Chief Operating Officer
Dopkins & Company, LLP | Buffalo NY] | Full-Time

Every great firm has someone making sure the engine runs. At Dopkins, that person will sit at the leadership table, partner directly with our CEO, and own the financial and operational backbone of a growing Buffalo firm. If you love building systems, leading people, and making everyone around you more effective, we’d like to meet you.

About the Role

Dopkins & Company is seeking an experienced Chief Operating Officer to lead the financial and operational management of our Firm. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will oversee internal financial reporting, administrative operations, and our administrative team. Your work will free our Executives to focus on what matters most: strategy, client service, and growth. This is a high-impact seat at the leadership table for a hands-on operator who builds systems that scale.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare monthly accrual-basis financial statements, analyze results against budget, and advise leadership on variances and opportunities
• Oversee cash management, billing and collections, budgeting, and forecasting
• Lead all operating functions, including accounting, billing, HR, technology, facilities, and vendor relationships
• Strengthen policies, procedures, and internal controls while ensuring regulatory and tax compliance
• Manage insurance, banking relationships, and facility agreements
• Hire, develop, and lead a service-oriented administrative team
• Participate in leadership meetings and help shape and execute the Firm’s strategic plan

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance and operations management, ideally in professional services or public accounting
• Hands-on experience preparing accrual-basis financial statements
• Proven supervisory and team-building experience
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Proficiency with accounting/ERP software and Microsoft Office
• Sound judgment and discretion with confidential information

You’ll Thrive Here If You Are

A proactive problem-solver who takes ownership, a trusted advisor to leadership, and a process-minded builder who enjoys supporting executives and staff alike.

For two years running, Dopkins has been named a “Best of the Best” firm by INSIDE Public Accounting, which evaluates more than 600 large firms nationwide, including the Big 4. We’re the only New York State–headquartered firm outside Manhattan to earn this recognition in both 2024 and 2025, and our next COO will help us keep raising the bar.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation and benefits, engaging culture, career opportunities

How to Apply

Respond to Donna Blaufuss at dblaufuss@dopkins.com

*Your application and all communications and/or discussions with anyone within our firm will be considered CONFIDENTIAL.

Dopkins is an equal opportunity employer and, in accordance with all applicable laws, prohibits discrimination against applicants and employees based on race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics or genetic information, or any other category protected by law.