<p>We are looking for an experienced Corporate Tax Staff Accountant to join our team on a Contract to permanent basis in Branford, Connecticut. In this role, you will focus on managing tax-related tasks, ensuring compliance, and handling various accounting functions for a mid-sized private firm. This position offers an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise in corporate tax and accounting software systems while contributing to the organization's financial operations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee general accounting duties, with a focus on <strong>tax preparation and compliance.</strong></li><li>Support clients in financial statement preparation and general financial advisory services.</li><li>Assist with audits, when necessary, but with tax as primary expertise.</li><li>Prepare <strong>1099s, payroll tax filings, and sales tax filings</strong> for clients.</li><li>Utilize <strong>QuickBooks Online</strong> for client financials, reconciliations, and reporting.</li><li>Collaborate with clients to ensure accurate and timely financial records.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Recent public accounting with prior experience in tax and accounting services.</li><li>Strong generalist background, with an emphasis on tax knowledge.</li><li>Excellent organizational and communication skills.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and ability to communicate effectively with clients.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Job Title: </strong>Controller</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Greater Waterbury area</p><p><strong>Position Type:</strong> Full Time/Permanent Position</p><p><strong>Recruiter Contact:</strong> Sal Fiorillo - Sal.Fiorillo@Roberthalf</p><p><strong>Reference:</strong> SF0013258189</p><p><br></p><p>Newly created role due to growth and an excellent opportunity for a leader within Manufactuing to join an impressive organization! This position will play a critical role in guiding the company through future growth initiatives, partnering closely with senior leadership to ensure financial stability and long-term success. The ideal candidate will bring a mix of financial expertise, operational leadership, and manufacturing experience! Excellent opportunity for someone who wants to grow into a CFO/VP type role down the road and make a significant impact to the processes, accounting function & team, and growth of an established organization. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Main Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee finance, accounting, and operations driving process improvements and being a hands-on leader for the organization </li><li>Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, contributing to restructuring efforts and long-term business planning.</li><li>Own profit and loss (P& L) management, ensuring financial alignment with operational objectives.</li><li>Lead financial planning processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance modeling.</li><li>Drive process improvements and cost-saving initiatives across financial and operational functions.</li><li>Develop and implement performance metrics, dashboards, and systems to support informed decision-making.</li><li>Manage financial operations such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, month-end, general ledger, and cash flow.</li><li>Serve as a liaison to financial institutions, investors, and other external partners.</li><li>Prepare and present financial reports for the board and ownership.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a closely related field (CPA or MBA designation preferred, but not mandatory).</li><li>10+ years of experience in a Controller or management position</li><li>Proven experience managing profit and loss (P& L) responsibilities and leading organizational change.</li><li>Strong understanding and experience with operations (Raw Materials & Inventory Management, Time-Phase Reporting / Production Scheduling, Manufacturing KPIs, Labor & Workforce planning and Supply Chain)</li><li>A process improvement enthusiast with an entrepreneurial spirit is highly preferred </li></ul><p>If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, please email your resume to Sal Fiorillo at the email referenced above.</p><p>All inquiries are confidential. Please note at Robert Half we never present your background to a client company without your permission.</p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>POSITION: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE (NON-PROFIT)</strong></p><p><strong>LOCATION: CHICOPEE, MA <em>(HYBRID - 4 Days in Office, 1 Day Remote)</em></strong></p><p><strong>RECRUITER CONTACT: KELLEIGH MARQUARD - <em>Kelleigh.Marquard@Roberthalf</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>We are conducting a search on behalf of our valued client, a highly respected and successful non-profit organization with a rich history of stability and impact. This wonderful organization has thrived for decades due to its strong mission-driven focus, friendly and flexible culture, and outstanding commitment to both its people and the communities it serves. Employees enjoy excellent tenure, meaningful career growth opportunities, work/life balance, and an exceptional benefits package.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Opportunity:</strong></p><p>Our client is seeking <strong>a Director of Finance</strong> to join their leadership team and oversee the financial function of their organization. This critical role provides an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact while working in a collaborative, close-knit environment. You will be responsible for leading the charge in financial planning, budgeting, cash management, and P& L oversight, while interfacing closely with internal staff, clients, and the organization's Board of Directors.