<p>Our client in the Lower Fairfield, CT area has an opening for a Controller. In this long-term contract role, the Controller will play a critical part in overseeing financial management, ensuring smooth accounting operations, and driving strategic planning initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to work remotely, with preference for candidates located on the East Coast.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including month-end close processes and reconciliation activities.</p><p>• Oversee cash flow management to ensure operational liquidity and financial stability.</p><p>• Lead budgeting and forecasting efforts to support strategic business planning.</p><p>• Collaborate on supply chain management to optimize efficiency and cost-effectiveness.</p><p>• Utilize Shopify to handle financial transactions and reporting.</p><p>• Coordinate with external accountants to maintain accurate records and compliance.</p><p>• Develop financial strategies to support the business during peak seasons, such as holidays.</p><p>• Provide leadership in financial planning and analysis to drive decision-making.</p><p>• Offer insights into retail and consumer product trends to align financial objectives with market demands.</p><p>• Suggest improvements to financial systems and processes for scalability and efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p>If you are interested in this Controller opportunity, please email your resume in a Word format to joseph.colagiacomo@roberthalf with the subject line: "Controller" </p>
<p>Hello Plant Controllers! </p><p><br></p><p>Cost Accounting Manager to $185,000 - Critical role! </p><p>Global Manufacturer</p><p>Hybrid – Work a day a week, sometimes 2 days a week from home when appropriate however, at this level, in the office is preferred. </p><p><br></p><p>REFERENCE DS0013215408</p><p><br></p><p>Email [email protected].... </p><p><br></p><p>Hello Plant Controllers!</p><p><br></p><p>We are helping a Global Manufacturing company who has need a Cost Accounting Manager. This is a newly created role and can be filled with a Controller, Plant Controller and even a FP& A candidate who has absorption cost accounting experience. This is a critical and strategic role. The company is not just looking for someone with strong cost accounting, they want their next Director of Cost Accounting, they want someone with strong analytical skills and who can work will all aspects of the organization. This is a Again, this is a strategic role. From looking for cost savings, costing and analysis, inventory planning and implementing improvements to policies and procedures, this role has it all. </p><p><br></p><p>In 2 years the Cost Accounting Manager will become a Director in FP& A </p><p><br></p><p>Minimum requirements include a MBA, CMA or CPA, 10+ yrs in cost accounting, experience with absorption costing, budget preparation and analysis and experience collaborating with all aspects of the company. </p><p><br></p><p>Base salary to $175,000 plus maybe another $10k for the right candidate plus bonus. </p><p><br></p><p>If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, email your resume as a word document to Duane E. Sauer, CPA at [email protected] or reach out to him on LinkedIn and reference DS0013215408. YES the “0” in “.c0m” should be the letter “o” when you email me vs. the number zero. I can explain. </p><p><br></p><p>DO NOT “APPLY” to this posting. </p><p><br></p><p>Email Duane directly or reach out on LinkedIn. </p><p><br></p><p>For quick consideration please me Duane directly at [email protected] vs. “applying” or me via LinkedIn. </p><p><br></p><p>Email [email protected]</p><p><br></p><p>Duane Sauer</p>
<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> FP& A Manager</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Greenwich, CT (Hybrid)</p><p><strong>Job Type:</strong> Full-Time</p><p><strong>Compensation: $125K-$160K</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is seeking a talented FP& A Manager with 10+ years of progressive FP& A experience to play a vital role in managing the company's financial health. This is an exceptional opportunity to take ownership of the P& L, collaborate across departments, and support key strategic financial initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>P& L Management:</strong> Take full ownership of the profit and loss statement, analyzing trends and providing actionable insights to improve overall financial performance.</li><li><strong>Financial Modeling:</strong> Develop, maintain, and refine complex financial models to support strategic decision-making and provide accurate forecasting.</li><li><strong>Budgeting:</strong> Lead the annual budgeting process and manage ongoing budget revisions in collaboration with various business units.</li><li><strong>Accounting Close Support (Optional):</strong> Assist with month-end and quarter-end accounting closes to ensure accuracy and compliance.</li><li><strong>Strategic Analysis:</strong> Provide ad-hoc financial reports and participate in strategic planning discussions with senior leadership.</li><li><strong>Stakeholder Communication:</strong> Present financial insights and recommendations to key stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join?</strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic and growth-oriented organization.</li><li>Collaborative team environment that values innovation and strategic thinking.</li><li>Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join our team in Fishkill, New York. In this role, you will play a critical part in managing cost accounting systems, analyzing financial data, and ensuring accurate inventory reporting. Your expertise will contribute to strategic decision-making and process improvements in a dynamic environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain and analyze cost accounting systems, including standard costs and overhead allocations, to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.