<p>Director of Accounting</p><p><strong>Long Beach, CA | Hybrid Schedule</strong></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a growing distribution company in Long Beach, CA, to identify an experienced Director of Accounting to lead and strengthen its accounting operations.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic, hands-on accounting leader with a strong background in <strong>Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and distribution</strong>. The ideal candidate will bring proven leadership skills, strong technical accounting expertise, and the ability to improve processes, strengthen controls, and support continued business growth.</p><p><strong>An active CPA certification is required.</strong></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead daily accounting operations, including general accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.</li><li>Oversee month-end and year-end close, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.</li><li>Manage the Microsoft Dynamics Business Central environment and identify opportunities for system enhancements.</li><li>Develop and strengthen accounting procedures and internal controls.</li><li>Drive automation and process improvements, particularly within accounts payable.</li><li>Review financial reporting and present meaningful financial insights to senior leadership.</li><li>Partner with executive management on financial and operational initiatives.</li><li>Coordinate external audits and support audited financial statement preparation.</li><li>Oversee inventory accounting, cost of goods sold, and payroll administration through a third-party provider.</li><li>Ensure multi-state sales and use tax compliance.</li><li>Evaluate reporting tools, including Continia and Jet Reports, to improve financial visibility and analytics.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Active CPA certification required.</li><li>Progressive accounting leadership experience at the Director, Controller, or equivalent level.</li><li>Strong CPG and distribution industry background required.</li><li>Experience with inventory accounting and cost of goods sold.</li><li>Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial statements, audits, and internal controls.</li><li>Proven experience managing the month-end and year-end close process.</li><li>Microsoft Dynamics Business Central experience strongly preferred.</li><li>Familiarity with Continia and Jet Reports is a plus.</li><li>Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Consider This Opportunity?</strong></p><ul><li>Join a growing company with an opportunity to make a significant impact.</li><li>Work closely with executive leadership.</li><li>Lead process improvements and accounting initiatives.</li><li>Hybrid work schedule.</li></ul><p>If you are a CPA with CPG and distribution experience looking for an opportunity to lead, innovate, and grow with an expanding organization, we would love to hear from you!</p><p>Apply today through Robert Half.</p><p><br></p><p>For confidential consideration, please email your Robert Half recruiter. If you're not currently working with anyone at Robert Half, please click "Apply" or call 562-800-3963 and ask for David Bizub. Please reference job order number 00460-0013541388. email resume to [email protected]</p>
<p>We are looking for an accomplished Chief Financial Officer / VP of Accounting and Finance to lead financial strategy and oversight for a growing organization in Riverside, California. This executive will guide planning, reporting, and operational finance while helping the business scale responsibly and profitably. The ideal candidate brings strong construction industry expertise, a command of project-based accounting, and the leadership presence to influence decisions across the company.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the company’s overall financial strategy, aligning long-term plans with operational goals and growth priorities.</p><p>• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial performance analysis to support sound business decisions.</p><p>• Oversee accounting and finance functions, ensuring accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and timely month-end and year-end close processes.</p><p>• Manage project-based financial oversight, including job costing, contract-related reporting, and profitability analysis across construction activities.</p><p>• Partner with executive leadership to evaluate expansion opportunities, business performance, and investment decisions, including potential mergers and acquisitions.</p><p>• Build and maintain productive relationships with banking partners, insurers, and other external financial stakeholders.</p><p>• Develop and mentor the finance team, establishing high standards for accountability, communication, and execution.</p><p>• Support financial systems and reporting improvements, including effective use of enterprise platforms and process enhancements where needed.</p>