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead financial operations, including financial planning, budgeting, and tracking cash flow.</li><li>Prepare and present financial statements and reports for leadership and the Board of Directors.</li><li>Oversee the organization's full financial audit and tax filings.</li><li>Manage and develop administrative, IT, and HR staff, ensuring cohesion across departments.</li><li>Serve as a trusted advisor and key collaborator to leadership and Board members.</li><li>Build robust working relationships with internal teams, external clients, and stakeholders, demonstrating exceptional communication and presentation skills.</li></ul><p><strong>Why You'll Love This Role:</strong></p><ul><li>Join a mission-driven organization that values purpose, collaboration, and innovation.</li><li>Enjoy a healthy work/life balance and flexibility.</li><li>Drive organizational impact in a leadership role.</li><li>Outstanding perks, including a highly competitive benefits package.</li></ul><p>If you meet these requirements and are interested in this great opportunity, please email your resume in confidence to Kelleigh Marquard at Kelleigh.Marquard@roberthalf com. All inquiries are confidential. At Robert Half we never distribute your resume without your permission.</p>
<p><strong>Tax Manager- Public Accounting with Work/ Life Balance!! </strong></p><p><strong>Shelton, CT </strong></p><p><strong>Reference ID: </strong>BR0013231452</p><p>Contact: Brittany Rizzo / [email protected]</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p><p>Our client is seeking an experienced <strong>Public Accounting Tax Manager</strong> with 7+ years of relevant experience in public accounting to join their team. In this role, you will oversee tax engagements, provide strategic advice to clients, and manage team members while ensuring compliance with federal and state tax regulations. This is a leadership position that requires technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to mentor and develop staff in a fast-paced, client-driven environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Tax Planning and Compliance:</strong> Lead and review complex tax engagements for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and trusts, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations (Source: Robert Half methodology).</li><li><strong>Client Relationship Management:</strong> Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing proactive tax solutions and advice to optimize their financial position (Source: Robert Half research).</li><li><strong>Team Leadership and Development:</strong> Supervise and mentor staff accountants and tax specialists, fostering a collaborative team culture and ensuring professional growth opportunities (Source: US Demand for Skilled Talent Q1 2025.pdf).</li><li><strong>Business Development:</strong> Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and support firm growth by actively participating in networking events and developing new business initiatives (Source: Finance and Accounting Professionals in Highest Demand).</li><li><strong>Quality Control:</strong> Conduct technical reviews of tax returns and other deliverables to ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to the firm's quality standards.</li><li><strong>Technical Expertise:</strong> Stay updated on evolving tax legislation, IRS rulings, and state-specific compliance updates while advising clients and team members on implications (Source: Methodology).</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client in the <strong>professional services industry</strong>, located in <strong>Essex, Connecticut</strong>, is seeking an experienced and results-driven <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> to join their team. This role is pivotal to ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the company’s financial operations and will involve managing complex accounting functions, overseeing compliance, and supporting strategic financial planning initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned accounting professional to make an immediate impact within a dynamic and fast-paced organization.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>General Ledger Management:</strong></li><li>Manage and oversee daily accounting operations, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end closing processes.</li><li>Ensure the accuracy and timely maintenance of the general ledger in compliance with accounting standards.</li><li><strong>Financial Reporting:</strong></li><li>Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring they reflect accurate and up-to-date financial data.</li><li>Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for management and external stakeholders.</li><li><strong>Tax Compliance:</strong></li><li>Handle preparation and review of tax filings, including sales and use taxes, and partner with external tax advisors for compliance with federal, state, and local tax codes.</li><li><strong>Budgeting and Forecasting:</strong></li><li>Assist the management team in developing budgets and forecasts, providing insightful financial analyses to guide business decisions.</li><li>Monitor budget variances and provide recommendations for course corrections.