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>A growing Southern California organization is seeking a strategic and people-focused <strong>Human Resources Director</strong> to lead all HR operations and partner closely with executive leadership. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys building strong teams, improving employee engagement, and driving organizational success through effective people strategies.</p><p>The Human Resources Director will be responsible for developing and executing HR initiatives that support business objectives while fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on all human capital matters.</li><li>Lead employee relations, performance management, coaching, and conflict resolution initiatives.</li><li>Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and best practices.</li><li>Direct talent acquisition efforts, workforce planning, and succession planning strategies.</li><li>Oversee employee onboarding, retention, engagement, and recognition programs.</li><li>Manage compensation, benefits, and performance evaluation processes.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.</li><li>Develop leadership training and professional development programs.</li><li>Analyze HR metrics and provide recommendations that support organizational goals.</li><li>Guide organizational change management and continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>Supervise and mentor HR team members while promoting a service-oriented HR function.</li></ul><p> </p><p><br></p>