<p>We are looking for an Plant Finance Manager/Controller for a 3- 4month contract position in Cincinnati, Ohio. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented finance specialist with manufacturing experience who can connect operational performance with financial strategy and help leaders make informed business decisions. The role will support cost control, planning, reporting, and investment analysis while working closely with plant and business leadership. This role can be primarily remote based out of the Northern KY facility with some travel to Texas (monthly).</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Act as the primary finance partner to operations leaders, translating plant performance data into meaningful financial insight and measurable business outcomes.</p><p>• Work with plant management to uncover efficiency opportunities, track savings initiatives, and measure results against operational and financial targets.</p><p>• Prepare and deliver analysis on major cost categories such as labor, materials, overhead, and freight to highlight trends and support corrective action.</p><p>• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning activities by providing accurate financial modeling and performance expectations.</p><p>• Evaluate capital spending proposals and assist leadership in assessing the financial impact and value of significant projects.</p><p>• Perform recurring monthly reviews of production costs, material usage, labor performance, overhead spending, and product mix to explain variances and improve visibility.</p><p>• Analyze manufacturing and operating metrics to support productivity, profitability, and overall financial health within the business unit.</p><p>• Support reporting and analytics improvements through tools such as Power BI, OneStream, Hyperion, SAP S/4HANA, and AI-enabled solutions while partnering with IT to strengthen data accuracy and consistency.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Mason, Ohio on a contract basis with the potential for a long-term opportunity. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who thrives in a deadline-driven environment and enjoys supporting close activities across multiple business areas. The position will play an important part in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing key reconciliations, and partnering with internal teams to strengthen day-to-day accounting operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and reconcile general ledger accounts related to assets, liabilities, and revenue to support accurate month-end reporting.<br>• Record recurring and non-recurring journal entries while ensuring supporting documentation is complete and organized.<br>• Manage weekly and monthly bank account reconciliations for operations across the Americas.<br>• Input daily cost information, review invoice details, and process transactions in a timely manner.<br>• Track prepaid balances, update amortization schedules, and post related accounting entries.<br>• Administer fixed asset accounting activities, including additions, transfers, retirements, depreciation, and account tie-outs.<br>• Coordinate month-end close tasks for assigned entities, maintain close tracking tools, and help improve close efficiency and accuracy.<br>• Maintain lease and right-of-use asset schedules and prepare associated calculations and recurring entries.<br>• Compile audit support materials, assist with cross-entity accounting needs, and contribute to finance projects such as process improvements, policy updates, and system-related initiatives.
<p>Robert Half Management Resources is currently looking for an interim Controller to support a client in the Marysville, OH area. The interim Controller will guide daily accounting operations, strengthen financial controls, and deliver practical recommendations that improve reporting accuracy and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on leadership style, sound judgment in multi-entity accounting environments, and the ability to partner effectively with both finance and operational teams, as well as the ability to be hands on producing journal entries, performing reconciliations, and providing financial analysis. This role is expected to last about 6 months. Role will work a hybrid schedule with 4 days in office at the client's location near Marysville, OH.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide direction and day-to-day support to the accounting function while helping team members build stronger leadership and management skills.</p><p>• Review financial workflows, control structures, and accounting procedures to identify inefficiencies and introduce effective improvements.</p><p>• Deliver meaningful analysis on account activity, balances, and overall financial results to support informed business decisions.</p><p>• Collaborate with operational partners and finance personnel to resolve issues, streamline communication, and improve cross-functional execution.</p><p>• Oversee intercompany entries, account reconciliation activity, and related reporting across multiple entities.</p><p>• Lead accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities while maintaining compliance with internal standards.</p><p>• Recommend and implement best practices that enhance internal controls, reduce exposure to risk, and support business growth.</p><p>• Serve as a key advisor to leadership by offering actionable guidance on accounting performance, process refinement, and financial governance.</p><p>• Support accounting systems and reporting activities involving Epicor, QuickBooks, and advanced Excel-based analysis as needed.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to support a manufacturing operation in Ohio. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can lead core accounting activities, deliver reliable site-level reporting, and provide meaningful cost insights to support business decisions. The role requires a strong background in manufacturing finance and an on-site presence five days per week.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the monthly close process, ensuring financial results are recorded accurately and delivered on schedule.</p><p>• Prepare site financial reports and present clear analysis of operating performance for local leadership.</p><p>• Review manufacturing costs, variances, and trends to help improve financial visibility across the operation.</p><p>• Manage journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations to maintain accurate and complete records.</p><p>• Oversee standard costing activities and support the integrity of product cost data within the facility.</p><p>• Perform bank reconciliations and monitor balance sheet accounts to ensure proper financial control.</p><p>• Partner with plant and operational teams to evaluate cost drivers and support informed decision-making.</p><p>• Contribute manufacturing finance expertise within the financial systems environment, including experience with related platforms when applicable.</p>
