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14 results for Budget Analyst in Manhattan Beach, CA

Budget Analyst

Upland, CA
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Temporary / Contract
27.7115 - 32.087 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Budget Analyst to support a public sector department in Upland, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity focuses heavily on budget tracking, invoice review, and administrative coordination, making it ideal for someone who is comfortable working with financial documents and departmental reporting. The person in this role will help maintain accuracy in budget-related records while providing day-to-day administrative support to keep department operations running smoothly. Responsibilities: • Examine departmental invoices against approved budget allocations and identify discrepancies before processing • Verify billing documentation for completeness, accuracy, and proper coding to support timely payment activity • Enter purchase order and invoice information into internal systems with a high level of precision • Prepare formal correspondence and develop budget-related presentation materials for department use • Produce staff reports using established templates and ensure information is organized clearly for review • Assist with monthly budget monitoring by updating records and helping track spending activity • Provide general administrative support to the department, including document preparation and routine coordination tasks
2026-08-25T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Pasadena, CA
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Temporary / Contract
27 - 29 USD / Hourly
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. Financial Modeling:· Develop and maintain financial models to analyze and forecast company performance· Use spreadsheet tools to create projections, scenario analyses, and sensitivity analyses.Budgeting and Forecasting:· Collaborate with various departments to create and manage budgets.· Prepare financial forecasts, identifying trends and potential areas of concern or opportunity.Financial Reporting:· Generate and analyze financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.· Communicate financial results and trends to management and stakeholders.Variance Analysis:· Conduct variance analysis to compare actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts.· Identify and investigate discrepancies, providing explanations for variances.Decision Support:· Provide decision support by analyzing financial data and making recommendations for strategic and operational decisions.· Assess the financial impact of potential investments, projects, or business initiatives.Market and Industry Analysis:· Monitor economic and industry trends that may impact the organization's financial performance.· Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
2026-08-19T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support financial reporting and operational analysis for a construction-focused organization in Rancho Cucamonga, California. This role is ideal for someone who can turn complex, high-volume data into clear insights that support budgeting, forecasting, and business decisions. The position blends analytical work with practical accounting knowledge and calls for strong Excel expertise in a project-based environment. Responsibilities:• Build and maintain financial reports, dashboards, and models that convert large, detailed datasets into accurate and presentation-ready analysis.• Review project and operational data to identify trends, explain performance differences, and support monthly and ongoing variance analysis.• Partner with finance and operations teams to develop budgets, forecasts, and ad hoc reporting that informs business planning and resource allocation.• Analyze construction-related information such as subcontractor activity, equipment utilization, and usage reporting to improve financial visibility.• Organize and validate high-volume Excel data, often spanning tens of thousands of rows, to ensure consistency, accuracy, and usability.• Use advanced Excel tools, including PivotTables, Power Query, and financial modeling techniques, to streamline analysis and reporting processes.• Contribute accounting insight when evaluating financial results, reconciliations, and reporting outputs across projects and departments.
2026-08-20T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Irvine, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join a fast-paced wholesale distribution environment in Irvine, California. In this role, you will turn financial and operational data into clear business insight that supports planning, performance management, and leadership decisions. You will work closely with teams across sales, operations, service, and shared services while contributing to monthly reporting, forecasting, and budgeting activities. This position is ideal for someone who combines strong analytical discipline with the ability to explain the story behind the numbers. Responsibilities: • Analyze monthly revenue and gross margin results across business segments, product categories, and customer groups, delivering clear explanations for performance changes. • Prepare detailed comparisons against budget, forecast, and prior-year results by isolating the effects of volume, product mix, pricing, and foreign exchange. • Build and maintain financial models and performance bridges that help leadership understand key drivers and support forward-looking planning. • Monitor operating expenses by function and cost center, identifying recurring trends, one-time impacts, and areas that require corrective action. • Partner with HR, operations, and accounting teams to review headcount costs, validate accruals during close, and improve the accuracy of financial reporting. • Manage financial analysis for the service business, including revenue, margin, labor costs, reserves, and inventory-related impacts. • Evaluate service performance using operational and financial indicators such as technician productivity, efficiency, and cost per service event, then help develop actions to improve profitability. • Track service-related provisions and inventory exposure, including warranty reserves and slow-moving stock, with monthly reconciliations and variance commentary. • Support month-end close, forecast cycles, and budget preparation while assisting the FP&A team with reporting improvements and evolving analytics processes.
2026-08-11T00:00:00Z

