<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& 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>
<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>
<p>We are looking for a Financial Analyst/Manager to support strategic and operational decision-making for a well-established organization in Moreno Valley, California. This role will translate financial data into clear insights, guide budgeting and forecasting activities, and help leaders improve performance across key business areas. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, advanced reporting capabilities, and a background partnering with both finance and operations teams in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop financial models and performance reports that help leadership evaluate trends, risks, and business opportunities.</p><p>• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting activities while ensuring alignment with company objectives and operational plans.</p><p>• Perform variance analysis on revenue, expenses, and operational metrics, then present actionable recommendations to stakeholders.</p><p>• Partner with operations and cross-functional leaders to assess financial impact across distribution, supply chain, or retail-related activities.</p><p>• Create dashboards and reporting tools in Excel and Power BI to improve visibility into business performance and support data-driven decisions.</p><p>• Review budget processes and identify opportunities to strengthen planning accuracy, reporting consistency, and financial controls.</p><p>• Provide guidance to entry-level analysts or team members, offering support on analytical methods, reporting standards, and project execution.</p><p>• Prepare presentations and summaries for leadership that clearly communicate financial results, key drivers, and forward-looking expectations.</p>
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& 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
<p><strong>A growing Carlsbad company is looking for a Junior Financial Analyst who is ready to take the next step beyond school, an internship, or an accounting support role.</strong> This is an opportunity to build a strong foundation in corporate finance while working alongside experienced Finance and Accounting professionals.</p><p>You’ll be involved in <strong>financial reporting, budgeting, expense analysis, and Excel-based reporting</strong>, making this a great role for someone who wants exposure to multiple areas of finance.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with monthly financial reporting</li><li>Prepare recurring Excel reports and financial schedules</li><li>Compare actual results to budget and forecast</li><li>Research revenue and expense variances</li><li>Maintain financial reporting files and supporting schedules</li><li>Track departmental spending and operating expenses</li><li>Assist with budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Gather financial information from Accounting and Operations</li><li>Perform data validation and identify discrepancies</li><li>Assist with month-end reporting activities</li><li>Maintain basic financial models and templates</li><li>Prepare charts, summaries, and presentations for management</li><li>Support ad hoc financial analysis and special projects</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Robert Half is working with a San Marcos organization seeking a Junior Financial Analyst to join a collaborative Finance team.</strong> This position is designed for someone who has a solid foundation in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business and wants hands-on experience with <strong>FP& A and business reporting.</strong></p><p>Rather than being purely data-entry focused, this role gives you the opportunity to understand how financial information flows through a business and how Finance supports operational decisions.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Handle:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with monthly and quarterly financial reporting</li><li>Update budget and forecast templates</li><li>Prepare department-level financial schedules</li><li>Track expenses and compare spending against budget</li><li>Research and document financial variances</li><li>Assist with revenue and expense analysis</li><li>Pull financial data from internal systems and Excel</li><li>Maintain reporting databases and financial files</li><li>Help prepare management presentations and reporting packages</li><li>Support month-end close analysis</li><li>Assist with KPI and performance reporting</li><li>Identify inconsistencies in financial data and work with the team to resolve them</li><li>Assist with special projects, forecasting, and process improvements</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst to support program finance activities for a high-technology engineering environment in Carlsbad, California. This role works closely with program leadership and cross-functional teams to strengthen cost visibility, improve forecast accuracy, and provide insight into program financial performance. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, a proactive approach to risk identification, and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear business recommendations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the preparation and ongoing refinement of estimates at completion by evaluating incurred costs and building forward-looking, time-phased cost projections.<br>• Assess program financial results against plans and forecasts, then communicate key drivers, trends, and variances to stakeholders in a timely manner.<br>• Partner with teams across program management, supply chain, accounting, operations, and engineering to support execution, resolve financial issues, and improve decision-making.<br>• Establish and maintain program cost baselines that align budget expectations with schedule performance across multiple programs.<br>• Produce recurring and on-demand financial reports using available data sources to support internal reviews and external reporting needs.<br>• Identify financial risks and favorable opportunities, recommend response strategies, and help drive actions that improve program outcomes.<br>• Support annual operating plans and forecast cycles by developing revenue, margin, and cost assumptions grounded in program data.<br>• Contribute financial expertise during proposal activity, audit support, fact-finding exercises, and negotiation preparation as needed.<br>• Provide guidance to less experienced analysts through work review, knowledge sharing, and coaching on financial practices and procedures.
