15 Results for Senior Business Analyst Jobs in Carlsbad, CA

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Senior Finanial Analyst

Irvine, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities:• Participate in the annual budget, long-range planning, and recurring forecast processes to support company objectives and financial visibility.• Build and maintain robust financial models that evaluate performance, guide decision-making, and improve the accuracy of projections.• Prepare executive-level reporting packages and presentation materials for leadership, board meetings, and private equity stakeholders.• Analyze financial and operational trends using Power BI and other reporting tools to identify risks, opportunities, and performance drivers.• Partner with cross-functional leaders to develop actionable insights around revenue, expenses, and overall business results.• Deliver clear variance analysis and management reporting that explains results against budget, forecast, and prior periods.• Support the continued evolution of planning and reporting capabilities through data-driven process improvements and enhanced analytical tools.• Contribute to acquisition-related analysis and future M&A evaluation efforts as the organization continues to expand.
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

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. 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. 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

Sr. Financial Analyst

Costa Mesa, CA
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Temporary / Contract
76 - 88 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Sr. Financial Analyst to support financial planning and performance reporting for defense manufacturing programs in Costa Mesa, California. This Long-term Contract position will focus on delivering clear insight into project financial health through recurring and on-demand analysis, helping stakeholders understand spending trends, forecast alignment, and overall program performance. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, experience with federally funded contract reporting, and the ability to translate complex financial data into practical business recommendations. Responsibilities: • Prepare weekly, monthly, and special-request financial reports that evaluate program results against forecasts, budgets, and operating plans. • Analyze budget-to-actual performance and identify key drivers behind cost variances, schedule impacts, and changes in resource usage. • Monitor project burn rates and spending patterns to provide timely visibility into financial status and potential risks. • Produce reporting for government-funded programs, including contract-related expenditure summaries, labor utilization details, and fund tracking documentation. • Build and maintain financial models that support forecasting, scenario planning, and decision-making for program and finance leadership. • Perform ad hoc analysis by extracting, organizing, and interpreting financial data to address emerging business questions. • Partner with cross-functional teams to improve reporting accuracy, validate assumptions, and strengthen financial controls across assigned projects.
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

FINANCIAL ANALYST FP&A & BUSINESS ANALYSIS

Encinitas, CA
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Temporary / Contract
38 - 48 USD / Hourly
If you like numbers but REALLY want to understand the story behind them, keep reading.A high-growth North County organization is looking for a Financial Analyst to join its finance team and help turn financial data into information leadership can actually use.This role is perfect for someone who enjoys digging into the numbers, asking “why did this change?”, and connecting financial results to what's happening throughout the business. Rather than spending your entire day focused on traditional accounting transactions, you'll work across FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, variance analysis, and business performance. You'll partner with Finance, Accounting, Sales, and Operations, giving you exposure to multiple areas of the business and plenty of opportunity to grow.What you'll be doing:<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>
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Vista, CA
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Temporary / Contract
40 - 50 USD / Hourly
This is the kind of Senior Accountant role that can actually move your career forward.A well-established North County organization is looking for a Senior Accountant to join its accounting team and take ownership of complex accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting. This position is designed for someone who has mastered the fundamentals of accounting and is ready for more ownership, more visibility, and more exposure to the business.You'll work closely with the Controller and accounting leadership while becoming a key resource for financial reporting and accounting projects. This is a particularly strong opportunity for someone who eventually wants to move into an Accounting Manager or Assistant Controller position. What you'll be responsible for:<ul><li>Own assigned portions of the monthly and quarterly close process.</li><li>Prepare and review complex journal entries and account reconciliations.</li><li>Analyze general ledger activity and investigate unusual transactions.</li><li>Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules.</li><li>Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Assist with accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions.</li><li>Analyze income statement and balance sheet activity.</li><li>Assist with audit schedules and respond to auditor requests.</li><li>Support annual budgeting and forecasting activities.</li><li>Prepare recurring management reports and financial analysis.</li><li>Identify accounting discrepancies and recommend corrective action.</li><li>Help improve accounting processes, documentation, and internal controls.</li><li>Participate in system implementations, process improvements, and special accounting projects.</li><li>Serve as a resource for junior accounting staff and assist with training when needed.</li></ul>
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

