We are looking for an experienced Sr. Project Accountant to support project financial operations for a manufacturing facility in Madison, Wisconsin. In this role, you will oversee project accounting activities from setup through closeout, helping maintain accurate billing, revenue recognition, forecasting, and month-end reporting. This position works closely with project teams and cross-functional partners to strengthen financial controls, improve cash flow performance, and support reliable business results.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage project financial administration from initial setup to final closeout, ensuring records are accurate and aligned with contract terms.<br>• Review invoicing activity for accuracy and completeness, resolve complex billing discrepancies, and maintain high-quality billing data within the system.<br>• Perform month-end accounting tasks such as calculating project revenue, preparing accruals, and reconciling general ledger balances in accordance with U.S. GAAP.<br>• Partner with internal and external auditors by coordinating documentation and support for financial reviews tied to projects and customers.<br>• Develop and maintain recurring forecasts for invoicing, cash flow, and working capital to improve financial visibility and planning.<br>• Drive consistency across project accounting processes by establishing standards, refining workflows, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.<br>• Evaluate commercial terms and operational challenges that affect collections and project cash performance, then recommend practical improvements.<br>• Maintain compliance with financial policies, internal controls, and standard procedures across project accounting activities.<br>• Collaborate with credit and collections teams to accelerate cash receipt and address invoice or payment-related issues.<br>• Work closely with project management, engineering, and other business functions to support sound financial execution throughout the project lifecycle.
<p>Robert Half is seeking an ERP Administrator for our client in Madison, WI. This role will support and enhance a NetSuite environment that serves finance and business operations teams. This role will focus on system administration, process improvement, reporting, user support, and cross-functional collaboration with accounting and business stakeholders. </p><p><br></p><p>What You'll Do</p><ul><li>Administer and support the NetSuite ERP platform, including user access, roles, permissions, and security</li><li>Configure and maintain workflows, dashboards, saved searches, reports, and system enhancements</li><li>Partner with finance, accounting, and business teams to gather requirements and implement solutions</li><li>Troubleshoot system issues and provide ongoing end-user support and training</li><li>Support integrations, upgrades, implementations, and third-party applications</li><li>Monitor system performance and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and usability</li><li>Assist with data management, reporting, process automation, and documentation efforts</li><li>Develop and maintain testing procedures to ensure system reliability and functionality</li><li>Stay current on NetSuite features, best practices, and emerging technologies</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Financial Strategy and Business Support</strong></p><ul><li>Direct the site’s budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities, ensuring alignment with business objectives.</li><li>Partner with plant leadership to evaluate financial performance, identify emerging trends, and recommend appropriate courses of action.</li><li>Assess financial risks and growth opportunities while developing strategies to improve margins, cash generation, and overall business results.</li><li>Evaluate proposed capital projects through financial projections, investment appraisals, and ongoing performance assessments.</li><li>Establish and track financial and operational indicators to measure progress against business goals.</li><li>Provide decision support for operational planning, resource allocation, and strategic initiatives.</li></ul><p><strong>Manufacturing Finance and Cost Management</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee site-level cost accounting, including product costing, inventory accounting, manufacturing variances, and production cost reporting.</li><li>Evaluate cost drivers across raw materials, labor, production processes, overhead, and inventory to identify opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Collaborate with production, procurement, engineering, and maintenance teams to improve cost efficiency and operational productivity.</li><li>Provide accurate cost and profitability analysis to support commercial strategy, pricing decisions, and product-level performance reviews.</li><li>Review actual financial results against established plans and investigate significant variances.</li><li>Support inventory management, cash flow optimization, and initiatives designed to improve working capital.</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Reporting and Governance</strong></p><ul><li>Manage the preparation and delivery of financial reports, performance analyses, and management updates for site and senior leadership.</li><li>Maintain effective accounting procedures and internal controls in accordance with applicable standards, company requirements, and regulatory obligations.</li><li>Ensure financial records, supporting documentation, and reporting processes remain accurate, consistent, and audit-ready.</li><li>Coordinate audit activities and oversee the timely implementation of corrective actions when needed.</li><li>Promote data accuracy, reporting integrity, and consistency across financial and operational systems.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership and Operational Excellence</strong></p><ul><li>Establish strong working relationships with leaders across manufacturing, finance, supply chain, engineering, and commercial functions.</li><li>Encourage a results-oriented culture built on financial accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Refine financial workflows, reporting practices, and management tools to support operational scale and business growth.</li><li>Supervise and develop finance personnel, providing coaching, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, automate reporting, strengthen analytics, and enhance business decision-making.</li><li>Contribute to broader site initiatives focused on operational effectiveness, process improvement, and long-term performance.</li></ul>