We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join a growing finance team in Montebello, California. This role is responsible for overseeing core accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining strong control over balance sheet activity and compliance obligations. The ideal candidate brings leadership experience, sound technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to work effectively with both local and international business partners.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the monthly close cycle to ensure financial results are completed accurately and within established timelines.<br>• Examine journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to maintain reliable general ledger activity.<br>• Oversee balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies to preserve the accuracy and integrity of financial records.<br>• Partner with external auditors and internal stakeholders to prepare documentation and support annual audit requirements.<br>• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities by providing financial analysis and operational insight.<br>• Lead, coach, and develop accounting staff, including senior accountants and other team members, to support performance and growth.<br>• Maintain adherence to company policies, accounting standards, and internal compliance expectations across finance processes.<br>• Collaborate with domestic and overseas teams to align reporting, resolve issues, and support ongoing accounting operations.
Robert Half is recruiting for an immediate need for a hands-on interim Accounting Manager for our growing Nonprofit Healthcare and behavioral health client. The Accounting Manager/ consultant will lead the accounting function following the unexpected departure of the previous manager. This role oversees approximately 17 employees across Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Billing, while ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, audit readiness, and day to day operational support. This opportunity will be located onsite in Riverside, CA. <br> Key Responsibilities Manage general ledger, accounts payable, billing, cash management, reconciliations, and month end close. Supervise and develop a team of approximately 17 accounting, AP, and billing professionals. Oversee June 30 fiscal year end close and financial reporting. Serve as the primary liaison to external auditors, . Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, grants, and internal controls. Lead process improvements and strengthen accounting procedures. Utilize AccuFund to manage financial operations, reporting, fund accounting, and audit support schedules. Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred. 5+ years of accounting leadership experience. Prior Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or Controller experience. Strong nonprofit accounting experience preferred. Hands on AccuFund experience strongly preferred. Experience managing accounting, AP, and billing functions. Strong financial reporting, audit, and Excel skills. <br> Requirements Available to start immediately. Prior Non Profit experience Ability to work onsite. Must successfully pass: Candidate will be required to undergo Live Scan all candidates required to undergo background check Candidate will required to undergo all candidates required to undergo drug screening, including THC TB screening Urinalysis OIG exclusion check Employment and reference verification Ideal Candidate Proven leader who can quickly stabilize an accounting department during a transition. Hands on, roll up your sleeves management style. Strong communicator with the ability to work effectively with staff, leadership, and external auditors.
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to lead property accounting activities for a real estate portfolio in California. This role oversees close cycles, financial reporting, lease accounting review, and audit support while guiding a team of accountants. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, leadership experience, and the ability to maintain accurate, timely reporting in a deadline-driven environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct month-end and quarter-end close activities for assigned real estate properties, ensuring deadlines are met and reporting is accurate.<br>• Examine journal entries, accruals, reserves, and balance sheet reconciliations to confirm completeness and compliance with accounting standards.<br>• Oversee lease accounting reviews and prepare technical accounting documentation to support conclusions and reporting treatment.<br>• Approve monthly property financial packages and analyze period-over-period variances to identify unusual trends or reporting issues.<br>• Coordinate audit support by preparing requested schedules, responding to auditor questions, and addressing information needs from senior leadership.<br>• Lead, coach, and monitor the accounting team’s daily work, including supervision of Project Accountants and overall workload management.<br>• Strengthen accounting operations by refining procedures, supporting internal controls, and contributing to policy and process improvements.<br>• Manage talent activities such as hiring, onboarding, performance feedback, training, and career development for accounting staff.<br>• Contribute to special projects and other ad hoc initiatives that support finance and property accounting objectives.
