<p><strong><u>Contract Manager – Construction - Garden Grove, CA</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p>Our client, a national construction company, is seeking an experienced <strong>Contract Manager</strong> to support construction and engineering operations. This is a management role that will oversee the contracting process and personnel and work closely with business leaders on contract review, negotiation, risk management, and vendor agreements.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Large-scale commercial construction contracts experience is required. </strong>Data center experience is a plus.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and review construction contracts, change orders, releases, service agreements, and vendor contracts.</li><li>Partner with business leaders, Procurement, and Legal on contract negotiations and risk.</li><li>Prepare contract redlines, revisions, and amendments.</li><li>Manage and support other contracts personnel.</li><li>Interpret contract terms and identify potential business and legal risks.</li><li>Maintain contract templates and processes.</li><li>Ensure contracts are reviewed and completed within required timelines.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an accomplished Contracts Manager to support a growing organization in the healthcare and life sciences space in Orange County, CA. This Long-term Contract opportunity will focus on overseeing commercial agreements from initial intake through final execution and renewal while working closely with legal, compliance, and business partners. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment in contract negotiation, careful attention to risk, and the ability to guide stakeholders through complex agreement terms.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the end-to-end administration of commercial agreements, managing each stage from request intake and drafting through signature, tracking, and renewal activities.</p><p>• Prepare, analyze, and negotiate a broad mix of business contracts, ensuring language is aligned with operational goals and appropriate risk controls.</p><p>• Advise internal teams on contract provisions, compliance considerations, and business terms so they can make informed decisions during negotiations.</p><p>• Handle agreements such as confidentiality arrangements, consulting engagements, vendor contracts, and other service-related documents with limited supervision.</p><p>• Provide contract support for clinical research matters, including study- and trial-related agreements connected to healthcare or life sciences operations.</p><p>• Partner with legal, compliance, operational, and business stakeholders to resolve contract issues and maintain alignment with organizational priorities.</p><p>• Maintain accurate contract records and support adherence to established policies, approval processes, and documentation standards.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Cost Accounting Manager to lead plant-level financial oversight in Calabasas, California. This position will guide budgeting, reporting, and cost analysis activities while providing leadership across accounting operations in a retail-linked manufacturing environment. The role will partner closely with operations and senior leadership to improve financial visibility, strengthen controls, and support profitable decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct plant finance activities, including budgeting, accounting oversight, and regular financial reporting to monitor business performance.</p><p>• Lead product cost management by maintaining accurate costing methods, reviewing margin performance, and investigating manufacturing variances.</p><p>• Oversee accounts payable operations to support policy compliance, timely vendor payments, and reliable financial documentation.</p><p>• Manage monthly and quarterly close activities, including account reconciliations, review of cost-related entries, and preparation of financial statements.</p><p>• Build and refine standard cost models for materials, labor, and overhead to support accurate valuation and planning.</p><p>• Evaluate manufacturing spend and identify practical opportunities to reduce costs and improve overall profitability.</p><p>• Partner with production and operations leaders on process improvement efforts that enhance efficiency and financial performance.</p><p>• Prepare and deliver recurring cost reports, operational metrics, and variance commentary for senior leadership, including recommended corrective actions.</p><p>• Supervise inventory accounting through cycle counts, physical counts, and reconciliation processes to ensure accurate valuation.</p><p>• Develop and coach a small accounting team while promoting strong controls, accountability, and continuous improvement.</p>
We are looking for a Cost Accounting Manager to lead product costing activities and provide financial insight that supports manufacturing and operational decisions in Los Angeles, California. This position works closely with finance, operations, supply chain, procurement, and engineering to strengthen cost visibility, improve reporting accuracy, and support sound business planning. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in manufacturing finance, inventory accounting, and cost analysis, along with the ability to turn complex data into practical recommendations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the development and ongoing maintenance of standard costs for current and newly introduced products, including detailed cost roll-up analysis.<br>• Partner across finance, operations, procurement, engineering, and supply chain to refine costing methods and strengthen financial reporting processes.<br>• Review inventory valuation regularly to ensure costing accuracy and alignment with accounting standards and internal controls.<br>• Evaluate production and manufacturing variances, identify underlying drivers, and recommend actions to improve cost performance.<br>• Prepare margin reviews, profitability studies, and other cost-based analyses that support pricing and operational decision-making.<br>• Build financial models and reporting tools that highlight trends, business risks, and opportunities affecting product and manufacturing costs.<br>• Support inventory reconciliation activities, physical count processes, reserve analysis, and review of excess or obsolete stock exposure.<br>• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting for manufacturing and operating expenses, including analysis of actual results against plan.<br>• Produce monthly cost reports and assist with period-end close activities, audit support, and compliance with accounting policies.<br>• Use ERP and related financial systems, including NetSuite when applicable, to improve data quality, reporting efficiency, and cost accounting processes.
<p>Robert Half is searching for an Accounts Payable Manager to start immediately for an assignment that offers great long-term potential. As the Accounts Payable Manager, you will match and batch code, resolve A/P issues, process expense reports, update and reconcile sub-ledger to G/L, and process checks. The assignment offers an opportunity to transition full-time. For immediate consideration email your resume to and call 626.463.2030 to schedule an interview.</p><p>Team Leadership:</p><p>· Supervise and lead the accounts payable team.</p><p>· Provide guidance, training, and support to team members.</p><p>Process Oversight:</p><p>· Ensure efficient and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and related transactions.</p><p>· Establish and enforce policies and procedures for accounts payable processes.</p><p>Invoice Approval:</p><p>· Review and approve high-value or critical invoices.</p><p>· Work closely with other departments for necessary approvals.</p><p>Payment Authorization:</p><p>· Authorize payments within established approval limits.</p><p>· Ensure compliance with payment terms and discount opportunities.</p><p>Budget Management:</p><p>· Collaborate with finance and budgeting teams to manage cash flow related to accounts payable.</p><p>· Monitor and control expenses within budgetary constraints.</p><p><br></p>