We are looking for an experienced Director of Accounting / Controller to lead the organization’s accounting function in Santa Ana, California. This role will oversee financial reporting, internal controls, and process optimization while ensuring accurate, timely, and meaningful financial information for business decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound technical accounting judgment, and the ability to partner across teams to support the company’s financial objectives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the day-to-day accounting function and provide leadership, coaching, and oversight to accounting team members.<br>• Establish, formalize, and maintain accounting policies and procedures that support consistent financial practices and compliance standards.<br>• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results with clear analysis, reliable reporting, and relevant performance insights for leadership review.<br>• Ensure financial transactions are recorded promptly and accurately, with complete reconciliations and supporting documentation in place.<br>• Build and oversee a strong internal control environment, including monitoring effectiveness, addressing gaps, and guiding corrective actions where needed.<br>• Identify and implement improvements to accounting systems, workflows, and integrations to increase efficiency and strengthen operational performance.<br>• Partner with colleagues across departments to monitor financial results, support planning efforts, and help advance broader business goals.<br>• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors to support timely audits, tax planning activities, and ongoing compliance obligations.<br>• Lead the rollout of enhanced accounting and tax processes, introducing practical procedures and tools that improve accuracy and productivity.
<p>We are looking for a hands-on CFO/Controller to lead the financial operations of a growing company in Brea, California. This position is ideal for a strategic yet detail-oriented leader who can oversee day-to-day accounting, deliver timely financial insight, and support business decisions with accurate reporting. The role offers the opportunity to build stronger internal processes, partner closely with leadership, and help shape the financial foundation of an expanding organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct core accounting activities, including general ledger oversight, accounts payable, payroll administration, and financial reporting for a growing employee base.</p><p>• Prepare and analyze profit and loss statements, cash flow updates, and other key performance reports to provide leadership with clear visibility into daily and monthly results.</p><p>• Manage monthly and year-end close activities, ensuring financial records are accurate, complete, and delivered on schedule.</p><p>• Oversee payroll processing for hourly, salaried, and commission-based employees while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations and internal policies.</p><p>• Strengthen financial controls and establish scalable accounting procedures that support continued business growth.</p><p>• Partner with ownership to develop budgets, forecasts, and financial plans that improve operational performance and profitability.</p><p>• Evaluate existing outsourced accounting activities and help transition appropriate financial functions to an internal structure.</p><p>• Use ServiceTitan and related business systems to monitor financial data, produce reporting, and support informed decision-making.</p><p>• Contribute financial guidance during periods of expansion, transactions, or other business changes requiring careful analysis and planning.</p>
We are looking for an experienced tax leader to guide a sophisticated practice focused on complex client needs in Newport Beach, California. This role blends technical tax leadership, strategic client counsel, and team development, making it ideal for someone who thrives in both advisory and operational oversight. The successful candidate will help shape the direction of the tax function while delivering high-quality service to high-net-worth clients and related entities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the day-to-day leadership of the tax practice, overseeing services for high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, partnerships, S corporations, and LLCs.<br>• Deliver advanced tax guidance across income tax matters, estate and gift considerations, wealth transfer strategies, and succession planning for closely held businesses.<br>• Review and approve tax filings to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to applicable federal, state, and local regulations.<br>• Build and strengthen long-term relationships with clients and external advisors, including family offices, attorneys, bankers, and wealth management professionals.<br>• Evaluate client situations to uncover planning opportunities that can improve tax efficiency and support broader financial objectives.<br>• Coach, mentor, and develop tax professionals, promoting technical excellence, accountability, and a strong client service mindset.<br>• Oversee workflow management, staffing allocation, filing deadlines, and overall practice performance to support efficient delivery and profitability.<br>• Monitor legislative and regulatory tax developments and translate changes into practical guidance for clients and internal teams.<br>• Support growth initiatives through networking, referral development, and collaboration with firm leadership on strategic business opportunities.
