<p>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. </p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><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>
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to support complex project-based accounting activities in Carencro, Louisiana. This role is central to delivering accurate financial reporting, overseeing cost performance across active service and repair work, and helping leadership make informed operational decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, hands-on experience in project environments, and the ability to manage multiple reporting priorities in a fast-moving industrial setting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee accounting activities for service and repair projects, ensuring costs and financial results are captured accurately from initiation through completion.<br>• Track project financial performance by reviewing budgets, incurred expenses, margin trends, and revenue recognition throughout each stage of execution.<br>• Evaluate labor, materials, equipment usage, subcontractor charges, and indirect costs to maintain reliable job costing records.<br>• Prepare monthly financial reports, reconcile balance sheet accounts, and assemble detailed schedules that support reported results.<br>• Contribute to month-end and year-end close by recording entries, validating account balances, and helping meet reporting deadlines.<br>• Review cost distributions across projects, identify unusual variances, and research the underlying causes to resolve discrepancies.<br>• Partner with project and operations leaders to provide financial insights, performance updates, and forecasting support for ongoing work.<br>• Maintain work-in-progress schedules, fixed asset records, and depreciation activity while supporting audit and tax documentation requests.<br>• Use Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to process accounting transactions, analyze project data, and improve reporting efficiency and internal controls.
We are looking for an accomplished Assistant Controller to help lead accounting and financial reporting activities for an oil and gas operation in Louisiana. This position is suited for a hands-on finance specialist who can balance technical accounting expertise with strong operational judgment and team leadership. The ideal candidate will strengthen reporting accuracy, support business planning, and deliver clear financial insight to guide company decisions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct day-to-day accounting activities across the general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll, and period-end close processes.<br>• Produce and evaluate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.<br>• Maintain adherence to accounting standards, regulatory obligations, and internal control expectations through consistent review and oversight.<br>• Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis, including explanation of key variances.<br>• Coordinate annual audits and serve as a primary contact for external auditors, consultants, and other financial advisors.<br>• Establish, refine, and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and control frameworks that support efficient operations.<br>• Deliver financial analysis and recommendations that help management assess performance and make informed strategic decisions.<br>• Guide, coach, and oversee accounting personnel while promoting accountability and career development.<br>• Support accounting system enhancements or upgrades when needed, including process improvement and implementation planning.