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14 results for Business Analysis Manager in Carlsbad, CA

Financial Analyst/Manager
  • Irvine, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Financial Analyst/Manager to support institutional planning and financial decision-making for a university environment in Irvine, California. This role oversees the annual budgeting cycle, leads forecasting activities throughout the year, and delivers meaningful analysis that helps departments manage resources effectively. The position also partners closely with campus leaders to evaluate financial performance, assess new proposals, and provide clear reporting on budget variances and trends.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the full annual budgeting cycle, coordinating with finance partners, faculty, and administrative teams to develop plans aligned with organizational priorities.<br>• Prepare and present monthly comparisons of actual results against budget, highlighting key variances and recommending actions to improve financial performance.<br>• Build and maintain rolling forecasts, scenario models, and what-if analyses to identify risks, opportunities, and expected financial outcomes.<br>• Review departmental financial activity and spending patterns using budgeting and accounting tools to strengthen cost control and support informed decision-making.<br>• Partner with budget owners across the organization to monitor revenue and expenses, address emerging issues, and help keep operations on track with approved plans.<br>• Assess the financial viability of program proposals, pro formas, and funding requests by analyzing assumptions, projected results, and strategic fit.<br>• Monitor restricted funds and related balances on a regular basis, providing recommendations on the appropriate use and release of available resources.<br>• Maintain financial structures such as departments and cost centers within the accounting framework to support accurate reporting and budget oversight.<br>• Track profitability by program and revenue source, including development and upkeep of cost allocation methodologies.<br>• Contribute to external and regulatory reporting requirements by preparing financial data, analysis, and supporting documentation as needed.
  • 2026-09-28T00:00:00Z
Business Systems Analyst
  • Suite 2040, CA
  • remote
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 50 - 65 USD / Hourly
  • We are seeking a hands-on Senior Business Systems Analyst to support a high-impact enterprise systems initiative centered on ADP WFN deployment and optimization, with integration touchpoints across NetSuite ERP and Concur. This is a fully remote, contract opportunity with strong potential to convert to a contract-to-permanent role. <br> This position is ideal for a systems detail oriented who thrives in a lean environment, can work independently, and is comfortable owning the full lifecycle of business systems work—from discovery and process mapping through configuration, testing, documentation, training, and go-live support. This is not a pure project management or oversight role; we are looking for someone who is willing to roll up their sleeves and execute. <br> Key Responsibilities Lead business systems analysis for the Concur deployment, including requirements gathering, current-state and future-state process mapping, and configuration validation against business requirements Own the overall test strategy and execution, including test plans, test scripts, UAT coordination, defect tracking and triage, and regression testing through go-live Produce and maintain critical project and operational documentation Support integration testing between Concur and NetSuite, as well ADP WFN Partner closely with IT and Finance stakeholders to translate business requirements into system configuration and validated test coverage Perform hands-on configuration work directly within supported systems Drive change management activities, including stakeholder support and end-user training Ensure systems and changes align with compliance, audit, and control requirements, including SOX-related considerations
  • 2026-09-24T00:00:00Z
FINANCIAL ANALYST FP&A & BUSINESS ANALYSIS
  • Encinitas, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 38 - 48 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>If you like numbers but REALLY want to understand the story behind them, keep reading.</strong></p><p>A high-growth North County organization is looking for a <strong>Financial Analyst</strong> to join its finance team and help turn financial data into information leadership can actually use.</p><p>This role is perfect for someone who enjoys digging into the numbers, asking <em>“why did this change?”</em>, and connecting financial results to what&#39;s happening throughout the business. Rather than spending your entire day focused on traditional accounting transactions, you&#39;ll work across <strong>FP&amp;A, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, variance analysis, and business performance</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>You&#39;ll partner with Finance, Accounting, Sales, and Operations, giving you exposure to multiple areas of the business and plenty of opportunity to grow.</p><p><strong>What you&#39;ll be doing:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare monthly financial reporting packages and management reports.</li><li>Analyze actual results against budget, forecast, and prior-year performance.</li><li>Investigate revenue, expense, gross margin, and operating expense variances.</li><li>Assist with annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting.</li><li>Build and maintain financial models used for business planning.</li><li>Track departmental spending and identify significant trends.</li><li>Develop recurring KPI dashboards and reporting packages.</li><li>Partner with operational leaders to understand financial performance.</li><li>Assist with revenue and expense forecasting.