<p><strong>Assistant Controller</strong></p><p><strong>Hybrid | Confidential Search</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is conducting a confidential search for an experienced <strong>Assistant Controller</strong> on behalf of a well-established organization. This is a highly visible role for a hands-on accounting leader with deep expertise in <strong>general ledger management, month-end close, financial statement preparation, cost accounting, inventory accounting oversight, and accounting process improvement</strong>. The ideal candidate will come from a <strong>privately held or private equity-owned manufacturing or distribution company with $150 - 900mm in revenue</strong> and bring a strong mix of technical accounting knowledge, operational accounting experience, and a continuous improvement mindset. This individual will play an important role in helping the accounting function scale, improve reporting accuracy, and enhance efficiency through better processes and automation. </p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Key Responsibilities</em></strong></p><ul><li>Lead and support the <strong>month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close</strong> process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.</li><li>Oversee <strong>general ledger activity</strong>, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and maintenance of accounting records. </li><li>Prepare and review <strong>monthly financial statements</strong> and related supporting schedules. </li><li>Provide oversight of <strong>cost accounting and inventory accounting</strong> processes, including inventory reconciliations, valuation, reserves, and reporting support. </li><li>Identify and drive <strong>process improvement initiatives</strong> across the accounting function to increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and reduce manual work. </li><li>Partner with leadership to help evaluate and implement <strong>automation opportunities</strong> within close, reporting, reconciliations, and other core accounting workflows. </li><li>Assist in developing and refining accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support a growing organization. </li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with operations and finance leadership to improve financial visibility and support business decision-making. </li><li>Support external audits, tax requests, and ad hoc analyses as needed. </li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an Assistant Controller to join a manufacturing organization in Torrance, California. This role will play a key part in financial planning, cost analysis, and performance reporting while partnering closely with operational and executive leaders. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting expertise, hands-on experience in a manufacturing setting, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insight.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze budgets, forecasts, financial statements, and performance trends to deliver accurate and timely insight for business decisions.<br>• Collaborate with department leaders to build annual operating plans and maintain forward-looking financial projections.<br>• Facilitate monthly reviews of financial results, identify variances, and drive updated forecasting based on current business conditions.<br>• Create financial models, key performance indicators, and analytical tools that support strategic and operational planning.<br>• Work closely with senior leadership, including the General Manager and Controller, to support long-range planning and business priorities.<br>• Contribute financial guidance to program bidding activities to help achieve profitability targets and expected returns.<br>• Review capital investment proposals and assess financial viability, expected benefits, and overall business impact.<br>• Support accurate financial reporting and partner with divisional finance leadership to evaluate operating performance.<br>• Lead or assist with internal and external audit efforts, ensuring readiness, compliance, and thorough documentation.<br>• Advise operational teams on cost, margin, and profitability opportunities to improve financial and business performance.
We are looking for an Assistant Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting operations for a multi-entity business in Irvine, California. This position serves as a key financial resource to ownership, managing core accounting activities while helping maintain accurate records and dependable reporting. The role is well suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who is comfortable working independently and collaborating with external partners when needed.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the monthly close process and prepare timely, accurate financial records for review.<br>• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and complete bookkeeping activities across the full accounting cycle.<br>• Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are recorded correctly for multiple related entities.<br>• Process biweekly payroll accurately and in compliance with internal requirements and applicable regulations.<br>• Support accounting work connected to land acquisition and entitlement activities, including tracking project-related financial information.<br>• Work directly with ownership to provide financial insight, answer questions, and support business decision-making.<br>• Coordinate with outside stakeholders such as accountants, auditors, or other financial partners as needed.<br>• Assist with financial reporting and help organize documentation required for audits or compliance reviews.
