<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>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>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>Reach out to Jennifer Fukumae on LinkedIn for quickest consideration.</p><p>📍 Walnut Creek, CA (Hybrid – 2 days onsite)</p><p>💰 $175,000 – $220,000 base salary DOE</p><p>⏰ Family Fridays – the firm closes at 1PM every Friday</p><p>An established fee-based wealth management firm is seeking a Financial Planning Manager to lead and elevate its financial planning function. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity within a client-centric advisory environment serving high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families.</p><p>The firm is known for delivering sophisticated investment management, disciplined financial planning, and white-glove client service. This role will partner closely with executive leadership and play a critical role in shaping the future of the planning department.</p><p><strong>What This Role Looks Like</strong></p><p>This position blends strategic leadership with hands-on execution. You will oversee complex financial planning engagements while helping standardize processes, mentor advisors, and drive operational excellence across the planning team.</p><p>You will:</p><ul><li>Lead and oversee the financial planning function</li><li>Build consistency and accountability across planning deliverables</li><li>Develop and mentor a high-performing planning team</li><li>Ensure planning work is accurate, timely, and strategically valuable</li><li>Improve workflows, systems, and planning processes</li><li>Partner closely with senior leadership on firm-wide initiatives</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p>As the Financial Planning Manager, you will:</p><ul><li>Review and approve financial planning work</li><li>Require revisions and maintain planning quality standards</li><li>Redesign workflows and operational processes</li><li>Reassign responsibilities when necessary</li><li>Implement new planning standards and best practices</li><li>Address performance issues directly and constructively</li><li>Provide mentorship and leadership to financial planners and support staff</li><li>Support advanced client planning conversations involving tax, estate, retirement, and cash flow strategies</li></ul><p><br></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 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.
<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 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>We are looking for an experienced Senior Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations and support accurate, timely financial reporting in Oakland, California. This role oversees critical close activities, maintains integrity across the general ledger, and partners with internal and external stakeholders during audit processes. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and a hands-on approach to improving reporting accuracy and control.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Lead accounting team and oversee AP, AR, payroll, and GL operations</li><li>Manage close processes, reconciliations, and financial reporting</li><li>Ensure team coverage across functions for continuity</li><li>Improve workflows, strengthen controls, and drive process automation</li><li>Maintain procedures, documentation, and cross-training programs</li><li>Support financial reporting, compliance, and audit/tax activities</li><li>Partner with stakeholders and leadership on financial needs</li><li>Contribute to system improvements, special projects, and scaling the function</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an accomplished finance executive to lead the accounting and financial direction of a growing wine business in St Helena, California. This position serves as the senior leader for finance, guiding fiscal strategy, strengthening operational performance, and delivering insights that support executive decision-making. The role combines high-level planning with day-to-day leadership across accounting, forecasting, cash management, compliance, and process improvement.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Partner with the President and leadership team to shape financial strategy, evaluate growth opportunities, and support pricing and performance decisions.<br>• Direct core accounting functions, including the general ledger, payables, receivables, inventory valuation, costing, and month-end close activities.<br>• Lead budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and scenario analysis to help the business make informed strategic choices.<br>• Deliver meaningful financial analysis to teams across operations, sales, marketing, and hospitality to improve business results.<br>• Oversee cash flow planning, liquidity management, and capital deployment to align resources with company priorities.<br>• Maintain a strong control environment by advancing financial policies, governance practices, and risk management processes.<br>• Manage accurate and timely financial reporting while coordinating effectively with external auditors, tax partners, and regulatory bodies.<br>• Ensure adherence to applicable financial regulations and industry compliance requirements relevant to the wine sector.<br>• Review cost structures and profitability across production, vineyard activities, and sales channels to identify efficiency and margin improvement opportunities.<br>• Lead the finance organization, develop team capability, and evaluate financial systems and technology that improve reporting and operational effectiveness.
<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>