</li><li>Support month-end analysis, accrual review, and financial reporting.</li><li>Prepare ad hoc analysis for senior leadership.</li><li>Translate complex financial information into clear business takeaways.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, data accuracy, and efficiency.</li><li>Assist with special projects involving pricing, profitability, headcount, and operational performance.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-10-02T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 51.4615 - 59.587 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to support a financial services organization in San Diego, California during a high-volume period of accounting and reporting activity. This Long-term Contract position will focus on lending-related accounting, close management, reconciliations, and financial reporting, while helping deliver accurate and timely insight to business leaders. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound analytical judgment, and prior experience within banking, lending, mortgage, or a broader financial services environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee accounting treatment for loan portfolio activity, including new funding, payoffs, charge-offs, recoveries, accrued interest, and related journal entry preparation and review.<br>• Manage accounting for deferred loan fees and direct costs by tracking balances, validating amortization, and ensuring accurate ongoing reporting.<br>• Contribute to monthly and quarterly close cycles by preparing reconciliations, reviewing supporting schedules, and helping meet reporting deadlines.<br>• Compare general ledger balances to loan servicing data, investigate discrepancies, and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.<br>• Evaluate changes in account activity through variance analysis and trend reviews covering interest income, reserves, portfolio movement, and other lending metrics.<br>• Assist with credit loss and reserve reporting by preparing analyses, reconciliations, and documentation that support management review.<br>• Examine asset quality indicators such as delinquencies, nonperforming loans, recoveries, and charge-offs to provide meaningful portfolio insights.<br>• Respond to internal and external audit requests by gathering support, explaining accounting positions, and maintaining organized documentation.<br>• Recommend and implement improvements to close, reconciliation, and reporting workflows, including work involving Oracle ERP and Jack Henry where applicable.<br>• Support special projects and ad hoc financial analysis requests in partnership with accounting and finance leadership.
  • 2026-09-25T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000 - 128000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead financial operations for a non-profit organization in San Diego, California. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate reporting, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring compliance with grant, contract, and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, deep accounting knowledge, and the ability to support sound financial decision-making across the organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes to deliver timely and reliable financial reports.<br>• Oversee the daily performance, upkeep, and improvement of accounting systems to support efficient financial operations.<br>• Maintain the general ledger structure, chart of accounts, cost allocation methods, and fixed asset records in alignment with non-profit and regulatory standards.<br>• Design, implement, and monitor accounting policies and procedures that reinforce internal controls and proper separation of responsibilities.<br>• Review financial activity to confirm accuracy, proper documentation, and protection of organizational assets.<br>• Partner with external auditors and funding agencies by preparing schedules, records, and supporting materials for annual audits and grant or contract reviews.<br>• Ensure all required tax filings and government reports are completed accurately and submitted on schedule.<br>• Produce financial statements, cash flow analyses, budget-to-actual comparisons, aging reports, and other management reports as needed.<br>• Lead departmental planning, budgeting, and process improvements while supervising, developing, and retaining accounting staff.<br>• Build collaborative relationships across departments and with external partners, while keeping the team informed of evolving accounting standards and compliance requirements.
  • 2026-09-18T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 66.5 - 77 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to support core accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity in San Diego, California. This role will oversee key close activities, maintain accurate financial records, and help ensure timely and reliable reporting across monthly and quarterly cycles. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, a detail-oriented approach, and hands-on experience working in NetSuite.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead monthly and quarterly close activities, ensuring deadlines are met and financial data is complete and accurate.<br>• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and prepaid schedules to support proper accounting treatment.<br>• Perform detailed reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Manage credit card reconciliation processes and verify supporting documentation for recorded transactions.<br>• Support revenue recognition activities in accordance with company policy and applicable accounting standards.<br>• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and related reporting schedules for internal stakeholders.<br>• Monitor account activity, analyze variances, and recommend corrective actions to maintain reporting accuracy.<br>• Utilize NetSuite to record transactions, maintain account integrity, and generate accounting reports as needed.
