Accounting Director Jobs in Syracuse, NY

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VP of Finance

Syracuse, NY
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Temporary / Contract
55.00 - 70.00 USD / Hourly
<ul><li>Lead finance and accounting activities, including financial reporting, month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and audit coordination.</li><li>Analyze financial results and business KPIs, providing clear insights and recommendations to executive leadership.</li><li>Partner with the CEO and international parent company on financial performance, reporting, and business priorities.</li><li>Mentor finance and accounting managers, clarify responsibilities, and support team development following a reorganization.</li><li>Maintain effective financial processes and support collaboration across geographically distributed teams.</li></ul>
2026-10-29T16:23:47Z

Accounting Manager

Syracuse, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
85000.00 - 105000.00 USD / Yearly
Paul Grenga from the Syracuse Robert Half office is working with a Syracuse client of his. This organization has a newly created Accounting Manager hiring need. Benefits here are excellent and work life balance is very good. There is lots of opportunity for growth here. Responsibilities:• Reporting into the Director of Accounting, help direct core accounting functions, including ledger maintenance, closing activities, account analysis, and preparation of financial reports.• Lead accounting work tied to mortgage-related transactions and property financial activity, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.• Monitor grant funding records and reporting requirements to maintain compliance and reliable tracking of restricted funds.• Provide oversight and coaching to a small accounting staff, helping build capability and encouraging strong team collaboration.• Work closely with organizational leaders to improve workflows, reinforce internal controls, and support operational priorities.• Coordinate with departments across the business to collect timely financial information and resolve discrepancies efficiently.• Support the preparation for external audits, budgeting efforts, and other ad hoc financial initiatives as business needs evolve.• Take ownership of day-to-day accounting performance while helping strengthen the overall finance function over time.
2026-10-14T19:28:43Z

VP/Director of Finance

Syracuse, NY
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Temporary / Contract
63.34 - 73.34 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an accomplished finance leader to guide the accounting and finance organization for a Long-term Contract assignment based in Syracuse, New York. This role will provide senior-level oversight across financial operations, performance analysis, and executive reporting while helping the team maintain momentum during a period of leadership coverage. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with business leadership and international stakeholders in a dynamic energy environment, while supporting a collaborative team through evolving priorities. Responsibilities: • Direct the day-to-day leadership of finance and accounting activities, ensuring consistent execution across reporting, close processes, and operational finance support. • Lead the review of financial results, identify meaningful trends and variances, and present clear insights to senior leadership and parent-company stakeholders. • Oversee month-end and year-end activities, including coordination of audit-related deliverables and maintenance of strong financial controls. • Guide budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning to support informed business decisions and organizational performance. • Provide leadership and mentoring to team members, particularly employees stepping into recently expanded or redefined responsibilities. • Partner with internal leaders across the business to strengthen KPI tracking and improve visibility into financial performance. • Support executive communication with ownership and international partners by preparing accurate, timely, and well-structured financial materials. • Maintain leadership visibility over the ongoing Workday Financials implementation while helping ensure alignment with finance priorities and reporting needs.
2026-11-02T13:33:39Z

Tax Manager - Public

Syracuse, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
90000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
Nick Corieri from Robert Half is looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join a small public accounting team in Syracuse, New York. This role will lead a broad range of tax engagements, support clients with complex compliance needs, and provide practical guidance on business tax matters. The ideal candidate brings strong technical tax knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality client service. Responsibilities:• Oversee the preparation and review of annual income tax provisions to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable standards.• Manage corporate tax return engagements from planning through final filing, resolving technical issues and maintaining quality across deliverables.• Administer sales tax reporting and compliance activities, including reviewing calculations, filings, and related documentation.• Advise clients on entity formation considerations, helping structure businesses in alignment with tax and operational objectives.• Supervise bookkeeping-related tax support activities to promote complete and reliable financial information for reporting purposes.• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, answering tax questions, identifying planning opportunities, and communicating deadlines clearly.• Mentor entry-level team members through review feedback, training, and day-to-day guidance on tax processes and best practices. For immediate consideration, apply to this job posting today and contact Nick Corieri from the Syracuse branch of Robert Half.
2026-10-20T20:58:47Z

CFO & Treasurer

Syracuse, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
160000.00 - 175000.00 USD / Yearly
Nick Corieri with Robert Half is looking for an experienced CFO to provide strategic financial leadership for a mission-driven nonprofit organization. This role serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, guiding sound stewardship, regulatory compliance, and long-term financial planning across a complex organization. The successful candidate will bring strong judgment, executive presence, and the ability to communicate the organization’s financial position clearly to a wide range of stakeholders. Responsibilities:• Advise senior leadership on financial strategy, fiscal oversight, and policy development to support responsible stewardship and informed decision-making.• Partner with executive leaders and governance committees to present financial updates, assess organizational performance, and recommend action on key fiscal matters.• Lead finance, accounting, treasury, budgeting, audit coordination, and financial reporting activities in partnership with internal finance leadership.• Review and interpret monthly and annual financial results, ensuring accurate reporting for leadership, oversight bodies, and external parties as needed.• Evaluate significant financial matters affecting affiliated entities, including schools, parishes, and other related operations, and provide practical recommendations.• Manage banking, borrowing, insurance, and investment relationships while overseeing multiple portfolios in alignment with approved policies and risk objectives.• Collaborate with human resources on employee benefit programs and retirement plans, including matters affecting employees and clergy.• Support property, construction, renovation, leasing, acquisition, and sale decisions by providing financial guidance and ensuring compliance with organizational policies.• Coordinate with legal counsel and regulatory agencies on financial and administrative compliance matters, and promote strong risk management practices across the organization.• Supervise department leaders, maintain strict confidentiality, and foster accountability through performance management and continued learning. For immediate consideration, apply to this job posting today and contact Nick Corieri from the Syracuse branch of Robert Half.
2026-10-26T19:58:48Z

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