Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Description We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to oversee financial operations and provide dependable insight into business performance in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role will lead reporting, budgeting, project financial analysis, and compliance activities while supporting accurate month-end and year-end close processes. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting judgment, a proactive approach to cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to maintain effective relationships with banking, audit, insurance, and regulatory partners.Responsibilities:- Develop recurring financial reports that highlight operating results, spending trends, and projected business performance across revenue and expense categories.- Produce both short-range and long-range financial statements and planning materials to support leadership decision-making.- Review project-level financial results each month, identify variances, and communicate findings to stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner.- Build budgets, evaluate supporting assumptions, and prepare summary analyses for leadership review and approval.- Examine costs, revenue streams, contractual obligations, and future commitments to help forecast financial outcomes and advise business leaders and partners.- Support monthly and annual close activities, including preparation of reconciliations, schedules, and required internal reporting.- Prepare documentation and financial reports needed for regulatory submissions, tax filings, and external compliance requirements.- Monitor organization-wide cash flow, maintain financial records for related entities, and coordinate with banks, auditors, insurance brokers, and clients as needed.- Partner with project managers to ensure contracts, amendments, billing details, and project plans are accurately reflected in the accounting system and invoicing remains compliant.- Evaluate accounting and payroll tools for effectiveness, assist with upgrades or system-related changes, and provide backup support across core accounting and payroll functions. Requirements - 5+ years of accounting experience, including responsibility for financial reporting and close processes.- Strong knowledge of month-end close procedures, general ledger activity, journal entries, and account reconciliations.- Experience supporting or managing financial statement audits and preparing schedules for external reviewers.- Background in accounts payable and broader accounting operations within a deadline-driven environment.- Familiarity with project accounting, including contract setup, budget tracking, and project financial analysis.- Ability to prepare budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reporting with a high degree of accuracy and sound judgment.- Understanding of regulatory, tax, licensing, and insurance-related financial documentation requirements.- Effective communication skills with the ability to work closely with leadership, project teams, and external business partners.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.2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .