<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>A growing organization in the events, hospitality, food & beverage, and venue management industry is seeking an experienced Director of Finance to lead all accounting and financial operations. This executive-level role will partner with senior leadership to oversee financial planning, reporting, compliance, internal controls, and operational finance across multiple revenue-generating business units.</p><p>The ideal candidate will possess strong technical accounting expertise, operational finance leadership experience, and a proven ability to support high-volume, fast-paced environments. Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, cash management, financial reporting, audit coordination, and strategic financial analysis that supports business growth and profitability.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities</u></strong></p><p><strong>Financial Leadership & Strategy</strong></p><ul><li>Provide strategic financial guidance to executive leadership.</li><li>Develop financial plans, forecasts, and business analyses to support organizational objectives.</li><li>Partner with operational leaders to improve profitability and drive performance.</li><li>Present financial results, forecasts, and recommendations to leadership.</li></ul><p><strong>Accounting & Financial Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, fixed assets, and cash management.</li><li>Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.</li><li>Ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.</li><li>Manage reconciliations and coordinate external audits.</li></ul><p><strong>Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes.</li><li>Monitor financial performance and provide variance analysis.</li><li>Analyze revenue, labor, operating expenses, and profitability trends.</li><li>Develop financial models and reporting tools to support decision-making.</li></ul><p><strong>Operational Finance Oversight</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee financial performance for event operations, food & beverage programs, and venue-based revenue streams.</li><li>Monitor margins, labor costs, inventory controls, purchasing activity, and event profitability.</li><li>Collaborate with operations teams to improve financial accountability and performance.</li></ul><p><strong>Compliance & Controls</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain strong internal controls and financial policies.</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and company standards.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and mitigate risk.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and finance team members.</li><li>Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li></ul>
We are looking for a strategic and entrepreneurial leader to guide an Accounts Payable recovery audit function in Santa Ana, California. This position is well suited for a senior audit specialist who can shape client strategy, strengthen operational performance, and communicate financial value to executive stakeholders. The role combines practice leadership, client advisory work, and team development within a fast-paced services environment focused on measurable cost optimization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the Accounts Payable recovery audit practice, leading client engagements, team delivery, and overall financial performance for the function.<br>• Oversee the full audit process, including data intake, review preparation, exception analysis, claim support, and recovery monitoring.<br>• Work closely with client finance, procurement, and shared services leaders to uncover duplicate disbursements, missed credits, overpayments, and vendor-related compliance gaps.<br>• Design tailored audit approaches that use data analysis, automation, and benchmarking insights to identify savings opportunities and underlying process issues.<br>• Present audit results, recovery opportunities, and operational improvement recommendations to senior executives such as CFOs, controllers, and procurement leaders.<br>• Lead recovery discussions with vendors and suppliers, securing funds on behalf of clients while maintaining accurate support and clear reporting.<br>• Build strong client and supplier relationships that support efficient claim resolution and long-term engagement success.<br>• Drive practice expansion by identifying new business opportunities, supporting strategic initiatives, and contributing to revenue and profitability goals.<br>• Mentor and develop team members, setting direction, promoting accountability, and building leadership capability within the group.
<p>We are looking for an experienced finance leader to oversee import cost compliance and financial controls for a global retail organization. This role is responsible for ensuring supplier pricing accuracy, supporting timely payments, and strengthening reporting processes tied to international import activity. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, deep knowledge of financial operations, and the ability to partner across accounting, supply chain, technology, and international business teams.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead and develop the team responsible for import cost compliance, setting clear priorities and promoting high standards of accuracy, accountability, and growth.</p><p>• Direct the review and approval of supplier invoices, shipment-related costs, letters of credit, and payment activity connected to global import operations.</p><p>• Partner with finance, accounts payable, costing, IT, and international offices to resolve pricing discrepancies, improve workflows, and support aligned business processes.</p><p>• Establish and refine policies, internal controls, and operating procedures that strengthen compliance and improve efficiency across import-related financial transactions.</p><p>• Investigate invoice variances, disputed charges, and noncompliant payment requests, then drive corrective actions to resolution.</p><p>• Oversee recurring and ad hoc financial reporting, including support for period-end close activities and related general ledger analysis.</p><p>• Communicate documentation and payment requirements to vendors and subsidiaries to ensure consistent execution of import and settlement procedures.</p><p>• Supervise the handling of exceptions such as returns, transfers, special shipments, and chargebacks while maintaining compliance with company standards and applicable regulations.</p><p>• Support audit requests by preparing records, explanations, and documentation for internal and external review.</p><p>• Manage vendor and factory master data within enterprise systems, including setup details, banking instructions, terms, and location information, and contribute to future system and process enhancements where needed.</p>
