<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>
<p>We are looking for a dedicated Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Maplewood, New Jersey. This is a long-term contract position ideal for someone with a strong background in accounts payable and exceptional attention to detail. The role requires expertise in managing high volumes of invoices and maintaining accurate financial records.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Accurately enter invoice data into the accounts payable system, ensuring all details are correct.</p><p>• Organize and manage high-volume invoice cleanup tasks to maintain efficient processing.</p><p>• Match invoice numbers and dates to ensure all payments are correctly allocated.</p><p>• Utilize the Banner accounts payable system to process transactions effectively.</p><p>• Apply coding and batching techniques to streamline invoice processing.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely payments.</p><p>• Maintain up-to-date records of all accounts payable activities.</p><p>• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to system optimization.</p><p>• Uphold financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance.</p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled AP/AR Clerk to join our team in Farmingdale, New York. This role requires a detail-oriented individual capable of managing complex payables, assisting with billing processes, and ensuring accurate financial records. If you have experience in handling accounts and collections, we encourage you to apply.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process and manage a high volume of three-way match schedules for accounts payable.</p><p>• Support the billing team by ensuring invoices are accurately prepared and sent.</p><p>• Conduct collections activities to recover outstanding payments as needed.</p><p>• Maintain precise and up-to-date financial records for all transactions.</p><p>• Post payments to the appropriate accounts in a timely manner.</p><p>• Handle cash transactions responsibly and with accuracy.</p><p>• Ensure all account records are properly documented and organized.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to streamline financial procedures and workflows.</p><p>• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve discrepancies in payments or invoices.</p>
<p>A large consumer product goods company in New Jersey, is seeking a Controller, with significant financial statement forecasting experience on a contract basis. The Controller will be tasked with establishing, documenting, and implementing an effective and scalable forecasting process for Cash Flow and Balance Sheet accounts. In addition, the Controller will build forecasting models for financial statements and will be able to incorporate account schedules into the model. The Controller will possess excellent documentation and communication skills to effectively train and guide divisional leaders through process changes. The ideal Controller will have previous large company experience and will have previously utilized Oracle EPM.</p><p><br></p><p>If you are interested in applying for this contract Controllership role, please contact Gillian Klypka at Robert Half Management Resources (gillian.klypka@roberthalf.).</p>
<p><strong>Energy Trading (PHYSICAL) - Middle Office / P& L - Hedge Fund</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Our client the commodity division of a global Hedge Fund continues to build out their team based in NYC. This role directly supports the PHYSICAL Energy Trading team with a mix of P& L, risk and trading assistant type functions. Responsibilities include pricing, position recs, hedge analysis, end of day flash T0, and a full T+1 P& L, as well as market risk analytics. The firm's leadership is very well respected. The position is open due to a promotion to trading.</p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Sr. Auditor to join our client's team on a contract basis. This role involves managing comprehensive 401K audits for clients, from planning to final reporting. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in financial, operational, and compliance auditing, ensuring thorough assessments and adherence to industry standards.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct end-to-end audits of 401K plans, including risk assessment, internal control evaluation, and financial statement preparation.</p><p>• Develop and execute detailed audit plans to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and other regulatory standards.</p><p>• Analyze and document audit findings, providing actionable recommendations for process improvements.</p><p>• Perform operational and financial audits to assess organizational efficiency and accuracy.</p><p>• Utilize CCH ProSystem Fx and Knowledge Coach tools to streamline audit processes and ensure accurate reporting.</p><p>• Prepare comprehensive audit reports summarizing key findings and presenting them to stakeholders.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members and clients to address audit issues and implement corrective actions.</p><p>• Conduct SOC 1 reviews, ensuring that controls over financial reporting meet required standards.</p><p>• Stay updated on industry best practices and regulatory changes to maintain audit effectiveness.</p>
