<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 a detail-oriented Controller to support document-focused operations for a non-profit organization in Berkeley, California. This role is centered on maintaining accurate records, organizing high-volume files, and ensuring important materials are properly scanned, compiled, and controlled. The ideal candidate brings a methodical approach, strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle sensitive documentation with care and precision.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Oversee accounting operations, including AP/AR, payroll, general ledger, cash management, fixed assets, and purchasing.</li><li>Lead financial reporting, month-end/year-end close, fund accounting, and GAAP-compliant financial statements.</li><li>Manage grant billing, revenue recognition, collections, and compliance with government funding requirements.</li><li>Coordinate audits, tax filings, regulatory reporting, and maintain audit-ready financial records.</li><li>Oversee cost allocation methods, indirect rates, and program cost compliance.</li><li>Strengthen internal controls, financial processes, and system efficiencies to improve reporting and accountability.</li><li>Supervise and develop accounting staff while promoting strong financial stewardship and continuous improvement.</li></ul>
<p>Our East Bay client is seeking an experienced Controller to support a construction organization in Hayward, California through a Contract engagement. This role will oversee core accounting activities, help maintain accurate financial records, and ensure payroll and compliance processes are completed reliably. The ideal candidate brings strong construction accounting knowledge, a hands-on approach to day-to-day finance operations, and the ability to communicate clearly across the business. This engagement is expected to pay $55-65/hr. DOE. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily accounting activities across the organization, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and financial processes run smoothly</p><p>• Complete bank and account reconciliations on a regular basis to maintain dependable and up-to-date financial reporting</p><p>• Manage job cost tracking and reporting so project financial performance can be monitored effectively</p><p>• Administer payroll activities with a focus on compliance, including certified payroll and prevailing wage requirements where applicable</p><p>• Support workers’ compensation audits by preparing records, validating data, and responding to documentation requests</p><p>• Oversee business license renewals and related compliance filings to help keep operations in good standing</p><p>• Use systems such as QuickBooks Enterprise, Procore, Hammr, and Excel to manage accounting records, reporting, and month-end activities</p><p>• Partner with internal stakeholders to address financial questions, resolve discrepancies, and improve accounting accuracy and timeliness</p>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to join a fast-growing deep-tech company in Richmond, California. This role offers the chance to shape a scalable accounting organization within a venture-backed environment where finance plays a critical role in supporting growth. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, sound operational judgment, and the ability to establish structure in a dynamic setting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the day-to-day accounting operation and create a dependable financial foundation that supports the company’s continued expansion.<br>• Develop and strengthen accounting policies, internal controls, and reporting procedures to improve accuracy, consistency, and compliance.<br>• Partner with executive leadership to deliver timely financial insights, support decision-making, and provide visibility into business performance.<br>• Oversee cash activity, short-term liquidity planning, and forecasting processes to help manage resources effectively.<br>• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles and ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.<br>• Evaluate and enhance systems, workflows, and ERP-related processes to build an efficient and scalable finance infrastructure.<br>• Support audits, investor reporting needs, and other external financial requirements with clear documentation and coordination.<br>• Help define the structure of the accounting team by mentoring staff and identifying future hiring needs as the organization grows.
<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>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Program Manager (With an Active PMP, 5+ years) to support a major healthcare organization in California. This contract opportunity has the potential to become FTE and involves leading complex acquisition and integration initiatives, coordinating cross-functional teams and keeping high-priority milestones on track. The role calls for strong executive communication, sound judgment, and the ability to manage risk while aligning operational details with broader business goals.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead acquisition and integration projects from planning through execution, ensuring timelines, dependencies, and deliverables remain on schedule.</p><p>• Coordinate with teams across finance, legal, credentialing, technology, and other business areas to drive progress and resolve roadblocks.</p><p>• Build and maintain detailed project plans, status updates, and supporting documentation using Microsoft Project and related tools.</p><p>• Monitor project risks, identify potential issues early, and develop practical mitigation strategies for leadership review.</p><p>• Facilitate communication with executive stakeholders by presenting clear updates, decisions, and recommendations.</p><p>• Manage multiple concurrent initiatives while balancing priorities, resources, and changing business needs.</p><p>• Support statement of work discussions by helping define scope, expected effort, timelines, and measurable deliverables.</p><p>• Perform project analysis and reporting using Excel and other collaboration platforms to track performance and support decision-making.</p>