We are looking for an experienced Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to support high-impact business decisions through timely analysis, forecasting, and financial insight. This role is based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving engineering environment where leaders rely on clear, accurate reporting. The successful candidate will turn complex data into practical recommendations and help guide planning across multiple business needs.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning activities to support operational and strategic objectives.<br>• Build and refine financial models that evaluate performance, test assumptions, and inform leadership decisions.<br>• Deliver recurring and ad hoc analysis for stakeholders who require financial data presented from multiple business perspectives.<br>• Create dashboards and reporting tools in Power BI or Tableau to improve visibility into key financial and operational metrics.<br>• Partner with cross-functional leaders to explain trends, highlight risks, and identify opportunities for improved results.<br>• Prepare executive-level presentations and summaries that translate detailed financial information into actionable insights.<br>• Strengthen reporting processes and introduce more efficient methods for gathering, validating, and analyzing financial data.<br>• Support the development of newly established FP& A practices, frameworks, and performance reporting standards within the function.
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead core accounting activities for a growing construction organization in Lafayette, Louisiana. This role will guide financial reporting, strengthen day-to-day accounting processes, and provide leadership to a team supporting operational and project-based finances. The ideal candidate brings strong construction accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to support business decisions through accurate and timely financial information.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily accounting functions across the general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll, and construction job cost tracking.<br>• Produce and review periodic financial statements and internal reports to support leadership with clear, reliable performance insights.<br>• Lead monthly and annual close activities, ensuring records are complete, reconciled, and delivered on schedule.<br>• Coach, supervise, and develop accounting staff while setting priorities and maintaining high standards of accuracy.<br>• Evaluate cash activity, balance sheet reconciliations, and key financial indicators to help manage the company’s financial position.<br>• Work closely with project and operations teams to assess contract performance, monitor cost trends, and explain budget-to-actual variances.<br>• Strengthen internal controls and refine accounting workflows to improve consistency, efficiency, and compliance.<br>• Coordinate audit preparation, respond to external auditor requests, and support required tax and industry-related filings.<br>• Use Foundation Software to oversee accounting processes and construction-related financial reporting.<br>• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and other planning efforts that support company growth and strategic goals.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager to oversee the full payables operation in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This role will guide daily transaction processing, support accurate financial reporting, and help maintain strong controls across disbursements, vendor records, and expense activity. The ideal candidate brings proven leadership in accounts payable, strong analytical skills, and the ability to improve workflows while ensuring timely and accurate payments.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the day-to-day accounts payable function, ensuring invoices, expense reports, and payment activity move through review and processing efficiently and accurately.</p><p>• Supervise and develop accounts payable team members by setting priorities, distributing assignments, and providing coaching on performance and best practices.</p><p>• Manage the end-to-end payment process, including invoice validation, coding, matching, approvals, payment execution, and proper documentation retention.</p><p>• Authorize and review disbursement activity such as ACH payments, wire transfers, checks, credit card transactions, and employee reimbursements within established approval limits.</p><p>• Safeguard financial accuracy by enforcing approval procedures, separation of duties, and internal controls related to vendor payments and payable records.</p><p>• Investigate exceptions such as duplicate billings, mismatched documentation, or suspicious payment requests, and escalate concerns when necessary.</p><p>• Reconcile vendor accounts, accounts payable subledgers, clearing accounts, and related general ledger balances to support a clean month-end close.</p><p>• Prepare reporting on aging, projected cash needs, payment timing, and operational metrics to assist leadership with financial planning and oversight.</p><p>• Oversee vendor master file administration, including review of banking details, tax documentation, and updates to supplier records.</p><p>• Partner with purchasing, operations, receiving, and accounting teams to resolve discrepancies, strengthen procure-to-pay workflows, and support audit and 1099 reporting requirements.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for those who like leading a team and creating efficiencies and effectiveness gains through processes, procedures and systems usage. If you have 5+ years of supervisory Accounts Payable experinece in a complex organization with inventory and intercompany experience, this could be the long term career you are looking for! Please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis at 504-383-0612. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half Finance and Accounting!</p>