We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join a manufacturing-focused finance team. This opportunity is well suited for an early-career candidate who wants to deepen experience in financial planning, reporting, and operational support within a publicly traded organization. In this role, you will work closely with finance and business leaders to turn financial data into meaningful guidance that supports planning and performance improvement. The position offers strong visibility across the business and a clear path for continued growth in corporate finance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Build and maintain budgets, rolling forecasts, and longer-term financial plans in partnership with finance and operating teams.<br>• Evaluate monthly results, investigate performance fluctuations, and explain trends through clear financial analysis.<br>• Assist with period-end finance activities by preparing journal entries, reviewing results, and helping ensure accurate reporting.<br>• Work with departmental stakeholders to compare actual spending and performance against plan and recommend corrective actions when needed.<br>• Track operational and financial metrics such as productivity, cost movement, efficiency, and other key business indicators.<br>• Support capital planning by analyzing investment proposals, developing financial cases, and assessing expected returns.<br>• Prepare reporting materials and presentation content for leadership reviews and management discussions.<br>• Improve the effectiveness of reporting by identifying opportunities for automation, streamlining processes, and strengthening insight quality.<br>• Contribute to special analyses and cross-functional initiatives that broaden exposure to manufacturing finance and strategic decision-making.
<p>Robert Half is looking for a FP& A Analyst for a growing Cincinnati based company. The FP& A Analyst is responsible for providing financial planning, analysis, and decision support to drive performance across the organization. This role partners closely with the Controller and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver accurate forecasting, insightful variance analysis, and value-added business recommendations. The FP& A Analyst plays a key role in optimizing financial and analytical processes, enhancing data integrity, and translating complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for leadership. For immediate consideration please contact Jarrod Moon at (859)229-3603.</p><p>Core Responsibilities:</p><p>Financial Planning & Analysis</p><p>• Prepare and analyze daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, forecasts, and performance dashboards.</p><p>• Perform detailed variance analysis of actual results versus budget, forecast, and prior periods; investigate and document unusual items.</p><p>• Develop trend analyses and quantitative models to identify performance drivers, risks, and opportunities.</p><p>• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including scenario and sensitivity analyses to inform strategic decision-making.</p><p>Business Partnership & Decision Support</p><p>• Partner closely with operational teams to support financial reporting and business performance analysis.</p><p>• Provide value-added insights and recommendations to improve profitability, efficiency, and business outcomes.</p><p>• Assist in preparing management presentations, discussion materials, and executive-ready reporting that highlights key issues and opportunities.</p><p>• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and other key business partners.</p><p>Reporting, Data Integrity & Process Optimization</p><p>• Own and maintain key financial models, reports, and schedules; update and enhance them as business needs evolve.</p><p>• Document, evaluate, and improve reporting and analytical processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and scalability.</p><p>• Work to optimize financial and analytical workflows with a strong focus on data integrity, controls, and automation.</p><p>• Create and publish visual metrics and dashboards to clearly communicate business performance and trends.</p><p>Special Projects & Analytics</p><p>• Support special projects, and ad hoc analyses, including initiatives related to strategic investments.</p><p>• Participate in and lead small projects related to financial analysis, reporting enhancements, and process improvement.</p><p>• Assist with the development and monitoring of key operating and financial metrics in collaboration with the Controller.</p><p><br></p><p>Qualifications:</p><p>Required</p><p>• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.</p><p>• 1–3 years of experience in financial analysis, FP& A, retail finance, or a related analytical role.</p><p>• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, and analytical methodologies.</p><p>• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint); experience with financial reporting or BI tools strongly preferred.</p><p>• Strong analytical and organizational skills with high attention to detail</p>