Business Analyst

Irvine, CA
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Temporary / Contract
70 - 85 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking a Business Analyst for a client located in Irvine, CA. This is a 100% onsite role for atru Business Analyst focused on stakeholder engagement, requirements gathering, and project ownership, not a Data Analyst, Power BI, or development position. Ideal candidates are proactive, relationship-driven Business Analysts who enjoy working directly with stakeholders, asking questions, creating clarity, and moving projects forward.
2026-08-18T00:00:00Z

Business Analyst

Santa Monica, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
124000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
Job TitleLead Business Systems Analyst Company OverviewA leading public-sector organization based in Los Angeles, CA, dedicated to delivering high-quality services to its community through innovation, transparency, and operational excellence. The organization leverages modern technology solutions to enhance service delivery, improve internal processes, and support data-driven decision-making across departments. Role SummaryThe Lead Business Systems Analyst serves as a strategic partner bridging business needs and technology solutions. This role leads large-scale system initiatives, drives process improvements, and ensures business applications are optimized for performance and user experience. Based in Los Angeles, CA, this position plays a critical role in shaping technology roadmaps and delivering impactful solutions that support organizational objectives while overseeing a small team. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead business systems initiatives, serving as a primary liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders</li><li>Gather, analyze, and document business requirements, translating them into functional specifications and user stories</li><li>Oversee system implementations, upgrades, and enhancements across enterprise applications</li><li>Develop and maintain technology roadmaps aligned with business strategy</li><li>Manage vendor relationships, including RFP/RFI/RFQ processes and contract oversight</li><li>Configure, test, and support enterprise software systems to ensure reliability and performance</li><li>Monitor system performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement optimization strategies</li><li>Facilitate training sessions and develop documentation to support end users and self-service capabilities</li><li>Lead incident response efforts, including root cause analysis and post-incident reviews</li><li>Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and oversight to a team of 3–4 direct reports</li></ul>Compensation & Benefits<ul><li>$120,000 – $140,000</li><li>Competitive benefits package including healthcare, retirement plans, and paid time off</li><li>Opportunities for professional development and certification support</li></ul>Additional Details<ul><li>Work model: Hybrid (3 days onsite per week)</li><li>Position includes oversight of a small team (3–4 direct reports)</li><li>May require occasional evenings or weekend support for critical system needs</li><li>Opportunity to work on high-impact, enterprise-level systems and initiatives</li><li>Eligibility Requirement: Candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents</li><li>Background Screening Requirement: Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a comprehensive background check, consistent with applicable law</li></ul>
2026-08-19T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Orange, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a growing manufacturing and retail business in Orange, California. This position will focus on product costing, inventory valuation, and financial analysis that helps leadership understand margin performance and production efficiency. The role is well suited for someone who enjoys partnering with operations, bringing structure to cost data, and contributing to informed business decisions in a hands-on environment. Responsibilities: • Analyze production costs, material usage, labor, and overhead to maintain accurate standard costing across manufactured products. • Review inventory balances and valuation methods to support reliable financial reporting and strong cost controls. • Partner closely with plant and operations leaders to evaluate manufacturing performance, explain cost variances, and identify improvement opportunities. • Prepare margin and profitability reporting that gives leadership clear insight into product performance and key cost drivers. • Support the costing of new products and updates to existing product lines by assessing materials, processes, and expected production expenses. • Monitor standard cost changes and maintain cost records within NetSuite to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy. • Assist with monthly close activities related to inventory and cost accounting, helping deliver timely and accurate results. • Contribute to process improvements, including support for accounting system-related changes that affect costing workflows and reporting.