<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 a Plant Controller to support manufacturing operations by delivering reliable financial insight and strong operational analysis. This role serves as the on-site finance partner for the plant, helping leadership understand performance, strengthen reporting accuracy, and maintain sound controls over costing and inventory. The position is well suited for a finance specialist who can work independently, improve processes, and provide timely information that supports business growth.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare monthly financial reporting and account analysis to support an accurate close and provide meaningful updates to plant, business unit, and corporate leadership.</p><p>• Examine reconciliations and supporting records to confirm the integrity of financial results, resolve discrepancies, and recommend corrections when needed.</p><p>• Produce recurring and ad hoc reports that help management evaluate operating results, cost trends, and key performance indicators.</p><p>• Support the development of forecasts and annual budgets by compiling data, analyzing variances, and contributing financial insight.</p><p>• Assist with internal and external audits by organizing documentation, responding to requests, and helping ensure compliance with reporting and regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Strengthen reporting processes related to month-end close, production activity, standard costing, inventory controls, and scrap analysis to improve speed and accuracy.</p><p>• Partner with plant and cross-functional teams to enhance financial processes, reinforce data reliability, and align activities with accounting standards and internal controls.</p><p>• Identify and drive process or system improvements that increase efficiency within finance and provide better decision-making support to the business.</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>
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join a manufacturing team in Hebron, Kentucky on a Contract basis. This position supports a busy accounts payable operation and is ideal for someone who brings precision, speed, and consistency to transaction processing. The role centers on invoice entry, credit memo handling, and day-to-day accounting support while working closely with internal records and reporting tools.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Enter a large volume of accounts payable transactions accurately and efficiently to support daily processing needs.<br>• Review and record approximately 100 to 150 invoices, ensuring each item is entered correctly and routed within the proper systems.<br>• Handle credit memo activity by completing manual entries and recording both sides of related accounts payable transactions.<br>• Assist with account reconciliations and provide clerical support for broader accounting assignments as priorities shift.<br>• Maintain orderly financial documentation so invoices, credit memos, and supporting records are easy to track and verify.<br>• Use Oracle to input, update, and manage accounts payable information within the accounting workflow.<br>• Prepare and update spreadsheets in Excel for tracking, reporting, and reconciliation support, including the use of formulas, VLOOKUPs, and pivot tables.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to support a fast-moving, high-volume payables operation in Cincinnati, Ohio. This Long-term Contract position will focus on helping reduce a significant backlog while bringing structure, accuracy, and steady execution to day-to-day AP activities. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a large corporate setting, navigating multiple systems, and maintaining professionalism in a demanding environment. This role is onsite 5 days a week during the ramp-up and can move to hybrid once the project is up and running.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee daily accounts payable activities to help resolve a substantial volume of outstanding invoices and payment items.</p><p>• Review, code, and process invoices accurately while ensuring alignment with internal controls and approval requirements.</p><p>• Manage payment execution activities, including check runs and ACH transactions, with close attention to timing and accuracy.</p><p>• Work across platforms such as Coupa and other financial systems to research discrepancies, update records, and move transactions to completion.</p><p>• Partner with stakeholders to identify blocked invoices, investigate exceptions, and drive timely resolution of payment issues.</p><p>• Monitor workflow priorities, maintain organized documentation, and provide clear status updates on backlog reduction efforts.</p><p>• Apply sound judgment in a complex operating environment while staying focused on deliverables and service quality.</p><p>• Support process coordination across differing AP tools and system environments as needed to keep work moving efficiently.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Staff Accountant to support a large-scale invoice backlog initiative in Cincinnati, Ohio. This Long-term Contract role will focus on restoring timely payment operations within a fast-paced, high-volume environment, requiring sound judgment, professionalism, and a steady approach to problem solving. The ideal candidate brings deep accounts payable expertise, works confidently across multiple platforms, and can help drive progress while maintaining accuracy and accountability.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead day-to-day accounts payable activities tied to a significant volume of delayed invoices and help move outstanding items toward resolution.</p><p>• Review, code, and process invoices accurately while ensuring transactions align with internal controls and established financial procedures.</p><p>• Oversee payment execution activities, including check runs and related disbursement tasks, to support timely vendor settlement.</p><p>• Work across multiple accounting and procurement systems, including Coupa when applicable, to research issues and complete AP transactions efficiently.</p><p>• Investigate invoice exceptions, payment discrepancies, and workflow bottlenecks, then take action to clear problems and improve throughput.</p><p>• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to gather missing details, resolve open questions, and maintain payment progress.</p><p>• Monitor workload priorities within a complex AP setting and help keep the team focused on high-impact items during periods of heavy volume.</p><p>• Contribute to process continuity in an environment involving multiple tools and evolving operational needs while maintaining service quality.</p>