<p><strong>Public Accounting Opportunity | South Bay, CA | Partnership Potential</strong></p><p>Looking for more than just your next accounting job? How about the opportunity to become a future partner?</p><p>Our client, an established and growing public accounting firm in the South Bay, is seeking an ambitious accounting professional who wants to take their career to the next level. This is an opportunity to join a firm with significant growth potential, where the right individual can grow into a leadership role and potentially earn a path to partnership.</p><p><strong>Why Consider This Opportunity?</strong></p><ul><li>Potential pathway to future partnership.</li><li>Significant professional and financial growth potential.</li><li>Opportunity to take on a leadership role and help shape the firm's future.</li><li>Work directly with a diverse portfolio of business and individual clients.</li><li>Opportunity to contribute to business development and firm expansion.</li><li>Collaborative environment where your contributions make a difference.</li></ul><p><strong>Ideal Candidate:</strong></p><ul><li>Background in public accounting and tax.</li><li>Experience with individual and business tax clients.</li><li>Strong technical, communication, and client relationship skills.</li><li>Entrepreneurial mindset with an interest in leadership and long-term growth.</li><li>CPA or CPA candidate preferred.</li></ul><p>If you're ready to move beyond the traditional public accounting career path and want an opportunity to build something long-term, we would love to connect.</p><p><strong>Apply today to explore this exciting opportunity!</strong></p><p><br></p><p>For confidential consideration, please email your Robert Half recruiter. If you're not currently working with anyone at Robert Half, please click "Apply" or call 562-800-3963 and ask for David Bizub. Please reference job order number 00460-0013539830 email resume to [email protected]</p>
We are looking for an accomplished Tax Manager - Director to join a growing organization in Lake Forest, California. This position is ideal for someone in public accounting who brings strong technical tax knowledge, leadership capability, and a commitment to delivering high-quality client service. The role offers the opportunity to guide tax engagements, support team development, and contribute to a collaborative environment that values balance and long-term success.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the preparation, review, and finalization of complex tax filings for individuals, corporations, and sales and use tax matters.<br>• Oversee multiple client engagements at once, ensuring deadlines, quality standards, and regulatory requirements are consistently met.<br>• Provide direction and mentorship to tax staff, helping develop technical skills, review accuracy, and career growth.<br>• Advise clients on tax planning strategies, compliance considerations, and risk areas to support sound financial decisions.<br>• Evaluate and refine tax-related policies, procedures, and documentation to strengthen consistency and operational effectiveness.<br>• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on specialized engagements, including work involving nonprofit organizations, unions, and retirement-related entities when applicable.<br>• Research tax issues and interpret changing regulations to recommend practical solutions for clients and leadership.<br>• Support practice growth by building strong client relationships and contributing to a high-performing tax function.
<p>Tax Manager for well-established Real estate firm</p><p><br></p><p>Growing real estate firm seeking a <strong>CPA</strong> to lead tax compliance, planning, and advisory functions for real estate entities and high-net-worth individuals.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and review tax returns for Partnerships, S Corps, C Corps, Trusts, and HNW individuals.</li><li>Prepare quarterly tax estimates and tax planning projections.</li><li>Research complex tax issues and present recommendations.</li><li>Respond to tax notices from federal and state agencies.</li><li>Review fixed asset classifications, depreciation, and real estate improvements.</li><li>Analyze operating and partnership agreements.</li><li>Assist with cash flow forecasting and loan covenant calculations.</li><li>Manage multiple engagements and ensure timely deliverables.</li><li>Participate in audits of employee benefit plans and private foundations.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Active <strong>CPA required</strong>.</li><li>5+ years of tax experience, preferably in public accounting.</li><li>Strong background in real estate taxation and partnership returns.</li><li>Experience with HNW individual tax returns.</li><li>Excellent tax research, analytical, and communication skills.</li></ul><p><strong>Location:</strong> 100% Onsite</p><p><strong>Compensation:</strong> Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits.</p>
