We are looking for a Risk Analyst to support risk oversight and reporting activities for an energy trading portfolio in San Diego, California. This position focuses on analyzing market exposure, validating trading activity, and helping ensure risk reporting reflects the economic reality of both standard and complex transactions. The role works closely with trading, settlements, scheduling, accounting, and operations teams to strengthen control processes and support informed decision-making.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze commodity positions and price exposure independently, producing clear reporting that supports policy compliance and aligns with established risk tolerance.<br>• Review market, operational, and reporting concerns, escalate exceptions promptly, and present practical recommendations to address identified issues.<br>• Perform daily reconciliation and validation of trading activity, pricing inputs, and system records to confirm accurate risk representation.<br>• Assess portfolio exposure across transactions and develop a strong understanding of key drivers affecting valuation and performance.<br>• Examine structured and non-standard deals to verify complete capture of economic terms and confirm valuations are accurately reflected in risk reporting.<br>• Compare deal valuations generated by risk systems with front-office expectations and investigate material differences to support accurate summaries.<br>• Prepare reconciliation analysis linking initial deal assessments with accounting outcomes to confirm reporting consistency and financial accuracy.<br>• Partner with settlement, scheduling, trading, and operations teams to coordinate profit and loss actualization and maintain end-to-end data integrity.<br>• Contribute to the design and enhancement of reporting tools and serve as a knowledgeable resource for trading and risk management systems, including support for accurate deal entry and valuation oversight.
<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>
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.
<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>
We are looking for an experienced VP of Finance to lead the financial strategy and performance of our manufacturing business in San Diego, California. This executive will translate complex financial data into clear business insights, helping leadership make confident decisions in a fast-moving, family-owned environment. The ideal candidate brings deep manufacturing finance expertise, strong commercial judgment, and a hands-on approach to forecasting, profitability, and cash management.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide executive leadership with clear analysis of business performance, including key drivers, emerging trends, and recommended actions to improve results.<br>• Direct the company’s budgeting and forecasting processes across revenue, production, staffing, materials, capital needs, cash flow, and profitability, adjusting outlooks as business conditions evolve.<br>• Monitor financial and operational indicators to identify potential risks related to liquidity, margins, pricing, collections, inventory levels, capacity constraints, or lending compliance.<br>• Lead and strengthen cost accounting practices to improve the accuracy of product costing, labor and overhead allocation, inventory valuation, and margin reporting by customer and product line.<br>• Guide the financial review of estimates and quotations by evaluating labor assumptions, material inputs, overhead, outside services, inflation exposure, tooling, risk, and target returns.<br>• Partner with estimating teams to validate pricing models, compare quoted assumptions to actual performance, and drive continuous improvement in the estimating process.<br>• Oversee the financial evaluation of long-term customer agreements, including pricing terms, escalation mechanisms, volume expectations, margin impact, working capital demands, and business risk.<br>• Manage the finance and accounting organization, including leadership of the Controller function, while clarifying responsibilities, strengthening structure, and ensuring accountability across the team.<br>• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, month-end close, inventory accounting, internal controls, audit support, banking relationships, insurance coordination, and statutory filings.<br>• Collaborate with operations, sales, engineering, supply chain, quality, and human resources to improve planning, accountability, and overall business performance.
