We are looking for an experienced Tax Director to lead corporate tax operations and provide strong technical oversight for a growing client portfolio in San Diego, California. This role combines team leadership, return review, and engagement management with hands-on involvement in client service and tax planning support. The ideal candidate brings deep corporate tax knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to coach professionals while maintaining high standards for quality and timeliness.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the day-to-day performance of the tax team by setting clear weekly goals, conducting regular one-on-one meetings, and delivering timely coaching that reinforces accountability.<br>• Perform final technical review of individual, S corporation, and partnership tax filings to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to applicable standards.<br>• Manage tax engagements from initial launch through final delivery, coordinating assignments, monitoring progress, and keeping deadlines on track.<br>• Identify workflow challenges early, resolve obstacles before they affect delivery, and confirm work is ready before advancing for higher-level review.<br>• Respond to routine and moderately complex client questions with professionalism, while elevating sensitive or high-risk matters when appropriate.<br>• Contribute to tax planning and projection projects by developing financial models and preparing planning documentation using established firm guidelines.<br>• Mentor senior and staff-level team members to strengthen technical capability, improve independence, and expand overall team effectiveness.<br>• Take part in leadership meetings, raise operational concerns, and drive follow-up actions to completion across assigned areas.
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 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><u>Tax Practice Seeks California-Licensed Attorney – 40-Hour Week + Monthly Bonuses</u></strong></p><p>A legal practice handling tax-related matters is seeking a <strong>California-licensed Tax Attorney</strong> to join its team. This is a 100% onsite opportunity offering a consistent 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule and 40-hour workweek, a casual office environment, and monthly bonus potential. The <strong>Tax Attorney </strong>will work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, touching approximately 300 cases per month. While prior tax law experience is preferred, the firm will also consider attorneys coming from other practice areas, including personal injury, criminal defense, or collections, as well as candidates with IRS experience.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>This position is 100% onsite.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Tax Attorney Responsibilities</u>:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide legal advice and counsel to clients regarding tax-related matters.</li><li>Review cases and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.</li><li>Prepare and review legal documents and case materials.</li><li>Conduct legal research to support case preparation and strategy.</li><li>Analyze evidence and develop strategies and arguments for matters requiring litigation.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Perks</u>:</strong></p><ul><li>40 hour week!</li><li>Casual office environment</li><li>Monthly performance bonuses</li><li>Bonus potential averages approximately <strong>$1K–$5K per month</strong>, paid per settlement</li></ul><p><strong><u>Pay</u></strong>: $110,000 - $180,000 DOE + monthly bonuses +benefits</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Benefits</u></strong>: health insurance, dental, vision benefits, and paid time off</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em><u>TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot][com]</u></em></strong></p>
We are looking for an experienced Director of Accounting / Controller to lead the organization’s accounting function in Santa Ana, California. This role will oversee financial reporting, internal controls, and process optimization while ensuring accurate, timely, and meaningful financial information for business decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound technical accounting judgment, and the ability to partner across teams to support the company’s financial objectives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the day-to-day accounting function and provide leadership, coaching, and oversight to accounting team members.<br>• Establish, formalize, and maintain accounting policies and procedures that support consistent financial practices and compliance standards.<br>• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results with clear analysis, reliable reporting, and relevant performance insights for leadership review.<br>• Ensure financial transactions are recorded promptly and accurately, with complete reconciliations and supporting documentation in place.<br>• Build and oversee a strong internal control environment, including monitoring effectiveness, addressing gaps, and guiding corrective actions where needed.<br>• Identify and implement improvements to accounting systems, workflows, and integrations to increase efficiency and strengthen operational performance.<br>• Partner with colleagues across departments to monitor financial results, support planning efforts, and help advance broader business goals.<br>• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors to support timely audits, tax planning activities, and ongoing compliance obligations.<br>• Lead the rollout of enhanced accounting and tax processes, introducing practical procedures and tools that improve accuracy and productivity.
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 Grants Accountant to support financial oversight for grant-funded programs in California. This position is ideal for an accounting specialist who understands regulated funding environments and can manage reporting, reconciliations, and close activities with accuracy. The role will work across budgeting, compliance, and general ledger functions to help maintain strong financial controls and reliable grant reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage accounting activity for grant-funded programs, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and align with applicable funding requirements.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries, maintain general ledger integrity, and support timely month-end close procedures.<br>• Monitor grant budgets, track expenditures against approved funding, and assist with financial planning for current and upcoming awards.<br>• Reconcile balance sheet and grant-related accounts, including bank reconciliations, to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate records.<br>• Produce financial reports and supporting schedules for internal stakeholders and external funding sources as needed.<br>• Review accounting processes for compliance with GAAP and organization-specific grant guidelines within a government, nonprofit, or Tribal environment.<br>• Partner with program and finance teams to clarify spending activity, document allocations, and strengthen financial accountability across grant programs.
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.
We are looking for a Property Accountant to support the financial operations of a real estate organization based in Irvine, California. This role works closely with finance leadership, internal accounting personnel, and external property management partners to maintain accurate records and strengthen day-to-day accounting processes. The position contributes to core functions such as reporting, reconciliations, budgeting support, and oversight of property-related transactions across a sizable portfolio.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare financial statements, maintain accounting records, and support routine accounting activities involving incoming and outgoing payments.<br>• Review ledger activity for completeness and accuracy, and perform reconciliations to resolve discrepancies in the general ledger.<br>• Complete monthly bank reconciliations and record any required adjusting entries in a timely manner.<br>• Monitor rent-related transactions, including statement review and resident ledger updates, to help ensure accurate property-level accounting.<br>• Coordinate accounting support for resident move-in and move-out activity, ensuring charges, credits, and account changes are properly recorded.<br>• Process and code invoices within designated accounts payable platforms and help manage timely payment workflows.<br>• Assist with budget support, financial analysis, and reporting deliverables required by leadership and external stakeholders.<br>• Contribute to audit preparation by organizing financial documentation and responding to requests related to accounting records.