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Financial Analyst

Pasadena, CA
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Temporary / Contract
27 - 29 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is in search for a Financial Analyst for local ongoing opportunities. The Financial Analyst, you will conduct financial modeling on various financial products as well as measure, analyze and forecast performance in conjunction with operating plans. Additional duties include advising management on the allocation of resources to best accomplish objectives and preparing reports for management. For Immediate consideration please email your resume and call 626.463.2030 to schedule an interview. Financial Modeling:· Develop and maintain financial models to analyze and forecast company performance· Use spreadsheet tools to create projections, scenario analyses, and sensitivity analyses.Budgeting and Forecasting:· Collaborate with various departments to create and manage budgets.· Prepare financial forecasts, identifying trends and potential areas of concern or opportunity.Financial Reporting:· Generate and analyze financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.· Communicate financial results and trends to management and stakeholders.Variance Analysis:· Conduct variance analysis to compare actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts.· Identify and investigate discrepancies, providing explanations for variances.Decision Support:· Provide decision support by analyzing financial data and making recommendations for strategic and operational decisions.· Assess the financial impact of potential investments, projects, or business initiatives.Market and Industry Analysis:· Monitor economic and industry trends that may impact the organization's financial performance.· Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

San Luis Rey, CA
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Temporary / Contract
38 - 48 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with a growing consumer products organization in North County San Diego that is looking for a Financial Analyst to join its Finance team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys digging into the numbers but also wants to understand the why behind the numbers. You’ll work closely with Finance, Accounting, Sales, and Operations to analyze business performance, prepare forecasts, and provide reporting that helps leadership make informed decisions.This role would be a strong fit for someone who enjoys a combination of FP&A, reporting, budgeting, and business analysis rather than spending the entire day focused on traditional accounting.What You’ll Do:<ul><li>Prepare monthly financial reporting packages and management reports</li><li>Analyze actual results against budget, forecast, and prior-year performance</li><li>Investigate revenue, expense, and margin variances and communicate key findings</li><li>Assist with annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting</li><li>Maintain and update financial models used for business planning</li><li>Track departmental spending and operating expenses</li><li>Partner with Sales and Operations to understand business trends and performance</li><li>Prepare recurring dashboards and KPI reporting</li><li>Assist with month-end financial analysis and accrual review</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and data accuracy</li><li>Build ad hoc analyses for leadership and department heads</li><li>Translate financial information into clear takeaways for non-finance partners</li></ul>
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Valley Center, CA
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Temporary / Contract
42 - 48 USD / Hourly
A well-established San Diego organization is adding a Financial Analyst to support its Finance and Operations teams. This position sits at the intersection of finance and day-to-day business operations, making it a great fit for someone who likes to analyze financial information, spot trends, and turn data into useful business insights.You’ll have ownership over recurring reporting while also getting involved in forecasting, headcount analysis, operating expenses, and longer-term business planning.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Develop monthly and quarterly financial reports</li><li>Analyze operating expenses, revenue, and departmental performance</li><li>Prepare budget-to-actual and forecast-to-actual analyses</li><li>Maintain financial models and planning schedules</li><li>Assist with annual operating plan and forecasting cycles</li><li>Monitor headcount, labor costs, and department spending</li><li>Research significant financial variances and provide explanations</li><li>Partner with Accounting on month-end reporting and financial data validation</li><li>Create dashboards and reporting packages for leadership</li><li>Analyze trends and identify areas requiring additional investigation</li><li>Support business cases, cost analyses, and special financial projects</li><li>Improve existing reporting processes and automate repetitive Excel work</li><li>Present findings and recommendations to Finance and Operations leadership</li></ul>
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Irvine, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
AR + Financial Analysis + Commercial Finance + Finance Business Partner This person will support assigned customer accounts and partner with Sales and Operations throughout the customer lifecycle. Core Responsibilities • Own AR and Order-to-Cash activities • Invoicing, booking, clearing and reconciliations • AR aging and collection follow-up • Customer deductions and dispute resolution • Trade spend and promotional expense management • Accruals and customer-related expenses • Pricing and commercial analysis • Build simulated P&Ls • Evaluate business terms and promotional strategies • Financial reporting and analysis • Process improvement • Finance systems/digitalization initiatives • Partner directly with Sales and Operations Ideal Background Target: • Financial Analyst • Accounting Analyst • Senior Accountant with strong analytical skills • Commercial Finance Analyst • Channel Finance Analyst • Revenue Analyst • AR Analyst ready for a step up • Finance Business Partner
2026-09-15T00:00:00Z

