<p>Robert Half is partnering with a thriving San Diego organization seeking an experienced <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to oversee accounting operations and lead a talented team through the next phase of growth. This opportunity is perfect for an accounting professional who loves mentoring staff, improving processes, and influencing company-wide financial strategy. The Accounting Manager will play a critical role in ensuring accurate financial reporting while helping leadership make informed business decisions.</p><p>Our client offers an exceptional culture where employees are valued, challenged, and rewarded for their contributions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close</li><li>Manage and develop accounting staff</li><li>Review financial statements and supporting schedules</li><li>Establish and maintain internal controls</li><li>Coordinate external audits</li><li>Manage budgeting and forecasting processes</li><li>Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations</li><li>Lead process improvement initiatives</li><li>Partner with executive leadership on strategic projects</li><li>Oversee cash management and financial planning activities</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead core accounting activities at our location. This on-site role is well suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can maintain accurate financial records, guide close activities, and deliver meaningful reporting that supports business decisions. The position also partners with operational leaders to strengthen controls, improve processes, and maintain a high standard of financial discipline within a manufacturing environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily accounting operations, including oversight of the general ledger, account reconciliations, and the preparation of accurate journal entries.<br>• Lead monthly and annual close cycles by coordinating timelines, reviewing transactions, and ensuring financial results are reported on schedule.<br>• Prepare financial statements and supporting analyses for leadership, highlighting trends, performance drivers, and notable variances.<br>• Manage fixed asset accounting by monitoring capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and balance sheet accuracy.<br>• Support budgeting and forecasting activities by compiling financial data, validating assumptions, and assisting with planning updates.<br>• Evaluate accounting workflows and internal controls, recommending and implementing improvements that increase accuracy and efficiency.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues, provide financial insight, and align reporting with operational activity.<br>• Assist with internal and external audit requirements by organizing documentation, answering inquiries, and maintaining compliance with applicable standards.<br>• Supervise and mentor accounting team members as needed, helping to establish priorities and maintain strong departmental performance.
We are looking for an experienced Cost Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations and cost oversight for a manufacturing environment in Vista, California. This role will guide the financial close cycle, maintain accurate inventory and standard costing practices, and deliver clear reporting that supports business decisions. The position also partners closely with operational and corporate stakeholders to strengthen controls, improve processes, and provide insight into financial performance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring financial results are complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule.<br>• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and account fluctuation analyses to maintain reliable financial records and strong balance sheet support.<br>• Oversee full absorption cost accounting, including inventory valuation, standard cost maintenance, and analysis of material, labor, and overhead variances.<br>• Manage inventory reconciliation activities by investigating differences between operational records, system data, and financial reporting, and drive timely resolution.<br>• Collaborate with manufacturing and operations teams to strengthen inventory controls, support physical counts, and evaluate key cost drivers affecting production.<br>• Prepare financial statements, forecasts, budgets, and reporting packages for leadership and corporate consolidation requirements.<br>• Establish and maintain internal controls related to revenue recognition, accruals, fixed assets, leases, intercompany activity, and manufacturing accounting processes.<br>• Support internal and external audit requests, regulatory reporting needs, and documentation requirements for divisional entities.<br>• Serve as a trusted finance partner to divisional leadership by communicating financial results, highlighting risks, and supporting informed decision-making.<br>• Identify and implement process and system improvements, including support for ERP-related enhancements, accounting policy alignment, and the development of team members.
<p>Robert Half is currently representing one of San Diego's fastest-growing organizations seeking a <strong>Financial Analyst</strong> who wants to move beyond reporting and become a true business partner. Our client is experiencing significant growth and needs a finance professional who can provide leadership with actionable insights, strategic recommendations, and meaningful financial analysis. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with senior leadership and play a key part in shaping business decisions.</p><p>This position is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex business challenges, uncovering opportunities within data, and building strong partnerships across multiple departments.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Create and maintain financial models</li><li>Prepare annual budgets and quarterly forecasts</li><li>Analyze revenue and profitability trends</li><li>Conduct variance analysis and present findings</li><li>Evaluate operational performance metrics</li><li>Support strategic planning initiatives</li><li>Develop executive-level reporting packages</li><li>Assist with business case development for new initiatives</li><li>Monitor KPI performance and identify opportunities for improvement</li><li>Support mergers, acquisitions, and growth initiatives when applicable</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Financial Analyst on behalf of a growing North County employer. This role will play a critical part in providing business leaders with actionable financial insights, budgeting support, forecasting analysis, and performance reporting. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of financial modeling, business intelligence, and strategic planning. This is a highly visible position offering direct interaction with executive leadership and opportunities to contribute to major business decisions.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Develop annual budgets and financial forecasts</li><li>Analyze financial performance and business trends</li><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports</li><li>Build financial models to support strategic initiatives</li><li>Monitor key performance indicators and operational metrics</li><li>Provide variance analysis and recommendations</li><li>Support pricing, revenue, and profitability analysis</li><li>Assist with long-range planning and capital expenditure analysis</li><li>Partner with department leaders to improve financial performance</li><li>Prepare presentations for executive leadership</li></ul>
