<p>A growing organization in the events, hospitality, food & beverage, and venue management industry is seeking an experienced Director of Finance to lead all accounting and financial operations. This executive-level role will partner with senior leadership to oversee financial planning, reporting, compliance, internal controls, and operational finance across multiple revenue-generating business units.</p><p>The ideal candidate will possess strong technical accounting expertise, operational finance leadership experience, and a proven ability to support high-volume, fast-paced environments. Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, cash management, financial reporting, audit coordination, and strategic financial analysis that supports business growth and profitability.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities</u></strong></p><p><strong>Financial Leadership & Strategy</strong></p><ul><li>Provide strategic financial guidance to executive leadership.</li><li>Develop financial plans, forecasts, and business analyses to support organizational objectives.</li><li>Partner with operational leaders to improve profitability and drive performance.</li><li>Present financial results, forecasts, and recommendations to leadership.</li></ul><p><strong>Accounting & Financial Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, fixed assets, and cash management.</li><li>Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.</li><li>Ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.</li><li>Manage reconciliations and coordinate external audits.</li></ul><p><strong>Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes.</li><li>Monitor financial performance and provide variance analysis.</li><li>Analyze revenue, labor, operating expenses, and profitability trends.</li><li>Develop financial models and reporting tools to support decision-making.</li></ul><p><strong>Operational Finance Oversight</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee financial performance for event operations, food & beverage programs, and venue-based revenue streams.</li><li>Monitor margins, labor costs, inventory controls, purchasing activity, and event profitability.</li><li>Collaborate with operations teams to improve financial accountability and performance.</li></ul><p><strong>Compliance & Controls</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain strong internal controls and financial policies.</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and company standards.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and mitigate risk.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and finance team members.</li><li>Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li></ul>
<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>
<p>We are looking for a hands-on CFO/Controller to lead the financial operations of a growing company in Brea, California. This position is ideal for a strategic yet detail-oriented leader who can oversee day-to-day accounting, deliver timely financial insight, and support business decisions with accurate reporting. The role offers the opportunity to build stronger internal processes, partner closely with leadership, and help shape the financial foundation of an expanding organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct core accounting activities, including general ledger oversight, accounts payable, payroll administration, and financial reporting for a growing employee base.</p><p>• Prepare and analyze profit and loss statements, cash flow updates, and other key performance reports to provide leadership with clear visibility into daily and monthly results.</p><p>• Manage monthly and year-end close activities, ensuring financial records are accurate, complete, and delivered on schedule.</p><p>• Oversee payroll processing for hourly, salaried, and commission-based employees while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations and internal policies.</p><p>• Strengthen financial controls and establish scalable accounting procedures that support continued business growth.</p><p>• Partner with ownership to develop budgets, forecasts, and financial plans that improve operational performance and profitability.</p><p>• Evaluate existing outsourced accounting activities and help transition appropriate financial functions to an internal structure.</p><p>• Use ServiceTitan and related business systems to monitor financial data, produce reporting, and support informed decision-making.</p><p>• Contribute financial guidance during periods of expansion, transactions, or other business changes requiring careful analysis and planning.</p>
We are looking for an experienced finance leader to guide strategic planning, performance analysis, and operational oversight for our organization in Los Angeles, California. This role will work closely with executive leadership to shape financial direction, improve decision-making through clear reporting, and strengthen the processes that support long-term growth. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in project-based detail-oriented services environments and a strong command of both high-level financial strategy and day-to-day accounting operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Act as a trusted financial partner to senior leadership by advising on business performance, growth planning, investment decisions, and broader strategic priorities.<br>• Build and lead long-range financial plans, annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and scenario analyses that support sustainable profitability and organizational goals.<br>• Assess financial and operational results by examining revenue trends, margins, utilization, pricing effectiveness, client profitability, and resource deployment.<br>• Create executive-level dashboards, key performance indicators, and reporting packages that translate complex financial data into actionable recommendations.<br>• Direct enhancements to finance systems, reporting tools, and business intelligence capabilities to improve visibility and support future expansion.<br>• Oversee accounting and finance operations to maintain reliable records, strong controls, and consistent financial integrity across the organization.<br>• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities to ensure accurate and timely reporting in line with company standards and applicable regulations.<br>• Supervise core transactional processes including billing, receivables, collections, payables, payroll coordination, and related finance workflows.<br>• Ensure proper treatment of revenue recognition, project accounting, work-in-progress tracking, accruals, reconciliations, and intercompany activity across entities.
