<p>Our client in the biotechnology industry is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support day-to-day accounting operations. This role is ideal for a dependable accounting professional who enjoys maintaining accurate financial records, handling transactional accounting, and supporting a growing organization in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>The Bookkeeper will be responsible for recording financial transactions, reconciling accounts, managing accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, and assisting with month-end reporting. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, accuracy, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while working collaboratively across teams.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain accurate financial records and general ledger entries</li><li>Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions</li><li>Reconcile bank statements, credit card accounts, and other balance sheet accounts</li><li>Prepare and post journal entries as needed</li><li>Assist with month-end close and financial reporting activities</li><li>Maintain vendor files, customer records, and supporting documentation</li><li>Monitor expenses and help ensure proper coding of transactions</li><li>Assist with payroll data entry and payroll support activities as needed</li><li>Support audit requests and provide documentation for internal and external review</li><li>Help improve accounting procedures and maintain compliance with company policies</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support day-to-day accounting operations and help maintain accurate financial records. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, staying organized, and contributing to the financial health of the organization.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain accurate financial records, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries</li><li>Reconcile bank and credit card accounts and investigate discrepancies</li><li>Process invoices, payments, expense reports, and deposits</li><li>Assist with month-end close and prepare financial reports for management review</li><li>Maintain payroll records and support payroll processing as needed</li><li>Track expenses, budgets, and other financial transactions</li><li>Ensure documentation is complete and organized for audits and compliance purposes</li><li>Support process improvements to enhance accounting accuracy and efficiency</li></ul><p><br></p>
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 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.
We are looking for a strategic Chief Financial Officer to lead the financial direction of our manufacturing organization in Corona, California. This executive will oversee accounting, reporting, forecasting, and cost management while partnering closely with leadership, investors, and lenders to support sound decision-making. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in electronics manufacturing, a strong command of cost accounting, and a proven ability to deliver precise financial reporting in a private equity-backed environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct all finance and accounting operations, including monthly close activities, financial statement preparation, and oversight of reporting accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning to support business performance and strategic growth objectives.<br>• Manage reporting obligations for private equity sponsors, credit partners, and equity stakeholders, ensuring full compliance with deadlines and financial covenant requirements.<br>• Oversee manufacturing finance activities with a focus on job costing, standard costing, cost accounting, and variance analysis across production operations.<br>• Partner with operational leadership to evaluate plant performance, improve margins, and strengthen financial visibility across electronics and box-build manufacturing programs.<br>• Maintain effective controls and compliance practices in support of defense-related manufacturing requirements and applicable cost accounting standards.<br>• Guide the use and improvement of ERP-driven financial processes, including costing workflows, system-supported analysis, and areas that still rely on manual procedures within Epicor.<br>• Build strong relationships with internal leaders and external stakeholders by providing clear financial insights and dependable decision support.
Senior Project Accountant Consultant<br><br>Robert Half Management Resources is seeking an experienced Senior Project Accountant Consultant to support a growing construction organization. This consultant will serve as a key member of the accounting team, providing hands-on project accounting support, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, improving processes, and partnering closely with project managers and operational leaders. The ideal candidate will bring strong construction accounting experience, audit support expertise, and the ability to quickly step into a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities<br>Oversee project accounting activities for assigned construction projects, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and GAAP.<br>Partner with Project Managers and operational stakeholders to provide financial insights, resolve accounting issues, and support project success.<br>Review contracts and understand project-specific accounting requirements, billing terms, and financial obligations.<br>Prepare and support interim and year-end audit requests, maintaining thorough and accurate documentation.<br>Review and track preliminary notices, lien waivers, and subcontractor compliance documentation.<br>Prepare and review AIA billings and supporting schedules.<br>Process and monitor subcontractor payments, ensuring accuracy and timely execution.<br>Review project cost coding and validate vendor and subcontractor invoices.<br>Perform month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis.<br>Assist with sales tax and job cost-related accruals in accordance with applicable regulations.<br>Support accounts receivable activities, including billing reconciliation and cash application.<br>Identify opportunities to streamline and improve project accounting processes, reporting, and controls.<br>Ensure adherence to month-end, quarter-end, and annual reporting deadlines.<br>Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting staff as needed.<br>Support special projects and other accounting initiatives as assigned.<br>Qualifications<br>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.<br>5+ years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years of construction or project accounting experience.<br>Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting controls.<br>Experience supporting interim and year-end external audits.<br>Experience working in publicly traded or SOX-compliant environments preferred.<br>Proven experience with project accounting, job costing, progress billing, and subcontractor management.<br>Working knowledge of AIA billing requirements.<br>Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems.<br>Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.<br>Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.<br>Excellent communication and business partnering abilities.<br>CPA, CMA, or CCIFP designation preferred.<br>Consultant Profile<br><br>The successful consultant will be a hands-on accounting professional who can quickly learn the organization's processes, support project accounting operations, improve efficiencies, and provide accurate financial reporting. This individual will thrive in a dynamic construction environment and effectively partner with both finance and project management teams to ensure timely and accurate financial execution.<br><br>Location: San Diego, CA (onsite preferred) or Remote within Pacific or Central Time Zones<br><br>Engagement Type: Consultant / Contract Engagement through Robert Half Management Resources.
<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 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.