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.
<p><strong><u>Tax Practice Seeks California-Licensed Attorney – 40-Hour Week + Monthly Bonuses</u></strong></p><p>A legal practice handling tax-related matters is seeking a <strong>California-licensed Tax Attorney</strong> to join its team. This is a 100% onsite opportunity offering a consistent 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule and 40-hour workweek, a casual office environment, and monthly bonus potential. The <strong>Tax Attorney </strong>will work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, touching approximately 300 cases per month. While prior tax law experience is preferred, the firm will also consider attorneys coming from other practice areas, including personal injury, criminal defense, or collections, as well as candidates with IRS experience.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>This position is 100% onsite.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Tax Attorney Responsibilities</u>:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide legal advice and counsel to clients regarding tax-related matters.</li><li>Review cases and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.</li><li>Prepare and review legal documents and case materials.</li><li>Conduct legal research to support case preparation and strategy.</li><li>Analyze evidence and develop strategies and arguments for matters requiring litigation.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Perks</u>:</strong></p><ul><li>40 hour week!</li><li>Casual office environment</li><li>Monthly performance bonuses</li><li>Bonus potential averages approximately <strong>$1K–$5K per month</strong>, paid per settlement</li></ul><p><strong><u>Pay</u></strong>: $110,000 - $180,000 DOE + monthly bonuses +benefits</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Benefits</u></strong>: health insurance, dental, vision benefits, and paid time off</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em><u>TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot][com]</u></em></strong></p>
<p>A Tax Preparer vacancy has just opened with a firm in the Downtown LA area. Interested candidates should apply through Robert Half. This role is a great match for candidates with superb time management skills and an eye for detail. As the Tax Preparer, you will be the person in charge of the preparation of simple and complex, individual, and small business State and Federal tax returns. If you're seeking a long-term contract, this opportunity could be for you. Don't wait - apply today! Call our office 213.629.4602 for consideration.</p><p>Key responsibilities</p><p>· Reply to incoming client calls to help with tax questions and set appointments.</p><p>· Produce other related duties and participate in special projects assigned.</p><p>· Arrange transaction tax returns manually utilizing various methods (Paper, E File, EDI Upload) with various government agencies.</p><p>· Compute and invoice for form preparation fees</p><p>· Type appropriate data into Tax software application</p><p>· Interact with clients to gather required information/documents.</p><p> </p>
We are looking for an experienced Director of Accounting / Controller to lead the organization’s accounting function in Santa Ana, California. This role will oversee financial reporting, internal controls, and process optimization while ensuring accurate, timely, and meaningful financial information for business decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound technical accounting judgment, and the ability to partner across teams to support the company’s financial objectives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the day-to-day accounting function and provide leadership, coaching, and oversight to accounting team members.<br>• Establish, formalize, and maintain accounting policies and procedures that support consistent financial practices and compliance standards.<br>• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results with clear analysis, reliable reporting, and relevant performance insights for leadership review.<br>• Ensure financial transactions are recorded promptly and accurately, with complete reconciliations and supporting documentation in place.<br>• Build and oversee a strong internal control environment, including monitoring effectiveness, addressing gaps, and guiding corrective actions where needed.<br>• Identify and implement improvements to accounting systems, workflows, and integrations to increase efficiency and strengthen operational performance.<br>• Partner with colleagues across departments to monitor financial results, support planning efforts, and help advance broader business goals.<br>• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors to support timely audits, tax planning activities, and ongoing compliance obligations.<br>• Lead the rollout of enhanced accounting and tax processes, introducing practical procedures and tools that improve accuracy and productivity.