<p>Robert Half is looking for a Director of Finance for a growing company. The director of finance is responsible for oversight of timely and accurate preparation of monthly financial statements, activity reports, annual budgets, financial forecasts, reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts, lead the month-end and year-end close process for the assigned business group. Must have multi site manufacturing experience. For immediate consideration please contact Jarrod Moon at (859)229-3603.</p><p>Essential duties:</p><p>• Analyze and accurately report current month’s financial results to the division, sales, and corporate management in accordance with corporate format and time requirements. </p><p>• Manage divisional accounting team</p><p>• Collaborate with all manufacturing plant management to ensure maximum profitability</p><p>• Work in conjunction with the accounting teams to ensure accuracy of physical inventory and reported results. Investigate and explain book to physical adjustments. </p><p>• Review labor reporting and cost, material costs, manufacturing overhead, distribution cost, returns and inventory levels. </p><p>• Assure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Policies. Resolve questions of GAAP and internal controls with corporate financial management.</p><p>• Work with the accounting teams to identify and explain monthly results through financial bridges. </p><p>• Submit all financial transactions, transmissions, and reporting on a timely and accurate basis</p>
<p>*Robert Half EXCLUSIVE*</p><p>**HYBRID, 2-3 days/week from home**</p><p>***For more information, contact Jason Young @ [email protected] or 937/637-7759***</p><p><br></p><p>Our client, an industry leading manufacturing company who has been in business for over a century is looking for a Sr. Cost Accountant/Analyst due to a recent promotion. Our client is offering a very competitive benefits/compensation package, TOP NOTCH culture and room for advancement!</p><p><br></p><p>The Senior Cost Accountant will partner closely with the Senior Vice President of Operations and Senior Directors of Operations to support decision‑making through detailed financial analysis aligned with both historical performance and future strategic objectives, providing clear and actionable financial insight to operations leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Deliver cost and operational analysis that helps finance and plant leadership evaluate performance, identify trends, and support strategic decisions.</p><p>• Maintain standard costing data by reviewing labor and overhead assumptions and updating cost structures as needed.</p><p>• Examine manufacturing results, including absorption, purchase price, material usage, and standard cost variances, and communicate actionable findings.</p><p>• Record journal entries for assigned facilities and complete reconciliations to ensure financial information is accurate and properly supported.</p><p>• Prepare and distribute inventory reports by site, highlighting significant changes, concerns, and areas requiring follow-up.</p><p>• Coordinate annual physical inventory activities and monitor cycle count practices to strengthen accuracy and compliance at the plant level.</p><p>• Partner with site leadership to identify inventory discrepancies, escalate irregularities, and reinforce sound internal control practices.</p><p>• Contribute to forecasting and budgeting by providing facility-specific analysis, commentary, and financial insights to accounting and operations leaders.</p><p>• Build collaborative relationships across operations and participate in meetings related to product lines, plant performance, and process improvement.</p><p>• Maintain documentation, assist with cross-training, and complete ad hoc reporting or special projects tied to cost accounting and inventory management.</p>
<p>Robert Half is looking for an accounting manager for a growing Cincinnati based company. The accounting manager is responsible for overseeing oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for the accounting department. The accounting manager will review and analyze monthly property financial statements, reconciliations, and budget-to-actual. For immediate consideration please contact Jarrod Moon at (859)229-3603.</p><p><br></p><p>Core Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare metrics and aggregate data for inclusion in the quarterly investor newsletter, monthly delinquency summary, and other ad hoc reporting requests.</p><p>• Manage fund-level accounting including consolidations and the preparation of quarterly financial statements.</p><p>• Supervise both in-house and outsourced accounting personnel, including property accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and lease accounting.</p><p>• Maintain and review complex waterfall models and calculate sponsor promotes and preferred returns.</p><p>• Coordinate with investor relations and executive leadership to support quarterly reporting packages and investor communications.</p><p>• Support annual audits and tax preparation processes by coordinating with external auditors and tax advisors.</p><p>• Develop and improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiencies as the Company continues to scale.</p><p>• Ad-hoc analysis, review, and support as needed</p>