<p><strong>Assistant Controller</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Los Angeles, CA</p><p><strong>Job Type:</strong> Full-Time, Direct Hire</p><p><strong>Industry:</strong> Real Estate</p><p><br></p><p>A well-established real estate organization is seeking an <strong>Assistant Controller</strong> due to growth to support and help lead its accounting operations. This position will play a key role in overseeing property accounting activities, supporting the close process, supervising staff, and assisting with financial reporting, audit coordination, and process improvement initiatives.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting leader with a background in real estate or property accounting who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.</p><p><strong><em>Key Responsibilities</em></strong></p><ul><li>Supervise and support members of the accounting team, including accounting managers and senior accountants responsible for the close process across a large multifamily property portfolio</li><li>Assist in overseeing property accounting functions, including financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting</li><li>Prepare and review quarterly consolidated financial statements</li><li>Support the annual audit and tax process by coordinating with external auditors and tax advisors, preparing and reviewing workpapers, submitting documentation, and managing timelines across teams</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including review of journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Partner with senior accounting leadership on special projects, workflow delegation, and process improvement initiatives</li><li>Interact with and oversee select tasks performed by the accounts payable team</li><li>Provide staff training, mentorship, and workload management</li><li>Monitor industry trends and best practices in property accounting to support continuous improvement</li><li>Handle ad hoc reporting and special projects as needed</li><li>Perform additional related duties as assigned</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the accounting and financial operations of a construction-focused business in Gardena, California. This role is responsible for overseeing core financial reporting, strengthening operational controls, and providing insight that supports project performance and company growth. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, deep knowledge of construction accounting, and the ability to guide the full back-office finance function with accuracy and accountability.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the day-to-day accounting function, ensuring financial activities are completed accurately, on time, and in alignment with business objectives.<br>• Oversee construction-specific accounting processes, including job cost tracking, work-in-progress reporting, and recognition of project-related revenue.<br>• Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements, providing clear analysis of performance, trends, and areas requiring attention.<br>• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities to support planning, cash management, and strategic decision-making across construction projects.<br>• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including account reconciliations and review of bank reconciliations.<br>• Coordinate audit preparation and support external reporting requirements while maintaining strong internal financial controls.<br>• Supervise tax-related financial activities, including the preparation and review of corporate tax return information.<br>• Administer insurance compliance and maintain effective relationships with banking partners and other external financial stakeholders.<br>• Identify financial risks, respond to operational business needs, and recommend opportunities to improve profitability and project results.
We are looking for a Project Controller to provide financial oversight and cost governance for projects in Anaheim, California. This position partners closely with operational leaders to monitor budgets, protect profitability, and identify risks before they affect project performance. The ideal candidate will bring a disciplined approach to cost control, strong analytical judgment, and the ability to influence decision-making across multiple project teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Guide projects through the full budget process, from approved scope and initial planning through closeout, while monitoring variances and resolving financial deviations.<br>• Create and maintain companywide cost control practices, including tolerance limits and escalation protocols that help identify margin risk early.<br>• Analyze declining margins, unexpected cost increases, and unauthorized scope growth, then work with operations leaders to implement practical corrective measures.<br>• Lead or support financial project reviews with senior regional leadership, project directors, and project managers to reinforce accountability for budget performance.<br>• Define and uphold job costing policies related to labor loading, equipment usage, subcontractor pricing, and indirect cost allocation across branches.<br>• Manage change order controls to ensure additional work is accurately priced, formally approved, and financially recovered before execution begins.<br>• Prepare clear financial summaries and supporting documentation that enable project stakeholders to make informed operational and commercial decisions.
We are looking for an accomplished Controller to oversee property accounting operations for a retail real estate portfolio in Calabasas, California. This position leads a multi-functional accounting team and ensures dependable financial reporting, operational discipline, and strong cross-functional partnership. The ideal candidate brings deep technical accounting knowledge, a collaborative leadership style, and the ability to improve processes while supporting sound business decisions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close cycles, ensuring financial statements, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and supporting documentation are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Manage property accounting activities across accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, and general ledger functions to maintain reliable financial operations.<br>• Review common area maintenance and tenant recovery reconciliations, resolve billing issues, and oversee adjustments related to tenant charges.<br>• Guide the annual budgeting process for properties, while contributing to forecasts, variance reviews, and financial analysis that supports planning and performance decisions.<br>• Establish, refine, and enforce accounting policies, internal controls, and reporting procedures to improve consistency, efficiency, and scalability.<br>• Maintain insurance documentation for managed properties, coordinate renewal data for blanket policies, and support workers’ compensation audit requirements.<br>• Oversee insurance claim activity by working with brokers, property teams, and other stakeholders to facilitate timely resolution.<br>• Lead and develop the accounting team by setting expectations, coaching performance, encouraging accountability, and fostering a collaborative environment.<br>• Support the financial and accounting components of property acquisitions, dispositions, and management changes, including related reporting and coordination.<br>• Partner with property management, senior leadership, auditors, tax professionals, lenders, and ownership groups to address accounting matters and deliver required financial information.