<p><strong>Controller – Apparel Manufacturing</strong></p><p><strong>Location: South Bay, CA (Onsite)</strong></p><p>A well-established, high-volume consumer goods company is seeking a <strong>Controller</strong> with deep expertise in U.S. apparel manufacturing to lead core accounting operations and elevate financial visibility across the organization. This role will serve as a strategic partner to production, sourcing, and executive leadership while ensuring strong internal controls and protecting margins in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.</p><p>This position requires a hands-on leader who thrives in high transaction environments, understands global production cycles, and can connect operational activity to accurate financial reporting.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee full-cycle accounting operations, including <strong>AP, AR, GL, payroll, and financial reporting</strong></li><li>Ensure the accurate capture and reconciliation of <strong>high-volume transactions</strong> within a cloud-based accounting environment</li><li>Lead <strong>month-end and year-end close processes</strong>, including accruals, reconciliations, consolidations, and audit readiness</li><li>Manage <strong>inventory and cost accounting</strong>, including raw materials, labor, overhead, WIP, and finished goods</li><li>Own relationships with <strong>lenders and financing partners</strong>, including factoring, A/R financing, and borrowing base reporting</li><li>Implement and maintain <strong>controls to validate production cost data</strong> against actual expenditures and vendor invoices</li><li>Monitor and manage <strong>cash flow timing gaps</strong> between overseas production payments and domestic receivables</li><li>Ensure compliance with <strong>GAAP standards</strong> across multi-state and international operations</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with <strong>production, sourcing, logistics, and leadership</strong> to improve reporting, processes, and decision-making visibility</li><li>Prepare and deliver <strong>audit, lender, and compliance documentation</strong> accurately and on time</li></ul><p> <strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage</li><li>401(k) with company match</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul>
We are looking for a strategic and hands-on finance and operations leader to support the wholesale business in Burbank, California. This role blends financial oversight with operational leadership, helping the organization strengthen performance across planning, inventory, logistics, customer support, and core business processes. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, strong analytical capability, and experience guiding cross-functional improvements that increase efficiency, accountability, and scalability.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct day-to-day business operations for the wholesale function, ensuring effective coordination across supply chain activities, inventory control, logistics, customer operations, and supporting systems.<br>• Build and monitor performance metrics that improve visibility into service levels, spending, productivity, and overall operating results while reinforcing accountability across teams.<br>• Work closely with senior leaders and partner functions such as Finance, Tax, Legal, HR, Compliance, and Technology to align priorities, manage risk, and support sound business decisions.<br>• Oversee inventory planning, warehouse activity, transportation, fulfillment, and external service providers to maintain reliable execution and cost-efficient operations.<br>• Lead recurring inventory reviews and corrective action plans related to excess stock, aging product, reconciliations, cycle counts, valuation concerns, and audit readiness.<br>• Partner on budgeting, forecasting, monthly performance reviews, and financial analysis to assess business trends, operating expenses, working capital needs, and cash flow impact.<br>• Create reporting tools, dashboards, and scenario analyses that give leadership clearer insight into performance drivers and support data-informed planning.<br>• Guide process improvement and transformation initiatives, including system enhancements, implementation efforts, user training, testing, and change adoption across the organization.<br>• Promote the practical use of analytics, automation, and AI-enabled solutions to improve reporting quality, operational efficiency, and decision-making.<br>• Foster a collaborative, high-accountability environment focused on continuous improvement, disciplined execution, and scalable growth.
