<p><strong>Finance Director- East Hartford, CT</strong></p><p><strong>Reference ID:</strong> BR0013309922</p><p><strong>Contact: </strong>Brittany Rizzo / [email protected].........</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Company Overview:</strong></p><p>Our client is a large and rapidly growing manufacturing organization with multiple U.S. locations and a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and operational excellence. As they continue to scale, they are seeking a strategic and hands-on <strong>Finance Director</strong> to lead financial operations across multiple sites. This is a high-impact leadership role with visibility to executive leadership and significant influence on business decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p><p>The <strong>Finance Director</strong> will be responsible for overseeing all financial functions including budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, strategic financial planning, and operational analysis across several manufacturing facilities. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in manufacturing finance and demonstrated success in driving financial performance and process improvement in a complex, multi-site environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead financial planning and analysis (FP& A) activities across multiple manufacturing sites.</li><li>Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes ensuring timely and accurate reporting.</li><li>Partner with plant and operations leadership to support cost analysis, pricing strategies, and capital investment decisions.</li><li>Develop and manage annual budgets and rolling forecasts; provide variance analysis and actionable insights.</li><li>Drive standardization and efficiency in financial processes across all locations.</li><li>Support strategic initiatives, including M& A evaluations, footprint optimization, and profitability improvement efforts.</li><li>Serve as a key advisor to executive leadership on financial performance, risks, and opportunities.</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and GAAP standards.</li><li>Lead and develop a high-performing finance team across multiple sites.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Senior Accountant</strong></p><p><strong>Location</strong><em>: Milford, CT area </em></p><p><strong>Position Type:</strong> Full Time/Permanent Position</p><p><strong>Recruiter Contact</strong>: Sal Fiorillo - Sal.Fiorillo@Roberthalf</p><p><strong>Reference</strong>: SF0013304698</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why This Role</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Stable, long-tenured team</strong> with family ownership dating back over 100 years</li><li><strong>Mentorship from an experienced CFO (CPA, MBA)</strong> with large public accounting firm background</li><li><strong>Visible growth opportunity</strong> – excellent stepping stone for future advancement</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee day-to-day accounting operations: AP, AR, payroll, cash management, bank reconciliations, and month-end close support</li><li>Manage billing and collections, including AIA construction billing</li><li>Support the CFO with financial analysis, accruals, journal entries, and process improvements</li><li>Supervise and provide coverage for AP/AR staff</li><li>Partner with project managers to improve job-costing accuracy and billing timeliness</li><li>Ensure compliance with tax filings, benefits reconciliations, and annual 1099s</li><li>Provide administrative oversight for office functions, onboarding/offboarding, and technology coordination</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Background</strong></p><ul><li>3–5+ years of <strong>construction accounting experience</strong> (AIA billing required) or out of public accounting</li><li>Hands-on experience across AP, AR, payroll, and general accounting functions</li><li>Strong Excel skills; systems savvy</li><li>Supervisory or review-level experience strongly preferred</li></ul><p>If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, please email your resume to the email listed above and reference SF0013304698.</p><p>All inquiries are confidential. Please note at Robert Half we never present your background to a client company without your permission</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced, hands on, Accounting Manager to join in the greater Chicopee, Massachusetts area. This is a contract position, ideal for someone with a strong background in financial management and process optimization. The role will involve ensuring compliance, and driving efficiency across various financial processes, accounting operations and optimization. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of reporting.</p><p>• Oversee the general ledger and maintain adherence to accounting standards.</p><p>• Coordinate and support financial statement audits, providing necessary documentation and responses.</p><p>• Perform account reconciliations to ensure consistency and accuracy across financial records.</p><p>• Prepare and review journal entries to maintain the integrity of financial data.</p><p>• Lead initiatives to streamline accounting processes and enhance operational efficiency.</p><p>• Improve accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) functions.</p><p>• Implement process improvements to optimize workflows and reduce redundancies.</p><p>• Utilize activity-based costing methodologies to refine financial analysis and reporting.</p><p>• Work with Viewpoint Vista software to manage and improve financial systems.</p><p>• Other administrative tasks and responsibilites as needed to allow cross training with existing team members</p>
