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About the Employer:

Our client is a long standing, financially stable organization in the Northtowns.  This a company people want to retire from with a family centered corporate culture, flexible work/life balance and outstanding benefits that include:

*Working Hours:  Ideal start time is 7:00 AM – 40 hour week. 

• HYBRID schedule (2 days onsite/3 days remote after ~90 day onboarding period)
• Pension Plan !
• Generous Profit Sharing
• 401K with match

• 4 weeks PTO to start
• 5 days Sick time
• 10 Holidays
• Newly renovated work space including sit/stand desks 
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About the Job

Due to a major, multi-year system conversion, our client is seeking to add an additional Software Tester to join their growing QA team.  Software Testers are responsible for ensuring that the new system maintains the functionality and workflows critical to their business.  Testing is primarily manual, user acceptance testing (UAT) and post implementation testing with the goal of identifying and creating automated testing where possible.

Will work with business units to create effective test plans.  Post migration, there is a steady stream of  report requests and changes as product lines change.

Opportunity to learn SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and SQL.

Software Testers also assist with Help Desk calls when external users have issues accessing the portal (password resets, etc) assist with Help Desk calls when external users have issues accessing the portal

Requirements

• Associates degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field
• 1+ years of experience as a QA software tester or similar role
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills

DIRECTOR OF IT – INFRASTRUCTURE & OPERATIONS

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

A well-established, growing organization in the Buffalo area is seeking an experienced Director of IT to lead critical infrastructure and operations teams through a transformative period of growth and modernization. This newly expanded role encompasses strategic and operational leadership for Network Infrastructure and Service Desk. Reporting directly to senior IT leadership, this position offers the opportunity to lead initiatives around scalable cloud solutions, optimize enterprise infrastructure, and guide teams through major system migrations and acquisitions.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The ideal candidate combines technical expertise in cloud infrastructure and networking with proven ability to lead through data-driven decision making, complex enterprise projects, and organizational change.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and mentor 3 Manager-level direct reports, overseeing 30-40 networking and service desk team members
• Establish and monitor KPIs and performance metrics to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement
• Build a high-performing culture focused on innovation, accountability, and customer service
• Develop succession planning and talent development strategies across all teams

Cloud Infrastructure & Modernization

• Drive enterprise-wide cloud infrastructure initiatives across multiple platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or similar)
• Architect scalable, cost-optimized cloud solutions to support business growth and digital transformation
• Lead infrastructure planning for upcoming migration to Cloud ERP platform
• Ensure infrastructure performance, reliability, and scalability to support expanding business operations

Network & Infrastructure Operations

• Oversee complex SD-WAN environment with distributed network equipment
• Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for multi-layered network segmentation and security architecture
• Manage infrastructure monitoring and analytics platforms for proactive issue resolution
• Lead infrastructure refresh cycles (every 3-5 years) ensuring minimal disruption and maximum ROI

Service Excellence

• Oversee well-established Service Desk operations maintaining high service levels
• Leverage existing strong management team while providing strategic direction and resources
• Ensure seamless coordination between Service Desk, Network, and other Infrastructure teams
• Drive service improvement initiatives based on data analytics and customer feedback

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Leadership & Management Experience

• 10+ years progressive IT leadership experience with minimum 3+ years at Director level or equivalent
• Proven track record managing large teams ideally including multiple layers of management
• Demonstrated success using data, metrics, and KPIs to drive team performance and business outcomes
• Experience leading teams through organizational change, mergers/acquisitions, or major system implementations

Technical Expertise

• Strong background in cloud infrastructure architecture  (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or other platforms)
• Deep networking expertise with ability to evaluate complex technical problems and solutions
• Understanding of SD-WAN, network segmentation, and enterprise security architectures
• Prior technical experience with networking technologies 
• Knowledge of AI tools/techniques that can maximize infrastructure efficiency

Business & Strategic Acumen

• Proven ability to align IT infrastructure strategy with business objectives
• Experience managing infrastructure budgets and driving cost optimization initiatives
• Strong vendor management and contract negotiation skills
• Excellent communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts for business stakeholders

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field required

Global Controller

$180k-$200k plus bonus and stock options!

Work from home with 30% of the time requiring international and domestic travel!

If you have a strong manufacturing background with experience in international accounting services, and world travel interests you… you need to hear more about this position!