<p>We are looking for an experienced finance leader to oversee import cost compliance and financial controls for a global retail organization. This role is responsible for ensuring supplier pricing accuracy, supporting timely payments, and strengthening reporting processes tied to international import activity. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, deep knowledge of financial operations, and the ability to partner across accounting, supply chain, technology, and international business teams.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead and develop the team responsible for import cost compliance, setting clear priorities and promoting high standards of accuracy, accountability, and growth.</p><p>• Direct the review and approval of supplier invoices, shipment-related costs, letters of credit, and payment activity connected to global import operations.</p><p>• Partner with finance, accounts payable, costing, IT, and international offices to resolve pricing discrepancies, improve workflows, and support aligned business processes.</p><p>• Establish and refine policies, internal controls, and operating procedures that strengthen compliance and improve efficiency across import-related financial transactions.</p><p>• Investigate invoice variances, disputed charges, and noncompliant payment requests, then drive corrective actions to resolution.</p><p>• Oversee recurring and ad hoc financial reporting, including support for period-end close activities and related general ledger analysis.</p><p>• Communicate documentation and payment requirements to vendors and subsidiaries to ensure consistent execution of import and settlement procedures.</p><p>• Supervise the handling of exceptions such as returns, transfers, special shipments, and chargebacks while maintaining compliance with company standards and applicable regulations.</p><p>• Support audit requests by preparing records, explanations, and documentation for internal and external review.</p><p>• Manage vendor and factory master data within enterprise systems, including setup details, banking instructions, terms, and location information, and contribute to future system and process enhancements where needed.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Financial Reporting Manager to support a leading financial services organization in Newport Beach, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a highly detail-oriented individual who brings strong expertise in financial reporting, fund accounting, and asset management within an investment-focused environment. The person in this role will oversee key reporting activities, monitor compliance obligations, and provide accurate financial information to internal and external stakeholders. This position is onsite five days per week and is well suited for someone who can operate confidently in a fast-paced, highly regulated setting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and deliver recurring liquidity reports on a daily and weekly basis to support business visibility and decision-making.<br>• Produce a range of financial reports, including regulatory filings, investor materials, and special-request analyses, while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Support internal reporting needs by translating financial data into clear and reliable updates for leadership and business partners.<br>• Review transaction structures to confirm alignment with established requirements, controls, and governing agreements.<br>• Monitor borrowing-related obligations and help ensure ongoing adherence to debt covenant requirements.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather, validate, and reconcile financial information used in reporting packages.<br>• Create presentation-ready financial summaries and supporting schedules using Excel and PowerPoint for stakeholder review.
<p>Robert Half is in search for a Financial Analyst for local ongoing opportunities. The Financial Analyst, you will conduct financial modeling on various financial products as well as measure, analyze and forecast performance in conjunction with operating plans. Additional duties include advising management on the allocation of resources to best accomplish objectives and preparing reports for management. For Immediate consideration please email your resume and call 626.463.2030 to schedule an interview. </p><p>Financial Modeling:</p><p>· Develop and maintain financial models to analyze and forecast company performance</p><p>· Use spreadsheet tools to create projections, scenario analyses, and sensitivity analyses.</p><p>Budgeting and Forecasting:</p><p>· Collaborate with various departments to create and manage budgets.</p><p>· Prepare financial forecasts, identifying trends and potential areas of concern or opportunity.</p><p>Financial Reporting:</p><p>· Generate and analyze financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.</p><p>· Communicate financial results and trends to management and stakeholders.</p><p>Variance Analysis:</p><p>· Conduct variance analysis to compare actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts.</p><p>· Identify and investigate discrepancies, providing explanations for variances.</p><p>Decision Support:</p><p>· Provide decision support by analyzing financial data and making recommendations for strategic and operational decisions.</p><p>· Assess the financial impact of potential investments, projects, or business initiatives.</p><p>Market and Industry Analysis:</p><p>· Monitor economic and industry trends that may impact the organization's financial performance.</p><p>· Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform strategic decision-making.</p><p> </p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support distribution finance operations in Compton, California. This position will work closely with operations, supply chain, and leadership teams to deliver planning, performance analysis, and profitability insights that guide business decisions. The role is ideal for someone who can interpret complex financial data, build practical models, and identify opportunities to improve margins, cost efficiency, and operational performance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Drive the annual budget cycle and recurring forecast updates by incorporating distribution, warehousing, freight, and third-party logistics cost assumptions.<br>• Build and refine financial models that assess revenue performance, gross margin trends, and end-to-end distribution expenses.<br>• Review monthly results against plan, explain key variances, and recommend actions to address financial risks and capture improvement opportunities.<br>• Collaborate with warehouse, procurement, and logistics teams to evaluate labor, transportation, storage, and handling expenses.<br>• Measure operational and partner performance through key indicators such as inventory movement, fulfillment efficiency, and freight cost per unit.<br>• Analyze profitability across customers, product lines, and sales channels to support pricing decisions and margin improvement strategies.<br>• Prepare dashboards, management reports, and presentation materials that convert detailed financial information into clear business insights.<br>• Maintain allocation approaches and monthly schedules for intercompany profit distribution, ensuring documentation is complete and audit ready.<br>• Partner with accounting, tax, and operational leaders to support compliance, resolve financial allocation questions, and contribute to strategic projects as needed.