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting operations in Carlsbad, California while serving as the senior finance leader on site. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing strategic oversight with direct execution, from managing close activities to shaping accounting practices and reporting. The role works closely with company leadership and provides meaningful influence over financial controls, compliance, systems, and business support.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.<br>• Prepare financial statements and consolidated reporting materials for the parent organization in alignment with its reporting calendar and requirements.<br>• Manage accrual-based accounting activities, including revenue treatment, inventory accounting, credit loss reserves, and general ledger accuracy.<br>• Review and improve the chart of accounts and strengthen accounting processes to support clear, efficient financial reporting.<br>• Develop materials and analysis to support leadership presentations for recurring board meetings.<br>• Oversee internal controls activities, including testing, corrective action follow-up, audit coordination, and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures.<br>• Administer tax-related accounting responsibilities such as multi-state sales and use tax compliance, exemption certificate tracking, and coordination with external tax advisors.<br>• Supervise core transactional functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, credit administration, and payroll processing.<br>• Act as the business owner for QuickBooks Enterprise, including system setup, user access, reporting, close management, and coordination on integrations, backups, and upgrades.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams on budgeting, forecasting, cash planning, pricing analysis, margin review, inventory costing, and evaluation of future accounting or ERP systems.
<p><strong>Controller – Apparel Manufacturing</strong></p><p><strong>Location: South Bay, CA (Onsite)</strong></p><p>A well-established, high-volume consumer goods company is seeking a <strong>Controller</strong> with deep expertise in U.S. apparel manufacturing to lead core accounting operations and elevate financial visibility across the organization. This role will serve as a strategic partner to production, sourcing, and executive leadership while ensuring strong internal controls and protecting margins in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.</p><p>This position requires a hands-on leader who thrives in high transaction environments, understands global production cycles, and can connect operational activity to accurate financial reporting.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee full-cycle accounting operations, including <strong>AP, AR, GL, payroll, and financial reporting</strong></li><li>Ensure the accurate capture and reconciliation of <strong>high-volume transactions</strong> within a cloud-based accounting environment</li><li>Lead <strong>month-end and year-end close processes</strong>, including accruals, reconciliations, consolidations, and audit readiness</li><li>Manage <strong>inventory and cost accounting</strong>, including raw materials, labor, overhead, WIP, and finished goods</li><li>Own relationships with <strong>lenders and financing partners</strong>, including factoring, A/R financing, and borrowing base reporting</li><li>Implement and maintain <strong>controls to validate production cost data</strong> against actual expenditures and vendor invoices</li><li>Monitor and manage <strong>cash flow timing gaps</strong> between overseas production payments and domestic receivables</li><li>Ensure compliance with <strong>GAAP standards</strong> across multi-state and international operations</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with <strong>production, sourcing, logistics, and leadership</strong> to improve reporting, processes, and decision-making visibility</li><li>Prepare and deliver <strong>audit, lender, and compliance documentation</strong> accurately and on time</li></ul><p> <strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage</li><li>401(k) with company match</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul>
<p>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. </p><p>Financial Modeling:</p><p>· Develop and maintain financial models to analyze and forecast company performance</p><p>· Use spreadsheet tools to create projections, scenario analyses, and sensitivity analyses.</p><p>Budgeting and Forecasting:</p><p>· Collaborate with various departments to create and manage budgets.</p><p>· Prepare financial forecasts, identifying trends and potential areas of concern or opportunity.</p><p>Financial Reporting:</p><p>· Generate and analyze financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.</p><p>· Communicate financial results and trends to management and stakeholders.</p><p>Variance Analysis:</p><p>· Conduct variance analysis to compare actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts.</p><p>· Identify and investigate discrepancies, providing explanations for variances.</p><p>Decision Support:</p><p>· Provide decision support by analyzing financial data and making recommendations for strategic and operational decisions.</p><p>· Assess the financial impact of potential investments, projects, or business initiatives.</p><p>Market and Industry Analysis:</p><p>· Monitor economic and industry trends that may impact the organization's financial performance.</p><p>· Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform strategic decision-making.</p><p> </p><p><br></p>
