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Director of Finance

Torrance, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
180000 - 230000 USD / Yearly
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.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. Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Leadership & Strategy<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>Accounting & Financial Reporting<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>Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis<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>Operational Finance Oversight<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>Compliance & Controls<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>Leadership<ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and finance team members.</li><li>Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li></ul>
2026-08-04T00:00:00Z

Director of Accounting and Finance

Placentia, CA
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Temporary / Contract
85 - 100 USD / Hourly
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. Responsibilities:• Direct daily operations across general ledger accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, and contract administration to ensure accurate and timely financial processing.• 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.• 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.• Oversee fiscal year-end close activities, including reconciliation processes, preparation of financial statements, and completion of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.• Set departmental objectives, assign priorities, establish timelines, and measure team performance against defined goals and service expectations.• Assess financial policies, accounting workflows, and internal control practices, then recommend and implement improvements that support efficiency, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.• Examine financial documentation and authorize payments related to invoices, payroll, and other approved expenditures in accordance with established procedures.
2026-08-02T00:00:00Z

Sr. Director of Finance

South Pasadena, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
140000 - 160000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • Act as a trusted financial partner to senior leadership by advising on business performance, growth planning, investment decisions, and broader strategic priorities. • Build and lead long-range financial plans, annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and scenario analyses that support sustainable profitability and organizational goals. • Assess financial and operational results by examining revenue trends, margins, utilization, pricing effectiveness, client profitability, and resource deployment. • Create executive-level dashboards, key performance indicators, and reporting packages that translate complex financial data into actionable recommendations. • Direct enhancements to finance systems, reporting tools, and business intelligence capabilities to improve visibility and support future expansion. • Oversee accounting and finance operations to maintain reliable records, strong controls, and consistent financial integrity across the organization. • Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities to ensure accurate and timely reporting in line with company standards and applicable regulations. • Supervise core transactional processes including billing, receivables, collections, payables, payroll coordination, and related finance workflows. • Ensure proper treatment of revenue recognition, project accounting, work-in-progress tracking, accruals, reconciliations, and intercompany activity across entities.
2026-07-28T00:00:00Z

Director/Manager Financial Reporting

Torrance, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
165000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities:• Lead and develop the team responsible for import cost compliance, setting clear priorities and promoting high standards of accuracy, accountability, and growth.• Direct the review and approval of supplier invoices, shipment-related costs, letters of credit, and payment activity connected to global import operations.• Partner with finance, accounts payable, costing, IT, and international offices to resolve pricing discrepancies, improve workflows, and support aligned business processes.• Establish and refine policies, internal controls, and operating procedures that strengthen compliance and improve efficiency across import-related financial transactions.• Investigate invoice variances, disputed charges, and noncompliant payment requests, then drive corrective actions to resolution.• Oversee recurring and ad hoc financial reporting, including support for period-end close activities and related general ledger analysis.• Communicate documentation and payment requirements to vendors and subsidiaries to ensure consistent execution of import and settlement procedures.• Supervise the handling of exceptions such as returns, transfers, special shipments, and chargebacks while maintaining compliance with company standards and applicable regulations.• Support audit requests by preparing records, explanations, and documentation for internal and external review.• 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.
2026-07-28T00:00:00Z

VP/Director of Finance

Burbank, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
190000 - 250000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • 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. • Build and monitor performance metrics that improve visibility into service levels, spending, productivity, and overall operating results while reinforcing accountability across teams. • 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. • Oversee inventory planning, warehouse activity, transportation, fulfillment, and external service providers to maintain reliable execution and cost-efficient operations. • Lead recurring inventory reviews and corrective action plans related to excess stock, aging product, reconciliations, cycle counts, valuation concerns, and audit readiness. • Partner on budgeting, forecasting, monthly performance reviews, and financial analysis to assess business trends, operating expenses, working capital needs, and cash flow impact. • Create reporting tools, dashboards, and scenario analyses that give leadership clearer insight into performance drivers and support data-informed planning. • Guide process improvement and transformation initiatives, including system enhancements, implementation efforts, user training, testing, and change adoption across the organization. • Promote the practical use of analytics, automation, and AI-enabled solutions to improve reporting quality, operational efficiency, and decision-making. • Foster a collaborative, high-accountability environment focused on continuous improvement, disciplined execution, and scalable growth.
2026-08-07T00:00:00Z

