Finance Operations Coordinator
About Buffalo Solar
Buffalo Solar is a leading commercial solar EPC serving businesses throughout New York. As we continue to grow, we're seeking a Finance Operations Coordinator to oversee our day-to-day financial operations and help build scalable processes that support our expanding business. As Buffalo Solar continues to grow, this role is expected to expand into a leadership position overseeing finance operations, process improvement, and the continued development of the company's finance function.
Position Summary
The Finance Operations Coordinator is responsible for the execution of Buffalo Solar's financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, employee benefits, project billing, and accounting support. Working closely with company leadership and our Fractional CFO, this role helps ensure accurate financial records, healthy cash flow, and efficient business operations.
Responsibilities
- Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, customer billing, and collections.
- Coordinate payroll, employee benefits, and HR-related financial administration.
- Prepare project billings, draw requests, and support job cost and WIP reporting.
- Maintain accurate financial records in QuickBooks Online and assist with month-end close.
- Support budgeting, reporting, lender requests, audits, and tax preparation.
- Maintain vendor compliance, insurance certificates, W-9s, and financial documentation.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and internal controls.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, or finance operations experience.
- Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks Online (preferred).
- Construction, project-based accounting, or renewable energy experience is a plus.
Why Buffalo Solar?
Join a growing commercial solar company where you'll help build the finance function, work directly with leadership and our Fractional CFO, and make a meaningful impact on the company's continued growth.
Our Core Values
- Ambition
- Willingness to Learn
- Knowledge
- Teamwork
- Respect
Buffalo Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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
