• Director of Finance & Accounting

    Robert Half Finance & Accounting (Trenton, NJ)


    Description

    We are looking for an experienced VP/Director of Finance and Accounting to lead and enhance our financial operations. This leadership role requires a strategic thinker who can oversee financial planning, compliance, and operational efficiency while providing valuable insights to executive leadership. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing multi-entity operations and implementing scalable systems to support business growth.

    Responsibilities:

    • Develop and execute comprehensive financial strategies, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and organizational growth planning.

    • Implement and maintain scalable accounting and reporting systems to ensure compliance, tax readiness, audit preparation, and treasury management.

    • Provide actionable financial insights and recommendations to the executive team to support informed decision-making.

    • Oversee FP& A and operational finance functions, focusing on optimizing working capital, margins, and overall financial performance.

    • Support mergers, acquisitions, and investment initiatives through diligence, financial modeling, and integration processes.

    • Manage transactional finance activities such as general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll while mentoring and building a skilled accounting team.

    • Represent the company in external negotiations with financial institutions, auditors, and strategic partners.

    • Partner with HR to design and manage effective compensation and benefits structures aligned with organizational goals.

     

    Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

     

    • At least 10 years of experience in FP& A, accounting, and treasury, with exposure to large enterprises and mid-market operations.

    • Demonstrated success in managing multi-entity financial operations, particularly in industries such as manufacturing, distribution, hardware/software, or recurring revenue.

    • Hands-on expertise with NetSuite, including implementation and integration.

    • Experience with mergers, acquisitions, private equity, and post-deal integration processes.

    • Proven ability to collaborate with HR on compensation and benefits planning.

    • Exceptional leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills, with a history of building and managing high-performing teams.

     

    Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

     

    Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

     

    All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

     

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