<br>• Manage inventory accounting processes, including valuation, reconciliation, and cycle counts, to support precise financial reporting.<br>• Conduct variance analyses, such as comparing standard costs to actual costs, and provide actionable insights to drive cost reductions.<br>• Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to monitor inventory movements, optimize processes, and identify inefficiencies.<br>• Prepare and review comprehensive financial reports related to costs of goods sold (COGS) and inventory, ensuring timely submissions.<br>• Support budget preparation, forecasting, and financial modeling for inventory and related expenses.<br>• Ensure adherence to relevant accounting standards, policies, and procedures in all cost accounting practices.<br>• Contribute to system implementation or upgrades, focusing on inventory management and cost accounting software.<br>• Provide detailed financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic planning and operational improvements.
<p>Robert Half is in the process of hiring an Insurance Director for a client of ours in the maritime shipping industry. In this position, you will oversee all insurance related matters for a global fleet of container vessels. The primary duties of this position include: </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Insurance Placement and Management Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Spearheads the development of annual budget projections for both Marine and Non-Marine Insurance policies, ensuring alignment with corporate standards.</li><li>Collaborates across departments — including Legal, Human Resources, Technical, Finance, and Commercial teams — to manage and plan insurance policy renewals and updates.</li><li>Reviews reconciled loss records related to Hull & Machinery (H& M) and Protection & Indemnity (P& I) insurance in preparation for renewal discussions.</li><li>Manages the renewal process for H& M and P& I policies, coordinating senior management presentations with brokers/underwriters, and overseeing negotiations through to policy binding.</li><li>Coordinates data preparation and negotiations for renewing various non-marine insurance policies.</li><li>Presents renewal quotes to the Head of Ship Operations (HSO), secures necessary authorizations, and finalizes policy agreements via brokers.</li><li>Ensures policy documentation and invoicing adhere to quoted terms, prepares renewal memos for each policy, and coordinates payment processing with the accounts team.</li><li>Negotiates client service agreements with brokers, presenting recommendations for approval to the HSO.</li></ul><p><strong>Claims and Administrative Oversight</strong></p><ul><li>Works alongside Finance and Legal teams to review insurance clauses in loan agreements and provides required documentation for timely deal closings.</li><li>Maintains and updates the War Risk Breach Calculator provided by brokers, ensuring commercial operators remain compliant.</li><li>Assists in the preparation of technical insurance work instructions, ensuring alignment and collaboration with the HSO.</li><li>Manages and oversees significant Hull & Machinery, P& I, and Freight Demurrage & Defense (FD& D) claims to ensure effective resolution and settlement.</li><li>Monitors claim-handling performance, supervising the Claims Manager to ensure efficient operations.</li><li>Cooperates with Marine Managers on daily administration of crew and cargo-related claims on behalf of owners.</li><li>Reviews and analyzes claims incidents, providing monthly insights to the Finance Director and Claims Manager, along with strategic recommendations to HSO for minimizing negative impacts.</li></ul><p><strong>Incident Response and Advisory</strong></p><ul><li>Offers specialized guidance in handling major incidents, such as oil spills, vessel groundings, fires, and collisions.</li><li>Acts as a key liaison between the company’s response teams and insurance providers.</li><li>Develops communication protocols and tracks costs for claim purposes.</li><li>Engages adjusters as necessary while supervising claims processes through to resolution.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a meticulous and experienced Senior Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in New York, New York. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring accurate financial reporting and reconciling bank transactions while supporting the monthly close process. This position offers a great opportunity for professionals with advanced accounting expertise to contribute to the organization's success during a busy reporting period.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Perform comprehensive daily and monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy in financial records.<br>• Investigate and resolve unreconciled items promptly to maintain clean and accurate accounts.<br>• Assist in preparing journal entries and supporting documentation during the monthly close process.<br>• Conduct detailed account analysis and provide explanations for variances as needed.<br>• Maintain organized and well-documented reconciliation work papers for audit and review purposes.<br>• Analyze revenue transactions and ensure proper recording in line with accounting standards.<br>• Collaborate with the team on trial balance reviews and prepare adjusting journal entries as required.<br>• Utilize Oracle PeopleSoft to manage financial data and streamline accounting processes.<br>• Support the annual revenue analysis to facilitate accurate reporting and budgeting.<br>• Contribute to improving processes and workflows within the accounting department.
