<p>We are looking for a Finance Manager to lead financial planning activities and provide meaningful insight that supports business decisions in Walnut Creek, California. This role focuses on building reliable forecasts, analyzing operating results, and guiding the annual planning cycle with a strong command of financial data. The ideal candidate brings a strategic mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex analysis into practical recommendations for stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Support annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial planning.</li><li>Build financial models to analyze sales channels, promotions, margins, and growth.</li><li>Monitor key drivers including sales performance, product launches, marketing ROI, and supply chain costs.</li><li>Track profitability and margin performance to support operations and planning.</li><li>Prepare monthly financial reports, KPI dashboards, and variance analyses.</li><li>Provide insights and recommendations to improve spending, efficiency, and business performance.</li><li>Partner with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain on forecasting, inventory, and cost planning.</li><li>Translate financial results into actionable business recommendations for leadership.</li><li>Improve FP&A processes, reporting tools, systems, and data accuracy.</li><li>Promote financial accountability and cross-functional alignment across the organization.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced and strategic finance manager for a manufacturing company in greater Sacramento. Please reach out to Melissa (Painter) Ford via LinkedIn for immediate consideration. In this role, you will oversee financial operations, drive innovation through advanced technologies, and provide critical insights to support organizational success. This position requires a proactive individual with expertise in financial analysis, reporting, and process improvement.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>-Drive the modernization of finance capabilities by embedding emerging tools and data-driven approaches into daily operations, enabling stronger insight and faster, better-informed decisions.</p><p>-Own the preparation and delivery of accurate financial results, pairing rigorous reporting with thoughtful analysis to support leadership planning and long-term initiatives.</p><p>-Translate complex operational and financial information into meaningful trends, performance indicators, and recommendations that support measurable business improvement.</p><p>-Partner closely with cross-functional leaders to build disciplined budgets, evaluate investment effectiveness, and conduct periodic financial reviews aligned with business priorities.</p><p>-Identify gaps across processes, systems, and organizational capabilities, then lead or support initiatives that strengthen efficiency, scalability, and overall performance.</p><p>-Provide oversight for financial obligations, agreements, and commitments to ensure adherence to internal controls, policies, and governance standards.</p><p>-Serve as a trusted financial partner across departments, encouraging collaboration and ensuring alignment between financial insight and organizational objectives.</p><p>-Evaluate enterprise strategies and ongoing operations to anticipate financial implications and proactively advise on risks, opportunities, and course corrections.</p>
Key Responsibilities<br>• Serve as the primary accounting contact and advisor for an assigned portfolio of client accounts.<br>• Manage full-cycle accounting for multiple clients, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, and month-end close.<br>• Set up, maintain, and optimize QuickBooks Online files, including chart of accounts, classes, locations, and integrations.<br>• Prepare and/or review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports for clients.<br>• Ensure timely and accurate reconciliations of bank, credit card, and other key balance sheet accounts.<br>• Develop and monitor client-specific accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.<br>• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis for clients; provide insights and recommendations.<br>• Review work performed by staff/accounting specialists, providing direction, training, and performance feedback.<br>• Coordinate with tax and assurance teams to support year-end engagements and information requests.<br>• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement technology and workflow enhancements for clients.<br>• Assist with onboarding new clients, including needs assessment, engagement scoping, and system setup.<br>• Manage engagement deadlines and priorities across multiple clients, communicating proactively with internal teams and client management.<br>Qualifications<br>• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.<br>• CPA license preferred but not required.<br>• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including prior supervisor/manager responsibilities.<br>• Prior experience in a CPA firm or client accounting services environment strongly preferred.<br>• Expert-level proficiency with QuickBooks Online, including advanced features and third-party app integrations.<br>• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP for small to mid-sized businesses.<br>• Experience with non-profit organizations and various reporting requirements related to non-profits.<br>• Proven ability to manage multiple client relationships and competing priorities.<br>• Demonstrated leadership skills, including staff supervision, coaching, and delegation.<br>• High level of comfort working in cloud-based and paperless environments.<br>• Excellent communication and client service skills.<br>• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