<p>Vice President of Finance and Accounting</p><p><br></p><p>We are excited to partner with a dynamic new client seeking a strategic and results-driven <strong>VP of Finance and Accounting</strong> to join their team in Q4/Q1. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role offers the opportunity to lead the finance function, influence key business decisions, and shape the organization’s financial strategy—all with a competitive salary and bonus structure.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Compensation: </strong>Base + Bonus (250K)</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Norwalk, CT </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead the finance and accounting functions, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls.</li><li>Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning to support strategic objectives and business growth.</li><li>Provide actionable financial insights and analysis to the executive team to guide decision-making.</li><li>Manage cash flow, capital planning, and expense management to optimize organizational performance.</li><li>Drive process improvements and implement best practices across finance and accounting operations.</li><li>Supervise, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team to maintain high performance and engagement.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to evaluate investments, business initiatives, and operational performance.</li><li>Ensure adherence to GAAP, regulatory requirements, and company financial policies.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Accounting Director - Private School</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Our client a private school based in Litchfield County, CT is adding a managerial role to their accounting team. This role reports to the CFO, works closely with the schools leadership, and manages a team of four. This role offers the opportunity to manage financial reporting, oversee endowment and investment reporting, and contribute to board presentations in an educational setting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and financial operations, coupled with excellent organizational and analytical skills.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Oversee monthly financial close processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Manage general ledger activities and maintain proper documentation.</p><p>• Administer endowment and investment reporting, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.</p><p>• Develop and deliver detailed financial presentations for the board.</p><p>• Collaborate with various departments to streamline financial processes and improve efficiency.</p><p>• Conduct financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.</p><p>• Supervise and mentor accounting staff to foster growth and development.</p>
<p><strong>Tax Manager- Public Accounting with Work/ Life Balance!! </strong></p><p><strong>Shelton, CT </strong></p><p><strong>Reference ID: </strong>BR0013231452</p><p>Contact: Brittany Rizzo / [email protected]</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p><p>Our client is seeking an experienced <strong>Public Accounting Tax Manager</strong> with 7+ years of relevant experience in public accounting to join their team. In this role, you will oversee tax engagements, provide strategic advice to clients, and manage team members while ensuring compliance with federal and state tax regulations. This is a leadership position that requires technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to mentor and develop staff in a fast-paced, client-driven environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Tax Planning and Compliance:</strong> Lead and review complex tax engagements for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and trusts, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations (Source: Robert Half methodology).</li><li><strong>Client Relationship Management:</strong> Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing proactive tax solutions and advice to optimize their financial position (Source: Robert Half research).</li><li><strong>Team Leadership and Development:</strong> Supervise and mentor staff accountants and tax specialists, fostering a collaborative team culture and ensuring professional growth opportunities (Source: US Demand for Skilled Talent Q1 2025.pdf).</li><li><strong>Business Development:</strong> Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and support firm growth by actively participating in networking events and developing new business initiatives (Source: Finance and Accounting Professionals in Highest Demand).</li><li><strong>Quality Control:</strong> Conduct technical reviews of tax returns and other deliverables to ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to the firm's quality standards.</li><li><strong>Technical Expertise:</strong> Stay updated on evolving tax legislation, IRS rulings, and state-specific compliance updates while advising clients and team members on implications (Source: Methodology).</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Assistant Director of Finance</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Westport</strong></p><p><strong>$90K–$105K + Benefits</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>A mission-driven nonprofit organization is seeking an Assistant Director of Finance</strong> to support the Director of Finance in overseeing accounting and financial operations. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to contribute to an organization making a meaningful community impact.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee day-to-day accounting, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll</li><li>Support preparation of monthly financial statements, budget-to-actual reports, and cash flow analysis</li><li>Assist in the annual budget process and long-term financial planning</li><li>Manage grant and contract reporting to ensure compliance with funder requirements</li><li>Coordinate audit preparation and support external auditors</li><li>Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies</li><li>Supervise and mentor junior finance staff</li><li>Partner with program and development teams to provide financial insights for decision-making</li></ul><p><strong>What is Offered:</strong></p><ul><li>Work-life balance in a collaborative, mission-driven culture</li><li>Opportunity to make a direct impact by ensuring strong financial stewardship of resources</li><li>Professional growth and leadership development </li></ul>