<p>We are looking for an interim Chief Accounting Officer to step into a leadership role supporting our client in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. This hybrid opportunity will provide senior oversight of core accounting operations while serving as an interim leader until a permanent leader is identified. The position is well suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can guide a sizable team, strengthen financial controls, and deliver accurate reporting in a fast-paced service environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the month-end and quarter-end close process, ensuring timely completion and strong accuracy across all accounting activities.</p><p>• Direct the preparation and review of financial reports, including quarterly certifications and supporting schedules for executive stakeholders.</p><p>• Oversee detailed balance sheet account reconciliations and reviews to identify issues, resolve discrepancies, and maintain financial integrity.</p><p>• Manage fixed asset accounting activities, including tracking, capitalization, depreciation, and related reporting requirements.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day leadership for a 50-person accounting organization, offering guidance to direct reports and promoting accountability across the team.</p><p>• Act as the senior accounting leader during the interim period, addressing operational gaps and reducing risk in the absence of ongoing controller leadership.</p><p>• Apply sound technical accounting judgment in areas such as revenue recognition, annual close activities, and internal control matters.</p><p>• Use Great Plains to monitor accounting workflows, support reporting processes, and maintain reliable financial data for the business.</p>
<p>Robert Half is looking for a Cost Accounting Manager for a growing Cincinnati based company. The Cost Accounting Manager will perform advanced product cost analysis, prepare margin and variance reporting, and assess product costing methodologies and processes to support Operations, Finance, and Executive leadership efforts to improve the profitability of the business.. For immediate consideration please contact Jarrod Moon at (859)229-3603.</p><p>Core Responsibilities:</p><p>• Calculate and analyze all product costs, including direct materials, direct labor, fixed and variable overhead. Ensure reported cost of goods sold and inventory values are accurate. Develop and implement plans to address inaccuracies or errors.</p><p>• Develop the system, methodology, and procedures to improve accuracy of product costs to enable better pricing and investment decision-making by commercial and financial personnel. Work with operators, supervisors, and Operations leadership to implement any process changes required to improve accuracy of product costs.</p><p>• Analyze all manufacturing costs, identify savings opportunities, and work directly with Operations leadership and personnel to realize the savings.</p><p>• Evaluate and assign labor, variable, and fixed overhead rates to products. Ensure costs are accurately assigned to the product, recorded in the general ledger, and reflected in the product cost. Develop ongoing reporting to quickly identify errors.</p><p>• Develop models to accurately forecast and plan product costs and operations expenses. Support commercial and operation leadership budget and forecast processes.</p><p>• Compile monthly product cost information, maintain a historical database, and develop reporting to track cost changes. </p><p>• Review, analyze and report on company gross margins. Complete price, volume, mix, and cost analysis to explain variances to budgets, forecasts and prior periods.</p><p>• Work with Operations leadership to determine, recommend, and implement cost-effective solutions to operational issues and challenges.</p><p>• Support cost control efforts and develop reporting to track actualization of anticipated savings.</p><p>• Evaluate inventory levels, order rates, and backlog to support decisions on production planning, material purchasing, direct and indirect labor hiring, and discretionary spending.</p><p>• Assess inventory for excess and obsolescence. Develop accounting reserve methodology compliant with GAAP.</p>
<p>*For more information, contact Jason Young @ [email protected] or 937/637-7759*</p><p>**<strong>Domestic travel required (5 days/month)**</strong></p><p><br></p><p>GREAT opportunity with an established mid-size manufacturing company! Our client is hiring for a strategic FP& A Manager to lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business performance analysis. This role partners closely with executive leadership and operational teams to provide financial insights that drive business decisions, improve profitability, and support long-term growth. </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Essential Responsibilities</strong></p><p>· Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes. </p><p>· Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages for executive leadership. </p><p>· Analyze financial results, identify key business trends, and explain budget-to-actual variances. </p><p>· Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic initiatives and business decisions. </p><p>· Partner with operations, sales, and department leaders to improve financial performance. </p><p>· Monitor KPIs and recommend opportunities to increase profitability and operational efficiency. </p><p>· Prepare monthly forecasts for revenue, expenses, cash flow, and EBITDA. </p><p>· Perform profitability, margin, pricing, and cost analyses. </p><p>· Support month-end and year-end close by providing financial analysis and reporting. </p><p>· Assist with capital expenditure planning and return-on-investment (ROI) analysis. </p><p>· Evaluate new business opportunities through financial modeling and scenario analysis. </p><p>· Improve financial reporting processes, planning tools, and internal controls. </p><p>· Prepare presentations and financial summaries for senior leadership and ownership. </p><p>· Ensure compliance with GAAP and company financial policies. </p>