Executive Director, Technology, Operations, Strategy

La Verne, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 174000 USD / Yearly
Executive Director, Technology Operations & Strategy Company OverviewA leading nonprofit institution based in Ontario, California is dedicated to excellence, innovation, and community engagement. The institution fosters a collaborative environment where technology and operations play a critical role in advancing strategic goals. This organization values diversity, continuous improvement, and service-driven leadership while supporting a dynamic community. Role SummaryThe Executive Director, Technology Operations & Strategy serves as a key operational leader within the technology organization, partnering closely with executive leadership to drive strategic initiatives, optimize business operations, and ensure organizational effectiveness. This role bridges strategy and execution by providing oversight of budgeting, vendor management, governance, portfolio management, reporting, and operational planning. The ideal candidate is a highly organized and business-focused leader who excels at building structure, improving processes, and driving accountability across complex stakeholder environments. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Partner with senior technology leadership to oversee day-to-day operations and advance organizational priorities.</li><li>Serve as a strategic advisor, translating business objectives into executable operational plans.</li><li>Develop and maintain governance frameworks, operational processes, and performance management practices.</li><li>Lead planning, administration, forecasting, and monitoring of operating and capital budgets.</li><li>Create financial reports, dashboards, forecasts, and executive-level presentations to support decision-making.</li><li>Manage relationships with vendors, consultants, and service providers, including contract administration and performance evaluations.</li><li>Oversee technology project portfolio governance, tracking project progress, risks, budgets, and resource allocation.</li><li>Develop and maintain operational metrics, key performance indicators, and executive dashboards.</li><li>Support compliance initiatives, audits, policy development, and organizational reporting requirements.</li><li>Build strong partnerships across academic, administrative, and business functions to ensure alignment with institutional objectives.</li><li>Facilitate strategic planning sessions, leadership meetings, and cross-functional initiatives.</li><li>Identify opportunities for operational efficiency, cost savings, and continuous improvement.</li></ul>Additional Details<ul><li>Hybrid 3 days onsite</li><li>Full-time, regular leadership position</li><li>Reports directly to executive technology leadership</li><li>Offers significant influence on organizational strategy, operational excellence, and institutional transformation</li><li>Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background verification and employment eligibility requirements</li><li>Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements</li></ul>
2026-08-13T00:00:00Z

Director, Business Optimization (AP Audits)

Santa Ana, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
123000 - 190000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • Direct the Accounts Payable recovery audit practice, leading client engagements, team delivery, and overall financial performance for the function. • Oversee the full audit process, including data intake, review preparation, exception analysis, claim support, and recovery monitoring. • Work closely with client finance, procurement, and shared services leaders to uncover duplicate disbursements, missed credits, overpayments, and vendor-related compliance gaps. • Design tailored audit approaches that use data analysis, automation, and benchmarking insights to identify savings opportunities and underlying process issues. • Present audit results, recovery opportunities, and operational improvement recommendations to senior executives such as CFOs, controllers, and procurement leaders. • Lead recovery discussions with vendors and suppliers, securing funds on behalf of clients while maintaining accurate support and clear reporting. • Build strong client and supplier relationships that support efficient claim resolution and long-term engagement success. • Drive practice expansion by identifying new business opportunities, supporting strategic initiatives, and contributing to revenue and profitability goals. • Mentor and develop team members, setting direction, promoting accountability, and building leadership capability within the group.
2026-07-28T00:00:00Z

AVP of Operations

Carson, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced operations leader to oversee freight forwarding and logistics activity in Carson, California. This role is responsible for keeping shipments, projects, and customer commitments on track while creating a disciplined, responsive operating environment across the team. The ideal candidate brings strong operational judgment, a hands-on management style, and deep familiarity with CargoWise One to help drive accuracy, accountability, and timely execution. Responsibilities: • Lead the daily execution of freight forwarding and logistics workflows, ensuring shipments and related projects move forward accurately and within required timelines. • Monitor active orders, upcoming milestones, service exceptions, and unresolved tasks so priorities remain visible and work progresses without delays. • Coordinate end-to-end operational activity across bookings, documentation, carriers, warehouse support, trucking, final delivery, and customer updates. • Build and maintain a consistent cadence for the operations team through clear planning, regular follow-up, and defined ownership of next steps. • Anticipate operational risks early, intervene on complex or urgent matters, and drive issues through to resolution before they affect service commitments. • Provide direct leadership to operations staff by coaching performance, reinforcing standards, and developing stronger independent decision-making across the team. • Allocate workload and coverage effectively to support collaboration while maintaining clear responsibility for deadlines, accuracy, and client deliverables. • Step into high-priority shipments, sensitive customer situations, and time-critical exceptions when direct involvement is needed to ensure successful outcomes. • Maintain accurate operational visibility within CargoWise One and use the system to support execution, communication, and accountability across activities.
2026-08-10T00:00:00Z