<p><br></p><p><strong>Job Title: Financial Analyst</strong></p><p><strong>Location: Los Angeles, CA - Hybrid 3 days in office</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>Robert Half is seeking a <strong>Financial Analyst</strong> for a direct-hire opportunity with a growing company in Los Angeles. This role is ideal for an analytical, detail-oriented finance professional with a strong foundation in public accounting and experience supporting financial planning and analysis initiatives. The Financial Analyst will be responsible for <strong>financial analysis, forecasting, financial modeling, budgeting, and data analytics</strong> to support strategic business decisions and operational performance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Perform financial analysis to support business planning and decision-making</li><li>Develop and maintain forecasting models and budgeting processes</li><li>Build and enhance financial models for business performance and investment analysis</li><li>Analyze large data sets and generate actionable insights for leadership</li><li>Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for management</li><li>Assist with variance analysis, trend analysis, and ad hoc financial projects</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with accounting, finance, and operations teams</li><li>Support process improvements related to financial reporting and analytics</li></ul><p><br></p>
AR + Financial Analysis + Commercial Finance + Finance Business Partner<br>This person will support assigned customer accounts and partner with Sales and Operations throughout the customer lifecycle.<br>Core Responsibilities<br>• Own AR and Order-to-Cash activities<br>• Invoicing, booking, clearing and reconciliations<br>• AR aging and collection follow-up<br>• Customer deductions and dispute resolution<br>• Trade spend and promotional expense management<br>• Accruals and customer-related expenses<br>• Pricing and commercial analysis<br>• Build simulated P&Ls<br>• Evaluate business terms and promotional strategies<br>• Financial reporting and analysis<br>• Process improvement<br>• Finance systems/digitalization initiatives<br>• Partner directly with Sales and Operations<br>Ideal Background<br>Target:<br>• Financial Analyst<br>• Accounting Analyst<br>• Senior Accountant with strong analytical skills<br>• Commercial Finance Analyst<br>• Channel Finance Analyst<br>• Revenue Analyst<br>• AR Analyst ready for a step up<br>• Finance Business Partner
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support distribution finance operations in Compton, California. This position will work closely with operations, supply chain, and leadership teams to deliver planning, performance analysis, and profitability insights that guide business decisions. The role is ideal for someone who can interpret complex financial data, build practical models, and identify opportunities to improve margins, cost efficiency, and operational performance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Drive the annual budget cycle and recurring forecast updates by incorporating distribution, warehousing, freight, and third-party logistics cost assumptions.<br>• Build and refine financial models that assess revenue performance, gross margin trends, and end-to-end distribution expenses.<br>• Review monthly results against plan, explain key variances, and recommend actions to address financial risks and capture improvement opportunities.<br>• Collaborate with warehouse, procurement, and logistics teams to evaluate labor, transportation, storage, and handling expenses.<br>• Measure operational and partner performance through key indicators such as inventory movement, fulfillment efficiency, and freight cost per unit.<br>• Analyze profitability across customers, product lines, and sales channels to support pricing decisions and margin improvement strategies.<br>• Prepare dashboards, management reports, and presentation materials that convert detailed financial information into clear business insights.<br>• Maintain allocation approaches and monthly schedules for intercompany profit distribution, ensuring documentation is complete and audit ready.<br>• Partner with accounting, tax, and operational leaders to support compliance, resolve financial allocation questions, and contribute to strategic projects as needed.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting activities for a growing food distribution organization. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can balance daily operational oversight with accurate financial reporting and strategic financial support. The successful candidate will guide the close process, strengthen financial controls, and help the business scale through sound accounting leadership. Please call Brigitte Mendez @ 909-717-4037 or call your Robert Half Recruiter directly. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily accounting operations, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner across key financial areas.</p><p>• Lead monthly and annual close activities, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.</p><p>• Produce and evaluate financial reports to provide leadership with clear insight into business performance.</p><p>• Oversee payables, receivables, and cash position management to support healthy financial operations.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with applicable organizational standards, internal controls, and company accounting policies.</p><p>• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and inventory-related accounting processes to support planning and operational decision-making.