Accountant - Entry Level

Irvine, CA
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Temporary to Hire
20 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an entry-level Accountant to join a growing team in Irvine, California on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This role is well suited for someone who is highly organized, attentive to detail, and eager to build hands-on experience across core accounting functions. The position will support day-to-day financial operations by helping maintain accurate records, process transactions, and review account activity to ensure consistency and accuracy. Responsibilities: • Process accounts payable transactions, review invoice coding, and help ensure payments are recorded accurately and on time. • Assist with bank and account reconciliations by comparing financial activity, identifying discrepancies, and resolving outstanding items. • Prepare and enter accounting records such as journal entries and other routine financial postings into the general ledger. • Generate purchase orders and verify supporting documentation to maintain organized and accurate transaction records. • Conduct open order audits by reviewing reports, cross-checking data, and following up on inconsistencies. • Support management of expense activity and account balances by monitoring entries and helping clear backlogged credit card transactions. • Work with both accounts payable and accounts receivable records to help maintain complete and accurate financial information. • Use QuickBooks Desktop and related accounting tools to update records, track transactions, and support daily accounting operations.
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst/Manager

Moreno Valley, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 135000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Financial Analyst/Manager to support strategic and operational decision-making for a well-established organization in Moreno Valley, California. This role will translate financial data into clear insights, guide budgeting and forecasting activities, and help leaders improve performance across key business areas. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, advanced reporting capabilities, and a background partnering with both finance and operations teams in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Develop financial models and performance reports that help leadership evaluate trends, risks, and business opportunities.• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting activities while ensuring alignment with company objectives and operational plans.• Perform variance analysis on revenue, expenses, and operational metrics, then present actionable recommendations to stakeholders.• Partner with operations and cross-functional leaders to assess financial impact across distribution, supply chain, or retail-related activities.• Create dashboards and reporting tools in Excel and Power BI to improve visibility into business performance and support data-driven decisions.• Review budget processes and identify opportunities to strengthen planning accuracy, reporting consistency, and financial controls.• Provide guidance to entry-level analysts or team members, offering support on analytical methods, reporting standards, and project execution.• Prepare presentations and summaries for leadership that clearly communicate financial results, key drivers, and forward-looking expectations.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst/Manager

Irvine, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Financial Analyst/Manager to support institutional planning and financial decision-making for a university environment in Irvine, California. This role oversees the annual budgeting cycle, leads forecasting activities throughout the year, and delivers meaningful analysis that helps departments manage resources effectively. The position also partners closely with campus leaders to evaluate financial performance, assess new proposals, and provide clear reporting on budget variances and trends. Responsibilities: • Lead the full annual budgeting cycle, coordinating with finance partners, faculty, and administrative teams to develop plans aligned with organizational priorities. • Prepare and present monthly comparisons of actual results against budget, highlighting key variances and recommending actions to improve financial performance. • Build and maintain rolling forecasts, scenario models, and what-if analyses to identify risks, opportunities, and expected financial outcomes. • Review departmental financial activity and spending patterns using budgeting and accounting tools to strengthen cost control and support informed decision-making. • Partner with budget owners across the organization to monitor revenue and expenses, address emerging issues, and help keep operations on track with approved plans. • Assess the financial viability of program proposals, pro formas, and funding requests by analyzing assumptions, projected results, and strategic fit. • Monitor restricted funds and related balances on a regular basis, providing recommendations on the appropriate use and release of available resources. • Maintain financial structures such as departments and cost centers within the accounting framework to support accurate reporting and budget oversight. • Track profitability by program and revenue source, including development and upkeep of cost allocation methodologies. • Contribute to external and regulatory reporting requirements by preparing financial data, analysis, and supporting documentation as needed.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