<p>A growing healthcare organization in <strong>Vista</strong> is looking for an <strong>AP Manager</strong> to take ownership of its accounts payable function. This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing invoice processing, vendor relationships, payment cycles, reconciliations, and AP controls. The ideal candidate knows how to lead a team but isn't afraid to jump into the details when something needs to be investigated or resolved.</p><p><strong>Your responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage the company's full-cycle AP function</li><li>Supervise and mentor AP staff</li><li>Establish priorities and monitor daily invoice workflow</li><li>Review invoice coding and approval requirements</li><li>Oversee three-way matching and purchase order processes</li><li>Manage weekly payment runs</li><li>Review vendor statements and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Maintain vendor master data and controls</li><li>Monitor AP aging and outstanding invoices</li><li>Partner with Purchasing and department leaders</li><li>Investigate duplicate invoices and payment issues</li><li>Oversee month-end AP close and accruals</li><li>Assist with 1099 preparation and year-end activities</li><li>Develop AP policies and procedures</li><li>Track AP metrics and identify process improvements</li><li>Support internal and external audits</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join a public accounting team in California. This role is suited for someone who can oversee a varied client portfolio, deliver accurate tax work across multiple entity types, and build trusted client relationships through clear guidance. The ideal candidate brings strong technical tax knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the preparation and review of tax filings for corporations, partnerships, individuals, and estates while maintaining accuracy and compliance.<br>• Manage multiple client engagements at once, establishing priorities, monitoring timelines, and ensuring responsive, high-quality service.<br>• Provide practical tax guidance to clients by explaining complex regulations in a clear and approachable manner.<br>• Conduct technical research on tax matters and apply findings to support planning, reporting, and compliance needs.<br>• Prepare and review annual income tax provisions and federal tax returns for a range of business and individual clients.<br>• Support matters related to entity formation and advise clients on tax considerations connected to organizational structure.<br>• Use industry-standard tools and software, including Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, and tax preparation platforms such as Lacerte, to complete engagements efficiently.<br>• Identify tax issues, resolve filing challenges, and recommend effective solutions that align with client objectives and regulatory requirements.
<p><strong>Job costs, subcontractors, vendors, retainage—you know AP is more complicated when every invoice is tied to a project.</strong></p><p>A growing construction company in <b>Solana Beach </b>is looking for an <strong>Accounts Payable Manager</strong> to lead its project-based AP operations. You'll work closely with Project Managers, Purchasing, Accounting, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure invoices are properly coded, approved, and paid. This role is ideal for someone who understands that construction AP requires strong attention to <strong>job costing, purchase orders, contracts, lien documentation, and payment deadlines</strong>.</p><p><strong>What you'll be responsible for</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee full-cycle AP for multiple construction projects</li><li>Lead and develop the AP team</li><li>Review subcontractor and vendor invoices</li><li>Ensure invoices are coded to the appropriate projects and cost categories</li><li>Oversee three-way matching between POs, receipts, and invoices</li><li>Monitor subcontractor documentation and approvals</li><li>Review vendor statements and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Manage payment schedules and cash requirements</li><li>Monitor retainage and project-related payables</li><li>Partner with Project Managers to resolve invoice issues</li><li>Review AP aging and identify outstanding liabilities</li><li>Lead month-end AP close and accrual processes</li><li>Assist with job-cost reporting</li><li>Maintain vendor records and payment controls</li><li>Establish and improve AP procedures</li><li>Prepare AP metrics and management reports</li><li>Support audits and year-end accounting activities</li></ul>
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 to lead day-to-day accounting operations in Carlsbad, California while serving as the senior finance leader on site. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing strategic oversight with direct execution, from managing close activities to shaping accounting practices and reporting. The role works closely with company leadership and provides meaningful influence over financial controls, compliance, systems, and business support.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.<br>• Prepare financial statements and consolidated reporting materials for the parent organization in alignment with its reporting calendar and requirements.<br>• Manage accrual-based accounting activities, including revenue treatment, inventory accounting, credit loss reserves, and general ledger accuracy.<br>• Review and improve the chart of accounts and strengthen accounting processes to support clear, efficient financial reporting.<br>• Develop materials and analysis to support leadership presentations for recurring board meetings.<br>• Oversee internal controls activities, including testing, corrective action follow-up, audit coordination, and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures.<br>• Administer tax-related accounting responsibilities such as multi-state sales and use tax compliance, exemption certificate tracking, and coordination with external tax advisors.<br>• Supervise core transactional functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, credit administration, and payroll processing.<br>• Act as the business owner for QuickBooks Enterprise, including system setup, user access, reporting, close management, and coordination on integrations, backups, and upgrades.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams on budgeting, forecasting, cash planning, pricing analysis, margin review, inventory costing, and evaluation of future accounting or ERP systems.
