<p>We are looking for an experienced Cost & Inventory Manager to support a manufacturing organization in Irvine, California through a Long-term Contract assignment. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can bring structure to complex costing and inventory activities, work effectively in a highly manual environment, and deliver clear analysis that supports business decisions. The position will focus on cost development, inventory accuracy, and reporting improvements while partnering with the broader accounting team to manage high-priority operational needs.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead cost accounting activities for manufacturing operations, including the development, review, and maintenance of standard costs and product cost structures.</p><p>• Analyze inventory balances and costing data to identify variances, explain drivers, and support timely financial reporting.</p><p>• Prepare and reconcile annual inventory and physical inventory results, ensuring alignment between system records and actual counts.</p><p>• Build and validate cost calculations such as material, labor, and overhead components to improve accuracy across product lines.</p><p>• Use advanced Excel-based reporting to organize large data sets, perform detailed analysis, and support manual accounting processes.</p><p>• Partner with team members across accounting and operations to provide coverage for urgent workload demands and shifting business priorities.</p><p>• Support overhead absorption analysis and recommend adjustments when production or costing trends impact margins.</p><p>• Contribute to inventory reconciliation efforts and assist with responsibilities connected to acquisition-related costing and inventory activities.</p><p>• Create reporting insights and visual analysis using Power BI when needed to strengthen visibility into cost and inventory performance.</p>
We are looking for a Chief Financial Officer to lead the company’s financial strategy and daily finance operations in Irvine, California. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership while building disciplined planning, reporting, and cash management practices that support continued growth. The position is ideal for a finance executive who combines long-range vision with hands-on execution and can strengthen core processes while guiding major business initiatives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the full finance function, including planning, reporting, treasury activity, and oversight of accounting operations across the organization.<br>• Develop and manage the annual budgeting process, translating business goals into practical financial plans and measurable performance targets.<br>• Prepare forward-looking cash flow models tied to revenue expectations so leadership can make informed operating and investment decisions.<br>• Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, and collection activities to maintain strong working capital and accurate financial records.<br>• Lead timely month-end close procedures and ensure financial statements remain organized, reliable, and ready for audit review.<br>• Manage sales and use tax activities for a licensing-focused business, with an emphasis on improving internal ownership of these processes.<br>• Oversee financial systems usage in QuickBooks Online and support integration efforts involving Microsoft Dynamics environments.<br>• Partner with executive leadership on high-impact initiatives such as ESOP-related planning and the financial structure required for international expansion.<br>• Build stronger financial methodologies, controls, and execution plans that enhance scalability in a fast-moving business environment.