<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>Amanda Warren is looking for a Financial Analyst to join a great team in Sacramento, California. In this role, you will turn financial and operational information into clear insights that support planning, accountability, and sound business decisions. This position also contributes to core accounting activities, budgeting support, and compliance-related reporting in a mission-driven environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Analyze financial and operational data from the general ledger and related systems to identify patterns, explain performance, and deliver reports, dashboards, and visual summaries for leadership.</p><p>• Build recurring and on-demand financial models, forecasts, and variance analyses that help guide planning and resource allocation decisions.</p><p>• Provide cross-functional accounting support by serving as backup for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processes while helping ensure accurate ledger coding across multiple cost centers and allocation structures.</p><p>• Prepare journal entries, complete account reconciliations, and assist with month-end close activities to strengthen accuracy and internal controls.</p><p>• Support year-end financial close and contribute to audit preparation, tax-related filings, Form 990 support, and other finance projects as needed.</p><p>• Partner with budget and grant-related stakeholders to develop budgets, monitor spending against funding requirements, and produce financial reporting for grant activity.</p><p>• Build effective working relationships across departments by communicating financial information clearly and establishing trust with employees at all organizational levels.</p><p>• Monitor developments, trends, and process improvement opportunities that may reduce costs, improve reporting quality, or strengthen financial operations.</p><p>• Represent the finance function at organization events and complete additional assignments in support of departmental and organizational needs.</p>
<p>We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Analyst for our client on a contract-to-hire basis in Contra Costa County. This role is responsible for account analysis, billing support, and accurate payment application. The ideal candidate will have advanced Excel skills, a solid foundation in accounting, and the ability to handle high-volume financial data with precision and professionalism.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage large and complex data in Microsoft Excel - using formulas</p><p>• Record incoming payments</p><p>• Prepare and issue invoices and resolve variances, shortages, or unresolved balances.</p><p>• Transfer, receive, organize, and maintain electronic files and related records</p><p>• Reconcile cash receipts against bank reporting and compile accurate totals for general ledger updates and month-end accounting support.</p><p>• Investigate outstanding receivable balances, calculate related charges such as damages or adjustments, and assemble backup for billing support.</p>
<p>Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for working with large data sets? Our team is seeking an Entry-Level Analyst for a contract-to-permanent opportunity, supporting accounts receivable, reconciliation, and billing functions. Candidates with internship experience are welcome to apply!</p><p><br></p><p>Ready to get started? Please submit your application and resume for immediate consideration.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>· Analyze and maintain large data sets using Advanced Excel functions, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and complex formulas.</p><p>· Assist with accounts receivable (AR) processes: invoice generation, monitoring payment status, and resolving discrepancies.</p><p>· Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations of financial transactions and account balances.</p><p>· Support the billing cycle by preparing and reviewing invoices, validating data accuracy, and correcting errors as needed.</p><p>· Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate processing of AR and billing transactions.</p><p>· Help prepare reports on AR aging, billing status, and reconciliations for management review.</p><p>· Identify trends, variances, or issues in data and recommend solutions to improve process efficiency</p>
<p>Are you a detail-oriented professional with experience in accounts payable or accounts receivable and a passion for working with large data sets? Our team is seeking an Entry-Level Analyst for a contract-to-permanent opportunity supporting accounts receivable, reconciliation, and billing functions. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in AP or AR, strong analytical skills, and a high level of accuracy when managing financial data. Internship experience in accounting or finance is also welcomed, making this a great opportunity for early-career professionals looking to grow within a dynamic team.</p><p><br></p><p>Ready to get started? Please submit your application and resume for immediate consideration.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>· Analyze and maintain large data sets using Advanced Excel functions, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and complex formulas.</p><p>· Assist with accounts receivable (AR) processes: invoice generation, monitoring payment status, and resolving discrepancies.</p><p>· Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations of financial transactions and account balances.</p><p>· Support the billing cycle by preparing and reviewing invoices, validating data accuracy, and correcting errors as needed.</p><p>· Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate processing of AR and billing transactions.</p><p>· Help prepare reports on AR aging, billing status, and reconciliations for management review.</p><p>· Identify trends, variances, or issues in data and recommend solutions to improve process efficiency</p>