</p><p>• Coordinate audit preparation and assist with tax-related reporting requirements and external requests.</p><p>• Supervise, develop, and mentor accounting team members while promoting accountability and continuous improvement.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting operations for a logistics organization in Long Beach, California. This role will oversee financial reporting, closing activities, cash management, and team guidance while helping ensure accuracy across essential accounting functions. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capability, sound judgment, and the ability to support leadership with clear financial insights and reliable reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the preparation of monthly, periodic, and annual financial reports, ensuring results are delivered accurately and on schedule.<br>• Partner with internal accounting teams to compile and present financial information that supports executive decision-making.<br>• Oversee close-cycle activities across general ledger, revenue, fixed assets, payroll, accounts payable, purchasing, and bank reconciliations.<br>• Review account reconciliations and journal entries, resolving discrepancies and maintaining the integrity of the general ledger.<br>• Analyze financial results, identify key variances, and provide meaningful commentary on business performance.<br>• Supervise accounts receivable and accounts payable processes while maintaining strong controls over daily accounting operations.<br>• Coordinate cash management activities, including forecasting liquidity needs, monitoring borrowing arrangements, and supporting compliance with credit-related requirements.<br>• Monitor disbursements, incoming cash activity, and operating cash flow to help improve financial efficiency and stability.<br>• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors, tax advisors, banks, insurers, and other financial partners.<br>• Coach and develop accounting staff, including team members across A/P, A/R, and G/L functions, while reinforcing adherence to policies and procedures.
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to join a collaborative team in Montebelllo, California. This role is responsible for overseeing core accounting activities, supporting an efficient month-end close, and ensuring financial reporting is accurate and well supported. The position also works closely with cross-functional partners, provides guidance to accounting staff, and helps maintain strong financial operations for the organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Produce monthly financial reports on schedule and ensure entries are complete, accurate, and properly documented.<br>• Manage general ledger activity, including the review and approval of journal entries related to payroll, credit cards, and other recurring transactions.<br>• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations and analyze profit and loss results to identify variances and recommend corrective action.<br>• Partner with accounts payable and other internal teams to improve the accuracy of invoices, payments, accruals, and related reporting.<br>• Support month-end close activities by coordinating deadlines, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining organized supporting schedules.<br>• Assist leadership with audit preparation, tax-related requests, and other compliance-driven accounting needs.<br>• Investigate unusual account activity, communicate findings clearly, and help implement practical resolutions.<br>• Provide day-to-day guidance to accounting team members and encourage consistent, high-quality work across processes.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Supervisor to support a construction and contractor organization in Mission Viejo, California through a long-term contract engagement. This position will lead core accounting operations, oversee accurate month-end activities, and help maintain reliable financial reporting in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, audit support experience, and the ability to guide daily general ledger and reconciliation processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct month-end close activities to ensure financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Oversee general ledger operations, including review of account activity, balances, and supporting documentation.</p><p>• Prepare and approve journal entries while maintaining compliance with accounting policies and reporting standards.</p><p>• Lead account reconciliation efforts and resolve discrepancies across high-volume transactions and balance sheet accounts.</p><p>• Coordinate audit preparation by organizing schedules, responding to requests, and delivering complete PBC documentation for financial statement audits.</p><p>• Supervise accounting workflows and help maintain timely, accurate reporting for both public and private reporting environments.</p><p>• Partner with internal stakeholders to strengthen accounting processes, support issue resolution, and improve reporting consistency.</p><p>• Utilize SAP and related systems to manage accounting data, reporting, and transaction review activities.</p>
