VP Salary in Buffalo, NY

The Senior Accountant will play a crucial role in supporting our Controller and VP, Finance in the managing of accounting operations.Reconcile cash activity on a regular basis.Reconcile and maintain schedules relating to compliance items, insurance, sales tax, fixed assets, and leases.Perform month end close in accordance with internal close schedule.Reconcile and analyze general ledger accounts consistent with GAAP and corporate accounting policies, ensuring proper documentation and supporting schedules.Assist with ad hoc projects as needed and act as a backup to other accounting functions.Play a critical role in helping prepare the organization for a potential future IPO.Support the roll-out of multiple production facilities across the US.Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance & 4+ years of progressive accounting experience. 2+ years of experience working for a manufacturing organization.Proven ability to execute effectively and efficiently on accounting initiatives (defining chart of accounts, implementing revenue recognition, creating and maintaining financial dashboards, implementing process and procedures to help with quick month/year end closes).Advanced excel user with deep analytics capabilityExposure to NetSuite preferred.CPA preferred.

Director of ManufacturingWe are looking for a Director of Manufacturing for an established food manufacturing company. This role will play an integral part in managing production activities while ensuring team & food safety, quality and GMP's. The Director of Manufacturing will join a long-standing Western New York company that will be commissioning a brand-new product line in the near future and continue to promote a culture of continuous improvement. This position will report directly to the VP of OperationsLocation: Western New York, about 45 mins from BuffaloJob Responsibilities:Drives continuous improvement efforts, including facilitating the vision, execution and communication of Continuous Improvement practices.Assure team members understand and comply with GMP and safe work practices.Coordinate with the VP of Operations to establish prioritization of projects to reduce waste, improve quality, and reduce conversion costs.Teach, mentor, and develop front-line supervisors in lean methods and processes by working side by side on Continuous Improvement initiatives and process improvementsCollaborate with Contract Sales, Supply Chain, Warehouse, and Quality teams in the development of production capacity targets and scheduling optimization.Responsible for creating budgetary objectives and financial performance to established goalsEstablish a daily scorecard and monitor KPI results; explain variances and partner with peers to resolve gaps in performance.Manage capital improvement projects from conception, approval, implementation, and standardization.Work closely with UAW Union leadership and Joint Operations Leadership Team (JOLT) to assure a proactive and highly effective labor-management relationship.Assist in regulatory and customer visits to create a strong linkage with the manufacturing leadership and our partners.Provide front line leadership and business unit direction in creating well-organized and functioning teams and structure.Mentors and motivates professionals, providing training and development to optimize their performance and personal growth.Required Skills/Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Dairy or Food Science, or a related area7+ years of leadership experience in a multi-SKU Food Manufacturing Environment (dairy preferred)Experience and knowledge of fluid process piping, thermal processing, CIP systems, automated valves, pumps, PLC's, SCADA, and related technology.Demonstrated history of enlisting fellow team members to a shared vision, demonstrated ability to lead people and get results.Strong understanding of industrial Safety - PPE, Ergonomics, housekeeping, OSHA standards and HAZMATProven ability to organize and manage multiple priorities with a balance for gaining consensus and ownership, with decisiveness and timelinessResourceful and efficient at executing a wide range of facility, equipment and process improvements.Knowledge of Lean manufacturing; six sigma certification preferred