  • 2026-09-28T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager
  • Oceanside, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 50 - 55 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>An established North County organization is looking for an Accounting Manager to lead its day-to-day accounting operations and serve as a key partner to company leadership.</strong> This is a hands-on management role for someone who enjoys being close to the numbers rather than sitting exclusively in a supervisory capacity.</p><p>The Accounting Manager will oversee the accounting cycle, month-end close, financial reporting, AP/AR, reconciliations, and internal controls while helping improve the overall efficiency of the department.</p><p><strong>What You&#39;ll Own:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage daily accounting operations and accounting workflows</li><li>Oversee AP, AR, cash activity, and general ledger functions</li><li>Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes</li><li>Review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Prepare and review monthly financial statements</li><li>Analyze financial results and explain significant variances</li><li>Maintain the chart of accounts and accounting policies</li><li>Oversee bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Monitor cash flow and working capital</li><li>Manage accounting schedules for prepaid expenses, accruals, fixed assets, and other accounts</li><li>Review AR aging, collections, and customer account activity</li><li>Oversee vendor payments and AP aging</li><li>Coordinate payroll-related accounting activities</li><li>Establish and maintain effective internal controls</li><li>Assist with annual budgets and financial forecasts</li><li>Coordinate with external CPA, tax professionals, and auditors</li><li>Prepare schedules and documentation for audits and tax filings</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting systems and processes</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff</li></ul>
  • 2026-10-02T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager
  • Irvine, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 110000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an Accounting Manager to oversee core accounting activities and help maintain accurate, timely financial reporting in Irvine, California. This position plays a key role in managing close activities, strengthening controls, and supporting day-to-day financial operations. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate with business partners across the organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycle to ensure reporting deadlines are met with accuracy and consistency.<br>• Prepare and evaluate financial reports, balance sheet support, and related documentation to maintain reliable accounting records.<br>• Manage general ledger activity by reviewing reconciliations, monitoring account balances, and approving journal entries.<br>• Oversee daily accounting functions across payables, receivables, payroll, and fixed asset accounting to support smooth operations.<br>• Maintain adherence to company accounting standards and internal policies while promoting strong financial governance.<br>• Contribute to planning activities by supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial review processes.<br>• Serve as a key contact for external auditors and assist with tax filings and other regulatory reporting needs.<br>• Enhance accounting workflows by refining procedures, documenting processes, and reinforcing internal controls.<br>• Work closely with operational stakeholders to deliver financial insight, reporting support, and practical guidance for business decisions.
  • 2026-09-28T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 110000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting operations in Carlsbad, California while serving as the senior finance leader on site. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing strategic oversight with direct execution, from managing close activities to shaping accounting practices and reporting. The role works closely with company leadership and provides meaningful influence over financial controls, compliance, systems, and business support.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.<br>• Prepare financial statements and consolidated reporting materials for the parent organization in alignment with its reporting calendar and requirements.<br>• Manage accrual-based accounting activities, including revenue treatment, inventory accounting, credit loss reserves, and general ledger accuracy.<br>• Review and improve the chart of accounts and strengthen accounting processes to support clear, efficient financial reporting.<br>• Develop materials and analysis to support leadership presentations for recurring board meetings.<br>• Oversee internal controls activities, including testing, corrective action follow-up, audit coordination, and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures.<br>• Administer tax-related accounting responsibilities such as multi-state sales and use tax compliance, exemption certificate tracking, and coordination with external tax advisors.<br>• Supervise core transactional functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, credit administration, and payroll processing.<br>• Act as the business owner for QuickBooks Enterprise, including system setup, user access, reporting, close management, and coordination on integrations, backups, and upgrades.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams on budgeting, forecasting, cash planning, pricing analysis, margin review, inventory costing, and evaluation of future accounting or ERP systems.
  • 2026-10-02T00:00:00Z
Financial Analyst
  • San Luis Rey, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 38 - 48 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Robert Half is partnering with a growing consumer products organization in North County San Diego that is looking for a Financial Analyst to join its Finance team.</strong> This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys digging into the numbers but also wants to understand the <em>why</em> behind the numbers. You’ll work closely with Finance, Accounting, Sales, and Operations to analyze business performance, prepare forecasts, and provide reporting that helps leadership make informed decisions.</p><p>This role would be a strong fit for someone who enjoys a combination of <strong>FP&amp;A, reporting, budgeting, and business analysis</strong> rather than spending the entire day focused on traditional accounting.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare monthly financial reporting packages and management reports</li><li>Analyze actual results against budget, forecast, and prior-year performance</li><li>Investigate revenue, expense, and margin variances and communicate key findings</li><li>Assist with annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting</li><li>Maintain and update financial models used for business planning</li><li>Track departmental spending and operating expenses</li><li>Partner with Sales and Operations to understand business trends and performance</li><li>Prepare recurring dashboards and KPI reporting</li><li>Assist with month-end financial analysis and accrual review</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and data accuracy</li><li>Build ad hoc analyses for leadership and department heads</li><li>Translate financial information into clear takeaways for non-finance partners</li></ul>