We are looking for an experienced finance leader to guide strategic planning, performance analysis, and operational oversight for our organization in Los Angeles, California. This role will work closely with executive leadership to shape financial direction, improve decision-making through clear reporting, and strengthen the processes that support long-term growth. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in project-based detail-oriented services environments and a strong command of both high-level financial strategy and day-to-day accounting operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Act as a trusted financial partner to senior leadership by advising on business performance, growth planning, investment decisions, and broader strategic priorities.<br>• Build and lead long-range financial plans, annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and scenario analyses that support sustainable profitability and organizational goals.<br>• Assess financial and operational results by examining revenue trends, margins, utilization, pricing effectiveness, client profitability, and resource deployment.<br>• Create executive-level dashboards, key performance indicators, and reporting packages that translate complex financial data into actionable recommendations.<br>• Direct enhancements to finance systems, reporting tools, and business intelligence capabilities to improve visibility and support future expansion.<br>• Oversee accounting and finance operations to maintain reliable records, strong controls, and consistent financial integrity across the organization.<br>• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities to ensure accurate and timely reporting in line with company standards and applicable regulations.<br>• Supervise core transactional processes including billing, receivables, collections, payables, payroll coordination, and related finance workflows.<br>• Ensure proper treatment of revenue recognition, project accounting, work-in-progress tracking, accruals, reconciliations, and intercompany activity across entities.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Audit Manager to lead information systems audit engagements for public-facing and regulated environments in California. This role combines technical audit expertise with client advisory skills, supporting assessments of internal controls, risk exposure, and compliance obligations. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in IT audit, financial control awareness, and the ability to communicate effectively in Japanese when working with clients and internal stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Execute the day-to-day activities of attestation and non-attestation engagements of various clients</li><li>Detect and communicate accounting and auditing matters to Partners and Directors</li><li>Identify performance improvement opportunities</li><li>Interact with clients to ensure efficient information flow from the client to the team and vice versa</li><li>Develop client proposals, presentations, and other client related documents</li><li>Play an active role in the management and supervision of the personnel within the audit practice</li><li>Collaborate with the Tax team to maintain quality services to our clients</li><li>Understand and utilize Audit Methodology</li><li>Work on non-attestation services such as bookkeeping, miscellaneous tax (property tax, sales tax etc.), payroll, M&A, human resource, and some other consulting services</li><li>Supervise and train Audit senior, Audit staffs, and interns on engagements</li><li>Continue to enhance accounting, audit, and tax knowledge through self-training</li><li>Monitor the current business trend and circumstances related to our clients</li><li>Seek new business opportunities by attending business seminars, events and participating in speaking engagement</li><li>Assist Management in establishing new footprint for the company such as new offices, new practices, etc.</li><li>Proactive in providing constructive feedback to all personnel</li></ul>
<p>Our client is seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Check Auditor</strong> to join their Accounting team on a<strong> </strong>contract assignmen<strong>t</strong>. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with Accounts Payable or accounting experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and organization are essential.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Audit vendor checks against supporting documentation to ensure payment information, addresses, and dollar amounts are accurate.</li><li>Manage the daily check printing process.</li><li>Monitor and maintain the backup check printer to ensure business continuity.</li><li>Cross-train team members on check printing and auditing procedures.</li><li>File invoices and maintain organized accounting records.</li><li>Ensure established processes, procedures, and internal controls are consistently followed.</li><li>Assist with special projects and other accounting-related tasks as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a strategic and hands-on finance and operations leader to support the wholesale business in Burbank, California. This role blends financial oversight with operational leadership, helping the organization strengthen performance across planning, inventory, logistics, customer support, and core business processes. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, strong analytical capability, and experience guiding cross-functional improvements that increase efficiency, accountability, and scalability.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct day-to-day business operations for the wholesale function, ensuring effective coordination across supply chain activities, inventory control, logistics, customer operations, and supporting systems.<br>• Build and monitor performance metrics that improve visibility into service levels, spending, productivity, and overall operating results while reinforcing accountability across teams.<br>• Work closely with senior leaders and partner functions such as Finance, Tax, Legal, HR, Compliance, and Technology to align priorities, manage risk, and support sound business decisions.<br>• Oversee inventory planning, warehouse activity, transportation, fulfillment, and external service providers to maintain reliable execution and cost-efficient operations.<br>• Lead recurring inventory reviews and corrective action plans related to excess stock, aging product, reconciliations, cycle counts, valuation concerns, and audit readiness.<br>• Partner on budgeting, forecasting, monthly performance reviews, and financial analysis to assess business trends, operating expenses, working capital needs, and cash flow impact.<br>• Create reporting tools, dashboards, and scenario analyses that give leadership clearer insight into performance drivers and support data-informed planning.<br>• Guide process improvement and transformation initiatives, including system enhancements, implementation efforts, user training, testing, and change adoption across the organization.<br>• Promote the practical use of analytics, automation, and AI-enabled solutions to improve reporting quality, operational efficiency, and decision-making.<br>• Foster a collaborative, high-accountability environment focused on continuous improvement, disciplined execution, and scalable growth.