We are looking for an FP&A Manager to lead finance process automation and strengthen the connection between operational data, accounting activity, and executive reporting in Montebello, California. This role will shape scalable workflows that improve accuracy, reduce manual effort, and deliver timely financial insight for business leaders. The ideal candidate brings strong planning and analysis expertise along with hands-on experience improving systems, reporting structures, and cross-functional finance operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead automation initiatives that connect operational inputs such as orders, shipments, and billing activity to accounting, financial analysis, and leadership reporting with minimal manual handling.<br>• Manage the flow of data between business platforms and finance applications to ensure transactions are captured accurately, validated appropriately, and available for downstream settlement, reconciliation, and reporting.<br>• Direct the enhancement of finance tools and automated workflows across core processes including accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger activity, reconciliations, settlements, and month-end close.<br>• Build and maintain a prioritized automation roadmap by evaluating business value, implementation risk, and complexity, while keeping stakeholders informed on progress and upcoming delivery phases.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to define requirements, design process solutions, oversee implementation activities, support go-live readiness, and stabilize production performance after launch.<br>• Drive broader adoption of automation practices by encouraging process improvement, identifying new opportunities for efficiency, and reducing reliance on manual finance tasks.<br>• Automate settlement and accounting activities such as rate calculations, invoice creation, dispute resolution, payment processing, journal entries, accruals, intercompany transactions, and close-related workflows while supporting compliance requirements.<br>• Develop automated reporting pipelines and executive dashboards that provide timely visibility into profit and loss, cost drivers, productivity, volume trends, and other key performance indicators.<br>• Review end-to-end business and finance workflows to identify inefficiencies, remove unnecessary steps, standardize procedures, document controls, and recommend measurable improvements in cycle time, quality, and audit readiness.
<p>Robert Half Management Resources is recruiting for an experienced FP&A Manager to support our global, multi-entity wholesale distribution client based in Torrance, California on a Long-term Contract basis. This position will play a key role in strengthening planning, forecasting, and reporting across a complex global business environment. The ideal candidate will work closely with senior leadership and regional finance partners to deliver clear financial insights, improve decision support, and build more scalable finance processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the annual budgeting and operating plan cycle by coordinating timelines, preparing planning materials, and consolidating submissions from multiple business units.</p><p>• Manage an ongoing rolling forecasting process that supports global operations and delivers meaningful analysis to guide business decisions.</p><p>• Create and refine monthly leadership reporting, KPI dashboards, and presentation materials for senior stakeholders.</p><p>• Prepare financial reviews, variance analysis, and board-level reporting packages for executive discussions and strategic planning sessions.</p><p>• Design consistent reporting formats and improve workflows to increase efficiency, accuracy, and comparability across entities.</p><p>• Collaborate with finance teams across international regions to drive timely inputs, reinforce accountability, and maintain alignment with planning objectives.</p><p>• Contribute to finance transformation efforts by supporting faster close activities, stronger forecast accuracy, and other high-impact initiatives.</p><p>• Provide hands-on financial modeling and analytical support for ad hoc projects tied to performance management and business planning.</p><p>• Improve utilization of Hyperion HFM, Planning, and Smart View reporting tools.</p><p><br></p>
Senior Project Accountant Consultant<br><br>Robert Half Management Resources is seeking an experienced Senior Project Accountant Consultant to support a growing construction organization. This consultant will serve as a key member of the accounting team, providing hands-on project accounting support, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, improving processes, and partnering closely with project managers and operational leaders. The ideal candidate will bring strong construction accounting experience, audit support expertise, and the ability to quickly step into a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities<br>Oversee project accounting activities for assigned construction projects, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and GAAP.<br>Partner with Project Managers and operational stakeholders to provide financial insights, resolve accounting issues, and support project success.<br>Review contracts and understand project-specific accounting requirements, billing terms, and financial obligations.<br>Prepare and support interim and year-end audit requests, maintaining thorough and accurate documentation.<br>Review and track preliminary notices, lien waivers, and subcontractor compliance documentation.<br>Prepare and review AIA billings and supporting schedules.<br>Process and monitor subcontractor payments, ensuring accuracy and timely execution.<br>Review project cost coding and validate vendor and subcontractor invoices.<br>Perform month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis.<br>Assist with sales tax and job cost-related accruals in accordance with applicable regulations.