Robert Half Management Resources is partnering with a San Diego-based, project-driven organization (construction-focused) seeking an interim Director of Project Accounting to step in and drive operational improvements, strengthen processes, and lead a high-performing team.<br>This is a 4–6 month engagement, with a heavier on-site presence upfront, transitioning to a more flexible/remote cadence over time.<br><br>Position Overview<br>Reporting to the SVP & Controller, the Director of Project Accounting will lead and enhance project accounting operations, driving efficiency, accuracy, and cross-functional alignment. This leader will bring a strong blend of technical accounting expertise, operational leadership, and process improvement focus.<br><br>Key Responsibilities<br><br>Strong focus on projects around Sales & Use tax, Inventory, tariff compliance, unique project considerations (cancellations, customer bankruptcies)<br>Partner cross-functionally with Project Controls, Construction, and Operations to design and optimize accounting processes while ensuring strong internal controls<br>Lead month-end close for project accounting, including WIP, job cost accruals, reserves, underbillings, deferred revenue, and joint ventures<br>Support quarter-end flux / variance analysis tied to project performance<br>Oversee complex balance sheet reconciliations and non-standard journal entries<br>Manage, mentor, and review the work of the project accounting team<br>Assist in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP<br>Identify issues proactively and implement process improvements and operational efficiencies<br>Support audit readiness and coordination with external auditors<br>Assist with due diligence efforts and special projects as needed<br><br><br><br>Qualifications<br><br>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance<br>10+ years of progressive accounting experience<br>Strong project-based accounting experience within construction or similar industries<br>Expertise in:<br><br>Revenue recognition (ASC 606)<br>Change orders, contracts, cost-to-complete estimates<br>WIP accounting, reserves, claims, and settlements<br><br><br>Experience in multi-entity and consolidated environments<br>Ability to manage multiple complex projects (Lump Sum, GMP, T&M)<br>Experience overseeing audits and working with external auditors<br>Exposure to CMiC and/or Textura (ideal but not required)<br>CPA strongly preferred<br><br><br>Preferred Background<br><br>Construction industry with percentage-of-completion accounting<br>Big 4 or large public accounting experience<br>Strong Excel / MS Office skills<br><br><br>Engagement Details<br><br>Duration: 4–6 months<br>Location: San Diego (on-site preferred)<br>Flexibility: Open to candidates outside San Diego willing to travel upfront, with more remote flexibility over time
We are looking for an experienced finance leader to guide the fiscal strategy and financial operations of a public sector organization in California. This role oversees budgeting, treasury activities, accounting, debt administration, and long-range planning while supporting transparent reporting and responsible stewardship of public resources. The Director of Finance will work closely with executive leadership and governing bodies to provide analysis, recommendations, and financial direction that align with organizational priorities and compliance standards.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the organization’s treasury function by managing cash positioning, liquidity needs, and investment activity to support ongoing operations and long-term financial goals.<br>• Build and maintain strong relationships with banking partners and other financial institutions to ensure effective access to services and efficient handling of funds.<br>• Establish and enforce financial policies, operating procedures, and internal controls that strengthen accountability across treasury and finance activities.<br>• Direct the preparation, coordination, and presentation of annual budgets, while guiding forecasting and multi-year financial planning efforts.<br>• Evaluate financial results, develop clear reports, and present recommendations to executive leadership, board committees, and the governing board to support informed decision-making.<br>• Oversee debt-related strategies, including bond financing, refinancing evaluations, reserve monitoring, and adherence to disclosure and regulatory obligations.<br>• Manage funding strategies connected to pension and other post-employment benefit obligations, ensuring sound planning for long-term liabilities.<br>• Supervise accounting, audit, and financial reporting functions to promote accuracy, timeliness, transparency, and compliance with governmental standards.<br>• Serve as Treasurer and represent the organization on fiscal matters in meetings with the board, public agencies, community stakeholders, and industry groups.<br>• Provide leadership to assigned staff and contracted resources, including hiring support, performance oversight, and compliance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Fund Accountant to support investor accounting and capital activity for a syndication platform based in El Cajon, California. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing recurring distribution processes, and ensuring investor reporting is timely and reliable. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, a disciplined approach to reconciliations, and the ability to manage sensitive financial data with precision.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the general ledger and financial records for the capital entity, completing monthly close activities on schedule and keeping documentation prepared for audit review.<br>• Prepare and reconcile recurring investor distribution calculations, ensuring amounts are accurate, approvals are obtained, and release steps follow established controls.<br>• Administer partnership waterfall models for each syndication, including preferred returns, catch-up provisions, and sponsor promote allocations, with clear supporting documentation.<br>• Track individual investor capital balances and roll-forwards, performing regular reconciliations so account positions remain current and dependable.<br>• Record capital calls, funding activity, and related investor transactions, confirming that supporting records align with the accounting books.<br>• Develop investor reporting packages that summarize capital performance metrics, distribution activity, and capital account positions in a clear and consistent format.<br>• Maintain the accuracy of Juniper Square records by reconciling platform data to accounting balances each month and updating investor information as needed.<br>• Coordinate tax support and K-1 preparation timelines with external advisors, providing organized data and responding to requests on schedule.<br>• Document recurring procedures and work with internal systems partners to improve and automate distribution and reporting workflows where appropriate.
