We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Waterbury, Connecticut. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with expertise in managing invoices, account coding, and maintaining accurate financial records. As a Contract to permanent opportunity, this position offers the potential for long-term collaboration.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process and validate invoices efficiently to ensure accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Enter financial data into accounting systems with precision.<br>• Maintain and update accounts payable records, resolving any discrepancies as needed.<br>• Reconcile vendor accounts and prepare payment batches for approval.<br>• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to address and resolve payment-related inquiries.<br>• Perform check runs and manage Automated Clearing House (ACH) transactions.<br>• Utilize Microsoft Excel to organize, analyze, and report financial data.<br>• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures in all accounts payable activities.<br>• Support month-end closing processes by providing accurate accounts payable documentation.
<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Finance Director – Manufacturing</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Hartford County, CT <strong><em>(On-site, 5 days/week)</em></strong></p><p><strong>Position Type:</strong> Full-Time / Permanent</p><p><strong>Recruiter Contact:</strong> Abby Harpp – abby.harpp@roberthalf</p><p><strong>Job Reference: </strong>AH0013408451</p><p> </p><p>Our client, a growing <strong>Manufacturing</strong> organization, is seeking a <strong>Finance Director </strong>to lead finance operations for a key division. This highly visible leadership role will serve as the primary finance partner to Operations and Engineering, with a strong focus on program finance, cost management, and performance optimization. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in manufacturing or project-based environments and be prepared to operate as a strategic business partner with clear succession potential.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as the primary finance partner to Operations and Engineering leadership across two sites</li><li>Translate operational and engineering changes into financial impacts, cost drivers, and actionable insights</li><li>Own budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes for the division</li><li>Lead program financial management, including margin analysis, risk/opportunity tracking, and EACs</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Program Management, and Supply Chain to drive cost, cash, and throughput improvements</li><li>Establish and maintain a strong financial operating cadence and performance visibility across the business</li><li>Support strategic initiatives, including M&A modeling, due diligence, and integration</li><li>Build, lead, and develop a high-performing finance team</li><li>Champion continuous improvement and data-driven decision making across the organization</li></ul>
<p>This role is integral to providing accurate financial insights, analyzing cost data, and supporting operational decision-making. The ideal candidate is proficient in cost accounting within manufacturing environments and excels in delivering actionable recommendations to improve efficiency and profitability.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Collaborate with operations teams to conduct cycle counts and physical inventory audits, including identifying root causes and providing analytical support.</p><p>• Manage the annual standard cost update process, ensuring accurate allocations and cost build-ups.</p><p>• Analyze standard costs, margins, and variances to ensure precise production costing.</p><p>• Work closely with manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, and engineering teams to refine material, labor, overhead, and other cost components.</p><p>• Provide accurate cost data to support budgeting, forecasting, and month-end financial close processes.</p><p>• Prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and assist with cost-related financial close activities.</p><p>• Maintain and update cost drivers, assumptions, and job costing standards, both annually and on an ad-hoc basis.</p><p>• Identify cost-saving opportunities by monitoring cost drivers and recommending process improvements.</p><p>• Generate and manage daily, weekly, and monthly operational and cost-related reports.</p><p>• Act as a trusted resource for operations and leadership, delivering insightful analysis and recommendations to support strategic decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>Please send resumes directly to Chelsea Halon - chelsea.halon@roberthalf com </p>
<p><strong>Construction Project Accountant- Waterbury</strong></p><p><strong>Reference ID: </strong>BR0013412246</p><p><strong>Contact:</strong> Brittany Rizzo / Brittany.Rizzo@roberthalf com</p><p><br></p><p>Our client is a large and rapidly growing construction company, well known throughout Connecticut. Their success is built on strong partnerships, disciplined project management, and a commitment to delivering high-quality projects safely and on schedule. As they continue expanding, they are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated <strong>Project Accountant</strong> to join their finance team.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p><p>The Project Accountant plays a key role in supporting the financial management of construction projects from initiation through completion. This position partners closely with project managers and operational teams to ensure accurate project costing, timely billing, and effective financial reporting. The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced construction environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Monitor and manage financial performance of assigned construction projects.</li><li>Track project costs, commitments, and budgets to ensure financial accuracy.</li><li>Prepare and process client billings, including progress billings and change orders.</li><li>Maintain detailed project cost reports and job cost tracking.</li><li>Assist project managers with budget forecasting and financial analysis.</li><li>Review subcontractor invoices and ensure compliance with contract terms.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close processes related to project accounting.</li><li>Reconcile project accounts and investigate discrepancies.</li></ul><p><br></p>