<br>Support accounts receivable activities, including billing reconciliation and cash application.<br>Identify opportunities to streamline and improve project accounting processes, reporting, and controls.<br>Ensure adherence to month-end, quarter-end, and annual reporting deadlines.<br>Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting staff as needed.<br>Support special projects and other accounting initiatives as assigned.<br>Qualifications<br>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.<br>5+ years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years of construction or project accounting experience.<br>Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting controls.<br>Experience supporting interim and year-end external audits.<br>Experience working in publicly traded or SOX-compliant environments preferred.<br>Proven experience with project accounting, job costing, progress billing, and subcontractor management.<br>Working knowledge of AIA billing requirements.<br>Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems.<br>Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.<br>Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.<br>Excellent communication and business partnering abilities.<br>CPA, CMA, or CCIFP designation preferred.<br>Consultant Profile<br><br>The successful consultant will be a hands-on accounting professional who can quickly learn the organization's processes, support project accounting operations, improve efficiencies, and provide accurate financial reporting. This individual will thrive in a dynamic construction environment and effectively partner with both finance and project management teams to ensure timely and accurate financial execution.<br><br>Location: San Diego, CA (onsite preferred) or Remote within Pacific or Central Time Zones<br><br>Engagement Type: Consultant / Contract Engagement through Robert Half Management Resources.
We are looking for an experienced tax leader to guide a sophisticated practice focused on complex client needs in Newport Beach, California. This role blends technical tax leadership, strategic client counsel, and team development, making it ideal for someone who thrives in both advisory and operational oversight. The successful candidate will help shape the direction of the tax function while delivering high-quality service to high-net-worth clients and related entities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the day-to-day leadership of the tax practice, overseeing services for high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, partnerships, S corporations, and LLCs.<br>• Deliver advanced tax guidance across income tax matters, estate and gift considerations, wealth transfer strategies, and succession planning for closely held businesses.<br>• Review and approve tax filings to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to applicable federal, state, and local regulations.<br>• Build and strengthen long-term relationships with clients and external advisors, including family offices, attorneys, bankers, and wealth management professionals.<br>• Evaluate client situations to uncover planning opportunities that can improve tax efficiency and support broader financial objectives.<br>• Coach, mentor, and develop tax professionals, promoting technical excellence, accountability, and a strong client service mindset.<br>• Oversee workflow management, staffing allocation, filing deadlines, and overall practice performance to support efficient delivery and profitability.<br>• Monitor legislative and regulatory tax developments and translate changes into practical guidance for clients and internal teams.<br>• Support growth initiatives through networking, referral development, and collaboration with firm leadership on strategic business opportunities.
We are looking for an experienced Director of Accounting / Controller to lead the organization’s accounting function in Santa Ana, California. This role will oversee financial reporting, internal controls, and process optimization while ensuring accurate, timely, and meaningful financial information for business decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound technical accounting judgment, and the ability to partner across teams to support the company’s financial objectives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the day-to-day accounting function and provide leadership, coaching, and oversight to accounting team members.<br>• Establish, formalize, and maintain accounting policies and procedures that support consistent financial practices and compliance standards.<br>• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results with clear analysis, reliable reporting, and relevant performance insights for leadership review.<br>• Ensure financial transactions are recorded promptly and accurately, with complete reconciliations and supporting documentation in place.<br>• Build and oversee a strong internal control environment, including monitoring effectiveness, addressing gaps, and guiding corrective actions where needed.<br>• Identify and implement improvements to accounting systems, workflows, and integrations to increase efficiency and strengthen operational performance.<br>• Partner with colleagues across departments to monitor financial results, support planning efforts, and help advance broader business goals.<br>• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors to support timely audits, tax planning activities, and ongoing compliance obligations.<br>• Lead the rollout of enhanced accounting and tax processes, introducing practical procedures and tools that improve accuracy and productivity.