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the accounting and financial operations for a wholesale distribution organization in Santa Ana, California. This position will oversee reporting, planning, and compliance activities while providing leadership with clear financial insight to support business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, operational awareness, and the ability to strengthen processes across a growing environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the company’s accounting and financial reporting activities, ensuring dependable results across all core finance functions.<br>• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycles, maintaining accuracy and meeting reporting deadlines.<br>• Manage budgeting, forecasting, liquidity planning, and broader financial analysis to support short- and long-term objectives.<br>• Establish and refine internal controls, accounting standards, and compliance practices to protect the business and support audit readiness.<br>• Produce and interpret financial statements, performance metrics, and operational reports for executive review and decision-making.<br>• Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic initiatives, margin improvement efforts, and profitability evaluations.<br>• Oversee general ledger activity as well as payroll, fixed asset, and inventory accounting processes.<br>• Monitor inventory aging, identify slow-moving stock, and track key measures such as Days Inventory Outstanding.<br>• Provide branch and operations leaders with financial guidance related to purchasing activity, inventory performance, and business unit results.<br>• Coordinate with outside auditors, tax advisors, banking partners, and insurance contacts while driving team development and process improvement within accounting systems.
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting and financial operations in Orange, California. This role will guide financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and internal controls while helping leadership make informed business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, a disciplined approach to accuracy, and the ability to strengthen processes across the finance function.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to ensure accuracy and alignment with generally accepted accounting principles.<br>• Direct the budgeting and forecasting cycle, monitoring performance against financial plans and providing insights on variances and trends.<br>• Establish, maintain, and improve internal control procedures that protect assets and support reliable financial reporting.<br>• Oversee tax filings and broader regulatory compliance activities to ensure adherence to applicable financial and reporting requirements.<br>• Manage the day-to-day work of the accounting team, including hiring, coaching, performance oversight, and ongoing development.<br>• Partner with external auditors by organizing required documentation, coordinating audit activities, and addressing follow-up items promptly.<br>• Evaluate accounting workflows and introduce process enhancements, tools, or procedural updates that improve efficiency and accuracy.<br>• Maintain organized financial documentation and support effective record management practices across accounting operations.
<p>Our client is looking for a Controller to lead financial operations and provide strong fiscal guidance for our team in Riverside, California. This position plays a central role in maintaining accurate reporting, strengthening internal controls, and supporting sound business decisions across the organization. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on approach to accounting, a solid background in manufacturing finance, and the ability to manage deadlines while partnering with operational leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Partner with senior leadership to support the company’s financial direction and contribute insight that improves overall business performance.</p><p>• Establish, monitor, and refine internal control practices to protect company assets, support compliance obligations, and ensure reliable financial reporting.</p><p>• Deliver accurate financial reports to divisional and corporate leadership, including monthly results, forecasts, year-end materials, and other required analyses within established timelines.</p><p>• Oversee monthly and annual close activities, preparing financial statements and all related schedules needed for complete and timely reporting.</p><p>• Manage accounts receivable activities by supervising billing, applying incoming payments, and following up on outstanding balances.</p><p>• Handle daily treasury-related tasks such as preparing bank deposits and reconciling accounts payable check activity.</p><p>• Ensure payroll is processed correctly each week and that related tax, sales tax, and remittance obligations are submitted on time.</p><p>• Coordinate internal and external audit activities and assist with physical inventory count planning and execution.</p><p>• Lead cost accounting efforts to support accurate job costing, improve reporting visibility, and help the business evaluate overhead, indirect costs, and profitability.</p><p>• Build working knowledge of the company’s proprietary ERP platform and maintain a strong understanding of day-to-day operational processes across the organization.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial operations and strengthen accounting oversight for a growing wholesale apparel distribution business in Commerce, California. This role will guide core accounting activities, deliver timely financial reporting, and support leadership with meaningful analysis that informs planning and performance. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to maintain compliance while improving visibility into financial results.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the day-to-day accounting function across payables, receivables, payroll, and the general ledger to ensure accurate and timely processing.<br>• Direct month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and review of supporting documentation.<br>• Produce financial statements, management reports, budgets, and forecasts that provide clear insight into business performance.<br>• Monitor adherence to accounting standards, lender requirements, tax obligations, and internal financial controls.<br>• Partner with executive leadership to interpret financial results, identify trends, and support strategic decision-making.<br>• Coordinate with external auditors and tax professionals to facilitate annual audits, statutory reporting, and tax filings.<br>• Oversee cash management activities, including bank reconciliations and support for factoring-related reporting and analysis.<br>• Use accounting and reporting tools to improve accuracy, streamline reporting processes, and enhance financial analysis capabilities.