<p>Lisa Cole with Robert Half is looking for a strategic Corporate Controller to oversee accounting operations and enterprise financial reporting for a fast-growing, multi-entity energy platform based near the Roseville area. This role will work closely with senior leadership, operating finance teams, and external partners to strengthen reporting quality, support expansion, and build scalable financial processes. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to lead effectively in a dynamic environment shaped by growth and acquisitions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycle across corporate and operating entities, ensuring deadlines are met and reporting remains accurate.</p><p>• Produce consolidated financial statements, including intercompany reconciliations and elimination entries, for a complex multi-entity structure.</p><p>• Establish and refine accounting policies, procedural standards, and control measures that support consistency across the organization.</p><p>• Collaborate with finance leaders throughout the business to improve data quality, standardize reporting practices, and resolve accounting issues.</p><p>• Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors and tax advisors, coordinating annual audit activities and ongoing compliance matters.</p><p>• Oversee treasury activities such as cash positioning, liquidity planning, banking relationships, and lender reporting obligations.</p><p>• Lead budgeting support and cash flow forecasting efforts to help leadership make informed operational and capital decisions.</p><p>• Manage corporate insurance programs and partner with brokers or advisors on renewals, claims activity, coverage evaluation, and risk reduction strategies.</p><p>• Support acquisition-related accounting and integration efforts, including aligning controls, reporting processes, and financial oversight as new entities are added.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Corporate Controller to lead the organization’s financial operations and provide strategic guidance that supports long-term business growth. Based in Solano County, California, this role will oversee core accounting and reporting activities while delivering timely insights to executive leadership and the board. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, sound business judgment, and the ability to work effectively with leaders and employees across a range of functions and environments.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the company’s financial planning efforts by shaping budgets, forecasts, and long-range strategies that align with business objectives.</p><p>• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate records, reliable reporting, and well-coordinated month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.</p><p>• Produce and present financial statements and management reports that give leadership clear visibility into performance, trends, and key risks.</p><p>• Oversee liquidity planning by tracking cash position, evaluating capital needs, and maintaining productive relationships with banking partners.</p><p>• Establish and strengthen financial controls, policies, and procedures to protect company assets and support consistent compliance practices.</p><p>• Coordinate external audits, tax-related activities, and advisor relationships while ensuring adherence to applicable federal, state, and local regulations.</p><p>• Evaluate financial results and translate data into practical recommendations that improve efficiency, profitability, and decision-making.</p><p>• Partner with senior leadership on strategic initiatives such as investments, acquisitions, business expansion, and board-level financial presentations.</p><p>• Supervise finance-related administrative functions, which may include payroll, benefits coordination, insurance renewals, risk oversight, and lender reporting obligations.</p><p>• Lead, develop, and mentor accounting and finance team members while building effective working relationships with both executive stakeholders and operational staff.</p>
<p><strong>Lisa Cole with Robert Half </strong>is partnering with a<strong> </strong>growing, complex manufacturing and project‑based organization is seeking a <strong>Financial Analyst</strong> to serve as a financial partner to Program and Project Managers. This role operates at the program level—similar to a “mini‑controller”—supporting active programs across engineering, manufacturing, and R&D environments.</p><p>This position is ideal for a candidate with strong cost accounting, contract, and program finance experience who enjoys partnering cross‑functionally and driving financial visibility at the project level. For more information on this position, please call Lisa Cole at 916-649-0832. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Act as the primary finance partner for assigned programs and projects</li><li>Prepare quarterly profit and cash reporting at the program level</li><li>Track, analyze, and forecast program costs, margins, and cash flow</li><li>Manage invoicing and milestone billing; partner with AR for collections</li><li>Perform variance analysis, estimates‑to‑complete (ETC), and estimates‑at‑completion (EAC)</li><li>Support revenue recognition activities with working knowledge of <strong>ASC 606</strong></li><li>Assist with audits (internal, external, and government, as applicable)</li><li>Prepare monthly program financial packages and ad‑hoc analysis</li><li>Collaborate closely with Program Managers, Contracts, and Operations teams</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Financial analysts help organizations make sound business decisions by evaluating financial data, forecasting trends and providing actionable insights. These professionals play a key role in budgeting, reporting and strategic planning across departments. The Robert Half consulting division is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst in the Sacramento Area.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Analyzing financial data to identify trends, variances and performance drivers</li><li>Preparing reports, dashboards and presentations for leadership and stakeholders</li><li>Supporting budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes</li><li>Conducting profitability, cost and investment analysis to guide decision-making</li><li>Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align financial goals and strategies</li><li>Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics</li><li>Building and maintaining financial models to support business initiatives</li><li>Assisting with scenario planning and risk analysis</li><li>Staying current on industry trends, economic developments and financial best practices</li></ul>