FINANCIAL ANALYST FP&A & BUSINESS ANALYSIS

Encinitas, CA
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Temporary / Contract
38 - 48 USD / Hourly
If you like numbers but REALLY want to understand the story behind them, keep reading.A high-growth North County organization is looking for a Financial Analyst to join its finance team and help turn financial data into information leadership can actually use.This role is perfect for someone who enjoys digging into the numbers, asking “why did this change?”, and connecting financial results to what's happening throughout the business. Rather than spending your entire day focused on traditional accounting transactions, you'll work across FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, variance analysis, and business performance. You'll partner with Finance, Accounting, Sales, and Operations, giving you exposure to multiple areas of the business and plenty of opportunity to grow.What you'll be doing:<ul><li>Prepare monthly financial reporting packages and management reports.</li><li>Analyze actual results against budget, forecast, and prior-year performance.</li><li>Investigate revenue, expense, gross margin, and operating expense variances.</li><li>Assist with annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting.</li><li>Build and maintain financial models used for business planning.</li><li>Track departmental spending and identify significant trends.</li><li>Develop recurring KPI dashboards and reporting packages.</li><li>Partner with operational leaders to understand financial performance.</li><li>Assist with revenue and expense forecasting.</li><li>Support month-end analysis, accrual review, and financial reporting.</li><li>Prepare ad hoc analysis for senior leadership.</li><li>Translate complex financial information into clear business takeaways.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, data accuracy, and efficiency.</li><li>Assist with special projects involving pricing, profitability, headcount, and operational performance.</li></ul>
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Junior Financial Analyst

San Marcos, CA
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 29 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is working with a San Marcos organization seeking a Junior Financial Analyst to join a collaborative Finance team. This position is designed for someone who has a solid foundation in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business and wants hands-on experience with FP&A and business reporting.Rather than being purely data-entry focused, this role gives you the opportunity to understand how financial information flows through a business and how Finance supports operational decisions.What You’ll Handle:<ul><li>Assist with monthly and quarterly financial reporting</li><li>Update budget and forecast templates</li><li>Prepare department-level financial schedules</li><li>Track expenses and compare spending against budget</li><li>Research and document financial variances</li><li>Assist with revenue and expense analysis</li><li>Pull financial data from internal systems and Excel</li><li>Maintain reporting databases and financial files</li><li>Help prepare management presentations and reporting packages</li><li>Support month-end close analysis</li><li>Assist with KPI and performance reporting</li><li>Identify inconsistencies in financial data and work with the team to resolve them</li><li>Assist with special projects, forecasting, and process improvements</li></ul>
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Junior Financial Analyst

Carlsbad, CA
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 27 USD / Hourly
A growing Carlsbad company is looking for a Junior Financial Analyst who is ready to take the next step beyond school, an internship, or an accounting support role. This is an opportunity to build a strong foundation in corporate finance while working alongside experienced Finance and Accounting professionals.You’ll be involved in financial reporting, budgeting, expense analysis, and Excel-based reporting, making this a great role for someone who wants exposure to multiple areas of finance.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Assist with monthly financial reporting</li><li>Prepare recurring Excel reports and financial schedules</li><li>Compare actual results to budget and forecast</li><li>Research revenue and expense variances</li><li>Maintain financial reporting files and supporting schedules</li><li>Track departmental spending and operating expenses</li><li>Assist with budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Gather financial information from Accounting and Operations</li><li>Perform data validation and identify discrepancies</li><li>Assist with month-end reporting activities</li><li>Maintain basic financial models and templates</li><li>Prepare charts, summaries, and presentations for management</li><li>Support ad hoc financial analysis and special projects</li></ul>
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Sr. Financial Analyst