<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 Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager to lead daily payables operations in Brea, California. This position oversees invoice processing, payment execution, and workflow accuracy while supporting a well-controlled and efficient accounting environment. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of accounts payable procedures and can guide a team while maintaining timely, accurate vendor payments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct day-to-day accounts payable activities, ensuring invoices are reviewed, coded, and processed accurately within established deadlines.<br>• Supervise payment cycles, including check disbursements and ACH transactions, while confirming approvals and supporting documentation are complete.<br>• Monitor invoice coding for proper account allocation and consistency with internal financial controls.<br>• Lead and support accounts payable staff by assigning work, reviewing output, and promoting efficient processing practices.<br>• Resolve payment discrepancies, vendor questions, and invoice-related issues in a timely and thorough manner.<br>• Maintain accurate records of payables activity and prepare reports that help track payment status, aging, and workflow performance.<br>• Partner with accounting and operational teams to improve payable processes and strengthen compliance with company procedures.
We are looking for an experienced Sr Accounting Manager to oversee core accounting functions and help maintain accurate, compliant financial reporting for our operations in California. This role combines hands-on leadership of daily accounting activities with ownership of close processes, audit coordination, and technical accounting review. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, a process-improvement mindset, and the ability to guide a team while partnering effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily accounting activities across the general ledger, accounts payable, inventory and cost accounting, fixed assets, revenue recognition, client invoicing, and project-related financial tracking.<br>• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close procedures by preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and analyzing financial results against budget and prior periods.<br>• Evaluate lease agreements and research accounting questions to support appropriate treatment under applicable U.S. accounting standards and company policies.<br>• Review project accounting, inventory valuation, cost analysis, and revenue-related transactions to promote consistency, accuracy, and timely reporting.<br>• Prepare and validate financial statements, delivering meaningful variance commentary and insights to management on operating performance.<br>• Supervise accounts payable activities, including oversight of invoice review, purchase order matching, corporate card reconciliations, expense reporting, vendor records, and accrual accuracy.<br>• Manage fixed asset accounting by monitoring acquisitions, disposals, depreciation, impairment assessments, physical asset counts, and reconciliation of subledger activity to the general ledger.<br>• Coordinate tax-related filings and support, including property tax, sales and use tax, and other required reporting, while partnering on annual tax provisions and return reviews.<br>• Serve as the primary accounting lead for internal and external audits, responding to requests, organizing documentation, and strengthening control readiness.<br>• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, strengthen standard operating procedures, and contribute to special projects that enhance accounting effectiveness and compliance.
We are looking for a Financial Services Associate Director to provide strategic oversight of accounting operations and financial reporting in San Diego, California. This role leads critical close and audit activities, strengthens internal financial processes, and supports sound decision-making through accurate analysis and clear communication. The ideal candidate brings deep technical accounting knowledge, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work effectively with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct monthly closing activities and ensure financial statements, analyses, and supporting reports are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Improve accounting workflows by identifying opportunities to simplify procedures, strengthen controls, and increase the efficiency of close-related tasks.<br>• Apply advanced accounting guidance in specialized areas such as long-term debt and lease accounting to maintain compliance with applicable standards.<br>• Guide annual audit preparation by coordinating schedules, organizing required documentation, and serving as the primary contact for external auditors.<br>• Lead the development of the annual budget process and help align financial plans with organizational objectives and reporting needs.<br>• Resolve accounting software and financial system issues by recommending practical solutions that support operational and reporting requirements.<br>• Maintain the chart of accounts by creating and updating ledger, statistical, and hierarchical account structures as business needs evolve.<br>• Oversee banking administration, including account maintenance, reconciliations, service utilization, and related financial controls.<br>• Supervise, coach, and evaluate team members while setting priorities, supporting cross-training, and providing direction on complex accounting matters.<br>• Build productive relationships with internal and external partners while monitoring departmental spending, supporting compliance efforts, and carrying out additional assigned responsibilities.
