<p><strong>Finance & Accounting Specialist - Bilingual Japanese</strong></p><p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Finance & Accounting Specialist - <strong>Bilingual Japanese </strong>to support day-to-day accounting operations for a hospitality-focused organization in Torrance, California. This role is ideal for someone who can manage financial records accurately, communicate effectively in Japanese and English, and contribute to efficient billing and payment processes. The position offers the opportunity to work across both payables and receivables while helping maintain organized, timely, and reliable accounting data.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and prepare payments in accordance with internal timelines and accounting procedures.</p><p>• Maintain accounts receivable records by creating invoices, monitoring outstanding balances, and following up on open items as needed.</p><p>• Enter financial information into accounting systems with a high degree of accuracy and ensure records remain current and complete.</p><p>• Reconcile transactions and review account activity to identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and support clean financial reporting.</p><p>• Use QuickBooks and related tools to track daily accounting activity, organize records, and generate routine financial information.</p><p>• Coordinate with internal teams and external contacts in both Japanese and English to address billing questions and payment matters.</p><p>• Support invoice processing workflows by reviewing details, matching records, and helping improve efficiency in day-to-day accounting tasks.</p>
<p>A public-sector organization is seeking an Accounting Specialist to support daily financial operations, maintain accurate accounting records, and assist with departmental financial transactions. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys structured accounting work, follows established procedures, and takes pride in accuracy and accountability.</p><p>The person in this role will work with finance and administrative staff to process transactions, reconcile records, and ensure documentation is complete. Candidates with experience in municipal government, public agencies, education, or other regulated environments are encouraged to apply.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions in accordance with established procedures.</li><li>Review invoices, purchase orders, reimbursement requests, and supporting documentation for accuracy.</li><li>Assist with payroll and timekeeping records, including researching discrepancies.</li><li>Reconcile financial transactions, cash receipts, and departmental account balances.</li><li>Enter accounting data and maintain accurate electronic records.</li><li>Review transactions for coding errors, missing approvals, and duplicate entries.</li><li>Prepare routine financial summaries, spreadsheets, and departmental reports.</li><li>Respond to internal questions regarding payment status and transaction documentation.</li><li>Maintain organized records for audits and financial reviews.</li><li>Coordinate with other departments to resolve discrepancies and obtain missing information.</li><li>Assist with month-end processes and special accounting projects as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Innovation & Digital DevOps (IDDO) Business Analyst to support digital initiatives in Torrance, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can partner directly with stakeholders, translate business needs into well-defined solutions, and contribute across both Agile and traditional delivery models. The role requires strong communication, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to move work forward independently while supporting project and Scrum-related activities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Partner with business and technical teams to gather, analyze, and refine requirements into clear functional documentation and actionable user stories.<br>• Maintain and prioritize the backlog by shaping stories, defining acceptance criteria, and capturing important decisions throughout the project lifecycle.<br>• Facilitate meetings with stakeholders, lead discussions confidently, and produce organized documentation such as meeting summaries and business artifacts.<br>• Support Scrum ceremonies and provide light project coordination to help keep deliverables on track and aligned with business objectives.<br>• Develop test cases and supporting documentation, execute test scenarios, and monitor defect resolution through completion.<br>• Perform gap analysis to identify process improvements, clarify business needs, and recommend practical solution options.<br>• Work across Agile, waterfall, and product-oriented delivery environments while adapting documentation and communication to each framework.<br>• Use tools such as Azure DevOps, Clarity, Visio, SharePoint, or comparable platforms to manage requirements, workflows, and project artifacts.<br>• Collaborate on initiatives involving Salesforce and related financial services platforms, including work connected to loan, servicing, insurance, or captive finance operations when applicable.
<p><strong>Director of Finance</strong></p><p><strong>South Bay/Los Angeles Area, CA (On-Site)</strong></p><p>Lead Finance for a Premier Hospitality & Real Estate Organization</p><p>An established luxury hospitality and real estate organization is seeking a strategic <strong>Director of Finance</strong> to lead financial operations, planning, reporting, and business performance initiatives for a large-scale destination property. This is a highly visible leadership role partnering closely with executive leadership, ownership groups, and operational teams to drive profitability, financial excellence, and long-term growth.</p><p>The ideal candidate combines strong hospitality finance expertise with executive-level business acumen and a hands-on leadership style.</p><p><br></p><p>What You'll Do</p><ul><li>Lead all accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and financial planning activities.</li><li>Partner with senior executives to develop and execute financial strategies that support growth and profitability objectives.</li><li>Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.</li><li>Provide meaningful financial analysis, KPI reporting, and recommendations to improve operational performance and margins.</li><li>Manage annual budgeting and long-range planning processes, including operating and capital budgets.</li><li>Direct year-end audits and coordinate with external auditors.</li><li>Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity requirements.</li><li>Review capital projects and expenditures, ensuring appropriate controls, approvals, and reporting.</li><li>Support ownership, investor, lender, and partnership reporting requirements.</li><li>Collaborate with operational leaders to analyze results, investigate variances, and identify opportunities for increased profitability.</li><li>Ensure strong internal controls, accounting policies, and financial governance standards are maintained.</li><li>Mentor, develop, and lead a high-performing finance and accounting team.</li></ul><p>Why Consider This Opportunity?</p><ul><li>High-impact leadership position with significant visibility across the organization.</li><li>Opportunity to influence financial strategy and business performance.</li><li>Collaborative executive team environment.</li><li>Complex business model offering exposure to hospitality, real estate, development, and ownership reporting.</li><li>Competitive compensation package including base salary, performance bonus potential, comprehensive benefits, and retirement plan with company match.</li></ul><p><strong>Compensation:</strong> $145,000 - $165,000 base salary plus bonus potential.</p>
<p>We're partnering with a mission-driven organization to identify a <strong>Director of Finance</strong> to lead financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, compliance, and strategic planning.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting</li><li>Oversee accounting operations, audits, and internal controls</li><li>Partner with executive leadership on strategic initiatives</li><li>Manage cash flow, financial analysis, and board reporting</li><li>Develop and mentor accounting and finance staff</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field</li><li>10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience</li><li>Prior leadership experience managing teams</li><li>Strong knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, and financial reporting</li><li>CPA preferred</li></ul><p><br></p>