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4 results for Entry Level Financial Analyst in Bakersfield, CA

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 95000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Tammy Power, Recruiting Manager with Robert Half is looking for a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to join our team in Bakersfield, California. This position plays a central role in guiding budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting while turning complex financial data into practical business recommendations. The ideal candidate will work closely with leaders across operations, commercial teams, and support functions to strengthen planning processes and improve decision-making. This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who combines analytical depth with strong business partnership skills.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate and confidential consideration contact Tammy Power via LinkedIn.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead core FP& A activities by driving the annual budget cycle, maintaining rolling forecasts, producing monthly performance reports, and delivering timely financial analysis.</p><p>• Manage key elements of the monthly financial review process, highlighting results, explaining business drivers, and identifying emerging risks and opportunities.</p><p>• Collaborate with department and executive leaders to convert operational and commercial priorities into financial plans, scenarios, and measurable targets.</p><p>• Oversee forecast consolidation by gathering inputs from cross-functional teams, aligning planning assumptions, and developing a reliable view of future performance.</p><p>• Evaluate pricing, product mix, profitability, and investment options to support sound business decisions and improved financial outcomes.</p><p>• Support cash flow planning and working capital analysis to help inform capital deployment and liquidity management.</p><p>• Contribute to long-range planning efforts through scenario modeling and financial assessment of strategic initiatives.</p><p>• Improve planning accuracy and consistency by refining forecasting methods, strengthening assumptions, and enhancing collaboration across teams.</p><p>• Assist with upgrades to FP& A reporting tools, systems, and workflow processes to build more efficient and scalable financial operations.</p><p>• Prepare concise, decision-oriented presentations and reporting materials for senior leadership discussions.</p>
  • 2026-04-30T22:04:19Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Delano, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 36.44 - 42.20 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to an organization through hands-on accounting leadership and detailed financial oversight. This position is ideal for an experienced, detail-oriented individual who can manage complex ledger activity, produce reliable financial reporting, and help guide accounting staff with a high level of independence. The role requires sound judgment, strong technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to maintain accuracy across multiple accounts, reconciliations, and compliance-related records.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review financial records and transaction documentation to confirm accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and post necessary adjustments.</p><p>• Process general ledger entries and maintain the integrity of account structures, including updates to account coding and descriptions when needed.</p><p>• Analyze ledger activity and supporting records to ensure transactions are properly authorized and aligned with contractual, regulatory, and policy requirements.</p><p>• Maintain subsidiary ledgers and control accounts while tracking activity across a range of funds, accounts, and financial transactions.</p><p>• Prepare journal entries, trial balances, reconciliations, and recurring financial reports on monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles.</p><p>• Complete bank reconciliations for pooled cash, trust, and other assigned accounts, including recording interest activity and researching outstanding items.</p><p>• Compile financial statements, schedules, and supporting reports for internal review and submission to regulatory or oversight agencies.</p><p>• Research and calculate assessment-related financial data, ensuring records are properly documented and certified where required.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day guidance to accounting and clerical team members and contribute to performance feedback, staff development, and disciplinary recommendations as needed.</p>
  • 2026-05-13T23:43:44Z
Staff Accountant
  • Lancaster, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000.00 - 75000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a higher education organization in Lancaster, California. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting monthly and quarterly close activities, and delivering reliable analysis that helps guide financial decisions. The role also partners with internal teams to strengthen controls, support audits, and improve the effectiveness of day-to-day accounting processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage month-end and quarter-end close activities by preparing and recording journal entries for accruals, amortization, depreciation, banking activity, and other routine accounting transactions.<br>• Complete reconciliations for bank accounts, fixed assets, and key balance sheet accounts, then investigate and resolve variances to maintain ledger accuracy.<br>• Calculate institutional revenue and deferred tuition balances in accordance with applicable revenue recognition standards and established accounting policies.<br>• Maintain lease-related accounting schedules and ensure financial treatment aligns with current reporting requirements.<br>• Analyze fluctuations across income statement and balance sheet accounts, compare results to budget and prior periods, and document explanations for significant changes.<br>• Process student-related billing entries and adjustments in the general ledger while reconciling accounts receivable activity between subledgers and the general ledger.<br>• Prepare recurring billing and invoicing schedules, coordinate with administrative departments as needed, and help resolve discrepancies affecting student accounts.<br>• Support quarterly and annual audit activities by organizing schedules, preparing documentation, and responding to requests from auditors and internal stakeholders.<br>• Contribute to budgeting, strengthen close-process controls, and identify opportunities to improve workflows, automation, and accounting procedures.<br>• Collaborate across departments and assist with special projects or additional accounting support as business needs evolve.
  • 2026-04-29T22:34:04Z
CFO
  • Mountain Mesa, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 150000.00 - 210000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to take charge of financial operations and strategy for a community-focused healthcare organization in Mountain Mesa, California. This leadership role is ideal for someone who excels in financial management, enjoys collaborating across departments, and seeks to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry. The CFO will play a critical role in shaping the organization’s financial policies and ensuring its long-term sustainability.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and present comprehensive financial reports, performance analyses, and trend evaluations to assist executive decision-making.<br>• Lead the formulation of budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans to maintain fiscal stability.<br>• Oversee cost accounting, purchasing, capital asset management, auditing, and regulatory compliance efforts.<br>• Manage relationships with external entities, including lenders, insurers, auditors, and regulatory agencies.<br>• Implement and maintain robust internal controls and financial processes across all organizational departments.<br>• Collaborate with executive leadership to provide strategic financial guidance and shape organizational priorities.<br>• Supervise and mentor finance teams, fostering detail-oriented growth and cross-functional collaboration.<br>• Ensure optimal healthcare reimbursement processes and compliance with industry standards.<br>• Drive initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and support the organization’s mission-driven goals.<br>• Monitor and manage financial risks while identifying opportunities for organizational growth.
  • 2026-05-01T14:23:43Z