Costa Mesa, CA
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Temporary / Contract
76 - 88 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Sr. Financial Analyst to support financial planning and performance reporting for defense manufacturing programs in Costa Mesa, California. This Long-term Contract position will focus on delivering clear insight into project financial health through recurring and on-demand analysis, helping stakeholders understand spending trends, forecast alignment, and overall program performance. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, experience with federally funded contract reporting, and the ability to translate complex financial data into practical business recommendations. Responsibilities: • Prepare weekly, monthly, and special-request financial reports that evaluate program results against forecasts, budgets, and operating plans. • Analyze budget-to-actual performance and identify key drivers behind cost variances, schedule impacts, and changes in resource usage. • Monitor project burn rates and spending patterns to provide timely visibility into financial status and potential risks. • Produce reporting for government-funded programs, including contract-related expenditure summaries, labor utilization details, and fund tracking documentation. • Build and maintain financial models that support forecasting, scenario planning, and decision-making for program and finance leadership. • Perform ad hoc analysis by extracting, organizing, and interpreting financial data to address emerging business questions. • Partner with cross-functional teams to improve reporting accuracy, validate assumptions, and strengthen financial controls across assigned projects.
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

Senior Finanial Analyst

Irvine, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to perform modeling, planning, forecasting, and analytical reporting for a growing organization in Irvine, California. This role will partner closely with senior leadership and private equity stakeholders to translate financial performance into clear insights, forward-looking recommendations, and executive materials. The ideal candidate brings strong modeling expertise, a strategic mindset, and the ability to turn complex data into meaningful business decisions. Responsibilities:• Participate in the annual budget, long-range planning, and recurring forecast processes to support company objectives and financial visibility.• Build and maintain robust financial models that evaluate performance, guide decision-making, and improve the accuracy of projections.• Prepare executive-level reporting packages and presentation materials for leadership, board meetings, and private equity stakeholders.• Analyze financial and operational trends using Power BI and other reporting tools to identify risks, opportunities, and performance drivers.• Partner with cross-functional leaders to develop actionable insights around revenue, expenses, and overall business results.• Deliver clear variance analysis and management reporting that explains results against budget, forecast, and prior periods.• Support the continued evolution of planning and reporting capabilities through data-driven process improvements and enhanced analytical tools.• Contribute to acquisition-related analysis and future M&A evaluation efforts as the organization continues to expand.
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

FP&A Sr. Analyst

Torrance, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
117000 - 135000 USD / Yearly
SENIOR FP&A ANALYST – MANUFACTURING | CALIFORNIARobert Half is partnering with a growing manufacturing organization in California to identify a Senior FP&A Analyst to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who combines strong financial modeling skills with sound business judgment and enjoys partnering with leadership to improve forecasting, reporting, and business decision-making.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Develop, maintain, and validate integrated financial models connecting the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow across actuals, forecasts, budgets, and multiple planning scenarios.</li><li>Coordinate FP&A activities across an international team, establishing priorities and ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables.</li><li>Partner with department leaders to improve budgets and forecasts, challenge assumptions, and promote disciplined spending.</li><li>Analyze business performance, identify trends and risks, and provide actionable insights to senior leadership.</li><li>Prepare financial analysis and supporting materials for investor relations and earnings activities, including executive talking points and financial messaging.</li><li>Develop clear presentations and detailed reporting packages for executive leadership and Board meetings.</li><li>Analyze general ledger activity and partner with Accounting to improve cost center accuracy, accruals, and the quality of financial close results.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and recurring financial reporting.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve FP&A processes, reporting, forecasting, and financial modeling efficiency.</li><li>Maintain assigned FP&A controls and documentation and partner with auditors during testing and review activities.</li></ul>Ideal Candidate<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.</li><li>5+ years of progressive FP&A, financial analysis, or corporate finance experience.</li><li>Strong financial modeling and forecasting skills with advanced Excel capabilities.</li><li>Experience building and working with three-statement financial models.</li><li>Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.</li><li>Experience presenting financial information to senior executives and/or Boards.</li><li>Strong business partnership skills with the ability to challenge assumptions and influence decision-making.</li><li>Demonstrated experience with process improvement, automation, and developing more efficient reporting and planning processes.</li><li>Manufacturing experience strongly preferred.</li><li>International or multi-entity experience is a plus.</li></ul>Location: TorranceIf you are a Senior FP&A professional who enjoys financial modeling, executive reporting, process improvement, and partnering with business leaders, we would like to hear from you. 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 number00460-0013512982 email resume to [email protected]
2026-09-25T00:00:00Z