What You Need:

• 10+ years of Accounting or Finance experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA preferred
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to work in a high importance, fast-paced environment
• Experience in managing multiple people

What You Will Be Doing:

• Support international accounting functions
• Monthly financial closing processes and budget planning and improvements
• Improve revenue growth
• Create and reach cash flow goals
• Monitor budget and create business plan
• Manage a global finance team
• Make and meet deadlines as a team and individually
• Financial analysis
• Prepare and submit corporate documents and reports
• Payroll, A/P, A/R administration and development

Contact us for more information about this outstanding opportunity to join a team that has been an integral part of international manufacturing!

Location: Buffalo, New York (Hybrid)

About the Role

Our well-established client is experiencing explosive growth and is seeking talented .NET Developers to join their team. You will work on diverse projects serving small to large clients in the WNY area and beyond, contributing to innovative solutions that drive business success for their diverse customer base. 

If you’re a highly skilled .NET Developer that enjoys engaging directly with stakeholders / customers to implement software solutions, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• In this role, you will be a trusted advisor to customers / stakeholders in the design and development of software solutions.
• Develop and maintain external and internal customized programs.
• Write, review, and maintain clean, efficient, and reliable code.
• Participate in application design processes and code reviews.
• Design, implement, analyze, and modify various applications.
• Collaborate with users to define system requirements and resolve issues.
• Write specifications, quotes, estimates, statements of work, and proposals.
• Develop data requirements documentation and simplify complex tasks for evaluation.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and software development methodologies.
• Work independently and manage multiple software development projects concurrently.
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders at all organizational levels.

Technology Knowledge and Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft .NET Framework and other Microsoft technologies.   
• Core competency can be any or all of the following:   Backend, Frontend, SQL Database
• Strong experience with C#.NET and/or Visual Basic.NET.
• Expertise object-oriented programming (OOP), and object-oriented design (OOD).
• In-depth understanding of data structures and development patterns.
• Experience in complex systems development, application design, and requirements gathering.

 What We’re Looking For

• Highly detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong multi-tasking skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for engaging with stakeholders / customers to create software solutions. 

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary plus incentives.
• Flexible start/stop times and remote work flexibility.
• A supportive and collaborative in-house development team environment.
• Approximately 40-hour workweek with minimal client travel.

Property Accountant

Location: Buffalo, NY
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role:
Our client, a national real estate investment and management firm, is seeking a Property Accountant to support the financial operations of a diverse commercial office portfolio across the U.S. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and collaborating with both corporate and property-level teams.

The Property Accountant will play a key role in financial reporting, budgeting, and analysis, while also supporting acquisitions, dispositions, and other strategic transactions. This position offers high visibility and regular interaction with senior leadership and property management partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review monthly operating reports submitted by property management teams to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with property managers, accountants, and leasing professionals across the portfolio.
• Review and process property-level invoices and ensure proper coding and documentation.
• Manage and reconcile general ledger accounts; perform analysis on variances and trends.
• Support the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial models for assigned properties.
• Conduct and review lease analyses, including net effective rent calculations for new and existing tenants.
• Assist with due diligence and integration activities related to acquisitions, dispositions, and financings.
• Coordinate year-end audit and review processes, providing necessary documentation and schedules.
• Participate in defining and tracking portfolio-level operational metrics and KPIs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in accounting, auditing, or commercial real estate.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and real estate accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting software such as QuickBooks; experience with MRI, Yardi, or Argus is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Compensation & Benefits:

Our client offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• Paid time off and holidays

Job Title: Senior Residential Mortgage Loan Underwriter
Location: Buffalo, NY 
On-Site

Salary: $90-95K plus bonus and excellent benefits. Our client is seeking an experienced Residential Mortgage Underwriter to join their growing team in Buffalo, NY.

This role will focus on reviewing and re-underwriting previously closed mortgage loans to ensure compliance with guidelines and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of recent underwriting experience and a strong understanding of Non-QM loans, and experience with self-employment income and tax returns. 

• Re-underwrite mortgage loans, ensuring compliance with guidelines and secondary market requirements
• Perform due diligence on representation and warranty reviews
• Maintain knowledge of industry regulations and underwriting standards

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in the mortgage industry, with at least 3 years specifically in underwriting
• Strong knowledge of underwriting, compliance, and regulatory requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and underwriting tools (e.g., DU, LPA)
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated, open-minded powerhouse who brings innovative ideas to the table. They will learn the company procedures and once fully trained will supervise others.

Coverage Attorney – Buffalo NY

Location: Buffalo, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time | Hybrid options available

Compensation $125-150K (possibly more for outstanding experience)

About the Firm:
Our client is a well-established, mid-sized law firm located in Buffalo, New York. The firm is known for its collaborative environment, commitment to professional growth, and long-standing relationships with regional and national insurance carriers. The team offers the resources of a large firm with the personal touch and flexibility of a mid-sized practice.