We are looking for an experienced finance leader to guide financial strategy and performance for a manufacturing operation in Victorville, California. This role will oversee cost accounting, cash planning, inventory finance, and internal controls while partnering closely with operations to improve profitability and decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing finance expertise, sound business judgment, and the ability to turn complex data into clear operational insight.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the financial oversight of manufacturing activities, including cost accounting, margin analysis, and evaluation of production-related spending.<br>• Track major cost components such as labor, materials, packaging, overhead, and other plant expenses to support accurate reporting and informed decisions.<br>• Assess standard costing methods, investigate production variances, and recommend corrective actions based on underlying operational drivers.<br>• Work closely with production, warehouse, purchasing, planning, and operations teams to improve efficiency, manage inventory effectively, and reduce avoidable costs.<br>• Review inventory valuation across raw materials, work-in-process, packaging, and finished goods, and support cycle counts and reconciliations to maintain accuracy.<br>• Develop cash flow projections, monitor liquidity needs, and oversee working capital performance, including receivables, collections, and payables.<br>• Maintain effective relationships with banking partners and support financing activities, treasury administration, and cash management controls.<br>• Strengthen financial governance by improving internal controls, supporting audits, enforcing policy compliance, and addressing areas of risk.<br>• Deliver financial analysis across products, customers, departments, and production lines to identify profitability trends and support strategic planning.<br>• Provide decision support for capital investments, process improvements, staffing changes, production scheduling, and new product initiatives within a food manufacturing environment.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Tax Accountant to support a client in the Duarte, California area through a Contract engagement. This position will focus on indirect tax compliance, month-end accounting support, and regulatory reporting while helping maintain accurate records across multiple tax-related activities. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on knowledge of sales and use tax processes, solid accounting judgment, and the ability to manage recurring filings and audit support in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare recurring sales and use tax workbooks each month and ensure calculations are complete, accurate, and ready for filing.</p><p>• Support the month-end close by assembling account reconciliations, maintaining closing schedules, and recording tax-related journal entries.</p><p>• Coordinate sales tax setup for newly opened business locations, including required registrations with the appropriate jurisdictions.</p><p>• Create and maintain resale documentation so exemption records remain current and properly organized.</p><p>• Complete census and other regulatory reports in accordance with reporting deadlines and documentation standards.</p><p>• Gather backup materials and transaction support needed for sales tax examinations and respond to audit-related information requests.</p><p>• Review, organize, and route incoming tax correspondence to ensure timely follow-up on notices and agency communications.</p><p>• Handle additional tax filings and special compliance tasks as needed across indirect and related tax functions.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Grants Accountant to support financial oversight for grant-funded programs in California. This position is ideal for an accounting specialist who understands regulated funding environments and can manage reporting, reconciliations, and close activities with accuracy. The role will work across budgeting, compliance, and general ledger functions to help maintain strong financial controls and reliable grant reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage accounting activity for grant-funded programs, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and align with applicable funding requirements.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries, maintain general ledger integrity, and support timely month-end close procedures.<br>• Monitor grant budgets, track expenditures against approved funding, and assist with financial planning for current and upcoming awards.<br>• Reconcile balance sheet and grant-related accounts, including bank reconciliations, to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate records.<br>• Produce financial reports and supporting schedules for internal stakeholders and external funding sources as needed.<br>• Review accounting processes for compliance with GAAP and organization-specific grant guidelines within a government, nonprofit, or Tribal environment.<br>• Partner with program and finance teams to clarify spending activity, document allocations, and strengthen financial accountability across grant programs.
We are looking for a strategic and entrepreneurial leader to guide an Accounts Payable recovery audit function in Santa Ana, California. This position is well suited for a senior audit specialist who can shape client strategy, strengthen operational performance, and communicate financial value to executive stakeholders. The role combines practice leadership, client advisory work, and team development within a fast-paced services environment focused on measurable cost optimization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the Accounts Payable recovery audit practice, leading client engagements, team delivery, and overall financial performance for the function.<br>• Oversee the full audit process, including data intake, review preparation, exception analysis, claim support, and recovery monitoring.<br>• Work closely with client finance, procurement, and shared services leaders to uncover duplicate disbursements, missed credits, overpayments, and vendor-related compliance gaps.<br>• Design tailored audit approaches that use data analysis, automation, and benchmarking insights to identify savings opportunities and underlying process issues.<br>• Present audit results, recovery opportunities, and operational improvement recommendations to senior executives such as CFOs, controllers, and procurement leaders.<br>• Lead recovery discussions with vendors and suppliers, securing funds on behalf of clients while maintaining accurate support and clear reporting.<br>• Build strong client and supplier relationships that support efficient claim resolution and long-term engagement success.<br>• Drive practice expansion by identifying new business opportunities, supporting strategic initiatives, and contributing to revenue and profitability goals.<br>• Mentor and develop team members, setting direction, promoting accountability, and building leadership capability within the group.
<p>Robert Half is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented <strong>Grant Accountant</strong> to manage the financial aspects of grant funding for organizations across various industries. This role involves ensuring compliance with grant regulations, tracking and reporting expenses, and supporting fiscal operations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in accounting and experience working with government, corporation, or foundation grants. If you combine dynamic communication skills with a positive attitude, then you may thrive in this position. If this sounds like you, please call our office 213.629.4602.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong>:</p><ul><li><strong>Grant Compliance</strong>: Ensure all financial activities comply with grant terms, Uniform Guidance (if applicable), and organizational policies.</li><li><strong>Budget Management</strong>: Assist with development and tracking of grant budgets, monitoring expenditures against approved funding, and ensuring proper allocation of funds.</li><li><strong>Reporting</strong>: Prepare accurate grant financial reports for internal use and submission to funders.</li><li><strong>Audit Support</strong>: Facilitate grant audits by ensuring all documentation and policies follow auditing standards.</li><li><strong>Grant Revenue Recognition</strong>: Accurately record grant-related revenue and expenses and manage reconciliations for grant accounts.</li><li><strong>Collaboration</strong>: Work closely with program managers, development teams, and finance staff to provide financial insights and ensure meeting funding requirements.</li><li><strong>Documentation and Recordkeeping</strong>: Maintain thorough records of budgets, invoices, agreements, and financial activities related to grants.</li><li><strong>Process Improvement</strong>: Identify opportunities to streamline grant accounting workflows and improve compliance processes.</li></ul><p> </p>