<p>Robert Half is hiring! </p><p>We are looking for an experienced IT Manager to oversee and enhance the technology infrastructure and support systems for a manufacturing organization. This role involves managing both technical teams and projects to ensure optimal system performance, security, and efficient service delivery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT operations, team leadership, and strategic planning.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead and manage a team of Service Desk Specialists to ensure timely resolution of incidents, requests, and escalations while meeting established service levels.</p><p>• Supervise Systems Engineers responsible for maintaining Windows Server environments, backup systems, disaster recovery solutions, VMware vSphere, and storage systems.</p><p>• Develop regional support coverage models, aligning staffing schedules with business needs and branch locations.</p><p>• Standardize device imaging processes, maintain golden images, and implement automation for post-imaging configurations.</p><p>• Analyze ticket trends and create solutions such as known-error databases, self-service tools, and proactive operations initiatives.</p><p>• Manage vendor relationships, evaluate technology solutions, negotiate contracts, and oversee purchase orders and invoice approvals for infrastructure-related expenses.</p><p>• Establish and enforce standards for server configurations, security hardening, monitoring, and patch management, ensuring compliance.</p><p>• Plan and execute infrastructure projects, including migrations, upgrades, and system consolidations, with detailed roadmaps and risk mitigation strategies.</p><p>• Mentor and coach entry level staff to support their growth and build a strong talent pipeline within the organization.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our team in Lincolnton, North Carolina. In this role, you will provide critical financial insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making and overall organizational growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial modeling, inventory analysis, and compliance, with a proven ability to work collaboratively across departments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct comprehensive financial analyses, including cash flow assessments, profit and loss reviews, and cost accounting to guide business decisions.<br>• Collaborate with the Sales Team to manage product costing, ensuring accurate pricing and profitability evaluations.<br>• Oversee cost center accounting by calculating cost rates, analyzing deviations, and implementing corrective measures to improve efficiency.<br>• Perform monthly inventory valuations, investigate variances, and recommend measures to address inventory discrepancies.<br>• Participate in quarterly and annual physical inventory counts to ensure accuracy and compliance with audit requirements.<br>• Analyze market trends, sales data, and customer purchasing patterns to develop pricing strategies that enhance profitability.<br>• Create and automate advanced Excel reports using pivot tables and formulas to streamline data analysis and reporting.<br>• Support compliance with governmental accounting standards and internal control processes.<br>• Prepare detailed monthly management reports, profit and loss forecasts, and lead the strategic budgeting process to align financial objectives with business goals.<br>• Develop financial models to evaluate scenarios and support strategic planning initiatives.
