<p>Chris Preble from Robert Half is working with a Syracuse client of his that has a 95% remote hiring need! This person will be on site 2 - maybe 3 days every 6 to 8 weeks (hotel and travel will be paid for by employer). As such, someone in a driving distance to the Syracuse area is ideal. Great benefits here, lots of PTO and solid work life balance.</p><p><br></p><p>We are seeking a Cost Accounting Manager to lead all cost accounting and inventory-related financial activities within a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role will be responsible for driving accurate product costing, analyzing manufacturing performance, and partnering with operations to improve profitability and efficiency.</p><p>The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical capabilities, deep experience in a manufacturing setting, and hands-on expertise with JD Edwards (JDE).</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Oversee all aspects of cost accounting, including standard cost development, variance analysis, and inventory valuation</li><li>Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual cost close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness</li><li>Analyze manufacturing variances (labor, material, overhead) and provide actionable insights to operations leadership</li><li>Partner with plant leadership to improve cost controls, margins, and operational efficiency</li><li>Maintain and enhance standard costing models, including BOMs and routings</li><li>Monitor and reconcile inventory balances, including cycle counts and physical inventory processes</li><li>Develop and track KPIs related to production, cost performance, and operational efficiency</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting processes with a focus on cost of goods sold (COGS) and manufacturing spend</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls related to inventory and costing</li><li>Drive continuous improvement in systems, processes, and reporting</li></ul>
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to support a restaurant and catering finance team in Syracuse, New York through a Long-term Contract assignment. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate daily financial data, strengthening close processes, and providing meaningful analysis of store-level results. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting judgment, hands-on experience with inventory-related reporting, and the ability to review financial activity with a high level of accuracy.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the review and validation of daily financial activity, including sales, payment tenders, inventory movement, and waste reporting before transactions are finalized in the accounting records.<br>• Partner with the accounting team to resolve data issues, improve reporting accuracy, and support operational workflows tied to financial system functionality.<br>• Contribute to month-end close activities by preparing, reviewing, and refining journal entries to ensure timely and accurate reporting.<br>• Analyze store financial performance and identify trends, variances, or irregularities that require follow-up or correction.<br>• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies across general ledger balances and supporting records.<br>• Support inventory accounting processes by reviewing stock-related transactions, usage patterns, and physical count results for completeness and accuracy.<br>• Assist with fixed asset and equipment tracking to help maintain reliable records for ongoing accounting and audit needs.<br>• Provide higher-level review of financial reports and accounting outputs to help maintain strong controls and dependable reporting.<br>• Participate in audit support activities by organizing documentation and responding to requests related to financial statements, inventory, and reconciliations.
<p>Chirs Preble from Robert Half is working with a Utica client of his that has grown a lot the past few years. This is a newly created Accounting Manager role. This organization has great work life balance and excellent benefits. This position offers the chance to help oversee core accounting activities across multiple entities while contributing meaningful insight into financial performance and business trends.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Help lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to support accurate and timely business reporting.</p><p>• Review and reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts to maintain dependable financial records across multiple entities.</p><p>• Manage key close activities at month-end and year-end, including journal entry oversight and general ledger review.</p><p>• Evaluate financial and operational data to highlight performance patterns, risks, and opportunities for improvement.</p><p>• Support finance activities through cost accounting, inventory review, and analysis of production-related results.</p><p>• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting efforts by preparing analyses and assisting with planning assumptions.</p><p>• Partner with operational stakeholders to strengthen reporting quality and provide financial insight for decision-making.</p><p>• Help advance accounting procedures and internal controls to improve consistency, accuracy, and efficiency across the organization.</p>