<p>We are looking for an Senior Accountant to support a retail organization on a 4 month contract in Cincinnati, Ohio. This fully remote opportunity is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist with strong lease administration expertise, especially in percentage rent, who can balance detailed financial review with process execution. The position will focus on lease data accuracy, accounts receivable resolution, and coordination across accounting activities tied to rent-related obligations and real estate charges.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the transfer of lease information into Lucernex, ensuring records are complete, accurate, and aligned with source documentation.</p><p>• Review and verify import files before submission, resolving data issues that could affect downstream accounting results.</p><p>• Test and confirm that system outputs properly support journal entries, accrual activity, and landlord-facing documentation related to lease charges.</p><p>• Investigate aged accounts receivable balances by comparing landlord statements with payment history, recorded accruals, and supporting invoices.</p><p>• Analyze rent-related obligations such as real estate tax recoveries and percentage rent to determine whether balances remain open or should be cleared.</p><p>• Prepare or coordinate general ledger corrections when accounting entries do not reflect the appropriate payment or accrual treatment.</p><p>• Research outstanding invoices and unresolved balances to improve the accuracy and timeliness of receivable cleanup efforts.</p><p>• Partner with and help direct an offshore support team to reduce backlog, monitor progress, and maintain quality in reconciliation work.</p>
<p>*For more information, contact Jason Young @ [email protected] or 937/637-7759*</p><p><br></p><p>Looking to join an industry-leading organization??? Look no further. Our client is seeking a Director of Finance & Accounting. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and internal controls. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader who ensures GAAP compliance, drives process improvements, and partners with executive leadership to support profitability, growth, and strategic business initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>· Oversee the FP& A function, including financial modeling, performance reporting, forecasting, and business trend analysis.</p><p>· Key leader in the annual budgeting process and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting activities.</p><p>· Oversee the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.</p><p>· Analyze financial and operational variances and present actionable insights and recommendations to leadership.</p><p>· Manage inventory accounting processes, including oversight of physical inventory counts, reconciliations, and controls.</p><p>· Product costing and analyze product margins to support pricing, profitability, and operational decision-making.</p><p>· Partner with operations, supply chain, and leadership teams to improve inventory management and cost performance.</p><p>· Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and collections functions to support cash flow and working capital objectives.</p><p>· Ensure strong internal controls, compliance, and continuous improvement of financial processes and reporting.</p><p>· Support ERP optimization and system enhancement initiatives; SAP experience is a plus and prior ERP implementation experience is preferred.</p>
<p>We are looking for an Accounting Admin to support vehicle accounting operations for an company in Fairfield, Ohio. This permanent position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing documentation, financial transactions, and cross-functional communication in a fast-paced office. The person in this role will help keep purchase, wholesale, and dealer trade activity accurate and up to date while also providing administrative support across the team.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the processing and posting of vehicle purchases, wholesale transactions, buybacks, and dealer trades, ensuring records are entered accurately and on time.</p><p>• Prepare and maintain deal folders for incoming and outgoing vehicle transactions, and monitor supporting documentation for completeness.</p><p>• Handle payoff activity through checks and online lender or manufacturer portals, and coordinate title-related paperwork with the title team for resale processing.</p><p>• Communicate with auctions, buyers, and store personnel to resolve missing paperwork, title concerns, mileage discrepancies, and other transaction issues.</p><p>• Record and track purchases, wholesales, and dealer trades in internal logs so outstanding items can be identified and followed through to completion.</p><p>• Receive and organize checks related to dealer trades and auction activity, then route them appropriately for deposit and accounting handling.</p><p>• Review aging schedules and other accounting reports on a regular basis, document follow-up actions, and escalate unresolved items when needed.</p><p>• Support month-end activities by assisting with reconciliations, vehicle counts, supplements, and preparation of files for archiving.</p><p>• Provide backup coverage for reception and team members when needed, and assist with retail deal processing or other administrative duties as assigned.</p>
