<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join our team on a contract basis in Cincinnati, Ohio. This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail and expertise in managing high-volume accounts payable operations and full-cycle accounting processes. The position requires strong leadership skills and proficiency in financial systems to ensure seamless operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee and manage high-volume accounts payable processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Handle 1099 reporting and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Manage travel and expense (T& E) processes, maintaining effective controls and documentation.</p><p>• Perform month-end close activities, including reconciliations and journal entries.</p><p>• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger to ensure accurate financial records.</p><p>• Prepare and review financial statements, supporting audits and ensuring compliance.</p><p>• Conduct account reconciliations to identify discrepancies and resolve issues promptly.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to streamline workflows and improve accounting operations.</p><p>• Utilize Workday and other financial systems effectively to support accounting activities.</p><p>• Provide leadership and guidance to the accounting team, fostering a collaborative environment.</p>
<p>Seeking a Plant Controller to join a fast-paced established manufacturing company. The Controller is responsible for overseeing all financial and accounting activities within the manufacturing operations. This role ensures accurate costing, budgeting, and financial reporting for production, inventory, and supply chain activities. The Controller serves as a key business partner to operations leadership, providing analysis and insight to support strategic and operational decision-making. This is an immediate contract opportunity.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Financial Management & Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for manufacturing operations.</li><li>Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, internal controls, and regulatory standards.</li><li>Lead month-end and year-end closing processes for manufacturing entities.</li></ul><p><strong>Cost Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and maintain standard costs for products and monitor variances (material, labor, overhead).</li><li>Analyze manufacturing cost drivers and recommend process or efficiency improvements.</li><li>Perform margin analysis, product costing, and profitability reporting.</li></ul><p><strong>Budgeting & Forecasting</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the annual budget and rolling forecast processes for manufacturing operations.</li><li>Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and engineering teams to project costs and resource requirements.</li><li>Monitor performance against budget and provide variance explanations.</li></ul><p><strong>Operational Support</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with plant management to drive cost reduction and productivity initiatives.</li><li>Support capital investment analysis, ROI calculations, and project tracking.</li><li>Provide financial insight for inventory management, production planning, and procurement activities.</li></ul><p><strong>Internal Controls & Process Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain strong internal control procedures for inventory, fixed assets, and manufacturing expenses.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting, and operational efficiency.</li><li>Support audits and ensure accurate documentation of financial processes.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join our team in Cincinnati, Ohio. In this role, you will play a key part in managing financial reporting, streamlining accounting operations, and supporting strategic decision-making processes. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic work environment while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory guidelines.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare accurate financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports, while ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks.</p><p>• Support month-end and year-end close processes through reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and variance analyses.</p><p>• Oversee percent-of-completion accounting for long-term contracts, ensuring proper revenue recognition and collaboration with project teams to track progress.</p><p>• Develop advanced Excel models for financial forecasting, reporting, and analytics, utilizing tools like pivot tables, macros, and data visualization.</p><p>• Contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of internal controls, implementing policies to safeguard company assets and reduce financial risks.</p><p>• Identify and recommend improvements to accounting systems and processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency.</p><p>• Assist in preparing annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and variance analyses to inform strategic planning and decision-making.</p><p>• Collaborate with the Controller, accounting staff, and cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals and optimize financial operations.</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>Robert Half is looking for a senior accountant for a growing Cincinnati based company. The senior accountant will perform research and analysis in areas of key interest and assists in the company's involvement in the public comment letter process as needed. Maintains current and active knowledge of all pertinent industry accounting developments and relevant SEC developments and communicates to management as needed. Communicates to all internal parties the potential impact of pending accounting developments on the </p><p>company's financial statements or financial processes. The senior accountant core responsibilities are below. For immediate consideration please contact Jarrod Moon at (859)229-3603.</p><p>Prepares strategic analysis to quantify impact of emerging accounting guidance to the company and coordinates initiatives to adopt emerging accounting guidance, including the deployment of departmental resources and subsidiary accounting departments. Performs accounting research and analysis for proposed complex financial transactions and provides accounting guidance for management.</p><p>• Carries out strategic initiatives of the company related to the acquisition due diligence process, including responding to historical and proforma financial information requests and the preparation of the purchase accounting analysis. Assists in the integration of acquisitions for financial statement purposes.</p><p>• Prepares strategic and analytical analysis of complex financial and investment related transactions. Coordinates with department and subsidiary management to ensure proper accounting treatment for complex and significant transactions.</p><p>• Assists in the implementation of new reporting requirements, including working with subsidiaries to ensure proper recording and adjusting financial statement layouts to reflect new requirements.</p><p>• Reviews the preparation of annual audited financial statements including coordination with external auditors on accounting policy and financial statement disclosure matters.</p><p>• Assists in the preparation of research analysis and comment letters in connection with the company’s strategic involvement with industry trade groups. Stays current on pertinent industry accounting developments and relevant SEC developments.</p><p>• Stays current on trends in our business, networking and being aware of our competitors' strategies and major operational initiatives.</p><p>• Implements effective processes and procedures for accomplishing and improving the department’s procedures.</p><p>• Provides lead role on cross-functional special project teams.</p><p>• Performs other duties as assigned.</p><p>• Complies with all policies and standards.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee critical financial operations and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail who excels in managing accounting processes, developing financial strategies, and leading high-performing teams. Based in Blue Ash, Ohio, this position provides an exciting opportunity to drive innovation and support organizational goals.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Oversee and coordinate various aspects of financial reporting and closing processes.</li><li>Establish and maintain financial policies to ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.</li><li>Manage audit-related activities and ensure completion within required timelines.</li><li>Provide guidance on tax-related matters, working with advisors to maximize efficiency.</li><li>Maintain and improve internal controls while optimizing financial systems and workflows.</li><li>Collaborate with other teams to analyze financial performance and support business goals.</li><li>Lead planning processes and provide insights to aid organizational strategies.</li><li>Recruit, develop, and manage a skilled finance and accounting team.</li><li>Work across departments to align financial objectives with broader operational needs.</li><li>Enhance financial systems and processes to improve reporting and efficiency.</li><li>Take on additional duties as needed.</li></ul><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>