</li><li><strong>Audit Support:</strong></li><li>Play a key role in preparing for and managing external auditing activities. Provide necessary documentation and respond to audit inquiries in a timely manner.</li><li><strong>Process Improvement:</strong></li><li>Identify areas for improvement within accounting processes and systems, recommending and implementing automation or other enhancements.</li><li><strong>Staff Oversight:</strong></li><li>Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting team members, assisting with technical questions and professional development.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Job Title: </strong>Senior Financial Analyst</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Southington, CT</p><p><strong>Position Type:</strong> Full Time/Permanent Position</p><p><strong>Recruiter Contact</strong>: Sal Fiorillo - Sal.Fiorillo@Roberthalf</p><p><strong>Reference</strong>: SF0013213047</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Main Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee cost accounting processes, including analyzing manufacturing costs and generating reports to explain deviations from standard.</li><li>Generate profit center P& L reports, analyze product mix, and perform variance analysis.</li><li>Perform ad hoc analyses and assist with month-end closing, including journal entries.</li><li>Prepare financial analyses for product and investment decisions, offering detailed costing for new product development.</li><li>Manage the annual standard cost roll, ensuring proper cost allocation and accuracy for all products.</li><li>Provide managerial accounting support, focusing on cost benchmarking, efficiency improvements, and product pricing strategies.</li><li>Support manufacturing operations by managing purchasing, inventory, and the annual physical inventory process.</li><li>Interface with corporate financial teams and adapt cost-accounting systems as needed.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>3–5+ years of experience in accounting, analysis, cost accounting or finance within a manufacturing setting.</li><li>Candidates coming out of public accounting with manufacturing exposure will also be considered</li><li>Hands-on experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.</li></ul><p>If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, please email your resume to the email listed above and reference SF0013213047.</p><p>All inquiries are confidential. Please note at Robert Half we never present your background to a client company without your permission.</p>
<p><strong>Job Title: </strong>Financial Analyst</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Hartford, CT - HYBRID - <em>(3 Days in Office / 2 Days Remote)</em></p><p><strong>Position Recruiter: </strong>Kelleigh Marquard - <em>Kelleigh.Marquard@Roberthalf</em></p><p><br></p><p>Our Valued Client, a highly successful and fast-growing Service Company is seeking a talented Financial Analyst to join its FP& A team. This is a newly created role due to growth and is ideal for a candidate seeking a diverse and challenging role that comes with lots of exposure to senior leadership and involvement in special project work. In this Financial Analyst role, you will collaborate with Finance and Operational Leaders across the organization to deliver insightful financial reporting, budgeting, and long-term strategic planning. Your contributions will directly support executive decision-making and drive business performance across a wide network of operating locations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Prepare and deliver financial presentations for board meetings, partners, and regional leadership teams.</p><p>• Assist in managing budgets and evaluating business performance in collaboration with FP& A Managers.</p><p>• Design and maintain accurate dashboards, reports, and data entry tools to support business analytics.</p><p>• Work closely with various departments to implement new processes and ensure seamless collaboration.</p><p>• Provide detailed reports, reconciliations, and visual presentations in response to business partner requests.</p><p>• Serve as a data administrator, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of key data fields to support comprehensive analyses.</p><p>• Review regional budgets by analyzing profit and loss statements, revenue reports, and cost structures.</p><p>• Identify and investigate budget discrepancies by comparing historical data, forecasts, and long-term business plans.</p><p>• Lead preliminary budget review meetings with regional teams and develop supporting materials for executive presentations.</p><p>• Train and guide regional teams during semi-annual budgeting and forecasting exercises.</p><p><br></p><p>The right candidate for this role will possess a Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting in addition to 2+ years of related experience in corporate financial planning & analysis. Advanced MS Excel skills and experience working in a corporate reporting/budgeting tool is also required.</p><p> </p><p>This impressive organization maintains impressive tenure, is a proven promote for performance environment and offers a truly employee-centric culture where family comes first and every employee has a voice. The company also offers excellent benefits for the employee and family and the flexibly of a hybrid work arrangement. If you meet the requirements detailed here and would like to learn more about this great opportunity, please email your resume in confidence to Kelleigh Marquard at [email protected]. All inquiries are confidential. At Robert Half we never distribute your resume without your permission.