<p>We are looking for a Controller to lead financial operations and provide strategic guidance for a stable organization in the construction industry in the Greater Sacramento area. This position plays a central role in strengthening financial controls, delivering timely reporting, and supporting executive decision-making across accounting, treasury, tax, and administrative functions. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, sound business judgment, and the ability to translate complex financial data into practical insights that support long-term performance.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, please contact Shantel Poole via LinkedIn or call 916-649-0832.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct day-to-day finance activities, including cash management, payment processing, receivables, and banking coordination to maintain strong financial controls and reliable liquidity.</p><p>• Oversee core accounting functions such as the general ledger, payables, receivables, intercompany activity, and consolidated reporting to ensure accurate and timely financial results.</p><p>• Review payroll administration and related processes to confirm compliance, accuracy, and alignment with internal policies and external requirements.</p><p>• Prepare and present monthly financial statements, budget-to-actual reporting, and variance analysis for leadership and other key stakeholders.</p><p>• Guide tax-related activities by supervising filings and compliance efforts across income, property, and other applicable business tax obligations.</p><p>• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning efforts, using financial modeling to support operational goals and strategic initiatives.</p><p>• Partner with executive leadership on cash flow planning, capital needs, and broader financial strategies that support sustainable growth.</p><p>• Provide leadership to finance and accounting staff through coaching, performance management, and development of a collaborative, accountable team environment.</p><p>• Support financial review of contracts, legal documents, and project-related agreements while coordinating with external advisors when needed.</p><p>• Work with third-party resources to resolve finance system or process issues and improve operational effectiveness across departments.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead and manage the financial operations of our organization based in Marin County, California. This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with regulations, and providing strategic financial guidance to the leadership team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in accounting, financial management, and budgeting, with a proven ability to oversee complex financial systems.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare, analyze, and present accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.</p><p>• Maintain and oversee the general ledger to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records.</p><p>• Manage all aspects of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash flow monitoring.</p><p>• Reconcile bank accounts and ensure proper fund allocation for operational needs.</p><p>• Develop and manage annual operating and reserve budgets in collaboration with the management team.</p><p>• Perform variance analysis to monitor budget performance and identify trends.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as well as organizational policies.</p><p>• Coordinate and manage annual audits and tax filings with external auditors.</p><p>• Oversee reserve accounts and collaborate with specialists to plan for capital improvements and repairs.</p><p>• Review vendor contracts, process payments, and ensure accurate financial tracking of service agreements.</p>
<p>Colleen McAuliffe is looking for an experienced Controller to oversee accounting operations and financial reporting for a multi-entity organization based in Oakland, California. This position blends day-to-day financial leadership with oversight of controls, compliance, and reporting accuracy across corporate and related entities. The role requires sound judgment, strong organizational ability, and a hands-on approach to managing complex accounting activities while partnering with leadership on financial insight and process improvement.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct accounting activities across multiple entities, including ledger maintenance, reconciliations, cash activity, payables, and receivables.</p><p>• Lead monthly and annual close cycles, ensuring timely completion of entries, accruals, account analysis, and financial statement preparation.</p><p>• Review financial results, investigate fluctuations, and present meaningful analysis to support business decisions.</p><p>• Oversee vendor payments, customer receivable activity, and subledger-to-ledger balancing while resolving exceptions efficiently.</p><p>• Monitor payroll-related accounting, benefit cost allocations, tax obligations, and coordination of required filings with external partners.</p><p>• Manage compliance reporting such as 1099 preparation, unclaimed property submissions, business license renewals, and property tax documentation.</p><p>• Coordinate external audit support, retirement plan reporting, and the collection of financial records required for examinations and reviews.</p><p>• Strengthen internal controls, refine accounting procedures, and identify opportunities to improve automation, scalability, and reporting quality.</p><p>• Supervise and develop accounting team members while collaborating with operations, human resources, information technology, and executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial operations for our client in Sonoma County, California. This position will guide accounting activities, strengthen financial reporting, and support informed decision-making across multiple entities. The role also partners closely with leadership and development teams to maintain fiscal discipline, regulatory compliance, and effective long-term planning.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct core finance operations, including general accounting, payables, payroll coordination, liquidity oversight, and financial stewardship across affiliated entities.</p><p>• Produce accurate monthly and quarterly financial packages, budgets, forecasts, and management reports for executives, board members, partners, and regulatory bodies.</p><p>• Partner with real estate development stakeholders to monitor construction funding activity, reconcile project budgets, and prepare reporting tied to active development projects.</p><p>• Lead and mentor the finance function while serving as a key point of contact for banking relationships, external auditors, and the Finance Committee.</p><p>• Establish and maintain strong internal controls, sound accounting practices, and reliable financial management procedures.</p><p>• Oversee liability and property insurance administration to help protect organizational assets and manage exposure.</p><p>• Support strategic planning by providing financial analysis, performance insights, and recommendations to senior leadership.</p><p>• Utilize financial systems and tools, including Yardi, to improve reporting accuracy and operational effectiveness</p>