<p>We are looking for an Audit Staff Public team member to join a growing team in Torrance, California. This role supports financial statement audits and related assurance work for clients while contributing to accurate reporting, strong compliance, and timely project delivery. The ideal candidate brings public accounting experience, sound knowledge of audit procedures, and the ability to communicate effectively in Japanese when working with clients and internal stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Execute the day-to-day activities of attestation and non-attestation engagements of various clients</li><li>Detect and communicate accounting and auditing matters to seniors, managers, and partners</li><li>Identify performance improvement opportunities</li><li>Intermingle with U.S. and Japanese based clients to help ensure the information flow from the client to the audit team is efficient</li><li>Interact with clients to help ensure the information flow from the client to the team is efficient</li><li>Work on non-attestation services such as bookkeeping, miscellaneous tax (property tax, sales tax etc.), payroll, and some other consulting services</li><li>Understand and utilize Audit Methodology</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Tax Director to lead corporate and international tax activities for a long-term contract opportunity in Irvine, California. This role is suited for a strategic tax leader who can oversee compliance, provision work, and technical tax matters while partnering with internal stakeholders to support business objectives. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of federal and international tax regulations, sound judgment in complex tax positions, and the ability to drive accurate, timely reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct corporate tax compliance activities, ensuring complete and timely filings across relevant jurisdictions.<br>• Oversee international tax compliance matters and evaluate cross-border tax considerations affecting the business.<br>• Lead the annual income tax provision process, including analysis and reporting under ASC 740 requirements.<br>• Assess uncertain tax positions and support documentation and reporting related to FIN 48.<br>• Manage federal tax obligations by reviewing calculations, filings, and supporting schedules for accuracy and completeness.<br>• Provide technical guidance on corporate tax matters and translate regulatory requirements into practical actions for the organization.<br>• Utilize CCH Sales Tax tools and related systems to support tax reporting, compliance processes, and data accuracy.<br>• Partner with finance and other internal teams to resolve tax issues, improve workflows, and maintain strong audit readiness.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Audit Senior with a strong background in information systems auditing to join a public accounting environment in Torrance, California. This position focuses on evaluating technology controls, supporting compliance efforts, and helping clients strengthen risk management practices. The ideal candidate brings public accounting experience, sound knowledge of audit procedures, and the ability to communicate effectively in Japanese when working with clients and internal stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Execute the day-to-day activities of attestation and non-attestation engagements of various clients</li><li>Detect and communicate accounting and auditing matter to managers and partners</li><li>Identify performance improvement opportunities</li><li>Interact with clients to ensure efficient information flow from the client to the team</li><li>Understand and utilize Audit Methodology</li><li>Work on non-attestation services such as bookkeeping, miscellaneous tax (property tax, sales tax etc.), payroll, M&A, human resource, and some other consulting services</li><li>Supervise Audit staffs and interns on engagements</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced IT leader to oversee business systems and help strengthen technology operations for a manufacturing organization in Mira Loma, California. This role blends strategic planning with day-to-day execution, making it ideal for someone who enjoys improving enterprise applications, guiding data-driven decision-making, and partnering closely with cross-functional teams. The position also provides leadership for a small systems team while remaining actively involved in administration, reporting, integrations, and continuous improvement efforts.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the performance, support, and ongoing enhancement of enterprise business applications to meet operational and business goals.<br>• Lead and mentor a small team of business systems professionals, setting priorities and encouraging high-quality execution.<br>• Work closely with stakeholders across departments to identify technology needs and deliver practical, scalable system solutions.<br>• Oversee system administration activities, including configuration, user support, maintenance, and issue resolution.<br>• Develop and improve reporting, analytics, and data management practices to support informed business decisions.<br>• Coordinate application integrations and automation efforts to streamline workflows and increase efficiency.<br>• Analyze existing processes and recommend improvements that strengthen system effectiveness and operational performance.<br>• Support troubleshooting efforts involving enterprise platforms, infrastructure touchpoints, and business-critical applications.