Current Searches

A relationship-driven approach to career moves.

For more than forty years, I’ve made a career out of connecting the right people with the right opportunities. My on-line book, The Power of Relationships, grew out of a simple truth: the best moves in your career rarely come from job boards—they come from conversations, trust, and timing.

Below is a confidential sampling of current retained and contingency searches in Western New York and beyond. Titles and industries are listed so you can see where there may be a fit; client names are intentionally kept confidential.

Interested in a confidential discussion?
Email Joe Kreuz
with a brief summary of your background and the kinds of roles that interest you.

Accounting and Finance

Leadership and key contributor roles across finance, tax, and accounting.

CFO – Real Estate & Development (WNY Suburbs)

  • Lead corporate and project-level finance for a growing real estate developer.
  • Manage banking relationships, capital structure, and covenant compliance.
  • Partner closely with ownership on strategy, forecasting, and growth.
  • Hands-on leader comfortable in both boardroom and job site settings.

Interested?
Email Joe Kreuz with the subject line: CFO – Real Estate & Development

Tax Manager – Public Accounting (Amherst, NY)

Accounting & Finance – In-office

  • Lead client engagements for a respected regional CPA firm.
  • Review complex returns and provide planning to closely held businesses.
  • Mentor staff and seniors within the tax practice.
  • Clear path to greater responsibility and future leadership.

Interested?
Email Joe Kreuz with the subject line “Tax Manager / Partner.”

Financial Analyst – Carbon Projects (Hybrid – Amherst, NY)

Finance & Accounting – Hybrid

  • Model project economics for carbon and clean-energy initiatives.
  • Analyze pricing, deal structures, and project-level returns.
  • Work closely with project finance leadership and the executive team.
  • Great fit for an Excel-strong analyst who enjoys real-asset exposure.

Interested?
Email Joe Kreuz with the subject line “Carbon Industry Financial Analyst.”

Customer Service & Accounting Support (Cheektowaga, NY)

Accounting & Finance – In-office

  • Blend of customer support, order entry, and light accounting.
  • Work closely with service techs and account managers.
  • Support billing, contracts, and client follow-up.
  • Great role for a detail-oriented relationship builder.

Interested?
Email Joe Kreuz with the subject line “Customer Service / Accounting.”

SEC / International Tax – Global Company. Travel, high visibility

  • Lead SEC and international tax compliance for a global manufacturing group.
  • Prepare and review provisions, filings, and disclosures.
  • Partner with finance leadership on planning and tax strategy.
  • Ideal for a technical tax professional seeking an upward path.

Interested? Email Joe Kreuz with subject SEC / International Tax

Real Estate & Development

Sales & Leasing – Commercial Real Estate (Amherst, NY)

Real Estate & Development – In-office

  • Lead leasing and sales efforts for a growing commercial real estate portfolio.
  • Bonus-driven role tied to occupancy, renewals, and new deals.
  • Collaborate closely with owners, project managers, and development teams.
  • Ideal for a detail-oriented relationship builder with strong client presence.

Interested?
Email Joe Kreuz with the subject line “Sales & Leasing – Commercial Real Estate.”

Director of Project Management – Ground-Up Development (Owner’s Rep)

Real Estate & Development – In-office (WNY)

  • Serve as the owner’s representative for ground-up commercial development projects.
  • Oversee schedules, budgets, and coordination between architects, engineers, contractors, and ownership.
  • Lead project teams from entitlement through construction and closeout.
  • Ideal for a seasoned project leader who enjoys being the “quarterback” between all parties.

Interested?
Email Joe Kreuz with the subject line “Director of Project Management – Real Estate.”

Real Estate Lender – Origination (Amherst, NY)

Sales & Business Development – In-office

  • Originate commercial real estate loans across diverse asset classes.
  • Leverage long-standing relationships and competitive lender programs.
  • Build and maintain a strong pipeline across WNY and regional markets.
  • Ideal for a connector with CRE finance experience and deal-making instincts.

Interested?
Email Joe Kreuz with the subject line “Real Estate Lending.”

Manufacturing & Operations

HR Manager – Manufacturing (WNY)

Manufacturing & Operations – In-office

  • Lead HR for a growing manufacturing operation.
  • Own recruiting, onboarding, safety, compliance, and employee relations.
  • Partner closely with plant leadership and ownership on culture and workforce strategy.
  • Reports directly to the CEO.

Interested?
Email Joe Kreuz with the subject line “HR Manager – Manufacturing.”