  • 2026-09-23T00:00:00Z
Financial Analyst
  • Valley Center, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 42 - 48 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>A well-established San Diego organization is adding a Financial Analyst to support its Finance and Operations teams.</strong> This position sits at the intersection of finance and day-to-day business operations, making it a great fit for someone who likes to analyze financial information, spot trends, and turn data into useful business insights.</p><p>You’ll have ownership over recurring reporting while also getting involved in <strong>forecasting, headcount analysis, operating expenses, and longer-term business planning.</strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Develop monthly and quarterly financial reports</li><li>Analyze operating expenses, revenue, and departmental performance</li><li>Prepare budget-to-actual and forecast-to-actual analyses</li><li>Maintain financial models and planning schedules</li><li>Assist with annual operating plan and forecasting cycles</li><li>Monitor headcount, labor costs, and department spending</li><li>Research significant financial variances and provide explanations</li><li>Partner with Accounting on month-end reporting and financial data validation</li><li>Create dashboards and reporting packages for leadership</li><li>Analyze trends and identify areas requiring additional investigation</li><li>Support business cases, cost analyses, and special financial projects</li><li>Improve existing reporting processes and automate repetitive Excel work</li><li>Present findings and recommendations to Finance and Operations leadership</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-09-23T00:00:00Z
Financial Analyst
  • Irvine, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
  • AR + Financial Analysis + Commercial Finance + Finance Business Partner<br>This person will support assigned customer accounts and partner with Sales and Operations throughout the customer lifecycle.<br>Core Responsibilities<br>• Own AR and Order-to-Cash activities<br>• Invoicing, booking, clearing and reconciliations<br>• AR aging and collection follow-up<br>• Customer deductions and dispute resolution<br>• Trade spend and promotional expense management<br>• Accruals and customer-related expenses<br>• Pricing and commercial analysis<br>• Build simulated P&amp;Ls<br>• Evaluate business terms and promotional strategies<br>• Financial reporting and analysis<br>• Process improvement<br>• Finance systems/digitalization initiatives<br>• Partner directly with Sales and Operations<br>Ideal Background<br>Target:<br>• Financial Analyst<br>• Accounting Analyst<br>• Senior Accountant with strong analytical skills<br>• Commercial Finance Analyst<br>• Channel Finance Analyst<br>• Revenue Analyst<br>• AR Analyst ready for a step up<br>• Finance Business Partner
  • 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z
Data Analyst
  • Irvine, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30.4 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Data Analyst to support operations in Irvine, California through accurate data management and insightful reporting. This Long-term Contract position focuses on maintaining data quality, producing timely analyses, and helping stakeholders review financial and operational information with confidence. The role is well suited for someone who is comfortable working with large datasets, identifying irregular patterns, and using Power BI to turn information into clear business insight.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Maintain and update datasets to ensure records remain complete, accurate, and ready for reporting needs.</p><p>• Prepare ad hoc analyses and recurring reports that help teams monitor business performance and respond to emerging questions.</p><p>• Review financial information for consistency, highlight unusual findings, and support follow-up analysis when discrepancies appear.</p><p>• Build and refine Power BI dashboards and visual reports that present trends, exceptions, and key metrics in a clear format.</p><p>• Examine transactional and operational data to detect suspicious activity and contribute to fraud-related analysis efforts.</p><p>• Support investigations by organizing relevant data, validating source information, and summarizing findings for internal stakeholders.</p><p>• Perform routine data quality checks and resolve inconsistencies to improve reliability across reporting outputs.</p>
  • 2026-10-02T00:00:00Z
Senior Finanial Analyst
  • Irvine, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 110000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to perform modeling, planning, forecasting, and analytical reporting for a growing organization in Irvine, California. This role will partner closely with senior leadership and private equity stakeholders to translate financial performance into clear insights, forward-looking recommendations, and executive materials. The ideal candidate brings strong modeling expertise, a strategic mindset, and the ability to turn complex data into meaningful business decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Participate in the annual budget, long-range planning, and recurring forecast processes to support company objectives and financial visibility.</p><p>• Build and maintain robust financial models that evaluate performance, guide decision-making, and improve the accuracy of projections.</p><p>• Prepare executive-level reporting packages and presentation materials for leadership, board meetings, and private equity stakeholders.</p><p>• Analyze financial and operational trends using Power BI and other reporting tools to identify risks, opportunities, and performance drivers.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional leaders to develop actionable insights around revenue, expenses, and overall business results.</p><p>• Deliver clear variance analysis and management reporting that explains results against budget, forecast, and prior periods.</p><p>• Support the continued evolution of planning and reporting capabilities through data-driven process improvements and enhanced analytical tools.</p><p>• Contribute to acquisition-related analysis and future M&amp;A evaluation efforts as the organization continues to expand.</p>
  • 2026-09-23T00:00:00Z