<p>Great opportunity to get in on the ground level and reap the rewards of your work.</p><p>Publicly traded and well-funded, with incredible new leadership team with tremendous track record of taking companies from millions to billions!</p><p>The new leadership are incredible and excited to get the right team into company so they can make this another huge success & share it with the new hires. If you have a treasury background that includes the below key items send resumes immediately to Jennifer.Beilin@Roberthalf (dotcom) as interviews are already under way!</p><p> </p><p><strong>MUST HAVES: </strong></p><ul><li>Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or similar</li><li>You bring 7+ years of progressive experience in from prior <strong>banking industry</strong> with skillset: Liquidity Management, Banking, Risk Management, and leadership</li><li>Can be both hands on in day to day but have a Strategic mindset</li><li>You prefer opportunities that are fast-pace that leverage prior skillsets obtained throughout career</li><li>Mindset includes no job too small or too big to tackle</li></ul>
<p><strong><u>FP& A Manager </u></strong></p><p><strong><em>Location</em></strong><em>: New London County </em></p><p><strong>Position Type:</strong> Full Time/Permanent Position</p><p><strong>Recruiter Contact</strong>: Sal Fiorillo - Sal.Fiorillo@Roberthalf</p><p><strong>Reference</strong>: SF0013301246</p><p><br></p><p>Join a global leader in a newly created role reporting directly to the CFO, offering high visibility and the chance to make a measurable impact in a finance organization.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why This Role</strong></p><ul><li>Newly created position due to growth and centralization of operations to Connecticut headquarters</li><li>High exposure to the C-Suite and private equity ownership group</li><li>Opportunity to drive strategic FP& A in a complex global manufacturing environment</li><li>Flexible, collaborative culture – initially on-site, with hybrid flexibility once established</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes</li><li>Consolidate and analyze global reporting packages for executive leadership and PE ownership</li><li>Partner with business leaders to provide decision support and performance insights</li><li>Develop financial models to support strategy, margin improvement, and cost optimization</li><li>Drive variance analysis and reporting under GAAP standards</li><li>Support M& A integration and special projects</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field</li><li>4–7+ years progressive FP& A experience, including consolidations</li><li>Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting skills</li><li>Advanced Excel capability</li><li>Experience with GAAP reporting and variance analysis</li></ul><p><strong>Pluses</strong></p><ul><li>Private equity–owned company exposure</li><li>Manufacturing industry background</li><li>OneStream or Epicor ERP experience</li><li>MBA, CPA, or CFA designation</li><li>Supervisory experience</li></ul><p>If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, please email your resume to the email listed above and reference SF0013301246.</p><p>All inquiries are confidential. Please note at Robert Half we never present your background to a client company without your permission.</p>
<p><strong>Making an Impact with Your Numbers!!! </strong></p><p>Truly, a great chance to take your prior <strong>financial planning and analysis costing </strong>skills within <strong>manufacturing </strong>and put them to use with this green energy company that produces products most love and enjoy!!! Truly, you'll want to tell everyone you know where you work!</p><p>Outside great products, you'll make a lasting impact on the revenue growth of this firm by providing financial analysis, reporting, KPI's, budgets and forecasts. Diving deep into cost analysis on raw materials, labor, overhead, bills of material, inventory supply chain analysis, and plant spending and efficiencies. You'll not only dive into the numbers but present them to senior management along with YOUR ideas to enhance growth and reduce expenses.</p><p>If you can commute to Bethel, have the 7+ years FP& A related to the manufacturing industry along with the necessary skillsets <strong>(costing analytics),</strong> plus have a bachelor's degree send resumes to Jennifer.Beilin@Roberthalf (dotcom) ASAP.</p>
<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><strong>Job Title: </strong> Accounting Manager</p><p><strong>Location: </strong> North Stonington, CT <em>(Primarily on-site; hybrid flexibility possible)</em></p><p><strong>Position Type:</strong> Full-Time, Permanent</p><p><strong>Recruiter Contact: </strong> Abby Harpp – abby.harpp@roberthalf</p><p><strong>Job Reference: </strong> AH0013296931</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage day-to-day accounting functions, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.</li><li>Prepare and support timely, accurate financial reporting for internal and corporate use.</li><li>Assist with inventory accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis.</li><li>Ensure adherence to accounting policies and internal controls.</li><li>Collaborate with operational teams and corporate finance to provide actionable financial insights.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance systems.</li></ul>
