<p><strong>POSITION: CFO - CONSTRUCTION</strong></p><p><strong>LOCATION: NEW HAVEN, CT</strong></p><p><strong>RECRUITER CONTACT: KELLEIGH MARQUARD - <em>Kelleigh.Marquard@Roberthalf</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>We have partnered with our valued client, a successful privately held Construction organization, in search of a talented Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead and manage key back-office operations, including finance, IT, and HR, for their bustling organization. This high-level role offers an opportunity to shape financial strategy and collaborate closely with the company's owner on major business decisions. The ideal candidate will bring exceptional leadership skills and a proven ability to oversee critical functions while ensuring organizational success.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide strategic oversight of finance, IT, and HR functions to ensure seamless back-office operations.</p><p>• Analyze and interpret financial statements to guide decision-making and organizational strategy.</p><p>• Develop and execute comprehensive financial plans that align with the company’s long-term goals.</p><p>• Lead project costing, pricing and budget planning with Construction Project Managers.</p><p>• Manage insurance coverage for the organization and its employees, ensuring appropriate risk mitigation.</p><p>• Review and negotiate contracts to safeguard the company’s interests and maximize value.</p><p>• Establish and maintain strong relationships with banking partners to support financial operations.</p><p>• Collaborate directly with the owner on major financial decisions and strategic initiatives.</p><p>• Lead efforts to optimize financial processes and drive efficiency across departments.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.</p><p>• Provide mentorship and leadership to internal teams, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.</p><p><br></p><p>If you meet the requirements detailed below 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>Project Manager needed for a full-time, hybrid (3/2) position with our agency client in Central CT. Must have 5+ years of proven project management experience within an agency setting. Must have experience working with education, financial services, and/or healthcare clients. Ideal candidate will have experience managing sophisticated digital projects. Ideal candidate will have experience using Workamajig but other project management tools will be acceptable. Target salary is 80-90K with flex up to 100K depending on experience and qualifications. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Handles day-to-day project-related activities for active programs.</li><li>Manages all projects on-quality (tactical), on-time and on-budget.</li><li>Monitors and adjusts project schedules and milestones daily.</li><li>Monitors project and campaign budgets weekly.</li><li>Provides weekly client and internal-facing program status reports.</li><li>Maintains project management system of record (e.g. WMJ).</li><li>Builds project architecture and fleshes out milestones for project phases.</li><li>Creates cost-based labor + expense program estimates by phase.</li><li>Creates and manages Purchase Orders based on approved expense estimates.</li><li>Creates program timelines for proposals / SOWs.</li><li>Monitors projects for scope creep daily + creates change orders.</li><li>Keeps AM informed of any issues that would impact client relationship.</li><li>Alerts internal team when projects reach 50, 70 and 100% of budget.</li><li>Creates campaign architecture in alignment with SOW and billing needs.</li><li>Manages vendors and freelancers on program work.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Senior Accountant</strong></p><p><strong>Location</strong><em>: Milford, CT area </em></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>: SF0013304698</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why This Role</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Stable, long-tenured team</strong> with family ownership dating back over 100 years</li><li><strong>Mentorship from an experienced CFO (CPA, MBA)</strong> with large public accounting firm background</li><li><strong>Visible growth opportunity</strong> – excellent stepping stone for future advancement</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee day-to-day accounting operations: AP, AR, payroll, cash management, bank reconciliations, and month-end close support</li><li>Manage billing and collections, including AIA construction billing</li><li>Support the CFO with financial analysis, accruals, journal entries, and process improvements</li><li>Supervise and provide coverage for AP/AR staff</li><li>Partner with project managers to improve job-costing accuracy and billing timeliness</li><li>Ensure compliance with tax filings, benefits reconciliations, and annual 1099s</li><li>Provide administrative oversight for office functions, onboarding/offboarding, and technology coordination</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Background</strong></p><ul><li>3–5+ years of <strong>construction accounting experience</strong> (AIA billing required) or out of public accounting</li><li>Hands-on experience across AP, AR, payroll, and general accounting functions</li><li>Strong Excel skills; systems savvy</li><li>Supervisory or review-level experience strongly preferred</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 SF0013304698.</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>Growing company in the Hartford area is looking for an Accountant. Working with the Accounting Manager and being a contributing member of the Accounting team, you will be responsible for general ledger maintenance, month end close, journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, accounts receivable, accounts payable, tax return preparation, audit and special projects as assigned. </p><p><br></p><ul><li>Process, record, and reconcile accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions.</li><li>Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts.</li><li>Reconcile financial information to prepare and post journal entries.</li><li>Assist with month end close activities.</li><li>Prepare sales and use filings. </li><li>Analyze and report on weekly sales and inventory.</li><li>Conduct audits and participate in onsite audits. </li><li>Assist with payroll processing and credit/collections as needed. </li></ul><p>Minimum requirements for the Accountant include a Bachelor’s in Accounting, strong understanding of GAAP, 2+ years of month end close experience, ERP experience and advanced Excel / systems skills. </p><p>Base salary range of $60-75k plus benefits DOE.</p><p><br></p><p>If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, please email your resume to Chelsea Halon at chelsea.halon@roberthalf com For expeditated consideration please email directly to chelsea.halon@roberthalf com vs “applying”. </p><p><br></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>Chelsea.halon@roberthalf com</p>
