<p>We are looking for an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to guide the financial strategy of a growing manufacturing organization in Zebulon, North Carolina. This executive will balance high-level planning with day-to-day leadership across accounting, reporting, and operational finance. The role calls for a manufacturing finance expert who can improve visibility into plant performance, strengthen cost controls, and help the business expand with confidence.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the full scope of finance and accounting activities, including close processes, financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, cash oversight, tax coordination, and audit support.</p><p>• Establish and refine manufacturing cost accounting practices covering item costing, inventory valuation, standard costs, margin review, and analysis of production variances.</p><p>• Work closely with plant and operations leaders to translate manufacturing results into actionable financial insight related to efficiency, labor usage, waste, and overhead performance.</p><p>• Lead short- and long-term financial planning efforts that support business goals, investment decisions, and sustainable growth.</p><p>• Manage liquidity, banking partnerships, and working capital strategies to maintain financial stability and improve cash performance.</p><p>• Maintain strong compliance with U.S. GAAP, tax obligations, audit expectations, and internal control standards across the organization.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to enhance financial systems, reporting tools, and automation to improve accuracy, streamline workflows, and support scalability.</p><p>• Recruit, develop, and mentor a capable finance team while setting clear expectations and promoting accountability.</p><p>• Advise senior leadership on profitability, capital allocation, operational priorities, and strategic initiatives that impact company performance.</p>
<p>Robert Half is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations and help ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting for our client. This role will support finance leadership and cross-functional teams by managing core accounting processes, maintaining strong internal controls, and delivering financial information that supports business decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>Reporting to senior finance leadership, the Accounting Manager will be responsible for key financial operations, supervising accounting support staff, and assisting with the monthly close, reporting, tax compliance, and audit activities. This position requires strong technical accounting knowledge, analytical ability, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Manage the general ledger and month-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, and adjustments</li><li>Oversee accounting related to inventory, cost of goods sold, and product cost data</li><li>Supervise accounts payable activities to ensure accurate and timely processing</li><li>Reconcile accounts receivable balances</li><li>Manage and reconcile prepaid expenses</li><li>Review and correct general ledger coding as needed</li><li>Administer company credit card activity and monitor spending</li><li>Maintain daily cash forecasting and assist with monthly cash reconciliations</li><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports</li><li>Support compliance with indirect and corporate tax filing requirements</li><li>Assist with annual audits and provide supporting documentation</li><li>Supervise and review the work of accounting support staff</li><li>Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis</li><li>Perform product margin analysis and support pricing discussions</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements and strengthen internal controls</li><li>Partner with cross-functional teams, including operations, supply chain, and commercial functions, to ensure financial data accuracy</li><li>Provide ad hoc financial reporting and analysis to leadership</li><li>Perform other related duties as needed</li></ul><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration please apply or contact directly Steve Fields at 919-787-8226.</p>
<p>Robert Half has partnered with a growing manufacturing company in the Wake Forest, NC area to assist them in hiring an experienced manufacturing Controller. This Controller will lead the organization’s accounting and financial operations and is responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, overseeing day-to-day accounting activities, and providing cost analysis that supports sound business decisions in a manufacturing setting. The Controller will also contribute to company strategy as a member of the leadership team while supervising a small team and strengthening financial discipline across the business. This permanent position is 100% onsite and requires a masters degree and a strong background in manufacturing. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the full cycle of accounting activities, ensuring financial transactions are recorded accurately and reported in a timely manner.</p><p>• Maintain and refine product standard costing data, including material, labor, and overhead components, within the company’s accounting systems.</p><p>• Evaluate differences between expected and actual costs, determine underlying drivers, and communicate meaningful variance insights to leadership.</p><p>• Oversee core accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll administration, and fixed asset accounting.</p><p>• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements, support external reporting obligations, and assist with income tax-related documentation.</p><p>• Partner with senior leadership to help shape financial priorities, operational plans, and long-term business strategy.</p><p>• Lead month-end close activities, including general ledger review, journal entries, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliations.</p><p>• Monitor inventory and manufacturing-related financial data, including bills of materials, labor reporting, and work center activity, to support accurate cost reporting.</p><p>• Supervise and develop one direct report while promoting strong internal controls and consistent accounting practices.</p>