<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& A evaluation efforts as the organization continues to expand.</p>
<p>We are seeking a Senior Economic Research Analyst to develop and maintain advanced economic and econometric models that support forecasting, policy analysis, and strategic decision-making. This role will analyze economic, financial, transportation, and demographic data to identify trends, generate forecasts, and provide actionable insights for leadership and stakeholders. The ideal candidate combines strong quantitative expertise with the ability to communicate complex findings to both technical and non-technical audiences. </p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Develop, validate, and maintain econometric and economic forecasting models.</li><li>Analyze economic, financial, demographic, and market data to identify trends and opportunities.</li><li>Conduct forecasting, scenario analysis, and predictive modeling to support strategic planning.</li><li>Perform cost-benefit, impact, and policy analyses using quantitative methodologies.</li><li>Create data visualizations, dashboards, reports, and presentations to communicate findings.</li><li>Partner with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and research efforts.</li><li>Document methodologies, assumptions, and results to ensure transparency and reproducibility.</li><li>Monitor economic indicators and industry trends to inform forecasts and recommendations.</li></ul>
We are looking for a Business Analytics/Data Analyst to support finance and operations through in-depth analysis of complex business data in Santa Ana, California. This is a Long-term Contract opportunity expected to run 3 to 6 months, with a hybrid schedule that includes two days onsite each week. The person in this role will translate large datasets into practical reporting, performance insights, and decision support for leadership while working closely with finance and technology stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Gather, extract, and organize high-volume financial and operational information from core business systems for analysis and reporting.<br>• Create and refine SQL queries, including developing new queries when needed to access and structure data effectively.<br>• Build dashboards, recurring reports, and visual reporting tools in Power BI and other reporting platforms to support leadership decisions.<br>• Perform advanced analysis and spreadsheet modeling in Excel to evaluate trends, productivity, and business performance.<br>• Develop analytical models tied to operational outcomes such as project costs, workforce efficiency, and employee-related returns.<br>• Deliver custom financial and operational insights on an ad hoc basis for finance leaders and other business stakeholders.<br>• Collaborate with technology partners to improve data access, reporting reliability, and analytical workflows across systems.<br>• Interpret datasets through an accounting and finance lens to ensure reporting aligns with business and financial meaning.<br>• Recreate or rebuild important reporting logic and query-based outputs when legacy processes are not readily available.
We are looking for a Financial Services Associate Director to provide strategic oversight of accounting operations and financial reporting in San Diego, California. This role leads critical close and audit activities, strengthens internal financial processes, and supports sound decision-making through accurate analysis and clear communication. The ideal candidate brings deep technical accounting knowledge, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work effectively with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct monthly closing activities and ensure financial statements, analyses, and supporting reports are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Improve accounting workflows by identifying opportunities to simplify procedures, strengthen controls, and increase the efficiency of close-related tasks.<br>• Apply advanced accounting guidance in specialized areas such as long-term debt and lease accounting to maintain compliance with applicable standards.<br>• Guide annual audit preparation by coordinating schedules, organizing required documentation, and serving as the primary contact for external auditors.<br>• Lead the development of the annual budget process and help align financial plans with organizational objectives and reporting needs.<br>• Resolve accounting software and financial system issues by recommending practical solutions that support operational and reporting requirements.<br>• Maintain the chart of accounts by creating and updating ledger, statistical, and hierarchical account structures as business needs evolve.<br>• Oversee banking administration, including account maintenance, reconciliations, service utilization, and related financial controls.<br>• Supervise, coach, and evaluate team members while setting priorities, supporting cross-training, and providing direction on complex accounting matters.<br>• Build productive relationships with internal and external partners while monitoring departmental spending, supporting compliance efforts, and carrying out additional assigned responsibilities.
We are looking for an experienced VP of Finance to lead the financial strategy and performance of our manufacturing business in San Diego, California. This executive will translate complex financial data into clear business insights, helping leadership make confident decisions in a fast-moving, family-owned environment. The ideal candidate brings deep manufacturing finance expertise, strong commercial judgment, and a hands-on approach to forecasting, profitability, and cash management.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide executive leadership with clear analysis of business performance, including key drivers, emerging trends, and recommended actions to improve results.<br>• Direct the company’s budgeting and forecasting processes across revenue, production, staffing, materials, capital needs, cash flow, and profitability, adjusting outlooks as business conditions evolve.<br>• Monitor financial and operational indicators to identify potential risks related to liquidity, margins, pricing, collections, inventory levels, capacity constraints, or lending compliance.<br>• Lead and strengthen cost accounting practices to improve the accuracy of product costing, labor and overhead allocation, inventory valuation, and margin reporting by customer and product line.<br>• Guide the financial review of estimates and quotations by evaluating labor assumptions, material inputs, overhead, outside services, inflation exposure, tooling, risk, and target returns.<br>• Partner with estimating teams to validate pricing models, compare quoted assumptions to actual performance, and drive continuous improvement in the estimating process.<br>• Oversee the financial evaluation of long-term customer agreements, including pricing terms, escalation mechanisms, volume expectations, margin impact, working capital demands, and business risk.<br>• Manage the finance and accounting organization, including leadership of the Controller function, while clarifying responsibilities, strengthening structure, and ensuring accountability across the team.<br>• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, month-end close, inventory accounting, internal controls, audit support, banking relationships, insurance coordination, and statutory filings.<br>• Collaborate with operations, sales, engineering, supply chain, quality, and human resources to improve planning, accountability, and overall business performance.