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Manager to lead receivables operations for a fast-moving, multi-entity organization in San Diego, California. This Contract position requires a hands-on leader who can strengthen collection performance, improve cash flow results, and provide meaningful reporting to finance leadership. The ideal candidate will combine people leadership, operational discipline, and analytical insight to elevate accounts receivable processes and support broader financial objectives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct and develop the accounts receivable and collections team, setting clear expectations, tracking results, and promoting a high-performance environment.<br>• Build and execute collection strategies that accelerate cash receipts, address overdue balances, and improve overall working capital performance.<br>• Review aging trends, payment activity, and customer behavior to identify collection risks and reduce long-outstanding receivables.<br>• Produce recurring accounts receivable reports and dashboards for finance leaders, highlighting collection results, aging movement, write-offs, recoveries, and portfolio trends.<br>• Partner with billing, revenue, finance, and customer-facing teams to resolve disputes, improve payment timing, and support coordinated account management.<br>• Manage escalated collection matters and oversee relationships with outside collection partners when additional recovery support is needed.<br>• Identify opportunities to streamline receivables workflows through automation, process redesign, and stronger system utilization.<br>• Support finance initiatives involving tools, reporting enhancements, and operational process changes that improve forecasting, scalability, and efficiency.
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Asset Analyst to oversee the financial and maintenance performance of a portfolio of commercial aircraft in Newport Beach, California. This position partners with teams across finance, technical operations, trading, and commercial functions to evaluate asset condition, project maintenance-related cash flows, and support informed business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, comfort working with complex datasets, and the ability to translate findings into clear recommendations for stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead recurring and ad hoc reviews of aircraft maintenance condition across the portfolio, identifying exposure trends, remaining service life, and projected maintenance-related cash requirements for individual assets.<br>• Build, refine, and communicate forecasts for maintenance timing, cost, and asset performance by partnering with technical, finance, legal, trading, and marketing stakeholders.<br>• Validate monthly aircraft utilization information received from operators, maintain accurate asset records, and coordinate updates with internal teams that rely on current status reporting.<br>• Support monthly maintenance reserve processes by working with billing and risk partners to calculate reserve amounts and help maintain related collateral requirements.<br>• Manage annual maintenance reserve reconciliations, escalation updates, and lease-end financial assessments, including compensation calculations and other maintenance-related adjustments.<br>• Prepare technical budget estimates for aircraft transitions, repossessions, or similar events, and recommend actions that improve returns or reduce financial and operational risk.<br>• Advise pricing and commercial teams on portfolio transactions such as sales, extensions, and transitions by providing maintenance cash flow analysis, condition outlooks, and economically sound technical term recommendations.<br>• Conduct asset and contract diligence for used aircraft acquisitions by reviewing utilization, technical records, and maintenance-related information to support investment decisions.
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.