<p>Robert Half is looking for a Controller to lead our clients accounting function and provide reliable financial insight that supports sound decision-making. The position partners closely with leadership, program teams, and external stakeholders to maintain accurate reporting, uphold compliance, and strengthen financial processes across the organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the organization’s accounting activities, ensuring financial records are complete, accurate, and aligned with applicable accounting standards.</p><p>• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, and deliver clear reporting to executive leadership, finance committees, and the Board.</p><p>• Manage the month-end and year-end close cycles, including reconciliations, journal entries, and review of general ledger activity.</p><p>• Guide the annual budgeting process with department leaders and monitor performance against budget through variance analysis and financial forecasting.</p><p>• Maintain cash flow projections and oversee liquidity planning to support stable day-to-day operations and long-term financial health.</p><p>• Administer accounting for real estate assets, including acquisitions, disposals, depreciation, lease-related activity, and capital project tracking.</p><p>• Oversee restricted and unrestricted fund activity, grant spending, and funder reporting to ensure compliance with award requirements and accurate fund accounting.</p><p>• Serve as the primary contact for the annual audit, coordinate required schedules and documentation, and support tax and regulatory filings.</p><p>• Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, credit card activity, petty cash, and payroll coordination with Human Resources.</p><p>• Lead and develop the accounting team while identifying opportunities to improve internal controls, policies, and financial procedures.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration please apply or contact directly Steve Fields at 919-787-8226</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting operations in Raleigh, North Carolina. This role oversees timely close activities, maintains the integrity of the general ledger, and supports accurate financial reporting across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise and solid knowledge of fixed asset accounting in a manufacturing or industrial environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process to ensure reporting is completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Manage general ledger activity by reviewing account balances, validating entries, and maintaining compliance with accounting standards.</p><p>• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to strengthen the accuracy of financial records.</p><p>• Coordinate audit readiness efforts by organizing documentation, responding to auditor requests, and supporting financial statement audit activities.</p><p>• Oversee corporate treasury functions, including cash monitoring, liquidity planning, and related banking transactions.</p><p>• Supervise fixed asset accounting by tracking asset activity, recording depreciation, and maintaining accurate capitalization records.</p><p>• Analyze balance sheet accounts regularly and resolve discrepancies through detailed account reconciliation procedures.</p><p>• Partner with internal stakeholders to improve accounting workflows, reporting consistency, and financial controls.</p>
<p>Robert Half has partnered with an established and growing construction company in Garner, North Carolina to assist them in hiring an experienced Controller/Accounting Manager. This onsite role will lead the accounting and financial operations for their organization in Raleigh, North Carolina. Construction experience is required. This position plays a central role in maintaining accurate financial records, strengthening reporting processes, and supporting sound business decisions through thoughtful analysis. Experience with Sage, Timberline or another construction based software is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, deep technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to oversee day-to-day finance activities with precision and accountability.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily accounting operations across the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations to maintain accurate and timely financial records.</p><p>• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports that provide clear insight into company performance.</p><p>• Lead the month-end closing process, ensuring account reconciliations are completed accurately and deadlines are consistently met.</p><p>• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support planning, cost control, and strategic decision-making.</p><p>• Monitor job costing and operating results, analyzing variances and trends to identify risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement.</p><p>• Oversee payroll administration and related benefit processes, including retirement plan coordination, while maintaining compliance with applicable requirements.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to tax, regulatory, and internal financial control standards through thorough review and oversight of accounting practices.</p><p>• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, promoting collaboration, accountability, and high-quality execution across the finance function.</p><p>• Support the effective use of accounting systems and reporting tools, including Sage platforms and Excel-based analysis, to improve efficiency and financial visibility.</p>
<p>We are looking for an Assistant Controller to join a non-profit organization in Raleigh, North Carolina. This contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who can strengthen financial operations, support accurate reporting, and contribute to a collaborative team environment. The role offers the chance to combine hands-on accounting leadership with analysis, compliance support, and process improvement in a dynamic setting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct core accounting activities, including oversight of ledger integrity, payables workflow, and daily financial processing.</p><p>• Manage monthly and annual closing cycles by reviewing entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation to ensure timely and accurate results.</p><p>• Produce and evaluate periodic financial statements and variance analyses to help leadership understand performance and trends.</p><p>• Work closely with cross-functional partners to investigate discrepancies, answer reporting questions, and resolve accounting-related issues.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to refine procedures, strengthen internal controls, and improve the efficiency and accuracy of accounting operations.</p><p>• Coach and support accounting staff through training, guidance, and balanced allocation of responsibilities across the team.</p><p>• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities that inform operational and strategic decision-making.</p><p>• Organize audit support materials and prepare reconciliations and reports required for external auditors, lenders, insurers, and compliance-related submissions.</p>