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to join an office environment in California, supporting a range of accounting, tax, and administrative activities within the agriculture industry. This contract opportunity is well suited for an organized candidate who can manage financial records, assist with tax-related documentation, and help keep entity and trust administration organized. The role offers exposure to bookkeeping, reporting, banking support, and cross-functional coordination while working closely with internal leadership and external advisors.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Support day-to-day accounting activities by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and assembling financial schedules for reporting and review.<br>• Maintain accurate records across trusts, partnerships, corporations, and related entities, ensuring documentation is current and well organized.<br>• Track outgoing payments, incoming funds, and routine expenses while helping monitor the completeness of financial transaction records.<br>• Assist with month-end close tasks and contribute to the preparation of materials used for financial statement reviews and audits.<br>• Compile tax documentation and supporting schedules for individual, trust, partnership, and corporate filings, coordinating details with outside tax professionals as needed.<br>• Help manage estimated tax payments, filing extensions, deadline tracking, and responses to tax notices in a timely manner.<br>• Review bank activity, monitor cash positions, and prepare backup documentation for transfers, disbursements, and other treasury-related transactions.<br>• Maintain investment records, statements, and transaction schedules while supporting administrative processes tied to trusts and affiliated entities.<br>• Coordinate correspondence, filings, distributions, scheduling, and document preparation with attorneys, accountants, banks, and other external advisors as required.<br>• Provide broader administrative support and contribute to special projects assigned by the Office Administrator.
We are looking for a truly senior, hands-on professional who can take ownership independently and has experience working in an international group environment. Someone based in the Eastern Time Zone would be ideal.<br>The scope includes:<br>• Owning monthly and year-end close in line with the group reporting calendar, including journal entries, accruals, deferrals, and account reconciliations<br>• Maintaining general ledger integrity across bank, AR, AP, prepaids, accruals, and intercompany accounts<br>• Managing revenue recognition for hardware, SaaS, and service contracts, including deferred revenue<br>• Handling intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and billing to global group entities<br>• Overseeing customer billing, AR aging, collections, and payment dispute resolution in partnership with Sales and management<br>• Overseeing AP accounting and supplier payment accuracy, and reviewing and approving expense reports in SAP Concur<br>• Calculating, filing, and paying multi-state sales and use tax, responding to tax authorities, and preparing annual 1099 filings<br>• Supporting external audits, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal policies, and improving processes and controls<br>Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, experience with multi-state sales tax, and the ability to work confidently with international stakeholders are particularly important.
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to oversee core accounting activities and help maintain accurate, timely financial reporting in Irvine, California. This position plays a key role in managing close activities, strengthening controls, and supporting day-to-day financial operations. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate with business partners across the organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycle to ensure reporting deadlines are met with accuracy and consistency.<br>• Prepare and evaluate financial reports, balance sheet support, and related documentation to maintain reliable accounting records.<br>• Manage general ledger activity by reviewing reconciliations, monitoring account balances, and approving journal entries.<br>• Oversee daily accounting functions across payables, receivables, payroll, and fixed asset accounting to support smooth operations.<br>• Maintain adherence to company accounting standards and internal policies while promoting strong financial governance.<br>• Contribute to planning activities by supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial review processes.<br>• Serve as a key contact for external auditors and assist with tax filings and other regulatory reporting needs.<br>• Enhance accounting workflows by refining procedures, documenting processes, and reinforcing internal controls.<br>• Work closely with operational stakeholders to deliver financial insight, reporting support, and practical guidance for business decisions.
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee daily accounting operations and maintain accurate financial records for our Irvine, California team. This position is ideal for someone who is comfortable managing bookkeeping, payroll, reconciliations, and financial reporting in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, hands-on QuickBooks experience, and the ability to support month-end activities with precision and efficiency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage end-to-end bookkeeping activities using QuickBooks Desktop to ensure complete and accurate financial records.<br>• Process payroll accurately and on schedule, with experience using Paycor considered beneficial.<br>• Reconcile bank accounts and investigate discrepancies to maintain reliable cash reporting.<br>• Prepare and review balance sheet and profit and loss statements for internal financial oversight.<br>• Compile routine company reporting and maintain supporting documentation for accounting records.<br>• Handle reporting related to certified payroll, prevailing wage requirements, and workers’ compensation obligations.<br>• Assist with month-end close tasks, including journal entries, account analysis, and general ledger review.<br>• Create and maintain Excel-based reports and perform financial analysis to support business decisions.
