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Assistant Controller

Baton Rouge, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
85000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Assistant Controller to lead core accounting operations and maintain the accuracy of financial reporting for our Baton Rouge, Louisiana team. This position plays a central role in overseeing close activities, strengthening ledger integrity, and supporting audit readiness across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge along with the ability to guide day-to-day processes in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Direct the monthly close process, ensuring deadlines are met and financial results are prepared accurately and on time.• Oversee general ledger activity by reviewing entries, monitoring balances, and maintaining the integrity of accounting records.• Prepare and review journal entries to support routine accounting transactions and period-end adjustments.• Manage account reconciliations by investigating discrepancies and resolving outstanding items in a timely manner.• Coordinate audit support activities by organizing documentation, responding to requests, and assisting with financial statement audit preparation.• Supervise key transactional functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll, to promote accurate and efficient processing.• Analyze financial data and reporting outputs to identify issues, improve controls, and support informed business decisions.• Partner with internal stakeholders to maintain compliance with accounting policies and ensure consistent financial practices.
2026-09-11T22:48:41Z

CFO

Morrow, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
150000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is seeking a hands-on CFO to lead financial strategy, infrastructure, and daily finance operations for a fast-growing, multi-entity lumber company in the Opelousas, Louisiana area company. This role will partner closely with the CEO and ownership team while remaining actively involved in accounting, cash flow, inventory, margin analysis, banking, and operational performance. This is a direct hire, permanent position offering a competitive compensation, bonus potential, full benefits package, and hybrid/flexible scheduling. The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing, distribution, building materials, forestry products, or other inventory-intensive, multi-location businesses. This person must be able to operate strategically and tactically, helping scale the business through strong financial leadership, process improvement, and operational insight. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Advise leadership on financial strategy, growth planning, capital structure, and performance.</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and KPI reporting across multiple entities and locations.</li><li>Oversee accounting operations, including close, reconciliations, AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets, consolidations, and financial reporting.</li><li>Manage cash flow, liquidity forecasting, banking relationships, lender compliance, debt, and working capital.</li><li>Provide oversight of inventory valuation, costing, margin analysis, and operational finance.</li><li>Standardize controls, reporting, and accounting policies across business units.</li><li>Support acquisitions, integrations, systems improvement, and scalable financial infrastructure.</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP, audit readiness, tax requirements, and risk management.</li><li>Lead and develop the finance and accounting team.</li></ul>
2026-10-06T18:14:06Z

Finance Manager

St. James, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
175000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an accomplished Plant Finance Manager to oversee financial planning, reporting, and performance analysis for operations in St. James, Louisiana. This role partners closely with business leaders and cross-functional teams to strengthen financial visibility, support sound decision-making, and uphold accurate reporting standards. The position also leads core accounting and closing activities while helping improve processes, controls, and overall operating efficiency. Responsibilities:• Act as the senior finance partner for site operations, offering clear analysis and practical recommendations to support business decisions.• Lead forecasting, annual budgeting, management reporting, and legal reporting processes to ensure timely and reliable financial insight.• Oversee month-end close activities and maintain strong financial controls that support accurate and compliant reporting.• Direct product cost standard management and monitor manufacturing cost performance to improve financial understanding across operations.• Ensure accounting records, financial data, and reporting practices align with company policies and applicable regulatory requirements.• Coordinate interactions with external auditors and third-party service providers, ensuring efficient communication and completion of required deliverables.• Participate in site leadership discussions to identify operational risks, business impacts, and financial implications affecting performance.• Review financial and operational processes, recommend improvements, and help implement changes that increase accuracy, efficiency, and accountability.• Build productive working relationships across departments and promote a collaborative, safety-conscious work environment. Our client's long term incumbent is retiring and the company has a dynamic, well-tenured team that makes for a great working atmosphere! If you have a 4 year accounting degree and 10+ years of plant manufacturing accounting experience, this could be a great career move for you! Please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis at 504-383-0612 to discuss. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half!
2026-09-21T12:54:06Z

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