We are looking for an experienced Director of Finance to support a client in East Hartford, Connecticut on a 12-month Contract engagement. This role will lead core accounting and financial operations while also guiding planning activities such as budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis. The ideal candidate brings strong controllership capability, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to translate financial data into practical business insight.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily accounting and finance activities to ensure accurate, timely, and well-controlled financial operations.<br>• Lead the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial models that support short-term decisions and longer-range planning.<br>• Produce meaningful financial reports and analysis for leadership, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.<br>• Oversee key controllership functions, including month-end activities, account review, and adherence to sound accounting practices.<br>• Partner with banking contacts and internal stakeholders to support cash management and broader financial needs.<br>• Use advanced Microsoft Excel to analyze complex data, develop reporting tools, and improve visibility into business performance.<br>• Provide strategic financial guidance to help leaders evaluate priorities, resource allocation, and operational results.<br>• Contribute to process improvements across finance and accounting to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reporting quality.
<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Finance Operations Manager</p><p><strong>Torrington, CT - HYBRID</strong></p><p><strong>Contact: </strong>Brittany Rizzo / [email protected]</p><p><strong>Reference ID: </strong>BR0013479739</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p><p>The Finance Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the manufacturing business while partnering with operations leadership to improve profitability, efficiency, and financial performance. This role manages the day-to-day accounting functions, financial reporting, budgeting, cost accounting, inventory controls, and operational analysis while ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies.</p><p>The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong manufacturing finance experience who can translate financial data into actionable business insights and drive continuous process improvements across finance and operations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Essential Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare monthly variance analyses, KPIs, and management reports.</li><li>Develop annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans.</li><li>Monitor cash flow and working capital performance.</li><li>Maintain standard cost systems and assist accounting team with annual standard cost updates.</li><li>Analyze manufacturing variances, labor efficiency, material usage, scrap, and overhead absorption.</li><li>Partner with operations to identify cost reduction opportunities and improve manufacturing profitability.</li><li>Monitor inventory valuation, cycle counts, and physical inventory processes.</li><li>Support pricing analysis and profitability by product, customer, and business segment.</li><li>Serve as a financial business partner to production, engineering, supply chain, and purchasing teams.</li><li>Develop financial models to support capital investments, new equipment purchases, and process improvements.</li><li>Track key operational metrics including labor efficiency, machine utilization, inventory turns, gross margin, on-time delivery costs, and production yields</li><li>Lead finance-related ERP implementations, upgrades, and process improvement initiatives.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced finance leader to guide core financial operations and provide strategic oversight for a long-term contract opportunity in Worcester, Massachusetts. This position will play a key role in budgeting, monthly close activities, financial analysis, and reporting that supports informed business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership capability, sound judgment, and a hands-on approach to managing forecasts, cash flow visibility, and financial performance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the preparation and management of annual budgets, ensuring financial plans align with operational priorities and business goals.</p><p>• Lead month-end close activities by overseeing reconciliations, reviewing results, and ensuring timely and accurate reporting.</p><p>• Develop and refine budgeting workflows to improve planning accuracy, accountability, and cross-functional coordination.</p><p>• Prepare financial reports that present clear insights into performance, trends, and key business drivers for leadership review.</p><p>• Monitor cash position and build forward-looking cash flow forecasts to support liquidity planning and financial stability.</p><p>• Evaluate financial results against budget expectations and recommend corrective actions where needed.</p><p>• Partner with operational and executive stakeholders to support decision-making through data-driven financial guidance.</p><p>• Strengthen financial controls and reporting practices to maintain accuracy, consistency, and compliance across finance activities.</p>
<p><strong>POSITION: FINANCE MANAGER</strong></p><p><strong>INDUSTRY: NON-PROFIT / MUNICIPAL SERVICES</strong></p><p><strong>LOCATION: WETHERSFIELD, CT</strong></p><p><strong>CONTACT: Kelleigh Marquard - <em>Kelleigh.Marquard@RobertHalf</em></strong></p><p><strong>JOB POSTING ID: KM0013434884</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a well-established organization in the Greater Hartford area seeking a Finance Manager to join its leadership team. This position will work closely with senior finance leadership and play a key role in overseeing accounting operations, budgeting, financial reporting, treasury activities, and departmental administration.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting or finance professional with nonprofit experience who is seeking a highly visible leadership role with long-term stability and strong community impact.</p><p><br></p><p>RESPONSIBILITIES:</p><ul><li>Assist with oversight of daily finance operations including accounting, budgeting, treasury, payroll, revenue, and financial reporting activities</li><li>Support management of the general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, fixed assets, and financial analysis</li><li>Monitor budget-to-actual reporting and assist with forecasting and financial planning activities</li><li>Support annual audit processes and help strengthen internal controls, compliance, and financial policies</li><li>Assist with development and administration of annual operating and program budgets</li><li>Prepare financial reporting and supporting schedules for leadership and external stakeholders</li><li>Partner with department leaders to ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and budget guidelines</li><li>Provide financial guidance and operational support across departments</li><li>Assist with grant accounting and oversight of externally funded programs</li><li>Support pension, benefits, and related financial reporting activities</li><li>Help drive process improvements, modernization initiatives, and operational efficiencies</li><li>Supervise and support finance-related staff while assisting with departmental workflow and performance management</li><li>Serve as backup to senior finance leadership when needed</li></ul><p>WHY JOIN:</p><ul><li>Highly visible leadership role with exposure to executive leadership</li><li>Stable organization with meaningful community impact</li><li>Collaborative culture and supportive leadership team</li><li>Opportunity to improve processes and drive operational efficiencies</li><li>Competitive compensation and strong benefits package</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration, please email your resume in confidence to Kelleigh.Marquard@RobertHalf com. All inquiries are confidential. Robert Half will never distribute your resume without your permission.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support financial planning, reporting, and business performance analysis for our team in Worcester, Massachusetts. This role contributes to budgeting, forecasting, KPI tracking, and cross-functional decision support while helping leaders understand results and identify improvement opportunities. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, comfort working with financial systems and reporting tools, and a practical approach to partnering with operations, accounting, and business stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p>For Immediate Interview contact Victor Muller at 508 205 2136</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Build and maintain annual budget models and supporting schedules to help guide financial planning activities.</p><p>• Refresh rolling forecasts on a regular basis, analyze changing trends, and provide insights that support business decisions.</p><p>• Prepare data and analysis for monthly close reporting, including profitability, margin performance, sales mix, emerging risks, and potential actions to improve results.</p><p>• Track key performance indicators each day and compile information needed for recurring management reports.</p><p>• Partner with department leaders to develop financial evaluations and business cases for product initiatives and other investment opportunities.</p><p>• Create, enhance, and maintain business intelligence reporting solutions using Power BI and related reporting platforms.</p><p>• Support operational cost improvement efforts by monitoring savings initiatives and communicating progress through clear reporting.</p><p>• Coordinate with accounting to assemble monthly statistical information used in general ledger activities and broader financial reporting.</p><p>• Produce recurring and ad hoc reports, including activity reporting for cafeteria operations and other business analysis as needed.</p>