<p>Seeking a Plant Controller to join a fast-paced established manufacturing company. The Controller is responsible for overseeing all financial and accounting activities within the manufacturing operations. This role ensures accurate costing, budgeting, and financial reporting for production, inventory, and supply chain activities. The Controller serves as a key business partner to operations leadership, providing analysis and insight to support strategic and operational decision-making. This is an immediate contract opportunity.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Financial Management & Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for manufacturing operations.</li><li>Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, internal controls, and regulatory standards.</li><li>Lead month-end and year-end closing processes for manufacturing entities.</li></ul><p><strong>Cost Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and maintain standard costs for products and monitor variances (material, labor, overhead).</li><li>Analyze manufacturing cost drivers and recommend process or efficiency improvements.</li><li>Perform margin analysis, product costing, and profitability reporting.</li></ul><p><strong>Budgeting & Forecasting</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the annual budget and rolling forecast processes for manufacturing operations.</li><li>Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and engineering teams to project costs and resource requirements.</li><li>Monitor performance against budget and provide variance explanations.</li></ul><p><strong>Operational Support</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with plant management to drive cost reduction and productivity initiatives.</li><li>Support capital investment analysis, ROI calculations, and project tracking.</li><li>Provide financial insight for inventory management, production planning, and procurement activities.</li></ul><p><strong>Internal Controls & Process Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain strong internal control procedures for inventory, fixed assets, and manufacturing expenses.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting, and operational efficiency.</li><li>Support audits and ensure accurate documentation of financial processes.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Staff Accountant for a direct hire opportunity in the Blue Ash area. In this role, you will be responsible for managing key financial processes, ensuring accuracy in reporting, and supporting the month-end close cycle. This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in accounting principles and financial analysis.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions with accuracy and efficiency.</p><p>• Manage and oversee expense reporting to ensure compliance with company policies.</p><p>• Prepare financial reports and statements to support internal and external stakeholders.</p><p>• Perform reconciliations for accounts, including balance sheets and bank accounts.</p><p>• Execute wire transfers and ensure proper documentation for all transactions.</p><p>• Record journal entries and maintain the general ledger accurately.</p><p>• Support the full month-end close cycle, ensuring timely and accurate completion.</p><p>• Conduct financial planning and analysis to provide actionable insights.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on financial objectives.</p>
<p>We are looking for a meticulous and detail-oriented Project Cost Analyst to join our team in Cincinnati, Ohio. This is a long-term contract position where you will play a critical role in managing billing processes and collaborating closely with project managers. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong communication skills and a commitment to accuracy in all aspects of work.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage and process detailed billing for multiple engineering projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project-specific requirements.</p><p>• Enter billing transactions and accounts payable data into the system on a daily basis.</p><p>• Perform account reconciliations to ensure all financial records are accurate and up-to-date.</p><p>• Collaborate with project managers to ensure proper allocation of costs and effective communication regarding project budgets.</p><p>• Maintain a high level of detail orientation to handle complex billing operations.</p><p>• Provide exceptional customer service by addressing queries and resolving issues related to project costs.</p><p>• Work independently to identify and address any discrepancies in billing or financial records.</p><p>• Utilize tools such as Excel and Deltek (or similar large systems) to support financial processes efficiently.</p>
<p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced <strong>Accounts Payable Manager</strong> to lead our AP team and oversee all aspects of the accounts payable process. This role is critical to ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, maintaining strong vendor relationships, and supporting the financial health of the organization.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage the full-cycle accounts payable process, including invoice processing, payment runs, and vendor reconciliations.</li><li>Supervise and mentor AP staff, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Review and approve payment batches, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>Maintain vendor records and resolve discrepancies or payment issues.</li><li>Collaborate with procurement, finance, and other departments to streamline AP workflows.</li><li>Prepare and analyze AP reports, metrics, and month-end close activities.</li><li>Support audits by providing documentation and responding to inquiries.</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We’re seeking a motivated and detail-oriented <strong>Billing Manager</strong> to lead our billing operations and ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across all invoicing and accounting functions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Oversee the billing process from start to finish, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.</li><li>Collaborate with accounting and finance teams to reconcile billing discrepancies.</li><li>Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding invoices.</li><li>Develop and implement billing procedures and policies.</li><li>Generate reports and provide insights to leadership on billing performance.</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls and external regulations.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>We are currently seeking a Portfolio Planning Associate, this role is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. As a Portfolio Planning Associate you will play a crucial role in engaging with clients, developing financial plans, and collaborating with team members. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to make a substantial impact in the financial industry.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Engaging with clients and prospects to help them understand and articulate their financial goals with respect to retirement, education, wealth preservation, and other.