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>We are looking for an Operations and Finance Coordinator to join a manufacturing organization in Lodi, California on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This position supports both finance and customer-facing operations by helping maintain accurate account records, coordinating order-related administration, and assisting with billing and collections activities. The role is well suited for someone who brings solid accounting knowledge, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively across departments in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Maintain customer account records with a high degree of accuracy, ensuring billing details, payment information, and account updates are entered correctly.</p><p>• Support order administration by reviewing transactions, coordinating documentation, and helping resolve discrepancies that affect customer accounts.</p><p>• Prepare and process invoices, monitor outstanding balances, and assist with collection follow-up to promote timely payment activity.</p><p>• Enter and verify financial and operational data in QuickBooks, Odoo, and related systems to preserve reliable reporting and account integrity.</p><p>• Serve as a point of coordination between customer service and finance teams to address account questions, payment issues, and order-related concerns.</p><p>• Assist with daily accounting support functions, including tasks related to accounts payable and accounts receivable coverage as needed.</p><p>• Review transaction records for completeness and accuracy, identifying errors and escalating issues for resolution when appropriate.</p><p>• Contribute to ongoing operational processes by organizing records, maintaining documentation, and supporting efficient workflow execution.</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>
<p>Lisa Cole with Robert Half is partnering with a growing manufacturing organization that is seeking a Financial Analyst to support finance with a focus on <strong>cost accounting, inventory forecasting, and operational finance</strong>. This role partners closely with Operations and Supply Chain to improve financial performance, inventory efficiency, and working capital. </p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Own plant cost accounting, including standard costs, BOM/routings, labor and overhead rates, absorption, and inventory valuation</li><li>Analyze manufacturing variances (material, labor, overhead, yield, mix) and communicate drivers</li><li>Develop and maintain inventory forecasts aligned to demand, production, and MRP outputs</li><li>Analyze inventory KPIs including turns, and support reserve modeling</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning for plant operations</li><li>Partner with Operations on OEE, throughput, labor efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives</li><li>Support capital projects, fixed assets, and depreciation tracking</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<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>
<p>Join a dynamic organization where finance plays a key role in shaping business strategy and operational performance. This highly visible position partners closely with leadership, production, and vineyard teams to drive budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and decision support.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate brings strong analytical and financial modeling skills, experience with cost accounting and operational finance, and the ability to turn complex data into actionable business insights. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys partnering with the business, influencing decisions, and helping drive growth and profitability.</p><p><br></p><p>For confidential consideration or additional information, please contact: <strong>Robyn Rosemon 707.387.0299</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning activities using Adaptive Planning and advanced Excel models, with particular focus on production assumptions and scenario development.</p><p>• Develop and refresh rolling cost forecasts by facility and product line, incorporating grape supply expectations, bulk inventory levels, bottling timing, and planned product launches.</p><p>• Estimate annual grape costs across vineyards, varietals, and brand allocations by analyzing contracted volumes, projected yields, farming expense patterns, and external purchase agreements.</p><p>• Review monthly standard costs against actual results, investigate cost variances, and recommend updates to rates or assumptions when needed.</p><p>• Work closely with winemaking and accounting partners to support accurate inventory valuation and proper cost layering within financial records.</p><p>• Prepare and support monthly operating reports, quarterly board materials, external reporting packages, and ad hoc presentations for management.</p><p>• Create performance reporting for operations, highlighting budget alignment, emerging risks, and improvement opportunities through clear financial insights.</p><p>• Produce vineyard-level analyses covering cost per acre, cost per ton, yield performance, and related trends across owned and leased properties.</p><p>• Build scenario models for blend choices, new product opportunities, product portfolio decisions, and capital investments such as vineyard development, replanting, or acquisitions.</p>
<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>
We are looking for an experienced finance leader to guide strategic planning and analytical decision-making for our organization in Hercules, California. This role will partner across functions to translate complex financial and operational data into actionable insights, strengthen forecasting accuracy, and support business performance. The ideal candidate brings strong modeling capabilities, sound business judgment, and experience working in a biotech environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead financial planning activities by developing forecasts, budgets, and long-range models that support business objectives and investment decisions.<br>• Analyze business performance through detailed review of financial results, identifying trends, risks, and drivers behind key variances.<br>• Build and refine financial models to evaluate scenarios, resource allocation, and the potential impact of strategic initiatives.<br>• Deliver ad hoc analysis for leadership, turning large and complex datasets into clear recommendations for operational and financial decisions.<br>• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to improve reporting, align assumptions, and provide financial guidance across departments.<br>• Apply data mining and analytical techniques to uncover insights, improve visibility into performance, and support more informed planning.<br>• Prepare presentations and summary materials for senior leadership that communicate findings, priorities, and opportunities with clarity.<br>• Support valuation and investment analysis through discounted cash flow methods and other finance tools relevant to business planning.
We are looking for an experienced Chief Accounting Officer to provide senior-level accounting leadership for a long-term contract engagement based in Walnut Creek, California. This role will guide core accounting operations within a banking environment, with oversight across financial reporting, controllership, and critical accounting functions. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in regulated financial services and can ensure accuracy, compliance, and strong governance across the organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct day-to-day accounting leadership across accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, loan accounting, and related financial operations.<br>• Oversee the preparation and review of internal and external financial reports, including support for regulatory and SEC-related reporting requirements where applicable.<br>• Establish, maintain, and strengthen internal control frameworks to promote compliance, accuracy, and sound financial governance.<br>• Lead annual close activities and ensure timely completion of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting processes.<br>• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex matters, including revenue recognition and other policy-driven accounting considerations.<br>• Partner with executive leadership and finance teams to evaluate accounting issues, resolve operational challenges, and support informed business decisions.<br>• Ensure accounting practices align with banking industry standards, regulatory expectations, and organizational policies.<br>• Support accounting process improvements and operational changes when needed while maintaining continuity and control over financial activities.