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 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.
<p>Robert Half Management Resources is seeking an Interim Accounting Manager to support our client, a PE-backed healthcare services organization, during a period of transition and organic growth. Reporting directly to the CFO, this individual will oversee the close process, manage a small accounting team, and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the monthly and year-end close process.</li><li>Review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, prepaids, and fixed assets.</li><li>Supervise and mentor two Staff Accountants.</li><li>Manage financial consolidations across multiple operating regions.</li><li>Support monthly operating reviews and reporting for private equity stakeholders.</li><li>Partner with Payroll, Revenue Cycle, and FP&A teams.</li><li>Assist with ongoing accounting cleanup and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Bring an eye for process improvement and streamlining.</li><li>Develop accounting procedures and process documentation.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through technology and automation.</li></ul><p> </p><p><br></p>
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>A large Healthcare Organization in Los Angeles is in the immediate need of a QA Manager. The Medical Quality Assurance Manager coordinates the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QA/QI) program, risk management activities, policy administration, and regulatory compliance efforts. The QA Manager collaboratively with leadership and cross-functional teams, this position promotes continuous quality improvement, organizational compliance, and effective governance through quality reporting, policy management, committee coordination, audits, and risk assessment.</p><p><br></p><p>The Medical QA Manager supports regulatory and accreditation readiness, coordinates insurance administration and liability renewals, manages Certificates of Insurance (COIs), assesses insurance needs for events and organizational activities, and collaborates with internal stakeholders to identify, mitigate, and manage organizational risk.</p><p><br></p><p>What You’ll Do</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Coordinate the QA/QI program, quality improvement initiatives, committee activities, and related reporting.</li><li>Monitor quality metrics, develop reports and dashboards, identify trends, and present findings and recommendations to leadership and committees.</li><li>Support departments in developing, implementing, and monitoring quality improvement plans.</li><li>Collaborate with Data Analytics to leverage information from the EHR, Salesforce, and other systems to monitor performance and support organizational improvement.</li><li>Conduct and coordinate quality, compliance, and operational audits and support regulatory surveys, accreditation activities, and corrective action plans.</li><li>Coordinate incident reporting, investigations, trend analysis, and corrective action follow-up.</li><li>Support licensure, regulatory, and compliance activities, including maintaining required documentation and assisting with regulatory reviews.</li><li>Coordinate Certificates of Insurance and maintain accurate insurance documentation.</li><li>Support annual liability insurance renewals by coordinating information with brokers, carriers, and internal stakeholders.</li><li>Assess insurance needs for community events, programs, contracts, and other organizational activities.</li><li>Collaborate with leadership and departments to identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor organizational risks.</li><li>Coordinate the policy review and renewal process, including revisions, approvals, distribution, and version control.</li><li>Educate policy owners on policy standards, review requirements, and governance processes.</li><li>Collaborate with the Director, Executive Office, to facilitate Board policy submissions and approvals.</li><li>Review, develop, and recommend policies for Board approval.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.</li><li>Uphold organizational standards of professionalism, accountability, ethics, and integrity.</li><li>Provide coaching, guidance, and performance feedback to staff, address performance or conduct concerns appropriately, and support employee accountability and development.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul><p>This position is a Direct Hire role with a compensation range of $94,000 - $117,000 Annually</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!
<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.
We are looking for an experienced Audit Senior to join a public accounting team serving clients in Carlsbad, California. This role is ideal for someone who can manage assurance engagements from planning through completion while maintaining strong client relationships and high-quality deliverables. The successful candidate will bring sound technical accounting knowledge, leadership skills, and the ability to balance multiple deadlines in a client-focused environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct audit, review, and assurance engagements for a range of clients, including community associations, while ensuring quality and consistency throughout the process.<br>• Organize engagement plans, coordinate fieldwork, and drive assignments through completion in alignment with applicable standards.<br>• Develop and examine audit documentation, financial reports, and note disclosures to support accurate and compliant reporting.<br>• Assess internal control environments, identify operational gaps, and recommend practical improvements to strengthen financial processes.<br>• Investigate complex accounting and audit matters and apply appropriate guidance to support well-reasoned conclusions.<br>• Present observations, conclusions, and improvement recommendations clearly to clients and firm leadership.<br>• Oversee entry-level team members by assigning work, providing guidance, and reviewing deliverables for accuracy and completeness.<br>• Build and maintain strong client partnerships by delivering responsive service and managing expectations effectively.<br>• Monitor engagement timelines and budgets to help ensure projects are delivered efficiently and on schedule.<br>• Contribute to proposal development and support broader growth efforts within the audit practice.
