<p>We are looking for a strategic finance executive to lead the accounting and financial direction of our manufacturing operation in West Chester, Ohio. This role serves as a key advisor to site leadership, ensuring sound financial oversight, reliable reporting, and alignment with broader corporate objectives. The ideal candidate will strengthen operational performance through disciplined planning, risk management, and data-driven decision support while maintaining compliance with statutory and corporate standards.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the full scope of finance and accounting activities for the local entity, providing leadership across reporting, controls, and business support.</p><p>• Partner closely with the local leadership team to guide financial decisions, evaluate performance, and support profitable growth initiatives.</p><p>• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities to ensure timely, accurate financial statements that meet both local and corporate requirements.</p><p>• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes, translating business goals into measurable financial targets.</p><p>• Review financial results against plan and prior periods, identify key drivers of variance, and present actionable recommendations to leadership.</p><p>• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and working capital performance, with a focus on receivables, payables, inventory efficiency, and liquidity.</p><p>• Maintain a strong internal control environment and ensure adherence to accounting, tax, legal, and regulatory obligations.</p><p>• Coordinate support for external audits, statutory reviews, tax examinations, and corporate audit requests.</p><p>• Advance finance governance initiatives and corporate policy implementation while promoting accountability, transparency, and operational discipline.</p><p>• Develop and mentor the finance team, encouraging collaboration, capability building, and succession readiness.</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>We are looking for an experienced Director of Accounting to provide strategic and operational leadership. This Contract position will oversee financial reporting, compliance, and core accounting activities while helping strengthen controls, improve reporting accuracy, and support sound fiscal decision-making. The role also serves as a key partner to senior financial leadership and collaborates across departments to ensure accounting operations run efficiently and align with regulatory and institutional standards.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily accounting operations and guide staff by setting priorities, reviewing work quality, and fostering ongoing team development.</p><p>• Oversee the general ledger and related financial records to ensure transactions are recorded accurately, completely, and in accordance with applicable accounting standards and regulations.</p><p>• Manage the structure and maintenance of the chart of accounts, coordinating with budget and system stakeholders when establishing or updating financial classifications.</p><p>• Review and authorize journal entries, reconciliations, and other accounting activity to support strong internal controls and policy compliance.</p><p>• Lead accounts payable, capital asset accounting, and treasury functions, including cash activity, banking relationships, debt-related obligations, lease reporting, and investment accounting.</p><p>• Coordinate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring timely accruals, reconciliations, and accurate financial results.</p><p>• Prepare annual financial statements, required disclosures, and audit support materials while serving as the primary contact for external auditors.</p><p>• Monitor emerging accounting guidance, update policies and procedures, and address audit recommendations through effective corrective actions.</p><p>• Partner with university leadership on variance analysis, budgeting insights, and financial forecasting to support informed planning.</p>
<p><strong>Robert Half is seeking an experienced Finance & Accounting Manager</strong> to lead accounting operations, drive process improvements, manage high-performing teams, and ensure exceptional service delivery across multiple finance and accounting functions. This role is ideal for a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys mentoring others, and has a passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement.</p><p><br></p><p>What You'll Do</p><ul><li>Lead and oversee finance and accounting operations across multiple workstreams and projects.</li><li>Manage month-end close activities, account reconciliations, transaction processing, reporting, and financial analysis.</li><li>Ensure accuracy, completeness, and quality of accounting processes, deliverables, and financial data.</li><li>Drive operational excellence initiatives and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, controls, and service delivery.</li><li>Lead projects from initiation through completion, including project planning, kickoff meetings, status updates, and post-project reviews.</li><li>Prepare and review project deliverables, reports, budgets, and performance metrics.</li><li>Partner with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve business objectives and ensure successful project outcomes.</li><li>Analyze operational and financial performance data and provide recommendations to leadership.</li><li>Develop, coach, and mentor accounting professionals while fostering a collaborative and positive team culture.</li><li>Conduct performance evaluations, provide ongoing feedback, and support employee growth and career development.</li><li>Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, business partners, and senior leadership.</li></ul><p>What Will Help You Be Successful</p><ul><li>Enjoy contributing to operational excellence and delivering high-quality results for clients and stakeholders.</li><li>Naturally collaborative and able to work effectively with diverse teams and leadership groups.</li><li>Passionate about finance, accounting, and staying current on industry trends and best practices.</li><li>Highly organized with strong project management and prioritization skills.</li><li>Dedicated to mentoring others and creating a positive, high-performance culture.</li><li>Skilled at developing talent and creating opportunities for team growth.</li><li>Innovative problem-solver who can identify solutions and drive continuous improvement.</li><li>Adaptable, flexible, and comfortable managing a variety of projects and priorities simultaneously.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half Talent Solutions has partnered with local companies to fill ongoing opportunities for Financial Analyst positions. To be considered for upcoming Financial Analyst opportunities, please apply online, then reach out to our talent manager team at (937) 224-0600. </p><ul><li>Analyze financial data and prepare reports, forecasts, and budget-to-actual comparisons.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.</li><li>Monitor financial performance and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.</li><li>Prepare variance analyses and explain key drivers impacting results.</li><li>Develop financial models to support business decisions and strategic planning.</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end reporting activities.</li><li>Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and recommendations.</li><li>Track key performance indicators and prepare dashboards or management reports.</li><li>Ensure data accuracy and maintain supporting documentation for financial analyses.</li><li>Support process improvements related to reporting, planning, and financial controls.</li><li>Strong experience using an ERP system and accounting software. </li></ul>