We are looking for an entry-level Financial Analyst to support a non-profit organization in Los Angeles, California through a Long-term Contract assignment. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, interpreting financial data, and contributing insights that help guide responsible decision-making. The role offers hands-on exposure to reporting, market research, and analytical tools in a mission-driven environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Examine financial data sets to identify patterns, variances, and trends that support planning and budgeting decisions<br>• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports that present financial results in a clear and organized manner for internal stakeholders<br>• Assist with market research by reviewing relevant financial activity, economic indicators, and sector developments<br>• Use Bloomberg Terminal and related resources to gather data, validate information, and support analysis requests<br>• Maintain accurate records and spreadsheets to ensure consistency across reports, forecasts, and supporting documentation<br>• Partner with team members to summarize findings and translate complex financial information into practical insights<br>• Help improve reporting accuracy by reviewing source data, checking calculations, and resolving discrepancies when they arise
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented purchasing card processor to support daily financial operations for a utilities and infrastructure environment in Chino, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can work accurately under deadlines, apply sound judgment, and coordinate effectively with teams across the organization. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to card administration, transaction review, reconciliation activities, and process documentation while building strong relationships with department leaders and executive stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Administer corporate card programs by setting up user profiles, issuing cards, and maintaining accurate account balances and related records.</p><p>• Configure account and profile settings, including merchant category controls, and review transaction activity for appropriateness and policy alignment.</p><p>• Support monthly reconciliation activities by updating system records, maintaining tracking spreadsheets, and communicating status or discrepancies to relevant teams.</p><p>• Conduct internal and external transaction audits by gathering supporting documentation and ensuring required information is complete and accurate.</p><p>• Assist with day-to-day financial operations while maintaining compliance with corporate standards and government regulations.</p><p>• Collaborate with departments and executive leadership to address inquiries, share updates, and support timely resolution of card and expense-related matters.</p><p>• Create clear process guides and reference materials to help document procedures and support onboarding or cross-training efforts.</p><p>• Use internal ticketing and learning platforms, including Gehira and Canva, to manage requests and contribute to knowledge sharing for new team members.</p><p>• Provide guidance in select areas by helping train colleagues and serving as a resource on established card administration processe</p>
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead the assessment and modernization of a complex, high-volume payables operation in Solana Beach, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity will focus on improving efficiency, strengthening controls, and building a scalable automation approach across 19 entities. The consultant will partner with finance, operations, IT, and leadership teams to redesign workflows, recommend practical technology solutions, and support implementation of a more effective AP function.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review the current accounts payable process across multiple entities and identify areas where automation can reduce manual effort and improve consistency.<br>• Analyze invoice intake, approval routing, vendor administration, payment activity, and reporting practices to uncover operational gaps and enhancement opportunities.<br>• Recommend and help deploy an accounts payable automation solution using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central capabilities and/or a compatible third-party platform.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define the most effective long-term approach for payables processing, controls, and system support.<br>• Create clear future-state process documentation, including approval structures, internal controls, exception handling, and workflow design.<br>• Lead core project activities such as process mapping, business requirements gathering, testing coordination, and implementation support.<br>• Improve efficiency for both purchase order and non-purchase order invoice processing while reducing paper-based approvals and manual data entry.<br>• Support user training and change adoption efforts while establishing performance metrics that strengthen accuracy, timeliness, and scalability within AP.
