<p><strong>Tax Manager, Energy and Metals Merchant.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Our client a physical trader of energy and metals is adding to their NA team based in NYC (just South of Grand Central). The Position is a broad role with a focus on Income tax provision and compliance. This role requires someone with strong attention to detail who can manage diverse tax processes, collaborate across departments, and provide strategic insights to support organizational goals.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Manage the preparation and validation of federal and state income tax returns, coordinating with external tax preparers and ensuring accurate consolidation of tax provisions.</p><p>• Oversee quarterly and annual estimated tax payments and determine filing requirements for new states.</p><p>• Supervise transfer pricing studies, document intercompany transactions, and ensure compliance with arm's length principles.</p><p>• Conduct tax research to assess the impact of new transactions and changes in tax laws.</p><p>• File sales tax returns, supervise property tax filings across various states, and ensure compliance with excise and commercial activity taxes.</p><p>• Act as a business partner, providing tax-related insights and support to departments such as treasury, HR, legal, and trading.</p><p>• Collaborate with global offices to align tax strategies and provide guidance on international reporting requirements.</p><p>• Perform additional tax-related duties as needed to support organizational objectives.</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>Senior P& L Analyst: Nat Gas & Power - Hedge Fund</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Our client a Greenwich based Hedge Fund continues to build out their physical energy trading business. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, supporting risk management activities within the energy sector. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of commodities trading and market risk principles.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Analyze daily profit and loss (P& L) reports and provide detailed insights to stakeholders.</p><p>• Monitor trading risk exposure and ensure compliance with established risk limits.</p><p>• Evaluate pricing mechanisms and position-keeping strategies to optimize portfolio performance.</p><p>• Collaborate with traders and product control teams to ensure accurate data flow and reporting.</p><p>• Perform risk assessments on derivatives and hedging strategies related to natural gas and power.</p><p>• Assist in implementing effective risk mitigation strategies.</p><p>• Provide recommendations to improve trading processes and risk management frameworks.</p>
<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 skilled Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to join our team. In this role, you will lead financial planning processes, drive strategic decision-making through detailed analysis, and provide essential reporting to support organizational goals. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on forecasting, budgeting, and profitability assessments across various channels and brands. <strong>Candidate MUST come out of a CPG/Wholesale environment. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Qualified candidates can send resumes directly to Joe.Ciavardini@roberthalf</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee and manage the financial planning team, ensuring consistent processes and high standards.</p><p>• Develop and maintain monthly cash flow forecasts to support business operations.</p><p>• Prepare quarterly financial forecasts and annual budgets to align with organizational objectives.</p><p>• Create multi-year financial projections to inform long-term strategy and decision-making.</p><p>• Analyze customer channels, product performance, and brand profitability to identify value creation opportunities.</p><p>• Conduct pre-and post-evaluation of sales and marketing initiatives to assess financial impact.</p><p>• Generate advanced brand and channel profitability reports to enhance strategic insights.</p><p>• Build financial models to support mergers, acquisitions, and integration efforts.</p><p>• Implement and optimize technology solutions for budgeting and forecasting processes.</p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Senior Internal Audit professional with strong Reg YY, Treasury and Liquidity Audit experience to join our team on a long-term contract basis in New York, New York. In this role, you will leverage your extensive auditing experience, particularly within the banking and treasury sector, to ensure compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in various processes. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to critical assessments and validations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct thorough audits, including testing, sampling, and walkthroughs, to identify discrepancies and ensure compliance with Reg YY.</p><p>• Validate issues and implement corrective actions to address identified risks or inefficiencies.</p><p>• Collaborate with teams to analyze data using tools like LexisNexis and maintain accurate records.</p><p>• Manage case workflows effectively using case management software.</p><p>• Handle complaints professionally, ensuring timely resolution and adherence to regulatory standards.</p><p>• Utilize calendar management tools to prioritize and schedule audit-related tasks efficiently.</p><p>• Develop and maintain clear documentation of audit findings and recommendations.</p><p>• Ensure alignment with management systems and organizational policies during audits.</p><p>• Provide insights and support for continuous improvement in audit processes and controls.</p>
<p>Looking for a CPA out of a manufacturing or a product environment who is extremely hands on. Need good leadership skills and excellent communications skills. </p><p><br></p><p>If you are a CPA and come out of a manufacturing or a product environment, contact me.</p><p><br></p><p>Joe.Ciavardini@roberthalf</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.
We are looking for an experienced FP& A Director to join a leading apparel manufacturing company in New York, New York. This is a contract position requiring a minimum commitment of two months, with the possibility of extension. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of financial planning and analysis best practices, along with the ability to train and guide analysts at the entry level to achieve optimal performance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the financial planning and analysis processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.<br>• Implement best practices and process improvements to enhance team productivity and financial performance.<br>• Provide mentorship and training to entry-level analysts, fostering their growth and ensuring high-quality outputs.<br>• Analyze and interpret financial data to deliver actionable insights for business decision-making.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with company goals.<br>• Manage and refine annual budgeting processes to ensure transparency and accountability.<br>• Develop robust financial models to support strategic planning and operational initiatives.<br>• Communicate openly with team members, identifying and addressing potential issues proactively.<br>• Drive improvements in financial accuracy and reporting through methodical and process-oriented approaches.<br>• Leverage experience in retail or consumer goods to provide industry-specific insights and recommendations.
<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>