La Jolla, CA
remote
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a legal organization in La Jolla, California. This position plays a central role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting reporting needs, and ensuring accounting activities are completed with precision and timeliness. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, sound judgment when handling sensitive financial matters, and the ability to work effectively across accounting and administrative teams. Responsibilities: • Lead the monthly close process by preparing journal entries, recording accruals, maintaining prepaid and fixed asset schedules, and completing reconciliations within established deadlines. • Oversee general ledger activity by preserving data accuracy, investigating variances, correcting discrepancies, and contributing to the preparation of financial statements and account analysis. • Manage trust and client fund accounting, including transaction processing and monthly three-way reconciliations in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory standards. • Support both payables and receivables functions by reviewing invoices, processing expense reimbursements, assisting with billing activity, applying cash receipts, and following up on outstanding balances. • Reconcile bank, payroll, and credit card accounts on a recurring basis and resolve outstanding items to keep records current and accurate. • Prepare financial schedules and ad hoc reports for leadership, external auditors, and tax advisors, while also assisting with forecasting and budget-related analysis. • Organize and provide documentation needed for audits, tax preparation, insurance reviews, and other external compliance requests. • Help strengthen accounting operations by following internal controls, identifying workflow improvements, and supporting automation where appropriate. • Partner with accounting staff, attorneys, and administrative personnel to answer financial questions and offer guidance to less experienced team members as needed.
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Irvine, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
AR + Financial Analysis + Commercial Finance + Finance Business Partner This person will support assigned customer accounts and partner with Sales and Operations throughout the customer lifecycle. Core Responsibilities • Own AR and Order-to-Cash activities • Invoicing, booking, clearing and reconciliations • AR aging and collection follow-up • Customer deductions and dispute resolution • Trade spend and promotional expense management • Accruals and customer-related expenses • Pricing and commercial analysis • Build simulated P&Ls • Evaluate business terms and promotional strategies • Financial reporting and analysis • Process improvement • Finance systems/digitalization initiatives • Partner directly with Sales and Operations Ideal Background Target: • Financial Analyst • Accounting Analyst • Senior Accountant with strong analytical skills • Commercial Finance Analyst • Channel Finance Analyst • Revenue Analyst • AR Analyst ready for a step up • Finance Business Partner
2026-09-15T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst/Manager

Irvine, CA
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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. Responsibilities: • Lead the full annual budgeting cycle, coordinating with finance partners, faculty, and administrative teams to develop plans aligned with organizational priorities. • Prepare and present monthly comparisons of actual results against budget, highlighting key variances and recommending actions to improve financial performance. • Build and maintain rolling forecasts, scenario models, and what-if analyses to identify risks, opportunities, and expected financial outcomes. • Review departmental financial activity and spending patterns using budgeting and accounting tools to strengthen cost control and support informed decision-making. • Partner with budget owners across the organization to monitor revenue and expenses, address emerging issues, and help keep operations on track with approved plans. • Assess the financial viability of program proposals, pro formas, and funding requests by analyzing assumptions, projected results, and strategic fit. • Monitor restricted funds and related balances on a regular basis, providing recommendations on the appropriate use and release of available resources. • Maintain financial structures such as departments and cost centers within the accounting framework to support accurate reporting and budget oversight. • Track profitability by program and revenue source, including development and upkeep of cost allocation methodologies. • Contribute to external and regulatory reporting requirements by preparing financial data, analysis, and supporting documentation as needed.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Data Analyst

Irvine, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30.4 - 33 USD / Hourly
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. Responsibilities:• Maintain and update datasets to ensure records remain complete, accurate, and ready for reporting needs.• Prepare ad hoc analyses and recurring reports that help teams monitor business performance and respond to emerging questions.• Review financial information for consistency, highlight unusual findings, and support follow-up analysis when discrepancies appear.• Build and refine Power BI dashboards and visual reports that present trends, exceptions, and key metrics in a clear format.• Examine transactional and operational data to detect suspicious activity and contribute to fraud-related analysis efforts.• Support investigations by organizing relevant data, validating source information, and summarizing findings for internal stakeholders.• Perform routine data quality checks and resolve inconsistencies to improve reliability across reporting outputs.
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

