<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>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>Our client is seeking a motivated Entry-Level Financial Analyst to join their growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent college graduate or an early-career professional looking to launch a career in corporate finance. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to learn financial planning, reporting, and business analysis in a collaborative environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Assist with preparing weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports.</li><li>Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and business insights.</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting activities.</li><li>Maintain and update financial models and spreadsheets.</li><li>Reconcile financial data and investigate discrepancies.</li><li>Prepare ad hoc reports and analyses for leadership.</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.</li><li>Compile and analyze operational and financial KPIs.</li><li>Partner with accounting and operations teams to improve reporting accuracy.</li><li>Help identify opportunities for process improvements and automation.</li><li>Ensure financial data is accurate, organized, and timely.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee daily accounting operations and ensure the accuracy of financial reporting in the Greater Sacramento Area. You will lead month- and year-end close processes, manage general ledger activities, and support budgeting and forecasting efforts.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Oversee and manage general accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and the general ledger</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards</li><li>Lead month- and year-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Collaborate with finance and operations teams to support budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in accounting operations</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead core accounting activities and support accurate, timely financial reporting in California. This role oversees daily accounting operations, guides a small team, and partners across the business to strengthen controls, resolve issues, and improve processes. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, leadership capability, and hands-on experience in close activities, reconciliations, and audit support.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily accounting functions across the general ledger, financial reporting, and tax-related activities while maintaining accuracy and compliance.<br>• Lead cost accounting efforts, review inventory reconciliations, and work closely with manufacturing partners to investigate and resolve variances.<br>• Manage, coach, and develop a small accounting team, providing clear direction, ongoing feedback, and opportunities for career growth.<br>• Support hiring efforts, onboard new team members, and conduct performance reviews to build a high-performing department.<br>• Oversee the month-end close process to ensure deliverables are completed on schedule and financial results are reliable and consistent.<br>• Review balance sheet reconciliations and handle more complex account analysis to maintain strong financial integrity.<br>• Prepare and review schedules and supporting documentation for external audits and property or sales tax compliance requirements.<br>• Drive process improvements by refining accounting policies, strengthening internal procedures, and increasing operational efficiency.<br>• Partner with internal departments and external stakeholders to address accounting questions, improve communication, and resolve issues proactively.
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to oversee the full finance and accounting function for a multi-entity wine business based in St. Helena, California. This position is ideal for a hands-on individual who can independently manage day-to-day accounting, reporting, compliance, payroll, and operational finance activities across several related entities. The role requires strong ownership, sound judgment, and the ability to balance detailed transactional work with higher-level financial oversight in a complex inventory and production environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead end-to-end accounting operations for four related entities, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and monthly close activities.<br>• Prepare individual and consolidated financial reports each month, ensuring accurate results, timely reporting packages, and support for year-end close and audit readiness.<br>• Manage intercompany accounting, cash activity, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections follow-up, and weekly payment processing across all entities.<br>• Oversee inventory and cost accounting for winery and warehouse operations, including production allocations, vineyard-related cost tracking, finished goods valuation, and reconciliation across multiple storage locations.<br>• Administer wholesale, direct-to-consumer, custom crush, and bulk wine financial transactions by recording sales activity, billing customers, and reconciling related expenses.<br>• Coordinate regulatory and tax compliance requirements such as excise tax, sales and industry-specific filings, annual business renewals, property-related submissions, and support for federal and state income tax preparation.<br>• Process bi-weekly payroll through Paylocity, record payroll activity in the accounting system, maintain leave tracking, and assist with year-end payroll reporting and employee onboarding administration.<br>• Support finance-related operational administration by maintaining key records, organizing permits and compliance documents, and coordinating essential office and facility-related supply needs.<br>• Work with business systems and platforms used for accounting, payroll, compliance, production, sales, distribution, and approval workflows, learning new applications as needed to support accurate financial operations.
<p>Our client is seeking a motivated Entry-Level Financial Analyst to join their growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent college graduate or an early-career professional looking to launch a career in corporate finance. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to learn financial planning, reporting, and business analysis in a collaborative environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Assist with preparing weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports.</li><li>Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and business insights.</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting activities.</li><li>Maintain and update financial models and spreadsheets.</li><li>Reconcile financial data and investigate discrepancies.</li><li>Prepare ad hoc reports and analyses for leadership.</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.</li><li>Compile and analyze operational and financial KPIs.</li><li>Partner with accounting and operations teams to improve reporting accuracy.</li><li>Help identify opportunities for process improvements and automation.</li><li>Ensure financial data is accurate, organized, and timely.</li></ul><p><br></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>We are looking for an experienced accounting leader to support financial operations for a long-term contract opportunity based in California. This role is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to provide structure in a fast-moving environment. The position will oversee core accounting activities, help ensure accurate reporting, and communicate financial insights clearly to leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the monthly closing cycle to ensure financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Oversee general ledger activity, including review of entries, balances, and supporting documentation.</p><p>• Manage account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies through timely analysis and follow-up.</p><p>• Prepare and review financial reports to support business decisions and leadership visibility.</p><p>• Coordinate audit readiness efforts by organizing records, responding to requests, and supporting external review processes.</p><p>• Strengthen accounting procedures and internal controls to promote accuracy, consistency, and compliance.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day guidance to accounting staff or cross-functional partners involved in financial processes.</p><p>• Analyze accounting issues, identify practical solutions, and adapt priorities as business needs evolve.</p>
<p>Please reach out to Melissa (Painter) Ford via LinkedIn for immediate consideration. We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting operations in Sacramento, California. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, guiding the close process, and supporting compliance, reporting, and audit readiness. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, sound technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments in a deadline-driven environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily general ledger operations, including oversight of journal entries, accruals, expense activity, and other routine accounting transactions.</p><p>• Perform detailed reviews of balance sheet and income statement accounts by leading reconciliations and investigating variances or unusual activity.</p><p>• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities while driving accuracy, consistency, and timely completion of consolidated reporting.</p><p>• Lead and develop accounting team members through coaching, goal setting, performance feedback, and support for career growth.</p><p>• Help maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal control practices that align with U.S. accounting standards and corporate compliance expectations.</p><p>• Evaluate control effectiveness across accounting processes and address issues to strengthen governance and financial integrity.</p><p>• Coordinate tax compliance activities with external advisors and support efforts to improve tax planning and reporting efficiency.</p><p>• Prepare and review financial reporting packages, cash flow forecasts, budget-related balance sheet schedules, and audit support materials for internal and external stakeholders.</p><p>• Partner with auditors and cross-functional teams to provide required documentation, resolve issues, and support business operations and special projects.</p>