Business Analyst

El Segundo, CA
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Temporary to Hire
55.4135 - 62 USD / Hourly
**** For Faster response on the position, please send a message to Jimmy Escobar on LinkedIn or send an email to Jimmy.Escobar@roberthalf(.com) with your resume.**** We are looking for a Business Analyst to join a team in El Segundo, California in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is ideal for someone who can translate business needs into technical solutions, especially in environments involving APIs, integrations, and cross-functional collaboration. The role will focus on analyzing system interactions, documenting requirements, and supporting the delivery of integration-focused initiatives with clear communication across business and technical teams. Responsibilities:• Analyze business processes and system needs to identify functional gaps and recommend practical solution options.• Partner with technical teams and stakeholders to define requirements for API-based connections and third-party application integrations.• Produce detailed documentation such as business requirements, technical specifications, workflow descriptions, and source-to-target mapping artifacts.• Evaluate data movement across systems to support accurate integration design, validation, and issue resolution.• Participate in Agile ceremonies and work closely with delivery teams to refine priorities, clarify user stories, and support implementation efforts.• Facilitate communication between business users and technical teams to ensure requirements are clearly understood and appropriately executed.• Review existing processes and integration points to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, service quality, and system alignment.• Support testing and validation activities by confirming that delivered solutions meet documented business and functional expectations.
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Billing Analyst

Wilmington,, CA
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Temporary to Hire
22.9615 - 26.587 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Billing Analyst to join a logistics organization in Wilmington, California in an on-site, contract role with the potential to become permanent. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a deadline-driven setting and can manage billing activity with precision and consistency. The position focuses on invoice processing, payment-related coordination, and maintaining accurate records that support efficient billing operations. Responsibilities: • Manage a large volume of invoices while ensuring entries are completed accurately and on schedule. • Examine billing details and supporting records to confirm charges, rates, and documentation are correct before submission. • Investigate invoice issues, correct discrepancies, and follow through with the appropriate parties to reach timely resolution. • Partner with internal departments to gather missing information and clarify billing-related questions that impact processing. • Maintain organized billing files and supporting documentation for easy tracking, reference, and audit readiness. • Use Excel to monitor billing activity, prepare reports, and manage data needed for reconciliation and status updates. • Support accounts receivable processes by helping track outstanding billing items and ensuring deadlines are met. • Provide additional administrative assistance related to billing operations as business needs require.
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant/Financial Operations Analyst

Santa Fe Springs, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
Job Description: We’re seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant with strong Excel and data analytics skills to join our high-performing team. This is a hands-on role supporting day-to-day accounting operations while also leveraging Excel and financial data to improve reporting, accuracy, and business decision-making.The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in general accounting, enjoys working with large datasets, and is highly proficient in Excel. In this role, you’ll help maintain accurate financial records, perform account reconciliations, support month-end close, review billing and transactions, and develop reporting that provides meaningful insights across multiple business units.As part of a thriving $100M distribution leader, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with accounting, operations, and sales teams while helping improve financial processes, reporting, and data integrity. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Perform day-to-day accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing and reviewing account reconciliations and supporting schedules.</li><li>Review general ledger activity and investigate discrepancies, unusual transactions, and variances.</li><li>Reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other balance sheet accounts.</li><li>Review billing transactions, pricing terms, customer charges, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with contractual agreements.</li><li>Assist with accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, including researching discrepancies and resolving issues with internal teams.</li><li>Develop and maintain weekly and monthly reporting in Excel, including sales forecasting, operational metrics, financial reporting, and variance analyses.</li><li>Extract, clean, and analyze large datasets from ERP systems, credit card statements, billing systems, and other financial sources.</li><li>Use advanced Excel functions, pivot tables, lookups, and other analytical tools to organize and analyze financial information.</li><li>Conduct data mining and identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for process and financial improvements.</li><li>Ensure financial data is accurate and consistent across multiple systems, business units, and reporting platforms.</li><li>Build and enhance Excel dashboards, financial reports, and other reporting tools for accounting and senior leadership.</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis as needed.</li><li>Collaborate with accounting, operations, sales, and other departments to resolve accounting discrepancies and improve the flow and accuracy of financial data.</li><li>Support audit requests by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting efficiencies, and internal controls.</li><li>Support ad-hoc accounting and financial analysis projects that improve operational efficiency and profitability.</li></ul>
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Business Analytics/Data Analyst

