<p>Nick Corieri from Robert Half in Syracuse is looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join one of our non-profit organization clients. This pivotal role will provide financial leadership and strategic direction, ensuring the organization’s financial health aligns with its mission and values. The ideal candidate will have expertise in non-profit accounting, compliance, and executive leadership, along with a proven track record of managing budgets and fostering operational excellence. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide strategic oversight for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to support organizational goals.</p><p>• Manage accounting operations, payroll processes, financial audits, and regulatory compliance specific to non-profit standards.</p><p>• Oversee financial systems, including accounts payable/receivable, donation processing, and donor records management.</p><p>• Deliver timely and accurate financial reports to the executive team and board of directors.</p><p>• Lead the annual budget development process, ensuring alignment with the organization’s objectives.</p><p>• Establish and enforce internal financial controls and risk management policies to safeguard assets and ensure compliance.</p><p>• Direct the financial aspects of human resources, including payroll and benefits administration.</p><p>• Supervise vendor relationships, contracts, insurance policies, and purchasing activities to optimize organizational resources.</p><p>• Implement efficient systems and processes to enhance operational effectiveness and support growth.</p><p>• Collaborate with department leaders to monitor performance, provide budgetary guidance, and make strategic recommendations.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, please apply to this job posting and contact Nick Corieri from the Syracuse branch of Robert Half.</p>
<p>This is a 99% remote role! You'll only have to go into the office once a month. You MUST be a NY State resident. No other applicants will be considered. Also, this organization offers 100% employer paid healthcare. </p><p><br></p><p>Chris Preble from Robert Half is working with a Syracuse client of his to find a Senior Property-Lease Accountant for a newly created role due to growth. This individual will help oversee fixed asset and lease accounting functions for the organization. This role is vital in ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and effective management of capital assets and leases. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in asset management and lease accounting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities will include:</p><p>• Manage and maintain the fixed asset subledger, ensuring accurate classifications, depreciation schedules, and compliance with accounting standards.</p><p>• Record and track capital asset additions, disposals, transfers, and retirements in alignment with organizational policies.</p><p>• Calculate monthly depreciation expenses, post them to the general ledger, and reconcile fixed asset accounts.</p><p>• Oversee the accounting and proper documentation for construction-in-progress projects, ensuring timely capitalization.</p><p>• Handle lease accounting under applicable standards, including the recognition and tracking of lease assets and liabilities.</p><p>• Maintain a comprehensive lease register and ensure all related accounting entries are accurate and up-to-date.</p><p>• Coordinate and execute the annual physical inventory of fixed assets, resolving any discrepancies identified.</p><p>• Collaborate with teams across facilities, procurement, and finance to ensure accurate asset tagging and classification.</p><p>• Prepare fixed asset and lease-related schedules to support annual audits and address auditor inquiries.</p><p>• Identify and implement process improvements in fixed asset and lease accounting procedures.</p>
<p>Chris Preble is working with a Syracuse manufacturing client of his that is seeking a proven leader to drive operational excellence and spearhead a lean transformation across its production operations. This role will combine hands-on management with strategic leadership, overseeing day-to-day production while embedding a continuous improvement culture throughout the organization.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead all aspects of production operations, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are consistently met.</li><li>Drive lean manufacturing initiatives, including value stream mapping, 5S, Kaizen, SMED, and visual management, to optimize efficiency and reduce waste.</li><li>Partner with leadership to design and execute a multi-year lean transformation roadmap.</li><li>Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for production, track results, and implement corrective actions where needed.</li><li>Champion a culture of continuous improvement, engaging and training staff at all levels in lean principles and problem-solving methods.</li><li>Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and safety standards.</li><li>Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and quality teams to improve workflows and implement best practices.</li><li>Provide coaching, mentoring, and leadership to supervisors and production staff to build high-performing teams.</li><li>Identify opportunities for technology adoption and process automation to support long-term scalability.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Chris Preble from Robert Half is looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Controller to join a dynamic manufacturing client of his in Utica. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in helping to oversee financial operations, ensuring accuracy in reporting, and collaborating with various departments to align financial practices with business objectives. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to process improvements while supporting critical accounting functions. This role will also have growth to it and the company has solid benefits.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Help manage month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all financial records are accurate and complete.</p><p>• Help oversee general ledger activities, including account reconciliations and adjustments.</p><p>• Prepare detailed internal financial reports and assist in the creation of external financial statements.</p><p>• Supervise key functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed asset management.</p><p>• Collaborate with operations, production, and procurement teams to ensure financial data aligns with business activities.</p><p>• Assist in the development and monitoring of budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, and coordinate with external auditors during audits.</p><p>• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and strengthen internal controls.</p><p>• Provide support for regulatory and compliance requirements.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Syracuse, New York. In this long-term contract role, you will play a crucial part in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring smooth processing of payments. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in bookkeeping and a commitment to detail-oriented work.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain and oversee the accuracy of accounts and general ledgers within the department.<br>• Record and supervise entries in cash books, general ledgers, and subsidiary ledgers.<br>• Review and process incoming payments, ensuring amounts are verified and receipts are issued appropriately.<br>• Manage cash disbursements and review transactions for completeness and accuracy.<br>• Verify purchase orders and claims payments, posting entries to the appropriate ledgers.<br>• Prepare ledger cards for manual or system-based posting, ensuring all entries are accurate.<br>• Reconcile ledger balances with financial reports to maintain alignment with organizational records.<br>• Assist in the preparation and supervision of payroll processes.<br>• Compile financial data and statistics to support annual budget preparation.<br>• Utilize personal computers and other office tools for data management and reporting.
<p>Chris Preble from Robert Half is working with a client of his in Ithaca that is looking to hire a Production Planner. This company has outstanding benefits and has been rapidly growing. Hours are great here, normal Monday - Friday and no nights or weekends.</p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for a Production Planner to oversee and coordinate schedules to achieve operational efficiency and meet customer demands. This role requires a proactive individual who can align forecast data, material availability, and production capacity while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment and possesses strong organizational and problem-solving skills.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and maintain production schedules that align with inventory goals, sales forecasts, and operational capacity.</p><p>• Coordinate with purchasing and inventory teams to ensure timely availability of necessary materials and resources.</p><p>• Monitor progress of work-in-progress items and finished goods to meet delivery timelines and internal performance metrics.</p><p>• Utilize company systems to issue work orders, track production progress, and maintain accurate data records.</p><p>• Collaborate with quality assurance and compliance teams to ensure adherence to safety and regulatory standards.</p><p>• Communicate any schedule changes, risks, or delays to relevant stakeholders promptly and effectively.</p><p>• Assist in capacity planning by identifying potential constraints and recommending actionable solutions.</p><p>• Support initiatives aimed at improving production processes, reducing waste, and optimizing efficiency.</p><p>• Participate in cross-functional meetings to provide production updates and contribute to operational reporting.</p>
