<p>Are you a strategic finance professional ready to step into a broader leadership role? Our Robert Half Madison team is seeking a hands-on finance leader to drive cost accounting, forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis activities in a dynamic manufacturing environment. <strong>Candidates currently in a Senior Financial Analyst role who are looking for growth into a more expansive finance leadership opportunity could be an excellent fit and are also encouraged to apply.</strong> This position is ideal for someone who enjoys partnering across the business, improving processes, and turning financial data into meaningful business insight. Please apply with your most up to date resume and call 608-716-5643 for more detail and consideration! </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities: </u></strong></p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop team members while driving process improvements, reporting efficiencies, and stronger financial controls. </li><li>Manage budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-range planning processes across multiple business areas. </li><li>Lead cost accounting activities, including standard costing, variance analysis, margin analysis, and cost control reporting. </li><li>Oversee inventory-related financial analysis, including aging, reserves, and manufacturing cost trends. </li><li>Partner with operations and cross-functional teams to support product costing, project accounting, and financial decision-making. </li><li>Collaborate with auditors and internal stakeholders to provide documentation, analysis, and support for audit and compliance needs. </li><li>Analyze budget-to-actual results and key financial trends, providing insights and recommendations to improve performance. </li><li>Support treasury operations including cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, debt management, and banking-related reporting. </li><li>Prepare and enhance financial models, dashboards, management reporting, and ad hoc analysis to support leadership decision-making. </li></ul>
<p><strong>Accounting Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Madison, Wisconsin</p><p><strong>Schedule:</strong> Hybrid, 2 days remote/3 onsite!</p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half's Madison team is partnered on a search for a Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting operations, support financial planning, and lead core reporting and compliance activities. This role offers a strong opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys managing team priorities, improving processes, and partnering with leadership on budgeting, audits, and financial analysis. The ideal candidate will have prior supervisory experience (overseeing a team of 5), a CPA and be comfortable presenting financials to other leaders. For more detail and to be considered, please call 608-716-5643!</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities</u></strong></p><ul><li>Partner with finance leadership to oversee daily accounting operations, including staff accountants, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities.</li><li>Lead month-end close processes, review journal entries, and ensure accurate financial reporting and account analysis.</li><li>Assist with the annual business plan and lead the annual budgeting process, including forecasting and budget analysis.</li><li>Review monthly financial statements and provide financial insights and support to leadership.</li><li>Coordinate financial audits, tax reporting, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Supervise, mentor, and prioritize workloads for accounting staff while promoting strong performance and accountability.</li><li>Support accounting systems administration, process improvements, software updates, and internal control enhancements.</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the company’s accounting operations and provide dependable financial insight for business decision-making in Madison, Wisconsin. This role will oversee core financial activities, maintain accurate reporting, and support strong fiscal discipline across the organization. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on approach to accounting leadership, sound technical knowledge, and the ability to collaborate effectively with operational stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the month-end and year-end closing cycle, ensuring financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Manage the general ledger and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations to maintain reliable records.<br>• Produce monthly financial statements and management reports that clearly communicate business performance.<br>• Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, and daily cash activity.<br>• Build budgets, update forecasts, and perform financial analysis to support planning and operational decisions.<br>• Work closely with department and operational leaders to identify opportunities to improve margins and overall profitability.<br>• Refine accounting workflows and reinforce internal controls to promote accuracy, consistency, and compliance.<br>• Serve as the primary contact for external audits and assist with tax-related financial preparation.<br>• Maintain accurate financial reporting within QuickBooks and support a future accounting system transition as needed.