<p>Robert Half is seeking an experienced Interim Accounting Manager to assist and prepare month end close, financial reporting, audits, grants, internal controls for our Non Profit client. </p><p>Our client operates across events, entertainment, hospitality, venue operations, educational programs, grants, sponsorships, and facility rentals. </p><p>Nonprofit accounting experience is required and NetSuite experience is highly preferred. This consulting opportunity will be located onsite in Pomona. CA</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><p>Oversee GL, AP, AR, payroll accounting, revenue recognition, fixed assets, cash management, and reconciliations</p><p>Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.</p><p>Supervise and develop accounting staff while improving workflow and accountability.</p><p>Prepare and review financial statements, management reports</p><p>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.</p><p>Lead annual audit preparation and serve as primary liaison with external auditors.</p><p>Oversee grants, restricted funds, and compliance reporting for the non-profit entity</p><p>Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.</p><p><br></p><p>Qualifications</p><p>Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance;</p><p>5+ years of accounting leadership experience.</p><p>Prior Accounting Manager experience.</p><p>Nonprofit accounting experience required.</p><p>Experience supporting multi-entity environments, including both nonprofit and for-profit operations, preferred.</p><p>Experience with audits, grants, restricted funds, and compliance reporting.</p><p>NetSuite experience highly preferred.</p>
<p>Our client is seeking a hands-on Payroll Manager / Consultant with experience in Workforce Software (WFS) and SAP Payroll to lead the end-to-end payroll function. This individual will also play a key role in payroll accounting, including general ledger reconciliations, payroll accruals, and month-end close activities. The ideal Payroll Consulting candidate combines strong payroll operations knowledge with solid accounting experience to ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and financial reporting integrity. This project will be located onsite in Chino, CA. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><p>-Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing (400+ employees), tax withholdings, deductions, garnishments, and benefits administration</p><p>-Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations</p><p>-Coordinate year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and tax reporting</p><p>-Reconcile payroll, benefits, taxes, and accrued compensation accounts within the general ledger</p><p>-Monitor payroll accruals including PTO, bonus, commission, and incentive compensation liabilities</p>
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>IT Manager</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>Growing organization is seeking an experienced IT Manager to lead infrastructure operations, security initiatives, and enterprise technology platforms. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for maintaining secure and reliable IT systems while supporting business operations and technology modernization efforts.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead day-to-day infrastructure, systems administration, and cybersecurity operations.</li><li>Manage Microsoft cloud services, identity platforms, collaboration tools, and hybrid environments.</li><li>Oversee network, server, storage, virtualization, backup, and disaster recovery solutions.</li><li>Support cybersecurity programs, risk management initiatives, audits, and regulatory compliance efforts.</li><li>Coordinate technology projects, system upgrades, and continuous improvement activities.</li><li>Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and escalation support for the IT team.</li><li>Maintain documentation, policies, procedures, and operational best practices.</li></ul>
<p>We are seeking an IT Manager who will serve as the primary technology leader and day-to-day administrator for the organization's IT systems. This individual will manage Microsoft cloud technologies, end-user support, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and vendor relationships while ensuring reliable technology services for office and field-based employees.</p><p>This is a highly visible role that requires strong technical skills, excellent customer service, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment supporting users with varying levels of technical proficiency.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Administer and support Microsoft 365, including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and related services</li><li>Manage Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), identity management, authentication, and access controls</li><li>Support Windows endpoints, laptops, mobile devices, and company hardware</li><li>Provide responsive technical support to office and field personnel</li><li>Manage onboarding, offboarding, user provisioning, and permissions</li><li>Maintain cybersecurity controls, patch management, endpoint protection, and security best practices</li><li>Administer network infrastructure, wireless systems, and connectivity solutions</li><li>Manage IT vendors, service providers, and technology-related contracts</li><li>Track and maintain hardware, software licensing, and IT asset inventory</li><li>Lead initiatives to improve system reliability, security, and operational efficiency</li><li>Create and maintain IT documentation, standards, and procedures</li></ul><p><br></p>