<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>Nick Corieri with Robert Half is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a great team in Syracuse, New York. This role is pivotal in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of daily financial operations while supporting key aspects of cash management and audit readiness. The Senior Accountant collaborates closely with the Senior Director of Finance to uphold internal controls and meet organizational deadlines.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review daily accounting transactions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to organizational policies.</p><p>• Act as a quality control reviewer for accounts payable and receivable activities, ensuring timely and accurate entries.</p><p>• Monitor deadlines and support the completion of finance team deliverables on schedule.</p><p>• Serve as a liaison to resolve billing discrepancies and payment inquiries with vendors and internal departments.</p><p>• Oversee organizational banking activities, including wires, deposits, and fraud prevention measures.</p><p>• Reconcile bank accounts and subsidiary ledgers as part of the monthly closing process.</p><p>• Maintain audit-ready financial records and documentation for internal and external reviews.</p><p>• Assist in preparing financial statements, management reports, and conducting financial audits.</p><p>• Support month-end and year-end closing processes, as well as budget preparation and tax filings.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address accounting-related questions and operational needs.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, apply to this job posting and contact Nick Corieri at Robert Half's Syracuse office.</p>
<p>Chris Preble from Robert Half is working with a Utica client of his that has been growing. This is a newly created role with an organization that has terrific benefits. Also, this position offers an exciting opportunity for growth and development into an Assistant Controller role. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in accounting operations, financial reporting, and process optimization while receiving mentorship and preparing for leadership responsibilities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee and manage key aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.</p><p>• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.</p><p>• Ensure the accuracy and maintenance of the general ledger across multiple entities.</p><p>• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions as needed.</p><p>• Generate internal financial statements, variance analyses, and management reporting packages.</p><p>• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and the analysis of financial performance indicators.</p><p>• Facilitate compliance by preparing documentation for audits and external tax filings.</p><p>• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in accounting operations.</p><p>• Collaborate on system upgrades or software implementations to streamline workflows.</p><p>• Provide mentorship and contribute to the development of entry-level accounting staff as the role evolves.</p>
<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>