A Robert Half Management Resources client is seeking an experienced FP& A Consultant to support a growing organization through an acquisition and related strategic initiatives. Reporting to the FP& A Manager, this consultant will play a key role in financial modeling, forecasting, capacity planning, and analysis of large, complex datasets. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical capabilities, the ability to evaluate and improve existing models, and experience supporting business transformation, growth, or integration initiatives. Estimated at 3-6 months. 100% remote<br><br>Key Responsibilities<br>Develop, maintain, and enhance complex financial models to support strategic decision-making.<br>Review, troubleshoot, and improve existing forecasting and planning models for accuracy and scalability.<br>Build and maintain capacity planning models to support operational and workforce planning.<br>Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.<br>Perform scenario analysis and sensitivity modeling to evaluate business opportunities and risks.<br>Analyze large datasets and translate findings into actionable business insights.<br>Utilize SQL to extract, validate, and analyze data from multiple sources.<br>Support acquisition and integration activities, including financial analysis, synergy tracking, and reporting.<br>Partner with Finance, Accounting, Operations, HR, and executive leadership to develop key performance metrics and reporting.<br>Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and management presentations.<br>Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend enhancements to planning, reporting, and analytics capabilities.<br>Qualifications<br>5+ years of FP& A, corporate finance, strategic finance, or related experience.<br>Advanced financial modeling experience required.<br>Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.<br>Experience developing driver-based forecasting models.<br>Hands-on experience with Adaptive Planning (Workday Adaptive Planning) preferred.<br>Advanced SQL skills and experience working with large datasets.<br>Strong Excel and financial systems expertise.<br>Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, business transformations, or other strategic initiatives preferred.<br>Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.<br>Excellent communication and business partnering skills.<br>Preferred Experience<br>Capacity planning and resource modeling.<br>Scenario and sensitivity analysis.<br>KPI development and performance reporting.<br>Financial systems optimization.<br>Data validation, reconciliation, and reporting automation.<br>Integration planning and post-acquisition reporting.<br>Executive and board-level reporting support.<br>Process improvement and financial planning transformation initiatives.<br>Ideal Candidate<br><br>The successful consultant will be a hands-on finance professional with strong modeling and analytical capabilities who can quickly assess existing planning processes, identify improvement opportunities, and provide actionable insights to leadership during a period of growth and organizational change. This individual will be comfortable working with large datasets, enhancing existing models, and supporting acquisition-related initiatives while partnering effectively across the organization.
<p>A growing manufacturing company in San Marcos is looking for an <strong>Accounting Supervisor</strong> to help oversee daily accounting operations while partnering closely with the Controller and Finance leadership. This is a great opportunity for a Senior Accountant who is ready to take on more leadership, review work, improve processes, and become a key resource for the accounting team. You'll have exposure across <strong>month-end close, reconciliations, AP/AR oversight, financial reporting, and internal controls</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you'll own</strong></p><ul><li>Supervise and review day-to-day accounting activities</li><li>Lead portions of the monthly and year-end close</li><li>Review journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Oversee AP and AR activity</li><li>Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements</li><li>Monitor general ledger accuracy</li><li>Review accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and other balance sheet accounts</li><li>Investigate variances and unusual transactions</li><li>Assist with budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Coordinate audit and tax-related requests</li><li>Develop and document accounting procedures</li><li>Identify opportunities to automate or streamline processes</li><li>Train and mentor accounting staff</li><li>Serve as a backup to the Controller when needed</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support financial reporting and operational analysis for a construction-focused organization in Rancho Cucamonga, California. This role is ideal for someone who can turn complex, high-volume data into clear insights that support budgeting, forecasting, and business decisions. The position blends analytical work with practical accounting knowledge and calls for strong Excel expertise in a project-based environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Build and maintain financial reports, dashboards, and models that convert large, detailed datasets into accurate and presentation-ready analysis.</p><p>• Review project and operational data to identify trends, explain performance differences, and support monthly and ongoing variance analysis.</p><p>• Partner with finance and operations teams to develop budgets, forecasts, and ad hoc reporting that informs business planning and resource allocation.</p><p>• Analyze construction-related information such as subcontractor activity, equipment utilization, and usage reporting to improve financial visibility.</p><p>• Organize and validate high-volume Excel data, often spanning tens of thousands of rows, to ensure consistency, accuracy, and usability.</p><p>• Use advanced Excel tools, including PivotTables, Power Query, and financial modeling techniques, to streamline analysis and reporting processes.</p><p>• Contribute accounting insight when evaluating financial results, reconciliations, and reporting outputs across projects and departments.