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.
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?
A Robert Half Management Resources client is seeking an experienced FP& A Consultant to support a growing organization through an acquisition and related strategic initiatives. Reporting to the FP& A Manager, this consultant will play a key role in financial modeling, forecasting, capacity planning, and analysis of large, complex datasets. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical capabilities, the ability to evaluate and improve existing models, and experience supporting business transformation, growth, or integration initiatives. Estimated at 3-6 months. 100% remote<br><br>Key Responsibilities<br>Develop, maintain, and enhance complex financial models to support strategic decision-making.<br>Review, troubleshoot, and improve existing forecasting and planning models for accuracy and scalability.<br>Build and maintain capacity planning models to support operational and workforce planning.<br>Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.<br>Perform scenario analysis and sensitivity modeling to evaluate business opportunities and risks.<br>Analyze large datasets and translate findings into actionable business insights.<br>Utilize SQL to extract, validate, and analyze data from multiple sources.<br>Support acquisition and integration activities, including financial analysis, synergy tracking, and reporting.<br>Partner with Finance, Accounting, Operations, HR, and executive leadership to develop key performance metrics and reporting.<br>Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and management presentations.<br>Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend enhancements to planning, reporting, and analytics capabilities.<br>Qualifications<br>5+ years of FP& A, corporate finance, strategic finance, or related experience.<br>Advanced financial modeling experience required.<br>Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.<br>Experience developing driver-based forecasting models.<br>Hands-on experience with Adaptive Planning (Workday Adaptive Planning) preferred.<br>Advanced SQL skills and experience working with large datasets.<br>Strong Excel and financial systems expertise.<br>Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, business transformations, or other strategic initiatives preferred.<br>Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.<br>Excellent communication and business partnering skills.<br>Preferred Experience<br>Capacity planning and resource modeling.<br>Scenario and sensitivity analysis.<br>KPI development and performance reporting.<br>Financial systems optimization.<br>Data validation, reconciliation, and reporting automation.<br>Integration planning and post-acquisition reporting.<br>Executive and board-level reporting support.<br>Process improvement and financial planning transformation initiatives.<br>Ideal Candidate<br><br>The successful consultant will be a hands-on finance detail oriented with strong modeling and analytical capabilities who can quickly assess existing planning processes, identify improvement opportunities, and provide actionable insights to leadership during a period of growth and organizational change. This individual will be comfortable working with large datasets, enhancing existing models, and supporting acquisition-related initiatives while partnering effectively across the organization.
We are looking for a strategic Chief Financial Officer to lead the financial direction of our manufacturing organization in Corona, California. This executive will oversee accounting, reporting, forecasting, and cost management while partnering closely with leadership, investors, and lenders to support sound decision-making. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in electronics manufacturing, a strong command of cost accounting, and a proven ability to deliver precise financial reporting in a private equity-backed environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct all finance and accounting operations, including monthly close activities, financial statement preparation, and oversight of reporting accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning to support business performance and strategic growth objectives.<br>• Manage reporting obligations for private equity sponsors, credit partners, and equity stakeholders, ensuring full compliance with deadlines and financial covenant requirements.<br>• Oversee manufacturing finance activities with a focus on job costing, standard costing, cost accounting, and variance analysis across production operations.<br>• Partner with operational leadership to evaluate plant performance, improve margins, and strengthen financial visibility across electronics and box-build manufacturing programs.<br>• Maintain effective controls and compliance practices in support of defense-related manufacturing requirements and applicable cost accounting standards.<br>• Guide the use and improvement of ERP-driven financial processes, including costing workflows, system-supported analysis, and areas that still rely on manual procedures within Epicor.<br>• Build strong relationships with internal leaders and external stakeholders by providing clear financial insights and dependable decision support.
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.