Santa Ana, CA
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Temporary / Contract
60 - 70 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Business Analytics/Data Analyst to support finance and operations through in-depth analysis of complex business data in Santa Ana, California. This is a Long-term Contract opportunity expected to run 3 to 6 months, with a hybrid schedule that includes two days onsite each week. The person in this role will translate large datasets into practical reporting, performance insights, and decision support for leadership while working closely with finance and technology stakeholders. Responsibilities: • Gather, extract, and organize high-volume financial and operational information from core business systems for analysis and reporting. • Create and refine SQL queries, including developing new queries when needed to access and structure data effectively. • Build dashboards, recurring reports, and visual reporting tools in Power BI and other reporting platforms to support leadership decisions. • Perform advanced analysis and spreadsheet modeling in Excel to evaluate trends, productivity, and business performance. • Develop analytical models tied to operational outcomes such as project costs, workforce efficiency, and employee-related returns. • Deliver custom financial and operational insights on an ad hoc basis for finance leaders and other business stakeholders. • Collaborate with technology partners to improve data access, reporting reliability, and analytical workflows across systems. • Interpret datasets through an accounting and finance lens to ensure reporting aligns with business and financial meaning. • Recreate or rebuild important reporting logic and query-based outputs when legacy processes are not readily available.
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

Import Cost Compliance Analyst

Manhattan Beach, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Import Cost Compliance Analyst to support import documentation and cost validation activities for a leading retail organization in Manhattan Beach, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who can manage high-volume shipping records, investigate discrepancies, and help maintain accurate compliance standards across international transactions. The role works closely with production, costing, logistics, and external partners to keep import processes moving efficiently while meeting documentation and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities: • Examine import and shipping documentation for multiple product categories, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance before approval. • Investigate exceptions, identify recurring document or pricing issues, and take action to resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. • Validate charges, pricing details, and supporting records against internal cost data, surcharge references, and related compliance materials. • Process manual invoices and prepare structured upload files for use in business systems and reporting workflows. • Communicate with internal teams, vendors, agents, and overseas partners to request corrections and clarify order or pricing concerns. • Oversee compliance activity for subsidiary or specialized accounts that involve added documentation steps, regulatory review, or closer operational control. • Partner with freight forwarders and customs brokers to confirm rates, support approvals, and facilitate licensing or customs clearance for complex shipments. • Compare final shipping documents to preliminary records used in import licensing to ensure alignment and regulatory accuracy. • Provide day-to-day guidance to team members who are new to the role while helping maintain organized filing and department records.
2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