<p>We are looking for a strategic and hands-on Controller to join our team in California. This position is well suited for a finance specialist who wants to contribute beyond core accounting by supporting leadership with financial insight, planning, and operational decision-making. The role offers meaningful involvement across reporting, forecasting, performance analysis, and global business activity, with the opportunity to influence processes and help guide continued growth. Please call Brigitte Mendez @ 909-717-4037 if interested or call your Robert Half Recruiter directly.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the company’s accounting operations, including oversight of the general ledger, month-end close activities, and the preparation of accurate financial reports.</p><p>• Produce timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring reporting is complete, well supported, and aligned with audit requirements.</p><p>• Direct budgeting and forecasting efforts by partnering with leadership to develop financial plans, evaluate results, and refine projections.</p><p>• Perform detailed financial and operational analysis to identify trends, explain variances, and support informed business decisions.</p><p>• Manage the annual audit process and coordinate the preparation of schedules, documentation, and responses required by external auditors.</p><p>• Oversee inventory-related financial controls and support annual inventory review activities to maintain accuracy and accountability.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on procurement planning, operational performance reviews, and process improvement initiatives that strengthen financial visibility.</p><p>• Support system and process enhancements, including effective use of major ERP platforms, to improve reporting efficiency and internal control.</p><p>• Provide ad hoc analysis and business insights to executive leadership on key financial, operational, and strategic priorities.</p>
<p>We are looking for an accomplished finance and accounting leader to support municipal operations in California. This Long-term Contract position will guide budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance activities while helping city leadership maintain a clear view of fiscal performance. The role is ideal for someone with deep public-sector accounting expertise who can strengthen controls, oversee core finance functions, and provide strategic direction across the department.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily operations across general ledger accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, and contract administration to ensure accurate and timely financial processing.</p><p>• Lead the development of the city’s annual budget by projecting revenue, expenditures, fund balance activity, and capital funding needs, while monitoring spending controls throughout the fiscal year.</p><p>• Provide leadership on accounting matters involving governmental reporting standards and fund-based financial management within a municipal environment.• Review monthly financial results and operating activity to evaluate the city’s financial condition and provide ongoing insight to leadership.</p><p>• Oversee fiscal year-end close activities, including reconciliation processes, preparation of financial statements, and completion of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.</p><p>• Set departmental objectives, assign priorities, establish timelines, and measure team performance against defined goals and service expectations.</p><p>• Assess financial policies, accounting workflows, and internal control practices, then recommend and implement improvements that support efficiency, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.</p><p>• Examine financial documentation and authorize payments related to invoices, payroll, and other approved expenditures in accordance with established procedures.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to support a publicly traded organization in Los Angeles, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is focused on U.S. general ledger operations and will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records across a multi-entity environment. The ideal candidate brings strong month-end close expertise, advanced Excel skills, and hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion in a fast-paced accounting setting. (There is a one day per week onsite requirement for this opportunity.)</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage core general ledger activities for U.S. operations, ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions across numerous entities and accounts.</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries, compile supporting schedules, and organize detailed workbooks to support recurring accounting processes.</p><p>• Perform month-end close tasks within a compressed reporting timeline, including balance sheet reconciliations, account analysis, and reporting support.</p><p>• Reconcile a high volume of general ledger and balance sheet accounts through Oracle Fusion, including bank-related reconciliations and other key account reviews.</p><p>• Oversee fixed asset accounting activities by maintaining depreciation calculations, roll-forward schedules, and related ledger reporting.</p><p>• Build and maintain amortization and other accounting schedules in Excel using functions such as VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.</p><p>• Prepare audit-ready documentation, respond to support requests, and complete required sign-offs for ongoing internal and external audit activity.</p><p>• Assist with quarterly reporting support by drafting financial statement footnote content and preparing underlying accounting documentation.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee core accounting operations and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting in California. This role will lead key close activities, support audit readiness, and strengthen the integrity of the general ledger across multiple entities. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, leadership capability, and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across the organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the monthly close cycle, ensuring deadlines are met and financial results are recorded accurately.<br>• Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and other supporting schedules tied to the general ledger.<br>• Oversee reconciliation activities for multiple subsidiaries and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Lead monthly and quarterly financial review procedures to help maintain accurate and reliable financial statements.<br>• Coordinate quarterly and annual audit support, including preparation of documentation and responses to auditor requests.<br>• Produce supplemental monthly and quarterly reporting schedules for management and financial reporting needs.<br>• Administer and monitor the chart of accounts to support consistency, accuracy, and reporting requirements.<br>• Guide, coach, and develop accounting team members while promoting accountability and focused growth.<br>• Partner with management across departments to address accounting issues, communicate results, and support business priorities.
