Finance & Accounting Manager
Location: Depew, NYFull-Time | In-OfficeReports to: CFO
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.
Key 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.
This position is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys being close to the numbers and is ready to take ownership of the accounting function while growing toward a Controller-level role as the organization scales.
Our Story
At Buffalo Solar, our mission is bold and crystal clear, power 1,000 businesses with clean, reliable solar energy by 2035.We specialize in commercial and industrial rooftop solar solutions that help companies cut operating costs, lock in predictable energy expenses, and meet long-term sustainability goals. Every project we deliver is designed to perform as a true business asset, driving savings, stability, and growth for decades to come.Founded in Buffalo, NY, Buffalo Solar was built from the ground up by Founder and CEO, Tyler Uebelhoer. With more than a decade of experience as an electrician and construction professional, Tyler recognized solar as the industry where he could make the biggest impact, not just for businesses, but for the economy and communities of Western New York. What started in his South Buffalo living room in 2015 has evolved into a modern solar development and EPC company serving organizations across New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, and beyond.Over the past 10 years, Buffalo Solar has grown from a local startup into a trusted regional partner, yet our approach remains hands-on and personal. From the first consultation through post-installation support, we stay closely connected to every client to ensure their system is reliable, efficient, and built for long-term value.We care so deeply about the businesses we serve that we developed our own in-house 15-Year Peace of Mind Warranty, providing unmatched protection that separates us from the rest of the industry.Our vision is ambitious but simple, 1,000 businesses powered by Buffalo Solar by 2035. We have already come a long way from our beginnings in Western New York, and we are just getting started.
CAREERS AT BUFFALO SOLAR
If you have a great work ethic, think well on your feet and you’re great with people, Buffalo Solar may be a great career move.Maybe you’ve been told you’re a super hero of installation or that you have better customer service skills than that gecko on the insurance company commercials, we’re a place where dedication and hard work pays off.
Personal attributes we’re looking for:
- A keen eye for detail and more timely than a Swiss watch
- Stops at nothing to make sure the customer is happy
- Shows care and concern for the work you do and the people you work with
- Ability to take constructive criticism in stride and apply to improving
- Desire to grow personally and professionally