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Manager to lead a high-performing payables function in San Diego, California. In this role, you will guide daily AP operations, strengthen payment controls, and help ensure vendors and employees are paid accurately and on schedule. You will also collaborate with accounting and cross-functional partners to support close activities, cash planning, compliance, and ongoing process improvement as the organization continues to expand.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the full accounts payable workflow from invoice intake through final payment, including coding, matching, review coordination, and exception handling.<br>• Oversee scheduled disbursements across multiple payment methods, ensuring transactions are processed accurately, approved appropriately, and completed within established timelines.<br>• Supervise the AP team’s daily priorities, monitor workload distribution, and maintain service levels in a fast-paced environment.<br>• Build and enforce strong controls around vendor setup, approval limits, and payment processing to protect data integrity and reduce risk.<br>• Serve as the primary escalation point for vendor matters, resolving payment issues and supporting favorable terms and productive business relationships.<br>• Manage employee reimbursement and corporate card reconciliation activities, ensuring policy compliance and timely processing.<br>• Reconcile accounts payable records to the general ledger, investigate outstanding balances, and drive resolution of aging or unmatched items.<br>• Lead payables-related month-end close tasks, including accrual preparation for items not yet billed or fully matched.<br>• Coordinate compliance activities such as 1099 reporting, annual filing support, and audit documentation for internal and external review.<br>• Partner with procurement, operations, and accounting teams to improve purchasing alignment, strengthen spend controls, and identify automation opportunities within AP processes.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Manager to lead receivables operations in San Diego, CA. This role oversees collections, cash application, billing coordination, and performance reporting while helping strengthen processes that support timely payment and healthy cash flow. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, sound financial judgment, and the ability to work cross-functionally to resolve account issues and improve overall receivables performance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily accounts receivable activities and collection efforts, balancing team leadership with hands-on involvement to support cash flow targets.</p><p>• Guide and develop the receivables team by setting measurable goals, monitoring results, and promoting a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.</p><p>• Establish and refine AR procedures, controls, and service standards to improve operational efficiency, reporting accuracy, and the client payment experience.</p><p>• Work closely with accounting, sales, operational leaders, and executives to address invoice concerns, delayed payments, and customer account challenges.</p><p>• Review aging data, collection patterns, unapplied cash, and related performance indicators to identify risks and recommend corrective actions.</p><p>• Maintain accurate customer account information and financial records within NetSuite while supporting compliance with internal controls and audit expectations.</p><p>• Oversee billing-related activities and cash application processes to ensure transactions are recorded properly and receivables are managed effectively.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Manager to lead and oversee the collection department in San Diego, California. This role involves managing a team, developing operational strategies, and ensuring effective credit and collections procedures to optimize financial outcomes. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, a solid understanding of accounts receivable processes, and a commitment to maintaining compliance with industry standards.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and manage a team of permanent employees and contract staff, providing training, motivation, and development to maintain low turnover rates.<br>• Evaluate and enhance current credit and collections procedures, ensuring compliance with best practices and optimizing customer credit ratings.<br>• Analyze collection efforts and associated costs to strike a balance between staffing levels and cost efficiency.<br>• Prepare and present daily, monthly, and ad-hoc reports on collection activities, outstanding balances, and performance metrics to senior management.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address customer concerns and expedite payments.<br>• Approve account adjustments and audit delinquent accounts to ensure all recovery efforts are exhausted before assigning bad credit status.<br>• Oversee the preparation and management of accounts sent to external collection agencies, including payment processing and customer reinstatement.<br>• Monitor and analyze aged accounts to maintain effective cash flow and minimize overdue balances.<br>• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements through regular audits and reviews.<br>• Develop and implement strategic decisions, in consultation with senior leadership, to align with business goals.
We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join a public accounting team in California. This role is suited for someone who can oversee a varied client portfolio, deliver accurate tax work across multiple entity types, and build trusted client relationships through clear guidance. The ideal candidate brings strong technical tax knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the preparation and review of tax filings for corporations, partnerships, individuals, and estates while maintaining accuracy and compliance.<br>• Manage multiple client engagements at once, establishing priorities, monitoring timelines, and ensuring responsive, high-quality service.<br>• Provide practical tax guidance to clients by explaining complex regulations in a clear and approachable manner.<br>• Conduct technical research on tax matters and apply findings to support planning, reporting, and compliance needs.<br>• Prepare and review annual income tax provisions and federal tax returns for a range of business and individual clients.<br>• Support matters related to entity formation and advise clients on tax considerations connected to organizational structure.<br>• Use industry-standard tools and software, including Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, and tax preparation platforms such as Lacerte, to complete engagements efficiently.<br>• Identify tax issues, resolve filing challenges, and recommend effective solutions that align with client objectives and regulatory requirements.