<p>Our non-profit client in Concord is seeking an interim Accounting Manager/Controller for a 3+ month engagement. This opportunity is ideal for a finance leader who enjoys being hands-on with the work but also guiding core accounting operations, delivering reliable financial reporting, and supporting a growing nonprofit environment with strong oversight and sound judgment. The role will partner closely with operational leaders, strengthen financial processes, and help ensure compliance across grants, audits, and day-to-day accounting activities. This role requires our leader to work "in the weeds." This role requires onsite work in Concord (5 days/week) and is expected to pay between $70-$85/hr. DOE.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the month-end close cycle from planning through final review, making sure financial records are complete, accurate, and finalized on schedule</p><p>• Review key accounting entries and reconciliation work to maintain integrity across the general ledger and related balances</p><p>• Manage core accounting functions, including fixed assets, property-related accounting, and ongoing oversight of the organization’s books</p><p>• Produce financial statements and other recurring or ad hoc reports for leadership, ensuring information is timely and dependable</p><p>• Maintain a strong control environment that protects organizational assets and supports proper tracking of revenue, expenses, and program funding</p><p>• Coordinate audit preparation by assembling schedules, supporting documentation, and reconciliations, while addressing auditor questions and resolving outstanding items promptly</p><p>• Serve as a financial advisor to program and property stakeholders by translating accounting data into practical guidance for decision-making</p><p>• Oversee grant-related financial reporting for government, corporate, and foundation funding sources, with attention to compliance and accuracy</p><p>• Establish and refine accounting procedures, documentation, and standard workflows to improve consistency, efficiency, and scalability across the finance function</p><p>• Coach and lead the accounting team, fostering accountability, focused growth, and a collaborative service-oriented culture</p>
<p>Financial Controller </p><p>$185k - $200k + bonus</p><p>NetSuite expert user</p><p><br></p><p>Responsible for owning core accounting execution while supporting leadership with accurate, decision‑ready financial information. This position operates in a dynamic environment and requires a hands‑on, solutions‑oriented approach.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>* Maintain oversight of transactional accounting activity, ensuring balance integrity and accurate financial records</p><p>* Prepare recurring and periodic financial reporting to support internal review and external requirements</p><p>* Research, document, and support complex accounting positions as they arise</p><p>* Improve workflows by introducing efficiencies that reduce manual effort and support growth</p><p>* Establish and monitor performance indicators used by senior leadership to evaluate results</p><p>* Support leadership with special projects and evolving business needs</p><p>* Provide guidance, mentorship, and development support to accounting staff</p><p>* Partner cross‑functionally to align accounting activities with broader organizational objectives</p><p><br></p><p>Experience:</p><p><br></p><p>* Several years of experience in NetSuite (must be a NetSuite superuser type of candidate)</p><p>* Strong Financial Statement preparation and excellent reporting skills</p><p>* Comfortable operating in fast‑moving settings with frequent deliverables</p><p>* High proficiency in spreadsheets for analysis, reconciliations, and reporting support</p><p>* Demonstrated accountability, sound judgment, and professionalism</p><p>* Must have accounting standards and best practices</p><p>* Experience operating at a senior level in scaling or complex organizations</p><p>* Degree/education in accounting, finance, or a related field</p><p>* Clear, effective communication skills across written and verbal channels</p>
Robert Half is recruiting for a strong accounting controller to stabilize and clean up a disparate and behind accounting environment. This is a contract to permanent position. This role is ideal for someone who grew up in a family‑owned business, understands entrepreneurial environments, and has touched all areas of accounting with deep strength in inventory. You’ll dive into the backlog, clean up the books, and bring structure to an operation that relies heavily on manual processes, spreadsheets, and mixed systems (QB and off‑brand tools). <br> Key Responsibilities: Lead month‑end close and clear accounting backlog Reconcile and clean up inventory, AP, AR, and GL Correct costing, adjustments, shrink, and valuation Create or refine accounting processes and documentation Assess current systems and recommend improvements Partner with entrepreneurial leadership and operations Prepare books for audit review
We are looking for an experienced Controller to provide financial leadership for a nonprofit organization in Sacramento, California. This Long-term Contract position will guide core accounting activities, deliver reliable financial reporting, and help leadership make informed budgeting and planning decisions. The role also plays a key part in maintaining compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, grant requirements, and annual reporting obligations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily accounting activities, including oversight of the general ledger, account reconciliations, and monthly and annual close processes.<br>• Produce timely financial statements, leadership summaries, and board-level reporting that support operational and strategic decision-making.<br>• Administer fund accounting practices by monitoring restricted and unrestricted resources and ensuring accurate classification of transactions.<br>• Track grant-related financial activity, including budget performance, revenue recognition, and adherence to donor and funding requirements.<br>• Strengthen and maintain internal control procedures to support accurate records and compliance with nonprofit accounting and tax regulations.<br>• Coordinate the year-end audit by preparing schedules, responding to auditor requests, and supporting completion of required filings such as Form 990.<br>• Contribute to budget preparation, financial forecasting, and cash flow analysis to support organizational stability and planning.<br>• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and related accounting functions to ensure efficient and accurate processing.<br>• Collaborate with executive leadership to provide financial insight, improve reporting processes, and support long-range financial strategy.
