<p>Chris Preble from Robert Half is working with a high growth Utica client of his that has a Controller need...great benefits here, 401k match and bonus.</p><p><br></p><p>This role will oversee the day-to-day accounting function while partnering closely with operations and executive leadership to support financial planning, cost control, and operational performance. This is a high-visibility role reporting directly to the CFO, with a clear opportunity to grow into a Director of Finance position as the company continues to expand.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Accounting and Financial Reporting</p><ul><li>Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements </li><li>Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements</li><li>Manage the general ledger, account reconciliations, and financial reporting processes</li></ul><p>Cost Accounting and Operations Support</p><ul><li>Oversee cost accounting and inventory accounting within a manufacturing environment</li><li>Analyze production costs, labor, and overhead to support operational efficiency and margin improvement</li><li>Work closely with operations leadership to monitor KPIs, cost trends, and profitability by product line</li></ul><p>Financial Planning and Analysis</p><ul><li>Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process</li><li>Analyze financial performance and provide insights on variances, cost drivers, and operational performance</li><li>Assist leadership in evaluating capital investments, process improvements, and operational initiatives</li></ul><p>Leadership and Process Improvement</p><ul><li>Manage and mentor accounting staff while strengthening the finance function</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting capabilities, and internal controls</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, and executive leadership</li></ul>
<p>Chris Preble from Robert Half is partnering with a well-established, growing organization to add a Business Development Manager to its team. This role is focused on building relationships, uncovering new revenue opportunities, and re-engaging existing customers across multiple locations. The brand is already well known in the market — the opportunity lies in activating demand that already exists but hasn’t been systematically pursued. This organization has outstanding benefits and very low turnover.</p><p>This is a highly visible role for someone who enjoys connecting dots between customer data, real-world relationships, and revenue growth.</p><p><br></p><p>This role blends relationship-building, outbound business development, and data analysis. You’ll work closely with internal teams while spending time identifying opportunities others haven’t had the bandwidth to pursue.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Build and maintain relationships with local businesses, organizations, and community partners.</li><li>Proactively identify new business opportunities across corporate events, group functions, and special events.</li><li>Re-engage past customers by analyzing historical data and following up with targeted outreach and promotional ideas.</li><li>Leverage internal data to identify high-value customers, repeat buyers, and untapped segments.</li><li>Develop outreach strategies for companies similar to existing successful clients (e.g., corporate events, large group functions).</li><li>At times, attend community events, networking opportunities, and client meetings as needed.</li><li>Collaborate with internal marketing and leadership teams to align outreach with brand initiatives.</li><li>Build relationships with local leadership and understand on-the-ground operations.</li><li>Track activity, opportunities, and outcomes to help inform future growth strategies.</li></ul>