We are looking for an Assistant Controller to support a broad range of accounting and financial activities for our organization in Temecula, California. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate records, producing timely financial information, and supporting compliance across payroll, tax, reporting, and operational finance functions. The role is designed for a detail-oriented individual who can build deep knowledge across the accounting department and grow into increased leadership responsibility over time.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee general ledger activity and help produce complete monthly financial statements with accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Coordinate year-end schedules, supporting documentation, and audit materials for external tax preparation and financial statement review.<br>• Monitor estimated tax obligations, submit required payments, and maintain supporting records for corporate tax compliance.<br>• Administer fixed asset and depreciation records, including preparation of required property tax filings.<br>• Record daily cash activity and perform reconciliations for bank and investment accounts to ensure balances are accurate.<br>• Provide backup support for payroll and related HR administration, including payroll processing, leave tracking, benefit premium payments, and response to employment-related notices or claims.<br>• Develop working oversight of accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, with the expectation of guiding these functions as needed.<br>• Prepare recurring sales tax, regulatory, census, and business registration filings while supporting insurance or government audits and annual information reporting such as W-9 and 1099 administration.
We are looking for an Assistant Controller to help lead core accounting activities and maintain accurate, timely financial reporting in Irvine, California. This position plays a key role in close cycles, day-to-day accounting oversight, and compliance with company policies and reporting standards. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate with business leaders to support financial visibility and operational decision-making.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Drive monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities to ensure deadlines are met and results are accurately recorded.<br>• Prepare and examine financial statements, account analyses, and supporting documentation to maintain reporting integrity.<br>• Manage general ledger accuracy by reviewing journal entries, monitoring reconciliations, and resolving discrepancies promptly.<br>• Support oversight of essential accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed asset tracking.<br>• Maintain adherence to organizational accounting policies, internal procedures, and applicable compliance standards.<br>• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial review efforts by analyzing trends and providing meaningful insights.<br>• Partner with external auditors and assist with audit preparation, tax-related support, and regulatory reporting needs.<br>• Strengthen accounting workflows by documenting procedures, enhancing internal controls, and identifying process improvements.<br>• Work closely with operational stakeholders to deliver financial guidance, performance reporting, and practical recommendations.
We are looking for an Assistant Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting operations for a multi-entity business in Irvine, California. This position serves as a key financial resource to ownership, managing core accounting activities while helping maintain accurate records and dependable reporting. The role is well suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who is comfortable working independently and collaborating with external partners when needed.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the monthly close process and prepare timely, accurate financial records for review.<br>• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and complete bookkeeping activities across the full accounting cycle.<br>• Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are recorded correctly for multiple related entities.<br>• Process biweekly payroll accurately and in compliance with internal requirements and applicable regulations.<br>• Support accounting work connected to land acquisition and entitlement activities, including tracking project-related financial information.<br>• Work directly with ownership to provide financial insight, answer questions, and support business decision-making.<br>• Coordinate with outside stakeholders such as accountants, auditors, or other financial partners as needed.<br>• Assist with financial reporting and help organize documentation required for audits or compliance reviews.
Senior Project Accountant Consultant<br><br>Robert Half Management Resources is seeking an experienced Senior Project Accountant Consultant to support a growing construction organization. This consultant will serve as a key member of the accounting team, providing hands-on project accounting support, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, improving processes, and partnering closely with project managers and operational leaders. The ideal candidate will bring strong construction accounting experience, audit support expertise, and the ability to quickly step into a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities<br>Oversee project accounting activities for assigned construction projects, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and GAAP.<br>Partner with Project Managers and operational stakeholders to provide financial insights, resolve accounting issues, and support project success.<br>Review contracts and understand project-specific accounting requirements, billing terms, and financial obligations.<br>Prepare and support interim and year-end audit requests, maintaining thorough and accurate documentation.<br>Review and track preliminary notices, lien waivers, and subcontractor compliance documentation.<br>Prepare and review AIA billings and supporting schedules.<br>Process and monitor subcontractor payments, ensuring accuracy and timely execution.<br>Review project cost coding and validate vendor and subcontractor invoices.<br>Perform month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis.<br>Assist with sales tax and job cost-related accruals in accordance with applicable regulations.<br>Support accounts receivable activities, including billing reconciliation and cash application.<br>Identify opportunities to streamline and improve project accounting processes, reporting, and controls.<br>Ensure adherence to month-end, quarter-end, and annual reporting deadlines.<br>Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting staff as needed.<br>Support special projects and other accounting initiatives as assigned.<br>Qualifications<br>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.<br>5+ years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years of construction or project accounting experience.<br>Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting controls.<br>Experience supporting interim and year-end external audits.<br>Experience working in publicly traded or SOX-compliant environments preferred.<br>Proven experience with project accounting, job costing, progress billing, and subcontractor management.<br>Working knowledge of AIA billing requirements.<br>Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems.<br>Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.<br>Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.<br>Excellent communication and business partnering abilities.<br>CPA, CMA, or CCIFP designation preferred.<br>Consultant Profile<br><br>The successful consultant will be a hands-on accounting professional who can quickly learn the organization's processes, support project accounting operations, improve efficiencies, and provide accurate financial reporting. This individual will thrive in a dynamic construction environment and effectively partner with both finance and project management teams to ensure timely and accurate financial execution.<br><br>Location: San Diego, CA (onsite preferred) or Remote within Pacific or Central Time Zones<br><br>Engagement Type: Consultant / Contract Engagement through Robert Half Management Resources.
