<p>We are looking for a highly skilled Tax Manager to lead the development and implementation of strategic tax technology solutions. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance tax processes, ensure compliance, and optimize the use of advanced tools in managing tax operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in tax technology and a proven track record in driving efficiency and innovation.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Design and execute a comprehensive tax technology strategy to streamline compliance, reporting, data analytics, and process management.</p><p>• Serve as the primary tax representative on cross-functional project teams, ensuring tax requirements are met during technology implementations.</p><p>• Collaborate with IT and other departments to define functional requirements, review technical designs, and oversee application testing, deployment, and maintenance.</p><p>• Lead tax technology projects using recognized project management methodologies to ensure successful outcomes.</p><p>• Establish and maintain robust internal controls for all tax technology applications, ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404.</p><p>• Manage user access, perform system updates, and provide technical support for tax technology applications.</p><p>• Stay informed about emerging tax technology trends and refine strategies to achieve optimal performance.</p><p>• Develop detailed process documentation, deliver end-user training, and create policies for efficient technology use.</p><p>• Oversee relationships with vendors and consultants to ensure effective implementation and support of tax applications.</p><p>• Provide training to tax team members on software tools and process enhancements. </p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>***Please message / email Valerie Nielsen on LinkedIn (email is on LinkedIn page) for immediate response***</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Director of Technology / Director of Engineering</strong></p><p>📍 Location: Century City, CA (Onsite 2x per week)</p><p>💰 Total Compensation: Up to $300,000</p><p>🏦 Industry: Financial Services (Private Equity or related finance preferred)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>Our client, a well-established financial firm in Century City, is seeking a Director of Technology / Director of Engineering to lead technology strategy, integration, and innovation across the organization. This individual will be both a strategic thinker and hands-on technologist, capable of maintaining and enhancing complex systems while guiding the firm toward future adoption of AI and machine learning solutions.</p><p>The ideal candidate is systems-agnostic, deeply technical, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced financial environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee the firm’s full technology landscape, ensuring all systems, applications, and integrations operate efficiently and securely.</li><li>Roll up your sleeves to evaluate, document, and optimize the backend infrastructure, identifying opportunities for stronger connectivity across platforms.</li><li>Partner with firm leadership to define and execute a forward-looking technology roadmap, including AI/ML initiatives.</li><li>Integrate and streamline multiple financial and operational systems to ensure data integrity and performance.</li><li>Serve as a bridge between business and technical teams—translating complex system interactions into clear, actionable insights.</li><li>Manage vendor relationships, oversee system upgrades, and ensure compliance with security and financial regulations.</li><li>Mentor and develop technical staff, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and excellence.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced IT Director to oversee financial systems and drive technology strategies that align with organizational goals. Based in San Juan Capistrano, California, this role is pivotal in managing critical systems, leading teams, and ensuring seamless integration across platforms. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of financial processes and technology.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and implement a strategic roadmap for financial systems that supports organizational objectives.<br>• Act as the primary liaison between Finance, IT, and external vendors to ensure alignment and effective execution of financial systems strategies.<br>• Manage the administration, configuration, and performance of financial systems such as Oracle Hyperion, Epicor ERP, Zuora, and industry-specific billing platforms.<br>• Lead efforts to design and implement integrations across financial systems using APIs and middleware solutions.<br>• Establish and enforce best practices for data governance, security, and compliance with regulatory standards.<br>• Collaborate with internal audit, finance, and accounting teams to ensure accurate reporting and smooth financial close cycles.<br>• Supervise a team of systems analysts, developers, and external consultants to achieve project and operational goals.<br>• Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and oversee service level agreements (SLAs).<br>• Identify opportunities for system enhancements, automation, and cost-saving measures.<br>• Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends in financial systems and SaaS platforms.
<p><strong>Controller – Oil & Gas / Industrial Services</strong></p><p><strong>Presented by David Bizub, Vice President – Robert Half</strong></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a <strong>rapidly growing company in Long Beach, CA</strong>, to hire a dynamic and experienced <strong>Controller</strong>. This is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial operations, reporting, strategic planning, and risk management.</p><p>This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on financial executive with a strong background in <strong>oil and gas, industrial services, or adjacent industries</strong>, who thrives in a <strong>fast-paced, growth-oriented environment</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Design and build a high-performing <strong>finance and accounting team</strong>, with a focus on structure, skills development, and succession planning</li><li>Oversee the <strong>annual budget process</strong> and long-term business planning cycles, including preparation, departmental reviews, and presentations to the board</li><li>Lead the development of <strong>financial reporting frameworks</strong> to monitor performance and track key metrics against strategic goals</li><li>Direct <strong>tax planning and compliance</strong> efforts for income, excise, and other relevant taxes</li><li>Manage <strong>treasury operations</strong>, including cash flow forecasting, working capital optimization, and capital efficiency</li><li>Evaluate and manage the organization’s <strong>capital structure</strong>, including debt management, banking relationships, and recapitalization strategies</li><li>Ensure <strong>clear communication with internal and external stakeholders</strong>, including regular reporting to the board of directors</li><li>Drive <strong>process improvement and automation initiatives</strong> to enhance reporting, compliance, and operational scalability</li><li>Collaborate on <strong>strategic growth initiatives</strong>, including M& A evaluation, due diligence, and integration planning</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; <strong>CPA or MBA preferred</strong></li><li>Minimum 7–10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, preferably within <strong>oil and gas, logistics, energy, or industrial services</strong></li><li>Strong technical understanding of <strong>GAAP</strong>, financial reporting, and corporate tax</li><li>Demonstrated success in leading <strong>budgeting, forecasting</strong>, and long-range financial planning</li><li>Experience managing <strong>banking relationships</strong>, debt structures, and treasury functions</li><li>Proven track record of building and mentoring accounting and finance teams</li><li>Ability to lead change in a <strong>fast-paced, high-growth environment</strong></li><li>ERP implementation or optimization experience is a plus</li></ul><p>If you're not currently working with anyone at Robert Half, please click call 562-800-3963 and ask for David Bizub. Please reference job order number 00460-0013307433 or email resume to [email protected]</p>
<p>We are seeking a Sr. IT Technical Specialist. This is a long-term contract opportunity that will require working onsite in Southern California four days per week.</p><p><br></p><p>The Consumer Applications Department of or is seeking a highly-motivated experienced Technical Lead to help deliver projects more effectively. They will work along aside the Product Owners and Project teams leading Agile practices related to customer-facing digital products. This position requires extensive collaboration and cross-functional communication with IT associates consultants and vendors to define product goals backlogs and roadmaps leading to successful delivery. This position is a working lead that provides functional technical guidance and may supervise the daily activities of individual contributors or working teams. </p><p><br></p><p> - Coordinate with project managers to develop budgets and timelines </p><p> - Oversee the design testing and deployment processes </p><p> - Intervene when development is behind schedule - Coordinate and Organize Dev Work </p><p> - Keep the backlog clean scoped and prioritized </p><p> - Help define sprint goals and ensure tasks are realistically sized </p><p> - Translate stakeholder requests into clear action items </p><p> - Own QA and Delivery Hygiene - QA features before launch and coordinate testing </p><p> - Log bugs verify fixes and handle regressions quickly </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