<p>We are looking for a Controller to lead accounting operations for a construction-focused organization in San Leandro, California. This role oversees financial reporting, cost tracking, and internal controls while supporting accurate project-based accounting. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in construction finance, work-in-progress analysis, and accounting systems to help guide sound business decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Develop financial strategies aligned with company goals</li><li>Oversee accounting functions (AP/AR, reporting, tax, budgeting, cash flow)</li><li>Prepare and present financial reports to leadership</li><li>Use Sage 100 and integrated systems to improve processes and accuracy</li><li>Track industry trends to support decision-making</li><li>Manage relationships with CPAs, TPAs, brokers, and regulators</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the financial operations of a construction-focused organization in Oakland, California. This position will oversee core accounting activities, strengthen reporting accuracy, and provide leadership with meaningful financial insight to support sound business decisions. The role is ideal for someone who can balance strategic financial guidance with hands-on execution while improving processes in a dynamic, project-driven environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the full accounting cycle, including ledger oversight, accounts payable and receivable, account reconciliations, project cost accounting, and timely month-end close activities.<br>• Produce reliable financial reports and statements that support management visibility and align with applicable accounting standards and company reporting needs.<br>• Create and manage cash forecasting models and planning tools to help leadership monitor liquidity and prepare for upcoming operational needs.<br>• Maintain work-in-progress tracking and develop cost-to-complete estimates to support accurate revenue recognition and project financial visibility.<br>• Review project cost performance against budgets and contract terms, working closely with project and field teams to address margin concerns and emerging overruns.<br>• Oversee customer billing activities such as progress invoicing, retention tracking, and documentation related to lien compliance requirements.<br>• Assess existing accounting procedures within the current QuickBooks environment, identify inefficiencies, and implement stronger workflows and reporting practices.<br>• Introduce automation and improved controls to reduce manual effort, increase consistency, and support readiness for audits and regulatory review.<br>• Serve as a financial partner to ownership and operational leaders by translating financial data into practical recommendations on profitability, cash flow, and performance.<br>• Manage compliance with tax, financial, and regulatory obligations while coordinating effectively with auditors and other external partners.
<p>We are looking for a Production Planner to help coordinate manufacturing activity and keep production moving efficiently in Sonoma County, California. This role focuses on building practical schedules, monitoring job status, and working closely with operations, engineering, and manufacturing teams to support reliable delivery performance. The ideal candidate brings strong planning ability, attention to detail, and the judgment to adapt quickly as priorities shift in a fast-paced production environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Create and update production plans that align shop capacity, material readiness, and customer delivery commitments.</p><p>• Work closely with manufacturing and operations teams to revise schedules, release work in the proper sequence, and keep production on track.</p><p>• Review order status and delivery concerns, then take timely action to reduce delays and maintain schedule performance.</p><p>• Analyze production flow and planning data to identify constraints, improve forecast accuracy, and support smoother execution.</p><p>• Verify the availability of components and finished items needed to support daily and upcoming production requirements.</p><p>• Research job, order, and shipment discrepancies, resolve issues affecting fulfillment, and help prevent repeat problems.</p><p>• Prepare complete job documentation packages, including drawings, instructions, and required checklists for the production team.</p><p>• Monitor open work orders, record job progress, and complete daily closure activities with accurate documentation.</p><p>• Maintain organized production records by filing, scanning, and tracking completed reports and related documents.</p><p>• Contribute to process improvements and support planning activities within ERP systems such as Syteline or similar platforms as needed.</p>