<p>Chris Preble is working with a Utica client of his that has a newly created Senior Financial Analyst position.</p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join a dynamic manufacturing organization in Utica, New York. In this role, you will play a key part in driving financial planning, analyzing operational performance, and supporting strategic decisions through comprehensive financial insights. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in financial modeling and experience working in manufacturing environments, with a focus on cost analysis, forecasting, and performance metrics.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Helping to lead the budgeting process and assist in preparing monthly and quarterly financial forecasts.</p><p>• Perform detailed variance analyses to compare actual financial outcomes to budgeted and forecasted figures.</p><p>• Create and maintain financial models to guide operational planning, capital investments, and strategic initiatives.</p><p>• Provide financial insights to leadership on pricing strategies, cost structures, and overall profitability.</p><p>• Collaborate with operations teams to evaluate production costs, including labor, materials, and overhead.</p><p>• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators to identify areas for operational efficiency and margin improvements.</p><p>• Support cost accounting functions and perform inventory analysis within a manufacturing setting.</p><p>• Prepare detailed management reporting packages and dashboards for senior leadership.</p><p>• Conduct financial analyses for capital expenditures and track the financial performance of projects.</p><p>• Assist in streamlining financial reporting processes and improving analytical tools for enhanced data accuracy.</p>
<p>Remote Job! Strong preference for someone in the Central NY area.</p><p><br></p><p>Chris Preble from Robert Half is working with a massively growing manufacturing industry company. If you have ever been part of a newly created FP& A department and or a rapidly growing company, please point this out.</p><p>This role requires a strong analytical mindset to develop forecasts, analyze costs, and monitor key performance indicators that drive operational efficiency. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Travel Requirement:</strong> On-site in Central New York approximately <strong>3–4 days per year</strong></p><p>Position Overview</p><p>We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst to support financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision-making for a growing manufacturing organization. This role will work closely with senior leadership and operational teams to provide financial insights, budgeting support, forecasting, and performance analysis that drive informed business decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead financial analysis related to manufacturing operations, cost structures, and profitability</li><li>Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, and budgets</li><li>Analyze production costs, margins, and operational efficiency metrics</li><li>Partner with operations and leadership teams to evaluate cost reduction opportunities and process improvements</li><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages</li><li>Support variance analysis comparing actual results to budget and forecast</li><li>Monitor key manufacturing KPIs, including labor efficiency, material costs, and overhead absorption</li><li>Assist with long-range financial planning and strategic initiatives</li><li>Provide data-driven insights to support pricing strategies, capital investments, and operational decisions</li><li>Build and maintain financial dashboards and reporting tools</li><li>Collaborate with accounting during month-end close to ensure accurate financial reporting</li><li>Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Chris Preble from Robert Half is working with a Syracuse client of his that has multiple needs in the property tax compliance division. There's a wide salary range because they're open to hiring different levels of experience for this growing department. It's a hybrid job and benefits here are outstanding.</p><p><br></p><p>Depending on your level...</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead and oversee property tax engagements on both state and national levels </p><p>• Manage valuation and assessment processes for renewable energy assets and infrastructure-heavy facilities.</p><p>• Analyze and utilize third-party appraisal and valuation reports to support tax appeals and strategic positions.</p><p>• Prepare and review annual property tax filings, projections, and compliance-related deliverables.</p><p>• Administer property tax payments, audits, and assessments while negotiating with relevant taxing authorities.</p><p>• Provide expert advice on agreements, including modeling, compliance, and negotiation support.</p><p>• Develop and maintain long-term tax projections for operational and development assets.</p><p>• Offer advisory support for mergers and acquisitions, asset acquisitions, and greenfield development initiatives.</p><p>• Mentor and supervise staff across multiple engagements to ensure quality and efficiency.</p><p>• Collaborate with legal, finance, and development teams to align tax strategies with organizational goals.</p>
<p>Chris Preble from Robert Half is partnering with a manufacturing organization to identify a Cost Accounting Manager professional who will play a key role in product costing, inventory accounting, and margin analysis across multiple operations. This position supports both routine and advanced cost accounting activities and works closely with operations, supply chain, and finance leadership to improve visibility into cost drivers and operational performance. This company has outstanding work life balance, great benefits and lots of opportunity for growth. There's a wide salary range because they're open to different levels of experience and will build the role around the person-skill level they hire. Very low turnover here.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Own and maintain product costing structures within the ERP system, ensuring accuracy and consistency.</li><li>Manage inventory accounting processes, including standard cost maintenance, labor and overhead rate updates, and variance analysis.</li><li>Prepare and post journal entries related to inventory, cost of goods sold, reserves, and production variances.</li><li>Perform month-end close activities related to cost accounting and inventory.</li><li>Reconcile inventory-related general ledger accounts and support cycle count and physical inventory adjustments.</li><li>Analyze product margins and cost trends, identifying drivers and opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Partner with operations and supply chain teams to evaluate manufacturing efficiency, material usage, and cost performance.</li><li>Support internal and external audits, including documentation related to inventory and cost accounting controls.</li><li>Assist with transfer pricing processes and intercompany cost structures, as applicable.</li><li>Prepare ad-hoc financial and operational analysis to support management decision-making.</li><li>Contribute to special projects and continuous improvement initiatives within finance and operations.</li></ul>