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.
<p><strong>Identity Security & Access Management (IAM) Manager</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Company Overview</strong></p><p>A global consumer products and retail organization is seeking an IAM Manager to lead the evolution of enterprise identity security capabilities across a rapidly growing technology landscape. Based in Los Angeles, California, the organization operates a complex hybrid environment spanning cloud platforms, enterprise applications, infrastructure services, and emerging technologies. This is an opportunity to shape the future of identity security while helping enable innovation, scalability, and secure business growth.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Role Summary</strong></p><p>The IAM Manager will serve as a key leader within the information security organization, responsible for driving identity security strategy, governance, architecture, and operational maturity across the enterprise. This role will oversee identity and access management programs supporting workforce, privileged, non-human, and emerging AI agent identities. The ideal candidate is a proactive and forward-thinking leader who can balance strategic planning with hands-on execution while partnering closely with infrastructure, operations, cloud, and application teams.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and mature the enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) program, including governance, architecture, engineering, and operational oversight.</li><li>Develop and execute IAM strategy, roadmaps, priorities, metrics, and long-term security initiatives.</li><li>Establish identity security standards, policies, reference architectures, and best-practice frameworks.</li><li>Drive adoption of modern authentication technologies including phishing-resistant authentication, MFA, passkeys, risk-based authentication, and adaptive access controls.</li><li>Oversee privileged access management, identity governance, entitlement management, and access certification programs.</li><li>Establish governance and security standards for non-human identities, including service accounts, API keys, automation accounts, bots, workload identities, and AI agents.</li><li>Partner with technology teams to design and implement scalable authentication, authorization, and identity lifecycle management solutions.</li><li>Advise stakeholders on identity security risks, Zero Trust principles, cloud identity controls, and access governance strategies.</li><li>Develop and maintain automation frameworks that improve identity operations, access reviews, compliance reporting, and risk reduction.</li><li>Collaborate with infrastructure and operations teams supporting identity platforms and enterprise access processes.</li><li>Manage vendor relationships, technology evaluations, implementation efforts, and platform roadmaps.</li><li>Establish and track IAM KPIs, performance metrics, and maturity goals.</li><li>Promote a security-first culture through collaboration, education, and continuous improvement initiatives.</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Details</strong></p><ul><li>Work model: Three onsite days per week required</li><li>Leadership role with responsibility for enterprise IAM strategy and security initiatives</li><li>High visibility position partnering across security, infrastructure, cloud, application, and business teams</li><li>Opportunity to influence identity security strategy for emerging AI, automation, and cloud technologies</li></ul>
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.
We are looking for an experienced BSA/AML Auditor to support a Financial Services organization in Los Angeles, California. This Long-term Contract position focuses on evaluating the quality and effectiveness of anti-money laundering, sanctions, and compliance controls through detailed review and analysis. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in compliance testing, regulatory oversight, and audit documentation, along with the ability to identify improvement opportunities and communicate practical recommendations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Perform detailed quality assurance reviews of transaction monitoring alerts, case investigations, and regulatory submissions to evaluate completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable standards.<br>• Assess compliance activities against internal procedures and relevant regulatory expectations related to anti-money laundering, sanctions, and broader financial crimes controls.<br>• Document observations, summarize findings, and develop clear written reports that highlight control weaknesses, risks, and opportunities for process enhancement.<br>• Provide actionable feedback to compliance and operational teams to strengthen investigation quality, reporting practices, and adherence to established requirements.<br>• Analyze trends across reviewed work to identify recurring issues, root causes, and areas requiring remediation or additional oversight.<br>• Support audit and compliance testing efforts by maintaining organized workpapers, evidence files, and review documentation suitable for internal and external examination.<br>• Collaborate with stakeholders across compliance, audit, and operations to promote consistent execution of quality standards and regulatory obligations.<br>• Contribute to procedural improvements by recommending updates to workflows, review methodologies, and control practices based on assessment results.