Position Overview:
Our client is seeking an experienced Coverage Attorney with a strong background in insurance coverage analysis and policy interpretation. The ideal candidate will be adept at evaluating coverage issues, drafting coverage opinions, and handling litigation involving complex insurance disputes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed coverage analysis across multiple policy types, including:

  • First Party Property and/or Homeowners Policies

  • Commercial General Liability (CGL) Policies

  • Directors & Officers (D&O) Policies

  • Environmental and Pollution Policies

  • Construction Defect and Builders Risk Policies

• Litigate coverage disputes involving:

  • Application of policy exclusions

  • “Other insurance” and priority of coverage issues

  • The scope and breadth of additional insured provisions

• Draft coverage opinions, position letters, and pleadings.

• Provide strategic counsel to insurers on risk management, claims handling, and coverage disputes.

• Represent clients in state and federal court proceedings.

Preferred but Not Required:

• Experience with commercial litigation

• Labor Law defense background

• Construction defect or construction damage litigation experience

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school

• Admission to the New York State Bar (additional state admissions a plus)

• 5+ years of experience in insurance coverage analysis or related litigation

• Exceptional writing, research, and analytical skills

• Strong communication skills and a commitment to client service

Why Join:

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Collegial and supportive team environment

• Meaningful casework with direct client contact

• Professional development and mentorship opportunities

Litigation Paralegal – Buffalo, NY (Hybrid)

Join a respected mid-sized firm in the heart of downtown Buffalo!
Our client is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join a collaborative, professional legal team supporting a busy litigation practice. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside talented attorneys in a firm that values teamwork, and professional growth.

What You’ll Do:

• Support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, from intake through trial and appeal

• Draft, proofread, and file pleadings, motions, and discovery documents

• Manage case files, organize exhibits, and coordinate with clients, courts, and experts

• Track and meet billable hour requirements

• Assist with trial preparation and document management using firm systems and databases

What they are Looking For:

• Minimum 2–5 years of litigation paralegal experience (insurance defense, commercial, or general litigation preferred)

• Strong attention to detail and organization skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Proficiency with MS Office and legal document management systems

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Hybrid schedule – flexibility to work part of the week remotely

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and 401(k)

• Collaborative environment where your contributions are valued

Legal Assistant – Litigation

Location: Buffalo, NY
Salary: $50,000 – $55,000
Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite (with some flexibility)

About the Opportunity:
A respected Buffalo law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant with 2–3 years of litigation experience to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional looking to advance their legal career in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that offers long-term growth potential and outstanding benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to attorneys

• Prepare, edit, and file pleadings, motions, and discovery documents

• Manage attorney calendars, schedule court appearances, and track important deadlines

• Communicate with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel professionally and efficiently

• Maintain and organize case files (both electronic and paper)

• Handle document production, e-filing, and correspondence

• Assist with trial preparation and file management before and during hearings

Qualifications:

• 2–3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary, preferably in litigation

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management systems

• Familiarity with NYS and Federal e-filing systems and court scheduling procedures

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Team player with a proactive, professional attitude

What’s In It For You:

• Competitive salary: $50,000 – $55,000

• Excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)

• Supportive, collaborative work environment

• Opportunities for career growth and professional development

Join a firm that values your contributions and offers room to grow.

Company Overview

Our client is a publicly traded, global organization with a complex, highly regulated IT environment spanning multiple countries and subsidiaries. With a hybrid infrastructure across Azure Government Cloud and on-premise data centers, ensuring Infrastructure projects adhere to strict compliance and export control regulations is critical.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Project Manager to orchestrate complex infrastructure initiatives across a global organization. This role requires someone who can navigate the intersection of technical infrastructure, cybersecurity, compliance, and business operations while managing projects that span cloud migrations, acquisitions/integrations, and infrastructure modernization.

You’ll be the central coordination point for infrastructure projects that involve multiple stakeholders—from cybersecurity and networking teams to compliance officers and business system owners. Success in this role requires both strong technical infrastructure knowledge and deep understanding of how to operate in a highly controlled, regulated environment.

