<p><strong>Job Title: </strong>Senior Cost Analyst</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Southington, CT</p><p><strong>Position Type:</strong> Full Time/Permanent Position</p><p><strong>Recruiter Contact</strong>: Sal Fiorillo - Sal.Fiorillo@Roberthalf</p><p><strong>Reference</strong>: SF0013213047</p><p><br></p><p>This is a great opportunity to join a well-run manufacturing finance team where processes are streamlined, leadership is supportive, and work/life balance is genuinely respected. You’ll partner closely with operations and leadership while playing a key role in cost analysis, profitability, and decision support.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong></p><ul><li>Own and analyze <strong>manufacturing cost accounting</strong>, including standard vs. actuals and variance analysis</li><li>Prepare <strong>profit center P& Ls</strong>, product mix analysis, and margin reporting</li><li>Support <strong>month-end close</strong> with journal entries and ad-hoc financial analysis</li><li>Provide detailed costing and financial insight for <strong>new product development and investment decisions</strong></li><li><strong>Lead the annual standard cost roll</strong>, ensuring accurate allocation across products</li><li>Partner with leadership on <strong>pricing strategy, efficiency improvements, and benchmarking</strong></li><li><strong>Support manufacturing operations across inventory, purchasing, and physical inventory</strong></li><li><strong>Collaborate with corporate finance and help adapt or enhance cost accounting systems</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Why This Role Stands Out</strong></p><ul><li>Down-to-earth <strong>Controller and VP of Finance</strong> with a true team-first mindset</li><li>Tight-knit, collaborative finance group where everyone pitches in</li><li><strong>Excellent work/life balance</strong> with generous PTO and a <strong>company shutdown between Christmas & New Year’s</strong></li><li>Extremely <strong>organized and standardized processes</strong> </li><li><strong>Strong internal promotion track</strong> (recent analyst promoted to Senior just after one year)</li><li>High visibility role with frequent exposure to the <strong>GM and business leaders</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>3–5+ years of experience in cost accounting, accounting, finance, or analysis within manufacturing</li><li>Candidates from public accounting with manufacturing exposure are welcome</li><li>Strong ERP experience and solid Microsoft Excel skills</li><li>Someone hands-on, analytical, and eager to grow with the business</li></ul><p>If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, please email your resume to the email listed above and reference SF0013213047.</p><p>All inquiries are confidential. Please note at Robert Half we never present your background to a client company without your permission.</p>
<p>We are looking for a highly skilled Director of IT Infrastructure to lead and optimize our enterprise infrastructure operations. This role will play a pivotal part in ensuring the performance, scalability, and security of our systems across a nationwide organization with thousands of users and hundreds of locations. Based in Manchester, Connecticut, this position offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring occasional travel to the corporate headquarters.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and execute a comprehensive IT infrastructure strategy in alignment with business growth and operational goals.</p><p>• Oversee the performance and scalability of hybrid cloud environments, including Azure, to ensure efficient operations.</p><p>• Manage and optimize Citrix solutions to deliver secure and seamless experiences for end-users across multiple locations.</p><p>• Collaborate with teams to maintain and enhance Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and identity management systems.</p><p>• Implement and refine Zscaler and Okta solutions for secure access and identity governance.</p><p>• Lead initiatives to improve automation, operational efficiency, and system performance.</p><p>• Establish and maintain high availability standards, achieving 99.99%+ uptime for critical infrastructure components.</p><p>• Contribute to the management of the IT infrastructure budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions.</p><p>• Work closely with stakeholders to align infrastructure capabilities with business expansion objectives.</p><p>• Support proactive monitoring and incident response to minimize disruptions and maintain service excellence.</p>