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager to lead the accounts payable function for our retail furniture business in La Mirada, California. This role oversees daily payment operations, travel and expense administration, and process oversight while helping ensure accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls. The ideal candidate brings leadership experience, sound accounting knowledge, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external auditors.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily accounts payable activities, set team priorities, and ensure invoices and payments are processed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Oversee the company’s travel and expense program, including system administration, employee guidance, policy enforcement, approval workflows, audit review, and corporate card management.<br>• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities by coordinating deadlines and supporting the timely completion of reconciliations and reporting.<br>• Establish, maintain, and refine accounts payable policies and procedures to strengthen compliance, consistency, and operational efficiency.<br>• Review accounting practices and internal controls regularly, recommending improvements that align with organizational objectives and financial standards.<br>• Partner with external auditors by preparing requested documentation, answering inquiries, and supporting audit execution from planning through completion.<br>• Work closely with cross-functional teams to resolve payment issues, communicate expectations, and provide clear financial process guidance.<br>• Prepare special analyses and ad hoc reports for leadership to support decision-making and department performance monitoring.<br>• Lead, coach, and develop accounts payable staff through performance oversight, delegation, and ongoing training.<br>• Use careful judgment to manage competing deadlines, improve workflows, and maintain reliable payment operations in a fast-paced environment.
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for a financial services organization in Los Angeles, California. This Contract position will oversee end-to-end payroll administration, ensuring accurate and timely processing while supporting compliance with payroll, tax, and benefits requirements. The ideal candidate brings deep payroll leadership experience, strong knowledge of ADP Workforce Now, and the ability to manage complex payroll activities in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct full-cycle payroll operations from data review through final processing, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule.<br>• Oversee payroll records, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and benefit-related entries while maintaining compliance with internal policies and applicable regulations.<br>• Serve as the primary payroll subject matter expert for ADP Workforce Now and related payroll platforms, resolving issues and improving day-to-day efficiency.<br>• Partner with accounting, benefits, and finance teams to reconcile payroll results, support reporting needs, and address discrepancies promptly.<br>• Review payroll audits and control procedures to strengthen accuracy, documentation, and regulatory compliance across the payroll function.<br>• Manage retirement and benefit payroll components, including 401(k) administration and related deductions, with careful attention to detail.<br>• Support payroll-related process improvements and assist with operational changes affecting payroll workflows when needed.<br>• Provide guidance to payroll staff and stakeholders on best practices, timelines, and issue resolution throughout each pay cycle.
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.
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 a strategic and entrepreneurial leader to guide an Accounts Payable recovery audit function in Santa Ana, California. This position is well suited for a senior audit specialist who can shape client strategy, strengthen operational performance, and communicate financial value to executive stakeholders. The role combines practice leadership, client advisory work, and team development within a fast-paced services environment focused on measurable cost optimization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the Accounts Payable recovery audit practice, leading client engagements, team delivery, and overall financial performance for the function.<br>• Oversee the full audit process, including data intake, review preparation, exception analysis, claim support, and recovery monitoring.<br>• Work closely with client finance, procurement, and shared services leaders to uncover duplicate disbursements, missed credits, overpayments, and vendor-related compliance gaps.<br>• Design tailored audit approaches that use data analysis, automation, and benchmarking insights to identify savings opportunities and underlying process issues.<br>• Present audit results, recovery opportunities, and operational improvement recommendations to senior executives such as CFOs, controllers, and procurement leaders.<br>• Lead recovery discussions with vendors and suppliers, securing funds on behalf of clients while maintaining accurate support and clear reporting.<br>• Build strong client and supplier relationships that support efficient claim resolution and long-term engagement success.<br>• Drive practice expansion by identifying new business opportunities, supporting strategic initiatives, and contributing to revenue and profitability goals.<br>• Mentor and develop team members, setting direction, promoting accountability, and building leadership capability within the group.