Controller at Ashley | The Wellsville Group – Orchard Park, New York

At The Wellsville Group, strong financial leadership is essential to sustainable growth. As our Controller, you’ll play a critical role in shaping the financial health of a $100M retail organization—providing clarity, discipline, and strategic insight that helps the business move forward with confidence.

This role is ideal for a hands-on financial leader who enjoys both the details and the bigger picture. You’ll work closely with ownership and senior leadership, lead a talented accounting team, and ensure our financial operations are accurate, compliant, and aligned with long-term business goals.

Who We’re Looking For:

We’re searching for a confident, thoughtful finance leader who:

• Takes ownership of the company’s financial integrity and reporting
• Brings structure, consistency, and strong internal controls to a growing business
• Can translate financial data into meaningful insights for executive decision-making
• Enjoys developing and mentoring a team while driving continuous improvement
• Is comfortable partnering directly with ownership and senior leaders

You’re someone who sees accounting not just as compliance—but as a strategic tool that supports smart growth.

Why This Role Matters:

As Controller, you serve as a financial steward for the organization. Your leadership ensures that the numbers are right, the risks are understood, and the opportunities are visible. Your work directly supports:

• Accurate, timely financial reporting and audits
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow management
• Compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards
• Informed decision-making at the executive level
• A scalable financial foundation for continued growth

Simply put, you help the business operate with confidence and clarity.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and regulatory compliance
• Experience overseeing full-cycle accounting operations and financial close
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Experience That Sets You Apart:

• Retail or multi-location business experience
• Inventory accounting and sales tax compliance
• 401(k) administration and payroll systems (ADP preferred)
• Experience working with financial institutions, lenders, and credit card processors
• Leading external audits and working directly with auditors

Location: Olean, NY or Amherst, NY
Compensation: $100,000-125,000 (base + bonus, all in)

Why Join The Wellsville Group?

We’re a people-first organization that values accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement. You’ll have a seat at the table, a voice in key decisions, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a growing business—while developing a strong team alongside you.