<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><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>
Do you want to stay challenged and leverage your accounting skillset without worrying about the corporate org chart, mergers, acquisitions and workplace stress? Imagine your career as a Full-Time Project Consultant- enjoying work/life balance, variety, the stability of a Fortune 500 company and none of the routine stress. Our consultants are full-time, salaried employees with Fortune Company-level benefits, vacation time, holidays and are not required to travel.<br><br>Working as a Full-Time Consultant, you will be deployed locally or remotely, assisting with a project suited to your expertise and experience. You’ll roll up your sleeves, work side-by-side with client leadership to drive results, add value and provide solutions. <br>The benefits of consulting with a global leader: <br><br>• STABILITY: No need to worry about your role and compensation as we pay Bench Time when you are in-between deployments. <br>• QUALITY of LIFE: Enjoy a predictable work week and no calls or texts from your boss on weekends! <br>• VARIETY and CAREER EXPANSION: You’ll have the opportunity to work for a variety of companies and industries as well as expand your network working side-by-side with financial leaders of all walks of life.<br>• CAREER PARTNER: You’ll be partnered with a Career Manager who will understand your background, match you with client engagements and provide ongoing feedback and communication. <br>• COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Market-competitive salary, Fortune-level benefit plan, paid for all hours worked and guaranteed salary.<br>Intrigued? Please contact Steve Cohn, CPA at: steve.cohn(at)robert.cohn(dot)com to learn more. <br><br>Project Scope Scenario<br>While deployed as an Accounting Consultant, you’ll work closely with our client’s Finance team, perform/review routine closings, prepare financials and supporting analysis, assist with the budget/forecast and offer process improvements as appropriate.<br><br>Desired Experience includes: <br>• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting<br>• 8-plus years of related experience with medium to large sized companies<br>• Strong understanding of GAAP<br>• Exceptional Excel and experience with ERP systems<br><br>Please note- though this role can be remote/hybrid, we are considering applicants local to CT and the Western Mass only.