Technology Environment

Hybrid Infrastructure:

• Azure Government Cloud 
• Azure Commercial for non-restricted applications
• On-premise infrastructure (Active Directory, Hyper-V, SAN storage)
• Azure Stack HCI (Azure Local) – hybrid cloud/on-premise solution

Microsoft Ecosystem:

• Microsoft 365 (MS Project, Teams, Planner, Power Automate, SharePoint, Loop)
• Azure networking (VPNs, virtual networks, ExpressRoute)
• Privileged Access Management 
• Atlassian tools (Jira Service Management, Confluence)

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure Project Management:

• Lead infrastructure projects from initiation through deployment and post-implementation support
• Manage complex initiatives including cloud migrations, data center integrations, and system cutovers
• Coordinate across infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, compliance, and business systems teams
• Develop comprehensive project plans considering technical dependencies and regulatory constraints
• Create and execute cutover plans, rollback procedures, and communication strategies

Acquisition & Integration Projects:

• Support infrastructure integration for company acquisitions (recent example: German aviation company)
• Conduct infrastructure reconnaissance and assessment for acquisition targets
• Plan and execute M365 tenant integrations while maintaining security boundaries
• Coordinate cross-border IT integrations considering export control restrictions
• Manage international stakeholders across different time zones and languages

Compliance & Governance Coordination:

• Ensure all infrastructure projects comply with ITAR, CMMC, SOX, and export control requirements
• Work with compliance team to validate data classification and access controls
• Partner with cybersecurity team on security architecture reviews and implementations
• Document control frameworks and ensure segregation of duties in infrastructure access
• Coordinate compliance reviews and audits for infrastructure changes

ITIL Service Management:

• Implement ITIL best practices for infrastructure changes and incident management
• Develop service ownership models and operating support procedures
• Create and communicate outage plans, maintenance windows, and service impacts
• Establish escalation paths and support processes for new infrastructure services
• Maintain service documentation and runbooks

Stakeholder Communication:

• Proactively communicate project status, risks, and issues to leadership and stakeholders
• Facilitate decision-making across multiple technical and business teams
• Conduct regular project status meetings and steering committee updates
• Create executive-level reports and presentations
• Manage expectations across diverse stakeholder groups with competing priorities

Required Qualifications

Infrastructure Knowledge:

• 7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure environments
• Strong understanding of Azure cloud services (networking, storage, compute, identity)
• Knowledge of on-premise infrastructure (Active Directory, virtualization, storage, networking)
• Experience with hybrid cloud architectures and connectivity (VPNs, ExpressRoute)
• Understanding of identity and access management (IAM) concepts
• Familiarity with privileged access management and security controls

Regulatory & Compliance Experience (Critical):

• Must have experience working in a highly regulated environment
• Background with compliance frameworks (SOX, ISO, NIST, CMMC, or equivalent)
• Understanding of segregation of duties and access control principles
• Experience with audit processes and control documentation

Project Management:

• 5+ years of infrastructure project management experience
• Experience managing multi-stakeholder projects with matrixed teams
• Strong risk management and issue resolution skills
• Track record of successful infrastructure migrations or integrations
• Experience with acquisition integrations or multi-site consolidations (preferred)
• Experience with Microsoft 365 project management tools (Planner, Project, Power Automate)

Technical Communication:

• Ability to translate technical concepts for business stakeholders
• Strong documentation skills (project plans, technical procedures, runbooks)
• Experience capturing requirements from technical architects and engineers
• Proven ability to facilitate technical decision-making across teams

Required:

• US Citizen or Green Card
• Located in or willing to relocate to Western New York
• Ability to work hybrid schedule with required on-site presence
• Willingness to travel approximately 10% (including potential international travel)

Current & Upcoming Projects

Active Initiatives You May Support:

• Global ERP implementation
• Acquisition Integration
• Azure Stack HCI Implementation
• Data Warehouse Development
• Network Segmentation
• Privileged Access Management

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role

Compliance Mindset: This isn’t someone who sees compliance as bureaucracy to work around. You need to understand why controls exist and how to implement them effectively. If you haven’t worked in environments where data classification, export controls, and segregation of duties are daily considerations, you will struggle.

Matrix Management Skills: You won’t have direct authority over most of the technical resources you coordinate. Success requires influence, relationship-building, and the ability to drive outcomes through collaboration across infrastructure, cybersecurity, compliance, and business systems teams.

Proactive Communication: You must be an over-communicator who doesn’t wait to be asked for updates. You’ll use SharePoint news articles, Teams channels, email distributions, and multiple communication channels to ensure all stakeholders are informed of changes, outages, and project status.

Technical Depth with PM Discipline: You need enough technical knowledge to understand what engineers are discussing and translate it into project actions. When a technical architect mentions a dependency or constraint, you recognize the project impact and document it appropriately.

Flexibility with Tools: Heavily invested in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. You need to be comfortable learning and adopting Microsoft Project, Microsoft Planner, Power Automate, Teams integration, and other M365 productivity tools.