Quality Manager – Precision Manufacturing (Amherst, NY)

Manufacturing & Operations – In-office

  • Lead quality systems for a precision manufacturing environment.
  • Own audits, documentation, certifications, and continuous improvement.
  • Partner with engineering and production on root-cause analysis and process control.
  • Ideal for a quality leader who enjoys being close to the process.

Interested?
Email Joe Kreuz with the subject line “Quality Manager – Manufacturing.”

General Manager – Promotional Products (Lancaster, NY)

Manufacturing / Creative Operations – In-office

  • Lead day-to-day operations for a growing creative promotional products firm.
  • Oversee sales support, production workflow, and vendor relationships.
  • Drive profitability, client satisfaction, and team culture.
  • Reports directly to the CEO / owner.

Interested?
Email Joe Kreuz with the subject line “General Manager – Promotional Products.”

Legal & Professional Services

Attorney – Disaster Recovery & Claims (Amherst, NY)

Legal & Professional Services – In-office

  • Represent clients navigating complex disaster recovery and claims matters.
  • Blend litigation, negotiation, and advisory work across multiple stakeholders.
  • Work closely with experienced partners, experts, and public agencies.
  • Great fit for an attorney who enjoys mission-driven, impact-focused work.

Interested?
Email Joe Kreuz with the subject line “Attorney – Disaster Recovery & Claims.”

Attorney – Real Estate / Transactional (Buffalo, NY)

Legal & Professional Services – In-office

  • Handle real estate and transactional matters for a growing law firm.
  • Work with developers, lenders, and business owners.
  • Blend of drafting, negotiation, and client advisory.
  • Ideal for an attorney who enjoys deal-work more than litigation.

Interested?
Email Joe Kreuz with the subject line “Attorney – Real Estate.”

Operations Manager / COO – Law Firm (Albany, NY)

Legal & Professional Services – In-office

  • Oversee finance, operations, HR, and technology for a sophisticated law firm.
  • Partner closely with managing partners on strategic planning and firmwide growth.
  • Lead teams responsible for infrastructure, administrative support, and client service.
  • Ideal for a senior administrator with law-firm or professional-services leadership experience.

Interested?
Email Joe Kreuz with the subject line “Operations Manager – Albany.”

Sales & Business Development

Client-facing roles where relationships, follow-through, and long-term account development are key.

Sales Engineer – Industrial Products (Rochester, NY)

Sales & Business Development – Field Role

  • Territory sales role calling on industrial and manufacturing clients.
  • Blend of technical product knowledge and relationship-driven selling.
  • Bonus / commission-based compensation tied to territory growth.
  • Ideal for a consultative salesperson who enjoys being on the road.

Interested?
Email Joe Kreuz with the subject line “Industrial Sales – Rochester.”

Outside Sales – Oil & Petroleum Products (WNY)

Sales & Business Development – Field Role

  • Manage a defined territory of industrial and commercial fuel and lubricant clients.
  • Focus on relationship retention and new account development.
  • Bonus-driven role tied to margin, territory expansion, and volume growth.
  • Ideal for a road-warrior who values long-term accounts and customer partnerships.

Interested?
Email Joe Kreuz with the subject line “Petroleum Sales – Buffalo.”

Sales Representative – Custom Signage (Western New York)

Sales & Business Development – Field Role

  • Sell custom signage solutions to businesses, institutions, and contractors.
  • Work closely with design, fabrication, and installation teams.
  • Bonus-driven compensation tied to project wins and repeat business.
  • Great role for a visual, creative relationship-builder.

Interested?
Email Joe Kreuz with the subject line “Custom Signage Sales.”

Marketing, Media & Advertising

Media Buyer – Hybrid (1 day in office)

Marketing & Advertising – Hybrid

  • Plan, place, and optimize media buys across TV, radio, digital, and streaming platforms.
  • Leverage CRM and industry platforms including Strata, SBMS, and Freewheel to manage campaigns and analyze performance.
  • Collaborate with account teams and creative staff to align messaging, budgets, and timelines.
  • Ideal for a detail-driven buyer with strong analytical instincts and experience in multi-channel media planning.

Interested?
Email Joe Kreuz with subject line “Media Buyer – Marketing.”

Construction Services & Skilled Trades

Sitework Construction General Superintendent

Construction Services – Field Leadership (WNY)

  • Lead and coordinate multiple civil/sitework projects across Western New York.
  • Oversee excavation, underground utilities, concrete flatwork, asphalt paving, and full site development operations.
  • Manage crews, equipment, materials, subcontractors, scheduling, and daily productivity.
  • Serve as the primary field liaison ensuring safety, quality, communication, and on-budget delivery.

Interested?
Email Joe Kreuz with subject line “General Superintendent – Sitework.”