Finance & Accounting Specialist

Torrance, CA
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Temporary / Contract
24 - 28 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a bilingual Finance & Accounting Specialist to support core accounting operations for a hospitality organization in Torrance, California. This Long-term Contract position will play an important role in managing payables, receivables, reconciliations, and reporting activities that keep financial processes accurate and timely. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, works well independently, and communicates effectively with internal teams and external vendors, including in Japanese when needed. Candidates must be able to report to the Torrance office-- candidates not local to the Greater Los Angeles area will not be considered. Responsibilities:• Manage day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and on schedule.• Review and prepare payment entries for time-sensitive disbursements within the accounting system.• Record general ledger activity related to employee expenses, corporate card usage, and vendor invoices.• Set up vendor profiles, process cash receipts, and complete bank reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records.• Produce monthly financial close support documents such as balance sheet reconciliations and aging reports.• Compile quarterly accounting documentation, including intercompany support schedules and confirmation materials.• Respond to shared mailbox inquiries regarding payment status and provide timely support to vendors and operations teams.• Handle administrative finance tasks such as scanning incoming financial documents, depositing checks, processing credit card payments, and downloading cost data.• Assist with workflow coordination, troubleshoot routine accounting issues, and contribute to process improvements and special assignments as needed.
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Data Analyst

Irvine, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30.4 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Data Analyst to support operations in Irvine, California through accurate data management and insightful reporting. This Long-term Contract position focuses on maintaining data quality, producing timely analyses, and helping stakeholders review financial and operational information with confidence. The role is well suited for someone who is comfortable working with large datasets, identifying irregular patterns, and using Power BI to turn information into clear business insight. Responsibilities:• Maintain and update datasets to ensure records remain complete, accurate, and ready for reporting needs.• Prepare ad hoc analyses and recurring reports that help teams monitor business performance and respond to emerging questions.• Review financial information for consistency, highlight unusual findings, and support follow-up analysis when discrepancies appear.• Build and refine Power BI dashboards and visual reports that present trends, exceptions, and key metrics in a clear format.• Examine transactional and operational data to detect suspicious activity and contribute to fraud-related analysis efforts.• Support investigations by organizing relevant data, validating source information, and summarizing findings for internal stakeholders.• Perform routine data quality checks and resolve inconsistencies to improve reliability across reporting outputs.
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

Sr. Commercial FP&A

City of Industry, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
115000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a strategic finance specialist to support commercial decision-making for a manufacturing business in California. This position will work closely with sales and cross-functional leaders to evaluate performance, strengthen forecasting, and identify opportunities to improve margins and profitable growth. The ideal candidate brings strong FP&A capability along with hands-on experience analyzing pricing, product performance, and customer profitability in a product-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Partner with sales leadership to deliver financial insight that supports revenue planning, customer strategy, and profitable growth initiatives. • Develop and maintain forecasts, budgets, and financial models that measure commercial performance and guide business decisions. • Analyze pricing trends, gross margin results, and profitability by customer and product to highlight risks and opportunities. • Prepare recurring and ad hoc reporting on sales performance, forecast accuracy, and key business drivers for leadership review. • Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and finance teams to connect commercial plans with inventory levels, cost impacts, and operational outcomes. • Evaluate variances against plan, forecast, and prior periods, and explain results through clear financial narratives and data-driven recommendations. • Support decision-making with detailed modeling and data analysis related to product mix, volume changes, and business performance scenarios. • Contribute to financial planning processes by improving reporting quality, streamlining analysis, and ensuring alignment across functional teams.
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Business Systems Analyst

Suite 2040, CA
remote
Temporary to Hire
50 - 65 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a hands-on Senior Business Systems Analyst to support a high-impact enterprise systems initiative centered on ADP WFN deployment and optimization, with integration touchpoints across NetSuite ERP and Concur. This is a fully remote, contract opportunity with strong potential to convert to a contract-to-permanent role. This position is ideal for a systems detail oriented who thrives in a lean environment, can work independently, and is comfortable owning the full lifecycle of business systems work—from discovery and process mapping through configuration, testing, documentation, training, and go-live support. This is not a pure project management or oversight role; we are looking for someone who is willing to roll up their sleeves and execute. Key Responsibilities Lead business systems analysis for the Concur deployment, including requirements gathering, current-state and future-state process mapping, and configuration validation against business requirements Own the overall test strategy and execution, including test plans, test scripts, UAT coordination, defect tracking and triage, and regression testing through go-live Produce and maintain critical project and operational documentation Support integration testing between Concur and NetSuite, as well ADP WFN Partner closely with IT and Finance stakeholders to translate business requirements into system configuration and validated test coverage Perform hands-on configuration work directly within supported systems Drive change management activities, including stakeholder support and end-user training Ensure systems and changes align with compliance, audit, and control requirements, including SOX-related considerations
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Equity Fund Accountant