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join a fast-paced wholesale distribution environment in Irvine, California. In this role, you will turn financial and operational data into clear business insight that supports planning, performance management, and leadership decisions. You will work closely with teams across sales, operations, service, and shared services while contributing to monthly reporting, forecasting, and budgeting activities. This position is ideal for someone who combines strong analytical discipline with the ability to explain the story behind the numbers.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze monthly revenue and gross margin results across business segments, product categories, and customer groups, delivering clear explanations for performance changes.<br>• Prepare detailed comparisons against budget, forecast, and prior-year results by isolating the effects of volume, product mix, pricing, and foreign exchange.<br>• Build and maintain financial models and performance bridges that help leadership understand key drivers and support forward-looking planning.<br>• Monitor operating expenses by function and cost center, identifying recurring trends, one-time impacts, and areas that require corrective action.<br>• Partner with HR, operations, and accounting teams to review headcount costs, validate accruals during close, and improve the accuracy of financial reporting.<br>• Manage financial analysis for the service business, including revenue, margin, labor costs, reserves, and inventory-related impacts.<br>• Evaluate service performance using operational and financial indicators such as technician productivity, efficiency, and cost per service event, then help develop actions to improve profitability.<br>• Track service-related provisions and inventory exposure, including warranty reserves and slow-moving stock, with monthly reconciliations and variance commentary.<br>• Support month-end close, forecast cycles, and budget preparation while assisting the FP&A team with reporting improvements and evolving analytics processes.
<p>We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join a finance transformation team supporting revenue and royalty operations for an entertainment company that has recently gone through a merger. This long-term contract position is expected to run for a minimum of six months, with potential for extension, and will focus on improving financial workflows, strengthening reporting consistency, and enhancing operational efficiency. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, advanced Excel expertise, and hands-on experience working with complex financial data in a fast-paced environment. Previous experience with royalties is a plus.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><p>• Lead efforts to standardize cash reporting data received from multiple partners so information can be reviewed and processed more consistently.</p><p>• Analyze existing revenue and royalty procedures, uncover inefficiencies, and help implement more effective operating methods across related functions.</p><p>• Assist with finance system implementation activities by supporting data mapping, testing, validation, and reconciliation between prior and newly introduced platforms.</p><p>• Create and maintain clear process guides, standard operating procedures, and training resources that improve knowledge sharing and support scalable operations.</p><p>• Review cash reporting and royalty expense activities to identify opportunities for better accuracy, productivity, and overall process performance.</p><p>• Partner with internal stakeholders to help establish control measures and approval workflows tied to contract setup and royalty calculations.</p><p>• Prepare and organize customer revenue data, assign transactions to the correct internal titles and licensor agreements, and investigate reporting variances.</p><p>• Compile transaction details and related expenses for royalty statement preparation, then generate statements in accordance with contractual payment terms.</p><p>• Respond to royalty audit requests by gathering supporting records and delivering documentation in a timely manner.</p>
We are looking for a dedicated Finance Assistant to join our team in Los Angeles, California. In this long-term contract role, you will provide essential support to the Finance Team through administrative and accounting tasks. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a non-profit organization while enhancing your financial and organizational skills.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and update general ledger schedules, reconcile bank accounts, and assist with general ledger reconciliations.<br>• Create and maintain accurate Excel spreadsheets to track payments, vendor invoices, and volunteer hours.<br>• Review timesheets for accuracy and compliance with established guidelines.<br>• Input approved journal entries into the accounting system and maintain a detailed journal entry log.<br>• Organize and manage check files, journal entry files, and other financial records.<br>• Provide backup support for the cash receipts process when needed.<br>• Assist in generating financial reports and ensure data accuracy.<br>• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to financial regulations.<br>• Perform other administrative and financial tasks as assigned to support the Finance Team.