We are looking for a Sr. Financial Analyst to support financial planning and performance reporting for defense manufacturing programs in Costa Mesa, California. This Long-term Contract position will focus on delivering clear insight into project financial health through recurring and on-demand analysis, helping stakeholders understand spending trends, forecast alignment, and overall program performance. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, experience with federally funded contract reporting, and the ability to translate complex financial data into practical business recommendations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare weekly, monthly, and special-request financial reports that evaluate program results against forecasts, budgets, and operating plans.<br>• Analyze budget-to-actual performance and identify key drivers behind cost variances, schedule impacts, and changes in resource usage.<br>• Monitor project burn rates and spending patterns to provide timely visibility into financial status and potential risks.<br>• Produce reporting for government-funded programs, including contract-related expenditure summaries, labor utilization details, and fund tracking documentation.<br>• Build and maintain financial models that support forecasting, scenario planning, and decision-making for program and finance leadership.<br>• Perform ad hoc analysis by extracting, organizing, and interpreting financial data to address emerging business questions.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve reporting accuracy, validate assumptions, and strengthen financial controls across assigned projects.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a legal organization in La Jolla, California. This position plays a central role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting reporting needs, and ensuring accounting activities are completed with precision and timeliness. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, sound judgment when handling sensitive financial matters, and the ability to work effectively across accounting and administrative teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the monthly close process by preparing journal entries, recording accruals, maintaining prepaid and fixed asset schedules, and completing reconciliations within established deadlines.<br>• Oversee general ledger activity by preserving data accuracy, investigating variances, correcting discrepancies, and contributing to the preparation of financial statements and account analysis.<br>• Manage trust and client fund accounting, including transaction processing and monthly three-way reconciliations in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory standards.<br>• Support both payables and receivables functions by reviewing invoices, processing expense reimbursements, assisting with billing activity, applying cash receipts, and following up on outstanding balances.<br>• Reconcile bank, payroll, and credit card accounts on a recurring basis and resolve outstanding items to keep records current and accurate.<br>• Prepare financial schedules and ad hoc reports for leadership, external auditors, and tax advisors, while also assisting with forecasting and budget-related analysis.<br>• Organize and provide documentation needed for audits, tax preparation, insurance reviews, and other external compliance requests.<br>• Help strengthen accounting operations by following internal controls, identifying workflow improvements, and supporting automation where appropriate.<br>• Partner with accounting staff, attorneys, and administrative personnel to answer financial questions and offer guidance to less experienced team members as needed.
<p><strong>Robert Half is seeking an experienced Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist for a well-established consumer products company near Cardiff-by-the-Sea!</strong> This is an excellent opportunity for someone who understands the full AR cycle and can confidently manage complex customer accounts, investigate payment issues, and partner with sales and customer service to resolve outstanding balances. This role is particularly well suited for a candidate who enjoys taking ownership of an aging portfolio, communicating professionally with customers, and finding practical solutions to billing disputes. You'll contribute to timely collections and accurate revenue reporting while helping the accounting team maintain strong internal controls.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You'll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage a portfolio of commercial customer accounts from invoicing through payment resolution.</li><li>Review AR aging reports and prioritize collection efforts based on account risk and outstanding balances.</li><li>Contact customers regarding overdue invoices and document payment commitments.</li><li>Investigate short payments, deductions, chargebacks, and disputed invoices.</li><li>Reconcile customer statements and research unapplied cash or missing remittance details.</li><li>Partner with sales, customer service, and order management to resolve account issues.</li><li>Review customer credit limits and flag accounts requiring additional review.</li><li>Prepare account reconciliations and support accurate month-end reporting.</li><li>Process approved credit memos, adjustments, and write-off requests.</li><li>Monitor recurring delinquency trends and escalate high-risk accounts.</li><li>Maintain thorough collection notes and supporting documentation.</li><li>Assist with audit requests and recommend improvements to collections workflows.</li></ul>