<p>Robert Half Management Resources is recruiting for an experienced Accounting Manager to support a Los Angeles-based team in a 9+ month hybrid contract position covering a key leadership need. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can step into a dynamic accounting environment quickly, guide critical reporting activities, and keep essential financial operations running smoothly. The position will play a central role in close management, complex royalty and licensing oversight, e-commerce revenue accounting, and team leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes, including review of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.</p><p>• Lead the oversight of licensing and royalty accounting activities, ensuring partner reporting is complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule.</p><p>• Manage accounting for e-commerce transactions and apply revenue recognition guidance in alignment with ASC 606 and U.S. GAAP standards.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day supervision, coaching, and quality review for two accounting team members to maintain strong team performance.</p><p>• Work closely with cross-functional partners in operations, technology, and other business areas to support accurate transaction flow and financial reporting.</p><p>• Evaluate existing accounting workflows, recommend improvements, and reinforce internal controls to increase efficiency and reporting reliability.</p><p>• Perform financial analysis to identify trends, resolve discrepancies, and support informed business decisions.</p><p>• Contribute to ad hoc projects and priority initiatives while maintaining continuity across core accounting functions.</p>
<p><strong>Senior Accounting Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Santa Ana, CA - Hybrid schedule</p><p><strong>Job Type:</strong> Full-Time, Direct Hire</p><p><strong>Industry:</strong> Manufacturing</p><p><br></p><p>A rapidly growing, private equity-backed manufacturing company is seeking an <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to join its finance leadership team. This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who brings a strong foundation in <strong>month-end close, GAAP, and financial reporting</strong>, along with a blend of <strong>public accounting and private industry experience</strong>.</p><p>The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment and can help strengthen accounting operations, support reporting requirements, and drive process improvements as the business continues to scale.</p><p><strong><em>Key Responsibilities</em></strong></p><ul><li>Lead and manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes</li><li>Oversee the preparation and review of accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP</li><li>Manage financial reporting activities and support internal and external reporting requirements</li><li>Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls</li><li>Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules</li><li>Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure the integrity of financial data and reporting</li><li>Support annual audit activities and coordinate with external auditors</li><li>Assist with technical accounting matters and application of GAAP guidance</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and support scalability</li><li>Mentor and develop accounting staff while helping manage team priorities and workflow</li><li>Participate in ad hoc projects and leadership initiatives as needed</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting activities for a growing food distribution organization. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can balance daily operational oversight with accurate financial reporting and strategic financial support. The successful candidate will guide the close process, strengthen financial controls, and help the business scale through sound accounting leadership. Please call Brigitte Mendez @ 909-717-4037 or call your Robert Half Recruiter directly. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily accounting operations, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner across key financial areas.</p><p>• Lead monthly and annual close activities, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.</p><p>• Produce and evaluate financial reports to provide leadership with clear insight into business performance.</p><p>• Oversee payables, receivables, and cash position management to support healthy financial operations.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with applicable organizational standards, internal controls, and company accounting policies.</p><p>• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and inventory-related accounting processes to support planning and operational decision-making.</p><p>• Coordinate audit preparation and assist with tax-related reporting requirements and external requests.</p><p>• Supervise, develop, and mentor accounting team members while promoting accountability and continuous improvement.</p>
We are looking for an experienced accounting leader to oversee core financial operations and ensure accurate, timely reporting for the organization. This role is based in Costa Mesa, California, and will guide day-to-day accounting activities while strengthening controls, supporting compliance, and delivering financial insight to leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, a proactive approach to process improvement, and the ability to manage reporting cycles, audits, and regulatory obligations with confidence.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead daily accounting functions across billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, the general ledger, cost accounting, and revenue recognition activities.<br>• Direct the budgeting and forecasting process, track performance against plan, and explain material variances to leadership.<br>• Oversee month-end close activities and issue accurate monthly financial statements within established deadlines.<br>• Maintain high standards for financial reporting by reviewing transactions, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.<br>• Establish, refine, and document accounting procedures and internal control practices to reduce risk and support reliable reporting.<br>• Ensure timely completion of tax filings and other required reporting at the local, state, and federal levels.<br>• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and coordinate audit preparation, requests, and follow-up items.<br>• Evaluate financial results, identify trends or issues, and provide practical recommendations to support business decisions and financial planning.<br>• Partner with leadership on broader finance initiatives, including planning, risk assessment, and operational improvements as needed.