<p><em>We are seeking an experienced </em><strong><em>Director of Finance</em></strong><em> to lead financial strategy and operations at our New York office. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving revenue planning, budgeting, and financial forecasting while implementing modern tools and streamlining processes. You’ll work closely with senior leadership and a global finance team to shape and execute the financial vision of the firm.</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead budgeting, revenue planning, and forecasting to align with business goals.</li><li>Develop and execute multi-year strategic financial plans.</li><li>Drive improvements in financial reporting to deliver clear, actionable insights.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements and tech-driven solutions—including AI tools—to boost efficiency.</li><li>Partner with global counterparts to ensure cohesive financial strategy across regions.</li><li>Use Power BI and other analytics tools to support business transformation.</li><li>Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing finance team across locations.</li><li>Oversee cash flow management to ensure financial health and operational resilience.</li><li>Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on financial planning and execution.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven leadership experience in a senior finance role, ideally within a professional services environment.</li><li>Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.</li><li>Hands-on experience with financial systems and analytics platforms (e.g., Power BI).</li><li>Track record of implementing process improvements and digital transformation initiatives.</li><li>Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across all levels.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA a plus).</li></ul><p><strong>Work Environment:</strong></p><ul><li>Hybrid model: 3 days/week in-office in Manhattan.</li><li>Fast-paced, collaborative, and results-oriented culture.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Controller - Boutique Private Equity.</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an experienced accounting / reporting professional to join their team in Greenwich, Connecticut. This role is ideal for an accomplished individual with a strong background in private equity and financial management. The successful candidate will oversee critical financial operations and ensure compliance with industry standards.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Manage all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, and reporting, to maintain organizational efficiency.</p><p>• Oversee private equity investments and ensure accurate financial reporting for all related activities.</p><p>• Implement financial controls and ensure compliance with regulatory and industry requirements.</p><p>• Analyze financial data to provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior leadership.</p><p>• Prepare detailed financial statements and reports for internal and external stakeholders.</p><p>• Collaborate with auditors to ensure successful completion of financial audits.</p><p>• Monitor cash flow and manage capital to support the organization's operational and investment strategies.</p><p>• Develop and maintain relationships with external partners, including banks and investors</p>
<p>A large consumer product goods company in New Jersey, is seeking a Controller, with significant financial statement forecasting experience on a contract basis. The Controller will be tasked with establishing, documenting, and implementing an effective and scalable forecasting process for Cash Flow and Balance Sheet accounts. In addition, the Controller will build forecasting models for financial statements and will be able to incorporate account schedules into the model. The Controller will possess excellent documentation and communication skills to effectively train and guide divisional leaders through process changes. The ideal Controller will have previous large company experience and will have previously utilized Oracle EPM.</p><p><br></p><p>If you are interested in applying for this contract Controllership role, please contact Gillian Klypka at Robert Half Management Resources (gillian.klypka@roberthalf.).</p>