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Financial Analyst to join our Enterprise Operations Supply Chain Finance, Cost, and Compliance team in East Hampton, Connecticut. In this long-term contract position, you will play a vital role in evaluating financial operations, monitoring compliance, and improving processes to align with organizational objectives. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, contributing to cost analysis, internal controls, and transformation initiatives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct thorough reviews and assessments of internal control processes, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.<br>• Perform testing of internal controls and provide recommendations to improve effectiveness and maintain compliance standards.<br>• Track and oversee remediation efforts for internal control issues, collaborating with control owners to ensure evidence supports management assertions.<br>• Respond to stakeholder inquiries regarding internal controls and identify opportunities for improvement, offering training and guidance as needed.<br>• Coordinate the annual accounts payable deferral process, facilitating communication, reporting, and analysis among various stakeholders.<br>• Prepare and deliver weekly savings reports for Non-Product commodities, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting.<br>• Support cost analysis and reporting for both Product and Non-Product commodities, contributing to financial decision-making processes.<br>• Assist with various transformation activities, including process improvement initiatives and operational changes.<br>• Develop and maintain clear financial reporting documentation using tools such as Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.<br>• Collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders to execute financial analysis and ensure timely processing of purchase orders.
<p><strong>Job Title: </strong>Senior Financial Analyst</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Stratford, CT</p><p><strong>Position Type:</strong> Full Time/Permanent Position</p><p><strong>Recruiter Contact</strong>: Sal Fiorillo - Sal.Fiorillo@Roberthalf</p><p><strong>Reference</strong>: SF0013220687</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Main Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Assists the Director of Finance with budget preparation and financial planning processes. </li><li>Perform financial analyses that encompass cost breakdowns, revenue, and profitability reviews to align with the organization’s strategic objectives.</li><li>Contribute to the preparation of yearly operating and capital budgets</li><li>Assists with budget review for compliance and identification of cost-saving opportunities.</li><li>Track productivity and operational metrics by preparing detailed statistical analyses on resource utilization and unit costs.</li><li>Partner with department leaders and service line managers to develop corrective action plans for operations that underperform against budget targets.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements: </strong></p><ul><li>BS in Finance, Accounting or related</li><li>Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or related fields</li><li>Excellent communication abilities, with experience presenting findings to stakeholders.</li></ul><p>If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, please email your resume to the email listed above.</p><p>All inquiries are confidential. Please note at Robert Half we never present your background to a client company without your permission.</p>
<p><strong>Job Title: </strong>Director of Accounting</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Greater Hartford area / <strong>HYBRID </strong>opportunity </p><p><strong>Position Type:</strong> Full Time/Permanent Position</p><p><strong>Recruiter Contact:</strong> Sal Fiorillo - Sal.Fiorillo@Roberthalf</p><p><strong>Reference:</strong> SF0013210545</p><ul><li>Competitive base pay, strong annual bonuses, Equity and benefits (including a strong company contribution to 401k plan)</li><li>Highly visible role with lots of growth potential!</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide expertise on accounting standards, accounting policies, and compliance including U.S. GAAP, U.S. Statutory compliance frameworks.</li><li>Provide strategic advice to senior leadership team, analyzing accounting decisions and their impact, and implementing regulatory requirements.</li><li>Collaborate with leadership to evaluate accounting impacts of transactions and capital decisions.</li><li>Develop policies for new investment structures in partnership with internal teams and external parties.</li><li>Optimize business processes, accounting policies, and internal controls to align with company growth.</li><li>Coordinate with cross-functional teams to implement new standards and amendments.</li><li>Maintain accounting policy for a variety of products and investment types.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Degree in Accounting; CPA or equivalent certification is highly preferred.</li><li>7+ years of experience in insurance or reinsurance accounting</li><li>Strong expertise in U.S. GAAP, U.S. Statutory standards, and technical accounting</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.</li></ul><p>If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, please email your resume to Sal Fiorillo in the email above.</p><p>All inquiries are confidential. Please note at Robert Half we never present your background to a client company without your permission.</p>