Newport Beach, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Equity Fund Accountant to support investor accounting and fund operations for a private investment platform in Newport Beach, California. This position partners closely with operations, compliance, and investment teams to oversee capital activity, maintain accurate records, and help deliver timely financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to improving processes in a detail-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Maintain the integrity of investor, entity, property, and custodian records within internal accounting and operational systems. • Prepare and review capital activity, including contributions, distributions, investor elections, and related cash movement across escrow and partnership accounts. • Calculate capital calls, investor allocations, management fees, preferred returns, and carried interest in accordance with governing agreements. • Support valuation and reporting processes by analyzing fund activity and ensuring financial data is complete, accurate, and timely. • Interpret partnership and offering documents to confirm that allocations, fee treatment, and investor transactions align with fund terms. • Monitor intercompany and affiliate loan activity and help track related balances and repayment activity. • Coordinate with external audit and tax advisors by providing documentation, responding to inquiries, and supporting deliverable deadlines. • Lead communication with internal stakeholders and external partners on investor accounting matters, client deliverables, and operational priorities. • Identify workflow gaps, recommend practical improvements, and contribute to projects that strengthen controls, reduce risk, and increase efficiency.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

SEC Reporting Analyst

Los Angeles, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
65 - 75 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced SEC Reporting Analyst to support financial reporting activities for a Long-term Contract position based in Los Angeles, California. This role will focus on preparing accurate external filings, developing high-quality disclosures, and partnering across accounting, tax, and audit functions. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of SEC reporting, technical accounting, and income tax reporting, along with the ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Prepare footnote disclosures and supporting schedules for quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K. • Assist with the completion of external financial reports by coordinating information across corporate accounting and related stakeholders. • Partner with external auditors to provide documentation, respond to inquiries, and support the review process for filed statements. • Apply technical accounting knowledge to evaluate reporting matters and help ensure disclosures are complete and compliant. • Support income tax reporting activities, including controls documentation, audit preparation, and analysis tied to tax-related balances. • Work closely with the tax compliance team to confirm provision data is consistent with filed returns, forecasts, and underlying estimates. • Contribute to month-end and period-end close activities by preparing journal entries, reviewing general ledger activity, and reconciling accounts. • Utilize Oracle and related financial systems to gather reporting data, validate balances, and maintain reporting accuracy.
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

Product Analyst

San Diego, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
47 - 55 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Product Analyst to join the Device Experience Team in San Diego, CA for a contract opportunity with the potential to become permanent. This role will help expand the impact of the Nexthink platform by turning support data into actionable insights, improving employee experience, and encouraging adoption across the business. The ideal candidate can connect technical capabilities with business needs, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, and support a shift toward more proactive end-user support. This role is HYBRID (primarily onsite) in San Diego, CA 92127 Responsibilities:• Act as the primary internal advocate for the Nexthink platform, helping teams understand its value and increase usage across the organization.• Review support and ticketing data to uncover patterns, highlight service improvement opportunities, and recommend proactive solutions.• Work closely with support teams, engineers, and external consulting partners to strengthen the use of platform analytics, automation, and AI-driven features.• Create dashboards and reporting that track platform engagement, licensing efficiency, service improvements, cost benefits, and reductions in support volume.• Lead training sessions, enablement activities, and stakeholder communications to build confidence and adoption among end users and business partners.• Partner with leadership to present measurable outcomes and demonstrate the business impact of the platform investment.• Support regional rollout efforts across the Americas and Europe while helping prepare for broader global expansion.• Bridge business objectives and technical execution by translating user needs into practical recommendations for engineering and support teams.
2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

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