<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>We are looking for a skilled and experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to oversee and direct the financial operations of our Non-Profit organization in Queens, New York. This role requires a highly motivated individual who can manage all aspects of financial planning, compliance, and reporting to ensure the organization's fiscal health and accountability. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in guiding financial strategies while maintaining strict adherence to regulatory requirements and organizational goals.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and implement comprehensive financial plans, policies, and practices to support the organization's mission and goals.</p><p>• Supervise treasury, accounting, budgeting, tax, and audit functions, while fostering strong relationships with banks, auditors, and financial advisors.</p><p>• Maintain and enforce financial controls and standards to ensure compliance with regulatory and institutional requirements.</p><p>• Oversee the preparation and submission of accurate and timely financial reports, including quarterly financial statements, annual A-133 reports, and tax filings such as Form 990.</p><p>• Ensure government grant reporting and compliance, including adherence to required standards and submission deadlines.</p><p>• Monitor and ensure compliance with pension-related filings, including the annual preparation and submission of Form 5500.</p><p>• Provide strategic financial advice and transactional support to executive leadership and senior staff.</p><p>• Review and approve transaction documents, ensuring accurate accounting of all related activities.</p><p>• Lead the search, recommendation, and implementation of accounting software and systems to optimize financial operations.</p><p>• Manage and oversee the organization's compliance with lobbying activities, government reporting systems, and other required filings.</p><p><br></p><p>Please send resumes directly to saravana.velayutham@roberthalf(.)com. If you're working with one of my colleagues in the tri-state area, please reach out to them and refer to job reference number 02940-0013283049</p><p><br></p>
<p><em>We are seeking an experienced </em><strong><em>Director of Finance</em></strong><em> to lead financial strategy and operations at our New York office. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving revenue planning, budgeting, and financial forecasting while implementing modern tools and streamlining processes. You’ll work closely with senior leadership and a global finance team to shape and execute the financial vision of the firm.</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead budgeting, revenue planning, and forecasting to align with business goals.</li><li>Develop and execute multi-year strategic financial plans.</li><li>Drive improvements in financial reporting to deliver clear, actionable insights.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements and tech-driven solutions—including AI tools—to boost efficiency.</li><li>Partner with global counterparts to ensure cohesive financial strategy across regions.</li><li>Use Power BI and other analytics tools to support business transformation.</li><li>Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing finance team across locations.</li><li>Oversee cash flow management to ensure financial health and operational resilience.</li><li>Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on financial planning and execution.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven leadership experience in a senior finance role, ideally within a professional services environment.</li><li>Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.</li><li>Hands-on experience with financial systems and analytics platforms (e.g., Power BI).</li><li>Track record of implementing process improvements and digital transformation initiatives.</li><li>Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across all levels.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA a plus).</li></ul><p><strong>Work Environment:</strong></p><ul><li>Hybrid model: 3 days/week in-office in Manhattan.</li><li>Fast-paced, collaborative, and results-oriented culture.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Internal Audit Manager to oversee and execute comprehensive audit engagements for our organization in Secaucus, New Jersey. This role requires a proactive individual with strong auditing expertise, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess bilingual abilities in Spanish or Portuguese and be open to occasional international and domestic travel.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct thorough audit engagements, including planning, execution, and reporting, to ensure adherence to organizational policies and regulations.<br>• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders to facilitate seamless audit processes and address potential concerns.<br>• Prepare detailed audit reports and present findings to the audit committee and relevant stakeholders.<br>• Develop and implement annual internal audit programs to identify and mitigate risks effectively.<br>• Collaborate with other departments to ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulatory standards.<br>• Travel internationally and domestically for audit engagements, primarily in Latin America, as required.<br>• Utilize expertise in corporate internal auditing to drive operational improvements and enhance control measures.<br>• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and best practices to ensure audits align with current regulations.<br>• Handle complex audit tasks independently, meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality results.
<p>Robert Half is in the process of hiring an Insurance Director for a client of ours in the maritime shipping industry. In this position, you will oversee all insurance related matters for a global fleet of container vessels. The primary duties of this position include: </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Insurance Placement and Management Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Spearheads the development of annual budget projections for both Marine and Non-Marine Insurance policies, ensuring alignment with corporate standards.</li><li>Collaborates across departments — including Legal, Human Resources, Technical, Finance, and Commercial teams — to manage and plan insurance policy renewals and updates.</li><li>Reviews reconciled loss records related to Hull & Machinery (H& M) and Protection & Indemnity (P& I) insurance in preparation for renewal discussions.</li><li>Manages the renewal process for H& M and P& I policies, coordinating senior management presentations with brokers/underwriters, and overseeing negotiations through to policy binding.</li><li>Coordinates data preparation and negotiations for renewing various non-marine insurance policies.</li><li>Presents renewal quotes to the Head of Ship Operations (HSO), secures necessary authorizations, and finalizes policy agreements via brokers.</li><li>Ensures policy documentation and invoicing adhere to quoted terms, prepares renewal memos for each policy, and coordinates payment processing with the accounts team.</li><li>Negotiates client service agreements with brokers, presenting recommendations for approval to the HSO.</li></ul><p><strong>Claims and Administrative Oversight</strong></p><ul><li>Works alongside Finance and Legal teams to review insurance clauses in loan agreements and provides required documentation for timely deal closings.</li><li>Maintains and updates the War Risk Breach Calculator provided by brokers, ensuring commercial operators remain compliant.</li><li>Assists in the preparation of technical insurance work instructions, ensuring alignment and collaboration with the HSO.</li><li>Manages and oversees significant Hull & Machinery, P& I, and Freight Demurrage & Defense (FD& D) claims to ensure effective resolution and settlement.</li><li>Monitors claim-handling performance, supervising the Claims Manager to ensure efficient operations.</li><li>Cooperates with Marine Managers on daily administration of crew and cargo-related claims on behalf of owners.</li><li>Reviews and analyzes claims incidents, providing monthly insights to the Finance Director and Claims Manager, along with strategic recommendations to HSO for minimizing negative impacts.</li></ul><p><strong>Incident Response and Advisory</strong></p><ul><li>Offers specialized guidance in handling major incidents, such as oil spills, vessel groundings, fires, and collisions.</li><li>Acts as a key liaison between the company’s response teams and insurance providers.</li><li>Develops communication protocols and tracks costs for claim purposes.</li><li>Engages adjusters as necessary while supervising claims processes through to resolution.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
