<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>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>Reach out to Jennifer Fukumae on LinkedIn for quickest consideration.</p><p>📍 Walnut Creek, CA (Hybrid – 1 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>
<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>
<p><strong>Financial Planner – Join a Growing $4B+ RIA | Flex Schedule + 2 Days Onsite</strong></p><p>Jennifer Fukumae with Robert Half’s Financial Services Division is partnering with a thriving East Bay RIA managing over $4B in assets under management to hire a <strong>Financial Planner</strong> ready to take their career to the next level.</p><p>This is not just another planning role—this is an opportunity to step into a <strong>high-growth, advisor-centric firm</strong> where your expertise in building financial plans is valued, your voice is heard, and your career trajectory is intentional.</p><p>If you enjoy creating meaningful financial strategies but want <strong>more collaboration, more exposure, and more impact</strong>, this is the move.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Why this role stands out:</strong></p><ul><li>Work with a high-quality, established client base</li><li>Join a collaborative, growth-minded advisory team</li><li>Only 2 days onsite + flexible Fridays for better work-life balance</li><li>Real opportunity to influence planning strategy and process</li><li>Be part of a firm that is actively growing and investing in talent</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Partner closely with Advisors to design and deliver comprehensive financial plans</li><li>Gather and analyze client data to build customized planning strategies</li><li>Sit in on client meetings and serve as a subject matter expert across planning topics</li><li>Support the development and presentation of complex, high-impact financial plans</li><li>Conduct research across areas like tax, estate, retirement, and equity compensation planning</li><li>Maintain and optimize data within financial planning tools and platforms</li><li>Help refine internal processes, policies, and best practices</li><li>Stay ahead of industry trends and bring new ideas and insights to the team</li></ul><p><br></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>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.
<p>We’re partnering with a <strong>growing, private equity–backed luxury consumer brand portfolio</strong> to add a <strong>Director of Financial Planning & Analysis</strong> to their leadership team.</p><p>This is a highly visible, strategic role reporting to the CFO and leading the company’s FP&A function. You’ll step in as a true business partner, helping drive performance, shape strategy, and support continued growth across a premium, multi-channel business. If you enjoy connecting financial insights to real business decisions and want a seat at the table, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Please call Robyn Rosemon directly for more information: 707.387.0299</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Direct the full budgeting cycle, ensuring assumptions, targets, and timelines are aligned with business objectives across the organization.</p><p>• Prepare rolling forecasts for revenue, operating performance, and liquidity, and refine projections as business conditions change.</p><p>• Produce monthly financial reviews that highlight results, emerging trends, and the main factors influencing performance.</p><p>• Collaborate with leaders across wholesale, direct-to-consumer, e-commerce, and international channels to support informed commercial decisions.</p><p>• Assess margin performance, pricing strategies, and profitability drivers, and recommend actions to improve financial outcomes.</p><p>• Partner with operations, production, and supply chain teams to connect financial plans with inventory needs, demand expectations, and cost trends.</p><p>• Develop financial models to evaluate investments, expansion opportunities, and other strategic initiatives under consideration by leadership.</p><p>• Support executive, board, and lender reporting by delivering clear analysis and materials for recurring and ad hoc business reviews.</p><p>• Strengthen planning capabilities through process improvements, reporting automation, business intelligence tools, and team development.</p>
<p>Robert Half Contracts Finance & Accounting is hiring an AP/AR Clerk to join a corporate office of a Food Distribution company in Sacramento. This company has great work culture and a busy accounting department! Tasks would include:</p><p><br></p><p>Provide support to accounts receivable and accounts payable staff.</p><p>Accountants for General Journal entries; insure proper recording of new purchases and disposals.</p><p>Assist with 1098’s and 1099’s year-end processes.</p><p>Perform data entry, data collection, routine communications with college representatives and employees.</p><p>Tracking certain receivables, including deposits, and billings.</p><p>Generating receivable aging reports for internal use.</p><p>Assists in the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a full-time position that is 100% onsite and would start right away! The ideal candidate would have 2-3 years of accounting experience, ERP software knowledge and would be able to work well in a busy environment. If you feel this is the job for you, apply today!</p>