Product Analyst

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
47 - 55 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Product Analyst to join the Device Experience Team in San Diego, CA for a contract opportunity with the potential to become permanent. This role will help expand the impact of the Nexthink platform by turning support data into actionable insights, improving employee experience, and encouraging adoption across the business. The ideal candidate can connect technical capabilities with business needs, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, and support a shift toward more proactive end-user support. This role is HYBRID (primarily onsite) in San Diego, CA 92127 Responsibilities:• Act as the primary internal advocate for the Nexthink platform, helping teams understand its value and increase usage across the organization.• Review support and ticketing data to uncover patterns, highlight service improvement opportunities, and recommend proactive solutions.• Work closely with support teams, engineers, and external consulting partners to strengthen the use of platform analytics, automation, and AI-driven features.• Create dashboards and reporting that track platform engagement, licensing efficiency, service improvements, cost benefits, and reductions in support volume.• Lead training sessions, enablement activities, and stakeholder communications to build confidence and adoption among end users and business partners.• Partner with leadership to present measurable outcomes and demonstrate the business impact of the platform investment.• Support regional rollout efforts across the Americas and Europe while helping prepare for broader global expansion.• Bridge business objectives and technical execution by translating user needs into practical recommendations for engineering and support teams.
2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Costa Mesa, CA
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Temporary / Contract
34 - 38 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a team in Costa Mesa, California on a Long-term Contract basis. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, guiding the monthly close cycle, and delivering meaningful reporting insights to accounting leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, sound judgment in reviewing financial activity, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external auditors. Responsibilities: • Lead the monthly close process and help ensure financial reporting is completed accurately and on schedule. • Prepare monthly financial statements and provide clear analytical summaries and observations to the Controller. • Review and approve general ledger reconciliations to support the accuracy and completeness of account balances. • Oversee reconciliation activity tied to cross-functional departments and confirm that transactions are properly reflected in the ledger. • Evaluate and approve journal entries prepared by accounting staff to maintain strong financial controls. • Review weekly payment runs and purchase order activity to verify accuracy, documentation, and required approvals. • Support accounting operations related to receivables and partner with campus departments to ensure proper fixed asset accounting practices. • Manage data flow between accounting, payroll, and other connected systems to help maintain reliable financial information. • Work directly with external auditors during annual audits and assist with the preparation of organizational tax filings while ensuring adherence to internal policies and procedures.
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Irvine, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team. This role is suited for an accounting specialist who enjoys working in a fast-moving growth environment and taking ownership of core financial operations. The position will support accurate reporting, strengthen accounting processes, and collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to maintain sound financial controls. Responsibilities: • Direct the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities to ensure financial results are completed accurately and on schedule. • Examine and authorize journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports to maintain the accuracy of accounting records. • Manage general ledger activity, accruals, revenue accounting, and balance sheet reconciliations while supporting strong financial integrity. • Develop and refine accounting procedures and internal controls that can support continued business growth and operational complexity. • Work closely with international headquarters, internal departments, and outside accounting partners to align financial reporting and resolve accounting matters. • Identify opportunities to improve workflows, reduce close timelines, and enhance the reliability of financial reporting. • Support ERP and reporting system improvements, including enhancements, integrations, and optimization efforts related to accounting operations.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Newport Beach, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a growing accounting team in Newport Beach, California. This role is responsible for supporting an accurate and timely close process while helping maintain the integrity of consolidated financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to work effectively across monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles. Responsibilities: • Lead assigned aspects of the monthly close by preparing, reviewing, and validating journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules. • Maintain accuracy across general ledger activity by analyzing account balances, resolving discrepancies, and documenting conclusions clearly. • Coordinate complex accounting tasks related to consolidations, including foreign currency remeasurement, intercompany eliminations, and expense allocations. • Support special accounting initiatives by organizing deliverables, preparing related entries, and ensuring complete documentation for each project. • Identify opportunities to improve close efficiency and recommend practical process enhancements that strengthen timeliness and accuracy. • Contribute to the development and application of accounting policies that promote consistent reporting across the organization. • Partner with internal and external auditors by assembling audit schedules, responding to requests, and providing detailed financial support during quarterly and year-end reviews. • Assist with internal and external financial reporting by preparing information used in management packages and regulatory filings while following established controls and compliance standards.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

IAM Analyst

San Diego, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
37 - 40 USD / Hourly
EMAIL: VALERIE.MONTOYA@RHT(.COM) for immediate consideration Robert Half is seeking an IAM Analyst to support day-to-day identity and access management operations across the organization. This role will focus on user provisioning and deprovisioning, access requests, SSO administration, RBAC, audit support, and identity-related ServiceNow requests. The ideal candidate will have experience with Okta and/or Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), access management processes, and supporting compliance and security initiatives. This is a 12 month assignment
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Sr. Tax Accountant

Aliso Viejo, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
47.5 - 55 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Tax Accountant to support a high-volume tax workflow for an IT Software organization in Aliso Viejo, California. This Long-term Contract position will focus on researching and resolving primarily state corporate income tax notices while also assisting with related property tax, transaction tax, and business license matters. The ideal candidate brings strong corporate tax knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to analyze incomplete information to determine accurate next steps and avoid unnecessary payments. Responsibilities: • Review, investigate, and respond to a large volume of incoming tax notices with an emphasis on state corporate income tax matters. • Analyze account details, filings, and payment history to determine the cause of tax notices and recommend the appropriate resolution. • Prepare documentation and correspondence needed to address notices, disputes, adjustments, and follow-up actions with tax authorities. • Support additional notice-related work involving property tax, transaction tax, and business license obligations as priorities shift. • Assist with estimated tax payment support and related corporate income tax activities to help maintain compliance. • Track open tax issues, organize supporting records, and maintain clear status updates to ensure timely resolution of outstanding items. • Collaborate with internal tax stakeholders to gather missing information, clarify filing positions, and resolve complex notice questions efficiently.
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

15 results for Senior Business Analyst in Carlsbad, CA