Robert Half Management Resources is seeking a Senior Project Accountant Consultant to support a growing construction organization. This is a highly hands-on role for an accounting professional who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and actively managing the day-to-day project accounting function. The consultant will work closely with project managers and operations teams to ensure accurate project financials, timely month-end close activities, and proper accounting for construction projects.<br>Responsibilities<br>• Perform day-to-day project accounting activities for assigned construction projects.<br>• Maintain and analyze Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules to ensure project financials are complete and accurate.<br>• Prepare and review Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting calculations and support project profitability reporting.<br>• Review project costs and job coding to ensure expenses are properly recorded and allocated.<br>• Perform detailed invoice reviews, validating subcontractor and vendor invoices against contracts, purchase orders, change orders, and project budgets.<br>• Understanding of AIA billings and the process<br>• Prepare and review monthly accruals and cut-off entries to ensure revenue and expenses are recognized in the proper accounting period.<br>• Perform account and project-related reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies as needed.<br>• Support month-end close activities including journal entries, account analyses, and financial reporting.<br><br>Qualifications<br>• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.<br>• Previous roles at a publicly traded company/SOX<br>• 5+ years of accounting experience with significant experience in construction or project accounting.<br>• Strong experience with WIP reporting, Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting, job costing, and project financial analysis.<br>• Experience preparing and recording accruals, cut-off entries, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.<br>• Experience reviewing construction-related invoices, subcontractor billings, and project cost documentation.<br>• Working knowledge of AIA billing and construction accounting practices.<br>• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting controls.<br>• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems.<br>• Ability to identify issues, investigate discrepancies, and resolve problems independently.<br>• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.<br>• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with project teams and accounting leadership.<br>Consultant Profile<br>The ideal consultant is a hands-on project accountant who enjoys executing the work, not just reviewing it. This individual is comfortable owning project accounting responsibilities from transaction processing through month-end close and can quickly step into a fast-paced construction environment. Success in this role requires strong experience with WIP, POC accounting, invoice reviews, reconciliations, accruals, cut-off procedures, and project cost analysis, along with the ability to partner effectively with project managers and operations teams.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accounting Manager to guide the accounting function in Mira Loma, California. This role is responsible for delivering timely financial results, maintaining accurate records, and creating dependable reporting that supports business performance. The position works closely with leadership to strengthen controls, refine accounting workflows, and help build a team and structure that can support continued growth.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily accounting activities and ensure transactions are recorded accurately, completely, and in accordance with company policies.<br>• Manage the month-end close cycle, coordinating schedules, reviews, and reconciliations to produce timely and reliable financial statements.<br>• Oversee general ledger integrity by reviewing journal entries, account analyses, and balance sheet reconciliations.<br>• Prepare and present financial reports that provide leadership with clear insight into operating results and key business trends.<br>• Partner with executive stakeholders on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning to support informed decision-making.<br>• Establish, monitor, and enhance internal controls to reduce risk and promote compliance across accounting processes.<br>• Lead audit readiness efforts by coordinating documentation, responding to external audit requests, and supporting a smooth review process.<br>• Develop and mentor accounting staff, setting performance expectations and fostering a collaborative, high-performing team.<br>• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows through accounting automation and system enhancements where they add value to accuracy and efficiency.
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support data-driven planning and fiscal decision-making for a growing government organization in California. This role is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can interpret financial information, build useful models, and translate complex data into practical recommendations for leadership. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to budgeting, reporting, and performance analysis in a collaborative public-sector environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop financial models and analytical tools to evaluate trends, forecast outcomes, and support strategic planning.<br>• Review budget-to-actual results, identify key variances, and explain financial performance to internal stakeholders.<br>• Gather, organize, and interpret financial and operational data from multiple sources to support reporting and decision-making.<br>• Prepare ad hoc analyses that help leadership assess costs, risks, and resource allocation needs.<br>• Monitor financial activity and recommend process improvements that strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and reporting quality.<br>• Partner with accounting, operations, and management teams to deliver timely insights on fiscal performance and planning priorities.<br>• Create clear reports and presentations that summarize findings, highlight issues, and outline actionable recommendations.<br>• Assist with ongoing analytical initiatives, including data validation and updates to financial reporting or modeling processes when needed.