<p>We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting functions and oversee key financial processes. This role supports the monthly close, ensures accurate financial reporting across balance sheet and income statement accounts, and partners cross-functionally to strengthen controls and improve workflows.</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Oversee inventory accounting activities, including maintaining accurate records, coordinating physical counts, and investigating and resolving variances in collaboration with operations teams.</li><li>Manage fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, tracking, disposals, and monthly reconciliations in accordance with company policies.</li><li>Administer lease accounting using designated systems, including posting recurring entries, managing changes, and supporting reconciliations and required disclosures under applicable standards.</li><li>Supervise accounts payable processes, including invoice review, matching, vendor communication, and payment processing while ensuring compliance with internal controls and tax requirements.</li><li>Monitor payroll accounting activities to ensure accurate and timely payments, validate payroll reports, reconcile related accounts, and partner with HR to resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses to support an accurate and timely month-end close.</li><li>Lead assigned close responsibilities and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial data is complete, accurate, and properly recorded.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, streamline workflows, and strengthen documentation through standard operating procedures.</li><li>Provide guidance, coaching, and support to team members while collaborating with internal departments and external partners to address issues and improve processes.</li><li>Assist with external and internal audits by preparing schedules, supporting documentation, and responding to audit requests.</li></ul><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>Robert Half EXCLUSIVE!!!</p><p>For more information, contact Jason Young @ [email protected] or 937/637-7759</p><p><br></p><p>Our client, a start-up company backed by a well-established organization with over 100 years of industry success, is seeking an Accounting Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on Accounting Manager to build the accounting function from the ground up while playing a key role in the company's growth and operational success.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p>· Establish, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls. </p><p>· Manage all day-to-day accounting operations in a hands-on environment. </p><p>· Prepare and post journal entries and maintain the general ledger. </p><p>· Perform monthly bank and account reconciliations. </p><p>· Lead the month-end close process and prepare monthly financial reports. </p><p>· Manage full-cycle Accounts Payable, including entering, coding, and processing invoices and purchase orders. </p><p>· Manage full-cycle Accounts Receivable, including invoices, collections, cash applications, and customer account maintenance. </p><p>· Prepare and record accruals and other month-end adjustments. </p><p>· Monitor and manage job costing, project costs, and profitability analysis. </p><p>· Process payroll and ensure compliance with all Ohio local tax requirements, particularly for employees who work across multiple job sites.</p><p>· Support audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance activities as needed. </p><p>· Handle general office administration and provide operational support to leadership. </p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager to lead a high-volume payables operation in Cincinnati, OH. This role oversees a large team, strengthens controls and compliance practices, and helps elevate the function beyond daily processing into a more strategic business partner. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, a process improvement mindset, and the ability to work effectively across departments in a fast-paced, growing environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the overall accounts payable operation for a large and multifaceted organization, ensuring accurate and timely execution across all major activities.</p><p>• Oversee key payables functions such as vendor setup and maintenance, expense review, card program compliance, customer support, and payment execution.</p><p>• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline workflows, increase automation, and improve operational efficiency across the AP team.</p><p>• Advance the department’s focus on audit readiness, policy adherence, internal controls, and governance standards.</p><p>• Collaborate with shared services partners and internal business stakeholders to support smooth invoice handling and dependable payment processing.</p><p>• Prepare the organization to manage rising transaction volumes associated with ongoing business growth and acquisition activity.</p><p>• Reinforce compliance expectations and maintain a strong control environment within a publicly traded company setting.</p><p>• Act as a confident and visible leader who can present updates, recommendations, and operational insights to senior leadership.</p><p>• Support department changes through process enhancements and contributions to ongoing work where applicable.</p>