We are looking for an experienced financial reporting leader to oversee external reporting, technical accounting, and compliance activities for the organization in San Diego, California. This role will guide the preparation of public company filings, strengthen reporting processes, and partner across the business to support accurate and timely financial communication. The ideal candidate brings strong U.S. GAAP expertise, public company reporting experience, and a hands-on approach to process improvement and team development.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the end-to-end preparation, review, and submission of periodic and event-driven public filings, including annual, quarterly, current, and proxy reporting documents.<br>• Lead the reporting calendar from initial drafting through final issuance, ensuring all disclosures are complete, accurate, and submitted on schedule.<br>• Improve and maintain financial statement disclosures within reporting tools such as ActiveDisclosure to support consistency, clarity, and compliance.<br>• Act as the primary subject matter expert for technical accounting matters by researching complex issues, documenting conclusions, and preparing formal accounting position papers.<br>• Assess the accounting treatment for financing arrangements, equity activity, stock-based compensation, and other significant business transactions.<br>• Oversee compliance and internal control documentation efforts, while collaborating with internal teams and external advisors to strengthen the control environment.<br>• Identify and implement opportunities to automate workflows, reduce manual tasks, and enhance reporting accuracy through technology and process optimization.<br>• Support modernization initiatives, including accounting system enhancements such as the transition from QuickBooks to NetSuite.<br>• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members, while partnering closely with Finance, Legal, Clinical Operations, external auditors, and executive leadership.
Company: SD Center for Children <br>Role: Accounting Manager/Controller <br>Reason for the role: Controller leaving <br>Location: 92111 <br>Duties:<br>Day to day oversight-review recs/je entries<br>Government contracts<br>m/e and reporting<br>Audit lead 403B audit/SD behavioral audit<br>Grant accounting<br>Cash management <br>Form 990<br>Board reporting-creating and presenting<br>Deals with all escalations <br>Payroll under HR but check reviews<br>M/E is about 10 business days<br>Closing schedule in place<br>Some SOPs<br>Team of 4 (Acct clerk/jr staff/staff acct/fin/grant analyst<br>Ideal Candidate: Strong non-profit accounting experience <br>Industry: Non-profit<br>Start Date: ASAP for cross training<br>Duration: 2-3 months or until someone is identified<br>Revenue Size: 30 million<br>Overtime Hours: <br>Software: <br>Reporting: TBD <br>Competition: What else are you doing to fill this role?
We are looking for an experienced Controller to direct core accounting operations for a growing service-driven organization. This position works closely with executive leadership to deliver accurate financial reporting, strengthen controls, and support sound business decisions across multiple operational areas. The ideal candidate brings a practical leadership style, strong technical accounting knowledge, and a background in fast-paced, multi-location or operationally complex environments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily accounting activities across the general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll, fixed assets, cash activity, and related treasury functions.<br>• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close cycles to ensure financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Prepare, review, and present financial statements and management reports that provide clear insight into business performance.<br>• Supervise, coach, and develop accounting team members while setting clear expectations and supporting growth.<br>• Establish and refine accounting procedures and internal controls to improve consistency, accuracy, and scalability.<br>• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, tax professionals, and banking partners during audits and ongoing financial matters.<br>• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning efforts in partnership with leadership to align financial goals with operational priorities.<br>• Analyze results across business units, service lines, or locations to identify trends, improve margins, and strengthen cash flow performance.<br>• Advance reporting processes and accounting workflows through system enhancements, automation, and adoption of best practices, including QuickBooks Desktop and related financial tools.
We are looking for a Controller to lead the accounting and financial oversight of our manufacturing operation in Escondido, California. This position will guide core financial reporting, cost accounting, inventory control, and planning activities while partnering closely with plant leadership and corporate finance. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, hands-on accounting expertise, and the ability to improve financial visibility and operational performance in a production environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily accounting operations for the plant, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and financial records remain complete and reliable.<br>• Lead the monthly close cycle by preparing and reviewing journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, cost adjustments, and supporting analyses for timely reporting.<br>• Produce monthly financial statements and management reports, delivering clear insights to plant leadership and corporate finance teams.<br>• Oversee manufacturing cost accounting by evaluating material, labor, overhead, and production variances to identify trends and improvement opportunities.<br>• Partner with operations leaders to assess scrap, yield, usage, labor efficiency, and volume performance in support of cost control and stronger plant performance.<br>• Maintain effective controls over raw materials, work-in-process, packaging, and finished goods inventory, including physical counts, reconciliations, and discrepancy resolution.<br>• Support budgeting and forecasting activities by preparing expense and capital plans, comparing results to expectations, and explaining key performance gaps.<br>• Administer plant accounting processes within QuickBooks Enterprise, generate required financial reports, and help document and reconcile data for corporate reporting and system-related needs.<br>• Strengthen accounting procedures, documentation standards, and internal controls to ensure compliance with company policies and dependable audit support.
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations and financial reporting for a growing retail organization in San Diego, California. This role will oversee core accounting activities, strengthen reporting accuracy, and provide dependable financial insight to support business decisions. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in close management, multi-entity accounting, tax coordination, and process improvement within a fast-moving environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycles, ensuring financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and related records.<br>• Produce monthly financial statements and management reports that deliver clear visibility into business performance.<br>• Oversee cost accounting, fixed asset accounting, and accounts receivable activities to support strong financial operations.<br>• Manage intercompany accounting across multiple entities, including reconciliations, eliminations, and issue resolution.<br>• Prepare consolidation schedules and support accurate reporting for a multi-entity business structure.<br>• Coordinate sales tax compliance activities and partner with external advisors on income tax reporting and related documentation.<br>• Support external audits by organizing schedules, maintaining documentation, and reinforcing internal control compliance.<br>• Improve accounting workflows, reporting processes, and system usage to increase efficiency, scalability, and accuracy.<br>• Coach and support the accounting team while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous development.
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.
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.
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.
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.