<p>Nick Corieri with Robert Half is looking for an Accounting Manager to oversee core financial operations for a well-known organization in Syracuse, New York. In addition to managing two staff on the accounting team, this role is responsible for maintaining accurate records, supporting timely reporting, and strengthening day-to-day accounting processes. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting experience, sound judgment, and the ability to manage reporting, reconciliations, and audit support in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee month-end close activities and help ensure financial results are recorded accurately and delivered on schedule.</p><p>• Prepare and review monthly financial packages, annual budgeting materials, and supporting information for periodic reporting needs.</p><p>• Maintain the general ledger and related subledgers, including receivables, depreciation, operating costs, revenue allocations, and insurance-related records.</p><p>• Evaluate account classifications and journal entries to confirm proper coding and compliance with internal accounting standards.</p><p>• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations, resolve discrepancies, and complete settlement-related accounting tasks.</p><p>• Compile schedules and documentation for external audits and assist with required financial statement support.</p><p>• Analyze operating results, cost trends, and revenue data to provide forecasts and recommendations that support business objectives.</p><p>• Lead and train accounting staff while processing and reviewing journal entries and other routine accounting transactions.</p><p>• Track monthly parking activity and billing while contributing to special financial analyses, reconciliations, and ad hoc reporting.</p><p>• Support budget development and help implement accounting controls, procedures, and system-related improvements across finance operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply directly to this job posting and contact Nick Corieri at Robert Half for more information.</p>
<p>Nick Corieri with Robert Half is working with a well‑established CPA firm in East Syracuse to hire a Valuation Analyst / Forensic Accountant to support its valuation and litigation services practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an early‑ to mid‑career professional to gain hands‑on experience with business valuation, forensic analysis, and litigation support engagements in a collaborative advisory environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Assist with business valuation engagements for purposes including business sales and acquisitions, shareholder disputes, estate and gift tax planning, divorce, succession planning, financing, and purchase price allocations</li><li>Support the preparation of valuation analyses and reports, including financial modeling and supporting schedules</li><li>Analyze financial records to help determine true and correct income for support and litigation purposes</li><li>Assist with separate property tracing and analysis of asset appreciation</li><li>Support the evaluation of stock options, RSUs, and deferred compensation plans, including vesting and valuation considerations</li><li>Provide litigation support to attorneys, including financial analysis, lifestyle reviews, and asset dissipation investigations</li><li>Assist with forensic accounting engagements, including investigations related to fraud, misappropriation, or financial irregularities</li><li>Help prepare materials used for deposition, mediation, and trial, and support senior professionals in expert-related matters</li></ul><p>What the Firm Offers</p><ul><li>Exposure to specialized valuation and forensic engagements not typically found in traditional accounting roles</li><li>Hands‑on training and mentorship from experienced CPAs and valuation professionals</li><li>A professional, collaborative work environment with strong ties to the legal community</li><li>Competitive compensation, benefits, and clear long‑term growth opportunities</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply directly and contact Nick Corieri at Robert Half for more information.</p>
We are looking for an FP&A Manager to join a chemicals manufacturing organization in Oriskany, New York, in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This role will lead core planning and analysis activities, helping the business translate operational performance into financial insight and stronger decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling, along with the ability to partner with leadership on profitability, cost management, and performance trends.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the yearly budgeting cycle and oversee recurring forecast updates to support short- and long-range business planning.<br>• Build and maintain financial models that evaluate business performance, operational outcomes, and the impact of key financial decisions.<br>• Review financial results across income statements, cost structures, working capital, pricing, and revenue trends to identify risks and opportunities.<br>• Convert manufacturing and operational performance indicators into financial insights, including analysis of inventory movement, purchase price shifts, standard cost performance, and variance drivers.<br>• Prepare product-, customer-, and plant-level projections for volume, margin, cost, and cash flow to support planning accuracy.<br>• Deliver management reporting that compares actual performance against budget, forecast, and standard cost expectations, while clearly explaining major trends.<br>• Partner with operational and departmental leaders to monitor spending, improve profitability, and support informed business decisions with data-backed analysis.<br>• Produce timely weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports and executive-ready presentations for leadership audiences.<br>• Strengthen reporting processes, forecasting reliability, and financial data quality through continuous improvement of tools and procedures.