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Project Manager or Accounting Manager to support our Orange County manufacturing client. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone in finance who combines strong cost accounting knowledge with the ability to guide complex, cross-functional initiatives. The position will work closely with multiple departmentsto keep key projects on track while also providing sound accounting expertise and clear communication across teams.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead and coordinate two active initiatives at the same time, ensuring milestones, dependencies, and deliverables remain aligned with business objectives.</p><p>• Oversee the implementation progress of an accounts payable automation effort, partnering with stakeholders to support execution and issue resolution.</p><p>• Support the launch and ongoing coordination of a material-to-shipping project in collaboration with IT and supply chain teams.</p><p>• Apply manufacturing cost accounting knowledge to advise project decisions, including standard rate methodology and cost-related analysis.</p><p>• Track timelines, priorities, and project updates using tools such as Microsoft Project, Teams, or similar planning platforms.</p><p>• Prepare and deliver clear status updates and presentations for leadership and cross-functional groups.</p><p>• Contribute accounting expertise in areas such as general ledger activity and month-end close as needed to support operational goals.</p><p>• Report project progress, risks, and key decisions to the Controller while helping drive accountability across participating teams.</p>
<p>A growing consumer products company in Carlsbad is looking for a <strong>Junior Financial Analyst</strong> to join its Finance team. This is a strong opportunity for someone with a degree or early professional experience in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business who enjoys working with data and wants exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>You'll work closely with Finance and Operations to pull together financial information, identify trends, and help leadership understand where the business is performing well and where there may be opportunities to improve.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with monthly financial reporting and analysis</li><li>Prepare recurring Excel reports and financial schedules</li><li>Compare actual results against budgets and forecasts</li><li>Research expense and revenue variances</li><li>Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Gather financial information from Accounting and Operations</li><li>Maintain financial models and reporting files</li><li>Track departmental spending and key performance metrics</li><li>Assist with month-end reporting and data validation</li><li>Prepare presentations and summaries for management</li><li>Support ad hoc financial analysis and special projects</li></ul>
<p><strong>For the Excel person who wants to turn numbers into a career.</strong></p><p>A growing consumer products company is looking for a <strong>Junior Financial Analyst</strong> to support its Finance team. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who has strong Excel skills and wants exposure to <strong>budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and business analysis</strong>. You'll work with Finance and Operations to understand what the numbers are saying—and help leadership make better decisions because of it.</p><p><strong>What you'll work on</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare recurring financial reports and dashboards</li><li>Compare actual results against budgets and forecasts</li><li>Analyze revenue and expense variances</li><li>Assist with monthly reporting</li><li>Support annual budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Build and maintain Excel-based financial models</li><li>Track departmental spending</li><li>Gather financial information from multiple departments</li><li>Research unusual trends and discrepancies</li><li>Assist with month-end reporting</li><li>Prepare presentations and summaries for leadership</li><li>Support ad hoc financial analysis projects</li></ul>
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.
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst to support program finance activities for a high-technology engineering environment in Carlsbad, California. This role works closely with program leadership and cross-functional teams to strengthen cost visibility, improve forecast accuracy, and provide insight into program financial performance. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, a proactive approach to risk identification, and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear business recommendations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the preparation and ongoing refinement of estimates at completion by evaluating incurred costs and building forward-looking, time-phased cost projections.<br>• Assess program financial results against plans and forecasts, then communicate key drivers, trends, and variances to stakeholders in a timely manner.<br>• Partner with teams across program management, supply chain, accounting, operations, and engineering to support execution, resolve financial issues, and improve decision-making.<br>• Establish and maintain program cost baselines that align budget expectations with schedule performance across multiple programs.<br>• Produce recurring and on-demand financial reports using available data sources to support internal reviews and external reporting needs.<br>• Identify financial risks and favorable opportunities, recommend response strategies, and help drive actions that improve program outcomes.<br>• Support annual operating plans and forecast cycles by developing revenue, margin, and cost assumptions grounded in program data.<br>• Contribute financial expertise during proposal activity, audit support, fact-finding exercises, and negotiation preparation as needed.<br>• Provide guidance to less experienced analysts through work review, knowledge sharing, and coaching on financial practices and procedures.