<p>The market is heating in the Accounts Receivable field. Companies, small and large, are looking for skilled Accounts Receivable (A/R) Specialists for temporary and temporary to full-time opportunities. As an Accounts Receivable Manager you should have experience with the entering, posting and reconciling of batches, researching and resolving customer A/R issues, preparing aging reports, placing billing and collection calls, maintaining the cash receipts journal, as well as updating and reconciling the sub-ledger to the G/L. Accounts Receivable Manager candidates should have good attention to detail and strong Microsoft Excel skills. If you are an Accounts Receivable Manager and want to manage a growing AR department, please submit your resume and then call 626.463.2030</p><p>Team Leadership:</p><p>· Provide leadership and direction to the accounts receivable team.</p><p>· Recruit, train, and develop staff to ensure a high-performing team.</p><p>Process Management:</p><p>· Oversee the end-to-end accounts receivable process, from invoicing to cash application.</p><p>· Ensure efficient and accurate recording of transactions.</p><p>Credit Management:</p><p>· Set and review credit limits for customers.</p><p>· Develop and implement credit policies to minimize credit risk</p><p>Collections Strategy:</p><p>· Develop and implement effective collections strategies to minimize overdue accounts.</p><p>· Monitor and analyze aging reports to prioritize collection efforts.</p><p>Customer Relationship Management:</p><p>· Build and maintain positive relationships with key customers.</p><p>· Collaborate with sales and customer service teams to address customer concerns.</p><p>Reporting and Analysis:</p><p>· Generate and analyze reports related to accounts receivable performance.</p><p>· Provide insights into cash flow, aging, and collection trends.</p><p><br></p>
<p>If you're an accountant who naturally asks <em>“why doesn't this number tie out?”</em> and enjoys figuring out what is happening behind the numbers, this could be a great fit. A growing manufacturing organization in <strong>Encinitas </strong>is adding an <strong>Accounting Analyst</strong> to its Finance & Accounting team. This position sits between traditional accounting and financial operations, giving you exposure to reconciliations, reporting, inventory, month-end close, and process improvement.</p><p>You won't simply be entering transactions all day. You'll be expected to <strong>investigate discrepancies, identify trends, and help the team make its accounting processes cleaner and more efficient.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>WHAT YOU'LL ACTUALLY DO</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze general ledger activity and investigate unusual transactions</li><li>Prepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close</li><li>Review inventory-related accounting activity</li><li>Reconcile operational data to financial records</li><li>Analyze variances and research discrepancies</li><li>Assist with journal entries and accruals</li><li>Prepare recurring accounting and management reports</li><li>Review transactions for appropriate coding</li><li>Partner with Operations, Purchasing, and Inventory teams</li><li>Maintain accurate financial documentation</li><li>Assist with internal and external audit requests</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows</li><li>Support special projects for the Controller and accounting leadership</li></ul>
<p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We’re seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Staff Accountant with strong Excel and data analytics skills</strong> 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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><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><p><br></p>
Prestigious Inland Empire CPA firm has an outstanding opportunity to join their company as an Audit Senior or Manager to work with firm Staff and Partners. This is an excellent firm where the new candidate will find a very detail oriented environment, highly educated and intelligent teammates, where your contributions will be recognized, and where you will have a broad client base in many varied industries with a heavy focus in manufacturing. The ideal candidate with have 3+ years of public accounting experience with an audit/accounting (AA) focus but including some individual and corporate tax knowledge. This individual will be assigned or lead on client audits and reviews and will develop the ability to perform all aspects of an audit. This firm is growing very quickly and provides excellent detail oriented growth and advancement opportunity. The Partners wants a person on their team who has high personal standards, good team working skills, excellent accounting education and understanding, and who enjoys client contact. Company provides excellent medical benefits and detail oriented training. Firm pays market wages depending upon experience plus time and a half for all overtime required. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills are required as are excellent Excel and computer skills. Requirements: 2+ years of public accounting experience for Senior, 5+ years of experience for Manager CPA license or CPA Candidate Experience in commercial audits and reviews required - in the construction, manufacturing, distribution industries a plus. Strong computer, communication and people development skills, including training and instruction A strong team leader with the ability to supervise staff, manage projects and work professionally with partners, staff, and clients. Ability to stay current on all general detail oriented pronouncements and developments, and interact with peer review auditorsIf you are currently registered with Robert Half, contact your Recruiting Manager. Please reference job order number 00500-120616. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. <br> If you are not currently registered with Robert Half, please contact your Recruiter or call Yvette Merk at (909) 493-6082 immedIately!