<p><strong>We are seeking an experienced Controller to provide strategic financial leadership and support the overall fiscal health of the organization.</strong> This role is essential in maintaining strong compliance practices, supporting operational initiatives, and guiding financial planning to advance organizational goals. The Controller will partner with internal leaders and external stakeholders to uphold financial integrity and contribute to long-term success.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Monitor and evaluate financial performance, delivering forecasts, projections, and actionable insights to support informed decision‑making.</li><li>Establish, maintain, and enforce financial policies and internal controls to ensure regulatory compliance and safeguard organizational assets.</li><li>Identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency, streamline processes, and reduce costs through system and workflow improvements.</li><li>Lead the development of annual budgets, multi‑year financial plans, and oversee payroll and core accounting functions.</li><li>Manage key financial operations, including general ledger oversight, billing, accounts payable/receivable, and monthly reporting, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.</li><li>Prepare and present financial updates, compliance reports, and strategic recommendations to leadership and governing bodies.</li><li>Participate in committees and initiatives related to financial planning, long‑range visioning, and retirement plan administration.</li><li>Collaborate with auditors and external partners, supporting audit processes, regulatory requirements, insurance matters, and financial oversight of technology systems.</li><li>Provide stakeholders with clear, timely financial reporting to support effective decision‑making.</li><li>Align financial practices and long‑term planning with the organization’s strategic priorities and mission.</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>
<p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Controller</strong> to join our organization. This role is essential in providing technical, analytical, and detail‑oriented support to ensure smooth business operations and strengthen internal processes. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, the ability to lead initiatives, and a commitment to improving overall operational efficiency.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide administrative, technical, and financial support to address process challenges and develop effective solutions.</li><li>Respond to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders, offering clear interpretation, guidance, and issue resolution.</li><li>Identify process gaps or discrepancies and recommend actionable improvements to enhance operational performance.</li><li>Oversee and coordinate designated processes or systems within the business support and finance functions.</li><li>Implement procedural updates designed to improve the efficiency and quality of business support services.</li><li>Organize and manage administrative and financial activities, offering direction and support to team members as needed.</li><li>Lead operational aspects of business support or finance‑related projects, ensuring timely execution and alignment with organizational goals.</li><li>Collaborate with senior leadership and colleagues across departments to support key work streams and broader initiatives.</li><li>Assist with planning, scheduling, and managing annual workload cycles within the function.</li><li>Share knowledge, best practices, and guidance to promote a collaborative, high‑performing team environment.</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>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Accountant for a role in Blue Ash, OH. </p><p><br></p><p>Join our team as a Payroll Accountant supporting a leading Shared Services Consulting practice. This role is mission-critical to ensure daily tax wire document accuracy and regulatory compliance for all client payroll and information return transactions. You will leverage both manual processes and automation (Alteryx) to deliver high-quality payroll operations under tight deadlines.</p><p>Job Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Oversee and ensure precise daily calculations and deposits for tax wires related to information returns, including 1099, 1098, W-2, 5498, and 1042-S forms.</li><li>Pull, validate, and reconcile accounting/ERP data required for daily tax wire documentation.</li><li>Manage and execute manual daily tax wire processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion in a high-volume environment.</li><li>Drive process improvement by redesigning workflow steps and participating in testing and implementation of Alteryx automation solutions.</li><li>Perform and review reconciliations, identifying and correcting errors and adjustments efficiently while meeting strict deadlines.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies and support ongoing process improvement.</li><li>Maintain documentation of process flows and error correction methodologies to support audit and compliance requirements.</li></ul><p>Qualifications:</p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.</li><li>Strong technical skills in ERP/accounting systems, with experience reconciling large data sets.</li><li>Demonstrated expertise in payroll tax compliance and information return processing.</li><li>Process improvement mindset and proficiency with automation tools (Alteryx strongly preferred).</li><li>Ability to manage workload under tight deadlines and adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment.</li><li>Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.</li></ul><p>This role offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to advance your payroll and process automation expertise within a collaborative consulting environment.</p><p>Ready to connect with skilled talent? Contact our team today to start your hiring process.</p>
<p><strong>We are seeking a seasoned Director of Finance to oversee all financial operations for our organization.</strong> This role requires a strategic, detail‑oriented leader with strong expertise in financial reporting, compliance, and long‑term planning. The Director will guide critical financial functions—including reporting, cash flow oversight, and regulatory compliance—while supporting organizational growth in a fast‑paced operational environment.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead all financial reporting activities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to relevant standards and regulations.</li><li>Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes to maintain consistent and efficient financial operations.</li><li>Prepare, review, and interpret key financial statements, including balance sheets, cash flow analyses, and depreciation schedules.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements while managing timely and accurate filings.</li><li>Direct month‑end and year‑end close activities, providing clear, actionable insights to leadership.</li><li>Develop and maintain productive relationships with financial institutions and lending partners.</li><li>Serve as the primary contact for external auditors and oversee audit preparation and execution.</li><li>Create and implement long‑range financial strategies that support operational and organizational objectives.</li><li>Monitor financial performance by tracking and analyzing key metrics, trends, and variances.</li><li>Collaborate across departments to align financial planning with broader business strategies and operational needs.</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>
<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>Robert Half is looking for an assistant controller for a growing Cincinnati based company. The Assistant Controller is an individual who has strong accounting skills, a problem-solver and business analysis skills. This person will be expected to provide significant contributions to the monthly closing, audit, and forecasting processes for the financial needs of the organization. In addition, the position will be expected to support the accounting team through special projects, various costing efforts, and general ledger management. The assistant controller core responsibilities are below. For immediate consideration please contact Jarrod Moon at (859)229-3603.</p><p><br></p><p>1). Performs and manages the month end closing process including preparation of the journal entries, income statement and balance sheet reconciliations</p><p><br></p><p>2). Prepares financial statements.</p><p><br></p><p>3).Supports the monthly forecast process and annual budget cycle.</p><p><br></p><p>4). Manages 1-2 people for Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payables including supporting collections efforts and resolving disputed invoices.</p><p><br></p><p>5). Provides or supports preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to management and corporate.</p><p><br></p><p>6). Establishes / supports policies and procedures to ensure appropriate controls are in place to meet both internal and regulatory requirements.</p><p><br></p><p>7). Inventory management including cycle counting and annual count process.</p><p><br></p><p>8). Prepares Audit documents for annual audit process and bank audits as needed.</p>