<p>Colleen McAuliffe with Robert Half is looking for a detail-oriented and driven Sales Operations / Sales Analyst to join our team in Orinda, California. This role combines business development research, sales operations, and analytics to enhance team efficiency and drive revenue growth. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, a data-driven mindset, and a collaborative approach to managing sales processes and supporting business objectives.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct research to identify potential leads and compile prospecting lists for the business development team.</p><p>• Assist in the creation of sales proposals, presentations, and responses to client inquiries.</p><p>• Generate and evaluate sales dashboards and pipeline metrics to provide actionable insights.</p><p>• Develop and implement strategies to optimize sales workflows and enhance team productivity.</p><p>• Collaborate with marketing, finance, and customer success teams to align sales initiatives with broader organizational goals.</p><p>• Maintain accurate documentation of sales activities, business development progress, and operational processes.</p><p>• Identify areas for improvement within sales operations and propose solutions to streamline efforts.</p><p>• Provide support in post-sales activities, including quoting and follow-up.</p><p>• Prepare executive-level presentations to communicate sales performance and strategic objectives. </p>
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Analyst to join a food and food processing organization in Vacaville, California on a Contract basis. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate receivables, improving collection results, and supporting healthy cash flow through strong analytical and organizational skills. The ideal candidate will work closely with internal teams to address billing concerns, research account issues, and deliver timely reporting that supports financial operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee daily accounts receivable activities, including issuing invoices, applying customer payments, and reconciling account balances.<br>• Track outstanding receivables and follow up with customers on overdue invoices to strengthen collection performance and reduce aging exposure.<br>• Research and resolve payment issues such as deduction claims, partial payments, and customer chargebacks.<br>• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations teams to correct billing discrepancies and clear account issues efficiently.<br>• Record and allocate incoming cash accurately to the appropriate customer accounts and open invoices.<br>• Maintain organized records of collection outreach, payment updates, and account activity for reference and reporting purposes.<br>• Review customer payment patterns to identify risk factors, escalation needs, and opportunities to improve collections.<br>• Support month-end close by preparing reconciliations, analyzing variances, and contributing to receivables reporting.<br>• Produce regular reports on aging trends, collection activity, and projected cash receipts, and provide documentation requested during audits.
<p>Our client is seeking a Finance Manager to join a winery and manufacturing operation in St. Helena, California on a Long-term Contract basis. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented finance leader who can lead daily accounting activities, support operational finance, and provide accurate reporting across multiple related entities. The position calls for someone who is comfortable working independently in a lean environment while partnering closely with leadership to maintain strong financial discipline and business continuity. This role requires onsite work in St. Helena 5 days per week and is expected to pay between $60/hr and $70/hr DOE.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct day-to-day accounting activities for multiple affiliated entities, ensuring records are accurate, complete, and aligned with reporting deadlines</p><p>• Lead monthly and annual close cycles, including account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and fixed asset tracking</p><p>• Produce entity-level and consolidated financial statements, along with supporting analysis for management review and decision-making</p><p>• Oversee inventory and cost accounting for production, stored materials, finished goods, and allocation of manufacturing-related expenses</p><p>• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, monitor collections, coordinate vendor disbursements, and maintain cash visibilit.</p><p>• Support compliance and finance-related administrative processes, including payroll coordination and use of banking or regulatory reporting platforms</p><p>• Partner with ownership and key stakeholders to improve financial processes, organize reporting workflows, and strengthen operational controls</p><p>• Maintain continuity of finance operations by documenting procedures, supporting knowledge transfer, and helping stabilize existing accounting practices during team transition</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>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Credit Policy Analyst to support credit strategy and policy governance in Solano County, California. This role focuses on shaping lending guidelines through data-driven analysis, regulatory awareness, and a strong understanding of portfolio risk. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, strong quantitative skills, and the ability to partner across business functions to improve credit performance and policy effectiveness.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop, refine, and maintain credit policies that support responsible lending decisions, regulatory adherence, and sustainable portfolio performance.</p><p>• Evaluate current and proposed policy changes by analyzing their effect on credit risk, loss exposure, and overall business results.</p><p>• Review lending practices to confirm alignment with internal standards as well as applicable external compliance requirements.</p><p>• Measure the performance of credit policies using portfolio trends, key metrics, and analytical findings, then recommend practical improvements.</p><p>• Research economic conditions, industry developments, and competitor activity to identify factors that may influence credit strategy.</p><p>• Partner with stakeholders across finance, risk, and operations to roll out policy updates and promote consistent execution.</p><p>• Build and interpret credit risk models, portfolio analysis, and reporting that support policy recommendations and decision-making.</p><p>• Prepare clear presentations and visual reports for leadership to explain policy rationale, risk insights, and performance outcomes.</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.