengthening internal controls, process improvements, and ERP/system initiatives., • Help maintain consistent policies and procedures across entities.Strategic Support & Team Leadership, • Serve as a second-in-command to the Director, stepping in on key initiatives and decisions as needed., • Partner with the Director on strategic initiatives, including growth planning and transaction readiness., • Mentor and guide other accounting and finance staff to ensure high performance and professional growthWhat Were Looking For, • 37 years of accounting or finance experience in a hands-on, multi-entity environment., • Strong work ethic, curiosity, and drive to take ownership and make an impact., • Willingness to learn and grow under mentorship while contributing immediately., • Comfortable balancing day-to-day execution with exposure to high-level strategy.Benefits include:, • 401(k) with employer match, • Medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance benefits, • Paid time off, • Performance-based annual bonus