We are looking for an experienced tax leader to guide a sophisticated practice focused on complex client needs in Newport Beach, California. This role blends technical tax leadership, strategic client counsel, and team development, making it ideal for someone who thrives in both advisory and operational oversight. The successful candidate will help shape the direction of the tax function while delivering high-quality service to high-net-worth clients and related entities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the day-to-day leadership of the tax practice, overseeing services for high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, partnerships, S corporations, and LLCs.<br>• Deliver advanced tax guidance across income tax matters, estate and gift considerations, wealth transfer strategies, and succession planning for closely held businesses.<br>• Review and approve tax filings to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to applicable federal, state, and local regulations.<br>• Build and strengthen long-term relationships with clients and external advisors, including family offices, attorneys, bankers, and wealth management professionals.<br>• Evaluate client situations to uncover planning opportunities that can improve tax efficiency and support broader financial objectives.<br>• Coach, mentor, and develop tax professionals, promoting technical excellence, accountability, and a strong client service mindset.<br>• Oversee workflow management, staffing allocation, filing deadlines, and overall practice performance to support efficient delivery and profitability.<br>• Monitor legislative and regulatory tax developments and translate changes into practical guidance for clients and internal teams.<br>• Support growth initiatives through networking, referral development, and collaboration with firm leadership on strategic business opportunities.
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.
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 Tax Director to lead corporate tax operations and provide strong technical oversight for a growing client portfolio in San Diego, California. This role combines team leadership, return review, and engagement management with hands-on involvement in client service and tax planning support. The ideal candidate brings deep corporate tax knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to coach professionals while maintaining high standards for quality and timeliness.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the day-to-day performance of the tax team by setting clear weekly goals, conducting regular one-on-one meetings, and delivering timely coaching that reinforces accountability.<br>• Perform final technical review of individual, S corporation, and partnership tax filings to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to applicable standards.<br>• Manage tax engagements from initial launch through final delivery, coordinating assignments, monitoring progress, and keeping deadlines on track.<br>• Identify workflow challenges early, resolve obstacles before they affect delivery, and confirm work is ready before advancing for higher-level review.<br>• Respond to routine and moderately complex client questions with professionalism, while elevating sensitive or high-risk matters when appropriate.<br>• Contribute to tax planning and projection projects by developing financial models and preparing planning documentation using established firm guidelines.<br>• Mentor senior and staff-level team members to strengthen technical capability, improve independence, and expand overall team effectiveness.<br>• Take part in leadership meetings, raise operational concerns, and drive follow-up actions to completion across assigned areas.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Supervisor to support a construction and contractor organization in Mission Viejo, California through a long-term contract engagement. This position will lead core accounting operations, oversee accurate month-end activities, and help maintain reliable financial reporting in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, audit support experience, and the ability to guide daily general ledger and reconciliation processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct month-end close activities to ensure financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Oversee general ledger operations, including review of account activity, balances, and supporting documentation.</p><p>• Prepare and approve journal entries while maintaining compliance with accounting policies and reporting standards.</p><p>• Lead account reconciliation efforts and resolve discrepancies across high-volume transactions and balance sheet accounts.</p><p>• Coordinate audit preparation by organizing schedules, responding to requests, and delivering complete PBC documentation for financial statement audits.</p><p>• Supervise accounting workflows and help maintain timely, accurate reporting for both public and private reporting environments.</p><p>• Partner with internal stakeholders to strengthen accounting processes, support issue resolution, and improve reporting consistency.</p><p>• Utilize SAP and related systems to manage accounting data, reporting, and transaction review activities.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Lead / Supervisor to guide a busy receivables function in Garden Grove, California. This role will oversee day-to-day collections activity, strengthen processes, and help improve incoming cash performance across a large account base. The position is ideal for someone who can coach a small team, create clear accountability, and partner with leadership to resolve complex account issues in a manufacturing setting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily accounts receivable activities for a high-volume portfolio of roughly 2,000+ customer accounts.</p><p>• Lead collection efforts to reduce overdue balances and support steady cash flow for business operations.</p><p>• Supervise, coach, and develop a small AR team while preparing the function for future expansion.</p><p>• Create clear workflows, performance standards, and accountability measures across the receivables process.</p><p>• Review aging reports regularly and ensure consistent follow-up on delinquent customer balances.</p><p>• Design and refine collection strategies for complex, labor-intensive receivables activity.</p><p>• Measure team and individual results against collection targets and address gaps in performance.</p><p>• Work closely with internal leadership to escalate account concerns and drive timely resolution of payment issues.</p><p>• Support the continued build-out of the accounts receivable function for the Garden Grove, California location.</p><p>• Maintain a collaborative, team-oriented presence in a fully onsite manufacturing environment during standard business hours.</p>