<p><strong>Sr. Accountant role in Janesville, WI. For immediate consideration contact Jon Wright at 608-338-1052.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is looking for a Sr. Accountant for a manufacturing company in Janesville, WI. This role involves overseeing critical accounting functions and providing insights to enhance operational performance. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and expertise in Microsoft Excel, especially in creating and managing pivot tables.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Month-end closing process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Preparing and posting journal entries.</p><p>• Perform detailed account reconciliations to verify financial information.</p><p>• Oversee bank reconciliations and monitor cash activity for accuracy.</p><p>• Develop and update cash flow forecasts to support financial planning.</p><p>• Conduct cash flow analysis to identify trends and opportunities.</p><p>• Handle intercompany transactions, ensuring proper documentation and reporting.</p><p>• Supervise accounts payable operations and provide guidance to team members.</p><p>• Collaborate with other departments to support financial decision-making and reporting.</p><p>• Identify and implement improvements to enhance accounting processes and efficiency.</p>
<p>We are looking for a strategic finance leader to support operations and supply chain performance for a growing architectural metals business based in Waukesha, Wisconsin. This role partners closely with cross-functional leaders to guide planning, improve visibility into financial results, and turn complex data into practical business recommendations. The position offers the opportunity to influence decision-making across multiple sites and brands within a well-established public company environment.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration call Bill Johannes at 414-662-3416 or connect on Linked-In . All conversations will be confidential. If you or someone you know would qualify for any of the positions listed below feel free to have them call me as well. Thanks for any consideration and I look forward to helping you. God Bless.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct annual budgeting, recurring forecasting, and long-range financial planning activities for operations and supply chain functions across a multi-site organization.</p><p>• Deliver timely analysis of spending, productivity, and business performance to help leaders make informed decisions and improve financial outcomes.</p><p>• Build and refine reporting tools, dashboards, and data models using Power BI and related systems to strengthen insight into key operational and financial trends.</p><p>• Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, and finance leadership to identify cost improvement opportunities, monitor performance drivers, and support operational efficiency initiatives.</p><p>• Lead monthly and quarterly financial reviews, highlighting variances, risks, and opportunities with clear recommendations for action.</p><p>• Oversee and develop a small team that includes finance managers and controllers, fostering accountability, collaboration, and strong analytical execution.</p><p>• Support system and reporting integration efforts, including the use of SAP and related planning platforms, to improve consistency, accuracy, and accessibility of financial information.</p><p>• Contribute financial leadership to strategic projects such as business assessments, process improvement efforts, and potential acquisition-related analysis when needed.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join a client-focused accounting team in Janesville, Wisconsin. This role is suited for a detail-oriented tax specialist who can oversee return reviews, guide client engagements, and lead staff development with confidence. The position offers the chance to contribute to a collaborative environment while helping improve efficiency, service quality, and long-term departmental success.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the review of individual, business, fiduciary, and related tax filings to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable regulations.</p><p>• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients by addressing tax-related questions, requesting outstanding information, discussing planning strategies, and presenting completed returns.</p><p>• Coordinate engagement flow by assigning work across team members, balancing priorities, and keeping projects moving efficiently through completion.</p><p>• Provide coaching, feedback, and day-to-day guidance to tax team members to support skill development and strengthen team performance.</p><p>• Evaluate client situations to uncover tax-saving opportunities and deliver practical recommendations aligned with their financial goals.</p><p>• Track filing calendars and engagement milestones to help maintain on-time delivery during both peak and non-peak periods.</p><p>• Contribute ideas that enhance internal procedures, increase operational efficiency, and improve the overall client experience.</p><p>• Partner with firm leadership to manage workload distribution, maintain strong client relationships, and support departmental objectives.</p>
<p><strong>For Immediate consideration contact Courtney Syverson, Recruiting Manager at 608-259-1164</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for an experienced Operations Controller to support manufacturing operations in Wisconsin. In this role, you will partner with site and operations leaders to translate financial data into actionable recommendations that improve performance, strengthen profitability, and support informed decision-making. This position combines day-to-day operational finance leadership with broader analytical insight in a fast-paced production environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Partner with plant leadership and operations stakeholders to evaluate financial and operational results and recommend actions that improve efficiency and margin performance.</p><p>• Prepare and review budgets, forecasts, and performance reports, providing clear analysis of trends, variances, and key business drivers.</p><p>• Monitor manufacturing KPIs and investigate gaps between actual and expected results to support timely corrective action.</p><p>• Lead standard cost activities, including cost updates, pricing analysis, and ongoing review of cost accuracy within the plant environment.</p><p>• Support month-end close processes by ensuring financial results are complete, accurate, and aligned with reporting requirements.</p><p>• Develop financial models and scenario analyses that help leadership assess business options, operational changes, and performance risks.</p><p>• Strengthen internal controls and compliance practices while supporting effective risk management across finance and operations activities.</p><p>• Contribute to finance and operational improvement projects, working with local leadership and broader controller teams to implement practical solutions.</p>
We are looking for a Credit & Collections Manager to support lending and portfolio management activities in Madison, Wisconsin. This is a Contract position for a detail-oriented candidate with experience in residential and consumer lending, including mortgage products associated with Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae guidelines. The role focuses on evaluating credit exposure, guiding resolution strategies for challenged accounts, and helping maintain strong client relationships through loan modifications and renewals.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review consumer and residential credit portfolios to assess risk, recommend actions, and support sound lending decisions.<br>• Partner with existing borrowers to address delinquency concerns, negotiate practical workout solutions, and manage modification or renewal discussions.<br>• Evaluate creditworthiness using financial data, loan history, and repayment patterns to determine appropriate approvals or collection strategies.<br>• Oversee collection efforts across assigned accounts while balancing recovery objectives with customer retention and regulatory expectations.<br>• Support credit approval activities by analyzing loan structures, exception requests, and overall borrower capacity.<br>• Contribute to the design or improvement of departmental workflows, controls, and reporting practices when building or refining credit and collections operations.<br>• Apply knowledge of mortgage-related lending standards, including loans connected to Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae requirements, in day-to-day portfolio decisions.<br>• Provide insight on more complex lending situations, with added value for accounts involving commercial credit exposure when applicable.