<p>Noe Silva with Robert Half Finance and Accounting is assisting a large organization in securing them a Business Analyst. We are seeking a highly analytical and collaborative Business Analyst to support business and financial planning, performance analysis, cross-functional initiatives, and executive decision-making. This role serves as a strategic partner across departments, enabling data-driven improvements in profitability and operational efficiency. This is a strategic role is reporting to the President. If interested, please contact Noe Silva with Robert Half Finance and Account at 808.452.0264. All inquiries are confidential.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Business & Financial Planning</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and coordinate the annual budgeting process with accounting and operations teams.</li><li>Analyze financial and operational performance to deliver actionable insights for executive leadership.</li><li>Support the assessment and validation of business plans, investments, and operational strategies.</li></ul><p><strong>Profitability & Cost Management</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate with Accounting, Production, and Supply Chain teams on cost and margin analysis.</li><li>Lead the development and evaluation of pricing strategies, including impact modeling and performance monitoring.</li><li>Identify, develop, and implement cost reduction and productivity improvement initiatives across sales, distribution, warehousing, and manufacturing.</li></ul><p><strong>Cross-Functional Business Support</strong></p><ul><li>Act as a business and financial thought partner to Sales, Logistics, Warehouse, and Production/Manufacturing teams.</li><li>Translate operational challenges into financial and strategic implications, providing recommendations for improvement.</li><li>Foster departmental alignment around profitability-focused decision making.</li></ul><p><strong>Liaison & Communication</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as a key liaison with global headquarters, aligning on financial performance, budgeting, and strategic goals.</li><li>Support consistency and transparency in financial reporting with the accounting team.</li><li>Facilitate communication and alignment with affiliated entities and external partners as required.</li></ul><p><strong>Executive Decision Support</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare analyses, presentations, and recommendations for executive and leadership meetings.</li><li>Advise executive management with objective, data-driven perspectives.</li><li>Assist leadership with balancing near-term results and long-term organizational goals.</li><li>Take on special projects and other duties as assigned by executive leadership.</li></ul><p><strong>Organizational Positioning</strong></p><ul><li>This position does not perform routine accounting activities.</li><li>No direct reports.</li><li>Success is measured by outcomes, improvements in profitability, and quality of decision support, not by team size.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Analyst to join our team in Honolulu, Hawaii. This is a long-term contract position offering the opportunity to work on diverse accounting tasks and gain valuable experience in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in financial analysis, reconciliation, and billing functions to support the organization's accounting operations. To learn more about this role, please call us at 808-531-0800. Preference will be given to applicants currently residing in Hawaii due to the nature of the job requirements.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and perform detailed financial analyses.</p><p>• Review and validate journal entries to ensure compliance with accounting standards.</p><p>• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.</p><p>• Generate comprehensive reports to support decision-making processes.</p><p>• Manage billing functions, including payment requests and invoicing, to ensure smooth transactions.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members and other departments to address accounting-related inquiries.</p><p>• Maintain organized and up-to-date documentation for audits and internal reviews.</p><p>• Utilize accounting software, such as QuickBooks Online, to streamline operations and reporting.</p><p>• Perform data analysis using Microsoft Excel to create pivot tables and execute formulas.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements in all accounting practices.</p>