<p>Senior Financial Analyst</p><p><br></p><p>A growing subscription-based technology company is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Lead the development, tracking, and management of annual operating budgets, with a focus on sales and marketing.</p><p>Build and maintain revenue and expense forecasting models across multiple recurring-revenue business lines.</p><p>Partner with finance leadership to support planning, reporting, and strategic decision-making.</p><p>Collaborate cross-functionally with teams including Accounting, Human Resources, IT, and Sales Operations to improve reporting processes and KPI analysis.</p><p>Analyze trends and provide insights to support financial performance and operational efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
AR + Financial Analysis + Commercial Finance + Finance Business Partner<br>This person will support assigned customer accounts and partner with Sales and Operations throughout the customer lifecycle.<br>Core Responsibilities<br>• Own AR and Order-to-Cash activities<br>• Invoicing, booking, clearing and reconciliations<br>• AR aging and collection follow-up<br>• Customer deductions and dispute resolution<br>• Trade spend and promotional expense management<br>• Accruals and customer-related expenses<br>• Pricing and commercial analysis<br>• Build simulated P&Ls<br>• Evaluate business terms and promotional strategies<br>• Financial reporting and analysis<br>• Process improvement<br>• Finance systems/digitalization initiatives<br>• Partner directly with Sales and Operations<br>Ideal Background<br>Target:<br>• Financial Analyst<br>• Accounting Analyst<br>• Senior Accountant with strong analytical skills<br>• Commercial Finance Analyst<br>• Channel Finance Analyst<br>• Revenue Analyst<br>• AR Analyst ready for a step up<br>• Finance Business Partner
We are looking for a Financial/Operations Analyst to support data-driven decision-making for a retail operation in Moreno Valley, California. This role focuses on interpreting financial and operational performance, identifying trends, and delivering insights that improve efficiency and business results. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, advanced Excel capability, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-moving environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze financial and operational data to identify performance trends, cost drivers, and opportunities for improvement across retail business functions.<br>• Build and maintain reporting tools, dashboards, and financial models that support planning, forecasting, and day-to-day operational decisions.<br>• Perform ad hoc analysis to answer business questions, evaluate outcomes, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.<br>• Investigate variances between actual results and forecasts or budgets, explaining key drivers and highlighting areas that require attention.<br>• Use data mining techniques and visualization tools such as Tableau to turn complex information into clear, useful insights.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather business requirements, improve reporting accuracy, and support process efficiency initiatives.<br>• Prepare concise summaries and presentations that communicate analytical findings to stakeholders with varying levels of financial knowledge.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a growing accounting team in Newport Beach, California. This role is responsible for supporting an accurate and timely close process while helping maintain the integrity of consolidated financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to work effectively across monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead assigned aspects of the monthly close by preparing, reviewing, and validating journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.<br>• Maintain accuracy across general ledger activity by analyzing account balances, resolving discrepancies, and documenting conclusions clearly.<br>• Coordinate complex accounting tasks related to consolidations, including foreign currency remeasurement, intercompany eliminations, and expense allocations.<br>• Support special accounting initiatives by organizing deliverables, preparing related entries, and ensuring complete documentation for each project.<br>• Identify opportunities to improve close efficiency and recommend practical process enhancements that strengthen timeliness and accuracy.<br>• Contribute to the development and application of accounting policies that promote consistent reporting across the organization.<br>• Partner with internal and external auditors by assembling audit schedules, responding to requests, and providing detailed financial support during quarterly and year-end reviews.<br>• Assist with internal and external financial reporting by preparing information used in management packages and regulatory filings while following established controls and compliance standards.
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support a non-profit organization in San Diego, California through a Contract engagement expected to last approximately 90 days. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial reporting, managing fund-based accounting activity, and helping the organization navigate year-end priorities in a government-funded environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, leadership capability, and the ability to work onsite four days per week while partnering closely with finance operations and organizational stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead month-end close activities, ensuring timely completion of journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger reviews.<br>• Oversee daily accounting operations and provide direction to a small finance team that includes staff accountants, a finance specialist, and accounts payable support.<br>• Maintain accurate accounting for restricted and unrestricted funding sources, with careful attention to compliance requirements tied to government-supported programs.<br>• Prepare and review account reconciliations and bank reconciliations to resolve discrepancies and strengthen financial accuracy.<br>• Support fiscal year-end activities for the June 30 close, including reporting preparation and review of key balances.<br>• Use Abila MIP and related finance systems to manage accounting records, reporting workflows, and budget-related financial information.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to monitor fund activity, expenses, and financial performance across programs and departments.<br>• Contribute to finance process continuity during a transitional period by helping maintain stable accounting operations and documentation.