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting activities and provide day-to-day guidance to the team in Irvine, California. This position will oversee essential financial operations, support a timely close process, and help improve workload coordination across accounting functions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, hands-on leadership ability, and experience working in fast-paced manufacturing, consumer products, or distribution environments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead daily accounting operations and help prioritize assignments across the team to ensure deadlines and departmental goals are met.<br>• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable activities while supporting accurate transaction processing and issue resolution.<br>• Manage the month-end close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and review of financial results.<br>• Perform variance analysis and ad hoc reporting to provide insight into business performance and support decision-making.<br>• Administer the Avalara sales tax platform and maintain compliance with sales and use tax requirements.<br>• Review and support expense reporting processes, including oversight of employee reimbursements and related documentation.<br>• Assist accountants with shortage claims and help coordinate follow-up, resolution, and reporting as needed.<br>• Use advanced Excel tools such as PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, and SUMIFS to analyze data, prepare reports, and improve reporting accuracy.
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting operations in Anaheim, California. This role will oversee financial reporting activities, maintain the accuracy of the general ledger, and guide the monthly close process from start to finish. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, a hands-on approach to reconciliations and journal entries, and the ability to support audit readiness in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the monthly closing cycle, ensuring deadlines are met and financial records are complete and accurate.<br>• Manage general ledger activity by reviewing transactions, maintaining account integrity, and resolving discrepancies.<br>• Prepare and review journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation and proper accounting treatment.<br>• Perform detailed account reconciliations and investigate variances to keep balances accurate and current.<br>• Coordinate documentation and schedules required for financial statement audits and respond to auditor requests.<br>• Monitor accounting processes and recommend improvements that strengthen controls and reporting accuracy.<br>• Supervise day-to-day accounting activities and provide guidance to team members on best practices and priorities.
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting operations for a logistics organization in Long Beach, California. This role will oversee financial reporting, closing activities, cash management, and team guidance while helping ensure accuracy across essential accounting functions. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capability, sound judgment, and the ability to support leadership with clear financial insights and reliable reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the preparation of monthly, periodic, and annual financial reports, ensuring results are delivered accurately and on schedule.<br>• Partner with internal accounting teams to compile and present financial information that supports executive decision-making.<br>• Oversee close-cycle activities across general ledger, revenue, fixed assets, payroll, accounts payable, purchasing, and bank reconciliations.<br>• Review account reconciliations and journal entries, resolving discrepancies and maintaining the integrity of the general ledger.<br>• Analyze financial results, identify key variances, and provide meaningful commentary on business performance.<br>• Supervise accounts receivable and accounts payable processes while maintaining strong controls over daily accounting operations.<br>• Coordinate cash management activities, including forecasting liquidity needs, monitoring borrowing arrangements, and supporting compliance with credit-related requirements.<br>• Monitor disbursements, incoming cash activity, and operating cash flow to help improve financial efficiency and stability.<br>• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors, tax advisors, banks, insurers, and other financial partners.<br>• Coach and develop accounting staff, including team members across A/P, A/R, and G/L functions, while reinforcing adherence to policies and procedures.