<p>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. </p><p>There is lots of opportunity for growth here.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Reporting into the Director of Accounting, help direct core accounting functions, including ledger maintenance, closing activities, account analysis, and preparation of financial reports.</p><p>• Lead accounting work tied to mortgage-related transactions and property financial activity, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.</p><p>• Monitor grant funding records and reporting requirements to maintain compliance and reliable tracking of restricted funds.</p><p>• Provide oversight and coaching to a small accounting staff, helping build capability and encouraging strong team collaboration.</p><p>• Work closely with organizational leaders to improve workflows, reinforce internal controls, and support operational priorities.</p><p>• Coordinate with departments across the business to collect timely financial information and resolve discrepancies efficiently.</p><p>• Support the preparation for external audits, budgeting efforts, and other ad hoc financial initiatives as business needs evolve.</p><p>• Take ownership of day-to-day accounting performance while helping strengthen the overall finance function over time.</p>
<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><p><br></p>
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the day-to-day leadership of finance and accounting activities, ensuring consistent execution across reporting, close processes, and operational finance support.<br>• Lead the review of financial results, identify meaningful trends and variances, and present clear insights to senior leadership and parent-company stakeholders.<br>• Oversee month-end and year-end activities, including coordination of audit-related deliverables and maintenance of strong financial controls.<br>• Guide budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning to support informed business decisions and organizational performance.<br>• Provide leadership and mentoring to team members, particularly employees stepping into recently expanded or redefined responsibilities.<br>• Partner with internal leaders across the business to strengthen KPI tracking and improve visibility into financial performance.<br>• Support executive communication with ownership and international partners by preparing accurate, timely, and well-structured financial materials.<br>• Maintain leadership visibility over the ongoing Workday Financials implementation while helping ensure alignment with finance priorities and reporting needs.