<p><strong>PLEASE CONTACT CHRISTINA TRAN AT ROBERT HALF FOR MORE INFORMATION</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for an experienced Director of Accounting to lead core accounting operations for a growing biotech organization in South San Francisco. This role will guide financial close activities, oversee clinical and operational accounting, and help strengthen reporting accuracy across the business. The position offers strong visibility with cross-functional leadership and the chance to shape a scalable accounting function in a fast-moving environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycles, ensuring timely completion of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepaid accounting, and cash-related transactions.</p><p>• Oversee accounting for clinical development spending by managing study accruals and working closely with Clinical Operations to maintain accurate cost tracking and reporting.</p><p>• Lead day-to-day operational accounting activities, including regulatory reporting related to 1099 and 1042 filings as well as sales and use tax compliance.</p><p>• Maintain adherence to U.S. accounting standards, internal control expectations, and established company accounting policies across all assigned areas.</p><p>• Collaborate with technical accounting and external auditors to support audits, compliance efforts, and the resolution of complex accounting matters.</p><p>• Improve accounting workflows by identifying opportunities for automation and better use of systems such as NetSuite, Excel, BlackLine, and AI-enabled tools.</p><p>• Manage and develop members of the accounting team, fostering accountability, careful growth, and a collaborative team culture.</p><p>• Balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution, stepping into detailed accounting work when needed to support business priorities.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join a respected public accounting firm in Oakland, California. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with firm leadership on a diverse portfolio of tax matters, combining technical review responsibilities with strategic client advisory support. The role is well suited for someone who is detail oriented, thrives in a collaborative environment, and enjoys serving high-net-worth individuals, privately held businesses, and fiduciary entities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct and review complex tax engagements for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trust or estate clients, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.<br>• Advise clients on tax planning opportunities, technical questions, and practical strategies that support both compliance and broader financial objectives.<br>• Research federal and state tax matters, evaluate risks, and translate findings into clear recommendations for clients and internal stakeholders.<br>• Manage examinations and inquiries from taxing authorities, coordinating responses and guiding matters through resolution.<br>• Oversee multiple client assignments at once, balancing deadlines, staffing, and quality expectations in a fast-moving public accounting setting.<br>• Provide leadership to tax team members by reviewing work, offering coaching, and supporting their ongoing technical development.<br>• Partner with firm leadership on client service plans, engagement strategy, and initiatives that strengthen the tax practice.<br>• Maintain strong client relationships through responsive communication, sound judgment, and consistent delivery of high-quality work.
Job Title: Finance & Accounting Manager – Retail Services Join a great and growing company that offers excellent development opportunities and employee benefits & perks! Are you seeking to a role in management accounting with a well established local company? Our position has so much to offer for a skilled accountant. Responsibilities: Oversee and direct the Finance, Accounting, and Operational Data programs to support the company in meeting its annual objectives and executing its long-term strategic vision. Lead, manage, and mentor all accounting department functions, including overseeing direct report staff. Develop and supervise retail-oriented financial reporting processes, ensuring timely and accurate sales, inventory, operational, and management data to inform decision-making. Champion continuous process improvement for finance operations, reporting, and internal controls to drive greater accuracy, efficiency, and insight across the retail business. Guide the development and execution of best practices for all administrative and financial functions, ensuring optimal investment and allocation of resources based on retail sector needs. Facilitate companywide goal-setting and annual budget processes, providing leadership and direction that aligns with retail-specific performance metrics. Partner closely with retail operations and business leaders, offering actionable financial insights and recommendations that improve store performance, margin, and growth. Provide leaders with accessible, actionable operational data and performance metrics to achieve sales and profitability targets. Ensure completeness, timeliness, and compliance of all financial information according to GAAP and established retail accounting standards. Provide oversight for financial accounting, tax reporting, and regulatory compliance, including annual audits, tax filings, and retirement plan audits. Drive adoption and optimal use of ERP and POS systems in collaboration with cross-functional teams, promoting data-driven decision-making and leveraging emerging technologies suitable for retail operations. Promote strong communication and documentation standards across all finance and operational teams to ensure business objectives are met effectively and efficiently. Posted by Director of Recruiting Scott Moore (Also connect on LinkedIn)