<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><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 Operations Specialist to support purchasing, inventory management, and logistics activities for established product lines in Cincinnati, Ohio. This role focuses on keeping materials, production timing, and product availability aligned so customer and business needs are met efficiently. The ideal candidate brings strong coordination skills, sound operational judgment, and the ability to work across sales, warehousing, shipping, and external partners.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Coordinate the production of existing product lines.</li><li>Maintain product inventory, production schedules, and delivery timelines.</li><li>Perform activities relating to strategic or tactical purchasing, material requirements planning, and inventory control.</li><li>Coordinate with the EVP, Sales, Warehouse and Shipping Team.</li><li>Work with shipping and warehousing vendors and oversee logistics activities.</li><li>Participate in product development initiatives.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Marketing Manager, Brand Marketing to lead strategic initiatives that strengthen brand presence and drive customer engagement in the retail sector. This Long-term Contract position is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and offers the opportunity to shape integrated marketing efforts across digital and business-facing channels. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in campaign development, brand storytelling, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver measurable marketing impact.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and lead brand marketing strategies that increase visibility, support business goals, and deepen audience connection across key channels.</p><p>• Plan and execute multi-channel campaigns, including email and digital programs, to improve engagement, generate interest, and reinforce brand positioning.</p><p>• Partner with internal stakeholders and external teams to align messaging, creative direction, and campaign priorities with broader marketing objectives.</p><p>• Oversee the full campaign lifecycle from concept through launch, monitoring performance and adjusting tactics to improve results.</p><p>• Drive B2B marketing initiatives that support partnership growth, lead generation, and market expansion efforts.</p><p>• Use data and market insights to identify opportunities, evaluate campaign effectiveness, and inform future brand marketing decisions.</p><p>• Ensure consistent brand standards across marketing materials, communications, and promotional activities.</p><p>• Manage timelines, deliverables, and competing priorities in a fast-paced retail marketing environment.</p>
We are looking for a Customer Service Representative to join a team in Cincinnati, Ohio in a contract opportunity with permanent potential. This position focuses on delivering responsive support for incoming customer requests, entering and updating orders with precision, and helping customers with product-related questions. The ideal candidate brings strong communication skills, thrives in a fast-moving environment, and can coordinate effectively with internal partners to ensure a smooth customer experience.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Respond to a steady flow of inbound customer calls and provide courteous, solution-focused assistance.<br>• Enter new orders into internal systems, review details for completeness, and update records as customer needs change.<br>• Answer questions related to product availability, pricing, order progress, and expected delivery timing.<br>• Handle revisions, cancellations, and other order adjustments while keeping customers informed throughout the process.<br>• Share basic product guidance and help customers identify suitable options based on their requirements.<br>• Work with sales, production, operations, and shipping teams to address service issues and support timely order fulfillment.<br>• Escalate more complex customer or product concerns to the appropriate internal contacts and track them through resolution.<br>• Maintain organized and accurate documentation of customer interactions, orders, and follow-up activities.
<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>
We are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Buyer to support manufacturing operations in Cincinnati, Ohio by ensuring materials are sourced efficiently and available when needed. This position plays a key role in balancing production demand, inventory objectives, and supplier performance while helping maintain a reliable flow of goods. The ideal candidate brings strong purchasing expertise, sound judgment in supplier coordination, and the ability to act quickly when material availability or service levels are at risk.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Issue and manage purchase orders to align material availability with production plans and inventory goals.<br>• Track supplier results across on-time delivery, product quality, and cost performance, and address gaps when standards are not met.<br>• Evaluate demand patterns, stock positions, and supplier lead times to reduce the risk of shortages or excess inventory.<br>• Follow up on critical materials, accelerate shipments when needed, and resolve supplier-related disruptions that could affect manufacturing output.<br>• Review purchasing system alerts, exceptions, and planning messages, then take timely corrective action.<br>• Negotiate pricing, delivery timing, and other commercial terms within approved procurement parameters.<br>• Maintain accurate purchasing records, item data, and system information to support effective planning and order execution.<br>• Partner with suppliers on confirmations, schedule updates, and order changes while supporting new parts, engineering revisions, and supplier qualification efforts.<br>• Work closely with Accounts Payable and internal stakeholders to investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies.<br>• Contribute to cost savings, process improvements, supplier development, and compliance with company purchasing policies and ethical standards.