</p><p>• Developing coherent and realistic financial plans that address the interrelated concerns – risk tolerance, growth requirements, time frames, investment instruments and structure, tax sensitivity, legal/regulatory considerations, etc. – involved in complex planning situations.</p><p>• Quantifying and modeling financial goals to clarify and illuminate decision points for advisor use and presentation to clients.</p><p>• Collect and input data into a range of planning software. Create reports, spreadsheets, etc. based on that data for presentation to clients.</p><p>• Proactive collaboration with team members to maintain a positive, productive team environment.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee critical financial operations and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail who excels in managing accounting processes, developing financial strategies, and leading high-performing teams. Based in Blue Ash, Ohio, this position provides an exciting opportunity to drive innovation and support organizational goals.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Oversee and coordinate various aspects of financial reporting and closing processes.</li><li>Establish and maintain financial policies to ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.</li><li>Manage audit-related activities and ensure completion within required timelines.</li><li>Provide guidance on tax-related matters, working with advisors to maximize efficiency.</li><li>Maintain and improve internal controls while optimizing financial systems and workflows.</li><li>Collaborate with other teams to analyze financial performance and support business goals.</li><li>Lead planning processes and provide insights to aid organizational strategies.</li><li>Recruit, develop, and manage a skilled finance and accounting team.</li><li>Work across departments to align financial objectives with broader operational needs.</li><li>Enhance financial systems and processes to improve reporting and efficiency.</li><li>Take on additional duties as needed.</li></ul><p>If you are interested in this opportunity or other Direct Hire opportunities through Robert Half please call Carolyn Barnett at 513.810.3821 </p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager to lead and optimize the accounts payable operations within our organization. Based in Cincinnati Ohio, this role will involve managing financial processes, ensuring compliance with accounting policies, and overseeing timely vendor payments. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills and a focus on process improvement to enhance efficiency and accuracy.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Supervise the daily activities of the accounts payable team, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments.</p><p>• Complete month-end close processes, including preparing reconciliations for the balance sheet.</p><p>• Oversee weekly accounts payable check runs and ensure compliance with company policies.</p><p>• Develop and monitor metrics to evaluate performance, identify inefficiencies, and drive process improvements.</p><p>• Support annual audits by preparing documentation and responding to audit inquiries for accounts payable functions.</p><p>• Manage relationships with third-party vendors for corporate travel and purchase card programs, ensuring adherence to internal policies and accounting workflows.</p><p>• Collaborate with the Supply Chain team to review payment terms, enhance working capital, and negotiate payment discounts.</p><p>• Assess and recommend payables software solutions that align with company systems to standardize processes.</p><p>• Recruit, train, and mentor accounts payable staff to build a high-performing team.</p><p>• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the department’s objectives.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join our team in Cincinnati, Ohio. In this role, you will play a key part in managing financial reporting, streamlining accounting operations, and supporting strategic decision-making processes. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic work environment while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory guidelines.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare accurate financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports, while ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks.</p><p>• Support month-end and year-end close processes through reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and variance analyses.</p><p>• Oversee percent-of-completion accounting for long-term contracts, ensuring proper revenue recognition and collaboration with project teams to track progress.</p><p>• Develop advanced Excel models for financial forecasting, reporting, and analytics, utilizing tools like pivot tables, macros, and data visualization.</p><p>• Contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of internal controls, implementing policies to safeguard company assets and reduce financial risks.</p><p>• Identify and recommend improvements to accounting systems and processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency.</p><p>• Assist in preparing annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and variance analyses to inform strategic planning and decision-making.</p><p>• Collaborate with the Controller, accounting staff, and cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals and optimize financial operations.</p><p><br></p><p>If you are interested in this opportunity or other Direct Hire opportunities through Robert Half please call Carolyn Barnett at 513.810.3821 </p>
<p>Robert Half is looking for an internal auditor for a growing Cincinnati based company. The internal auditor will perform risk-based audit procedures on scheduled audit projects in accordance with approved risk based audit programs and in a timely, efficient and professional manner, demonstrating a working knowledge of internal control concepts for each audit project.. The internal auditor core responsibilities are below. For immediate consideration please contact Jarrod Moon at (859)229-3603.</p><p>Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple projects/assignments (2 to 3) simultaneously and completing assigned tasks accurately and on a timely basis. Possesses strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills. Solid project management with proven experience successfully planning, executing and maintaining a project from start to finish. Proven working knowledge of internal control concepts and risk-based audit techniques. Demonstrated thorough knowledge of accounting. </p><p>Proven ability to develop or adapt programs/procedures on an as-needed basis. </p><p>Proven strong analytical skills, including demonstrated experience identifying, defining and resolving problems, and collecting or interpreting data to establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated success interpreting and communicating business needs between internal groups and external vendors in a clear, accurate, focused and concise manner. Demonstrated ability to document procedures and activities in a manner that is understandable to others and prepared using a prescribed format. Verbal and written communications are to conform to proper rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style. Will be expected to provide examples of written audit reports.</p>