2026-08-11T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Anaheim, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Anaheim, California. This role focuses on strengthening product cost visibility, supporting inventory accuracy, and delivering reliable financial analysis in a high-volume production environment. The position works closely with operations and cross-functional teams to build meaningful cost models, support pricing decisions, and help ensure a smooth month-end close. Responsibilities: • Build detailed cost models for products and new components by assessing materials, labor inputs, overhead structure, and expected margins. • Partner with production teams to gather shop floor data and confirm that costs are assigned correctly across parts, jobs, and inventory. • Prepare pricing support and proposal estimates by translating operational and engineering inputs into accurate manufacturing cost assumptions. • Review inventory activity through cycle counts, reconciliations, and variance research to improve accuracy and valuation quality. • Support month-end close by preparing journal entries, completing account reconciliations, and analyzing fluctuations in manufacturing-related balances. • Evaluate work orders, production performance, and cost trends to identify unusual results and recommend corrective action. • Track standard costs, labor rates, and overhead rates to help maintain dependable reporting and informed business decisions. • Contribute to special projects involving inventory controls, reserve analysis, and broader manufacturing finance improvements.
2026-08-19T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Oxnard, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
115000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Cost Accountant to join our team in Oxnard, California. This role is responsible for strengthening cost accounting practices, supporting accurate financial reporting, and helping maintain compliance within a manufacturing environment. The position also contributes to inventory and margin analysis, close activities, and ongoing process enhancements that improve operational and financial performance. Responsibilities:• Manage month-end and quarter-end accounting activities related to inventory, cost of sales, and revenue reporting, including the preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations.• Review product costing, standard costs, and manufacturing-related financial data to ensure accuracy and alignment with company policies and applicable accounting guidance.• Prepare and interpret gross margin and variance analyses to identify trends, explain performance results, and support business decisions.• Coordinate physical inventory reviews and audit support activities while helping maintain reliable inventory records and strong internal controls.• Provide guidance and day-to-day oversight to cost accounting and estimating staff, supporting development in technical and government cost accounting practices.• Partner with cross-functional teams in finance and operations to improve costing methods, reporting quality, and overall efficiency.• Support internal and external audit requests by supplying documentation, explaining accounting treatment, and helping address compliance requirements.• Use Oracle and advanced Excel tools to analyze financial information, maintain reporting accuracy, and streamline recurring accounting processes.Senior
2026-08-18T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Azusa, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing team in Azusa, California. This position plays an important role in strengthening financial accuracy by evaluating production costs, inventory activity, and operational results. The individual in this role will collaborate with finance and plant partners to deliver reliable reporting, support close activities, and help leadership make informed business decisions. Responsibilities: • Manage and revise standard cost data for raw materials, direct labor, and factory overhead to keep product valuation current and accurate. • Examine production and purchasing variances, including material usage, labor efficiency, scrap, price differences, and overhead impacts, and communicate key findings to stakeholders. • Review product structures, manufacturing routings, and shop orders to confirm costing inputs properly reflect actual production processes. • Track inventory movements and perform reconciliations between inventory records and the general ledger to maintain financial accuracy. • Research stock discrepancies and work with operations and supply chain teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions. • Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting activities tied to inventory balances and cost of goods sold. • Support cycle count programs and physical inventory events by analyzing count results, reconciling differences, and documenting outcomes. • Produce scheduled and on-demand reports covering inventory valuation, manufacturing costs, and operational performance trends. • Partner with purchasing, engineering, production, and supply chain teams to improve cost reliability, reporting quality, and internal control practices. • Assist with audit requests by preparing reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation for inventory and cost-related accounts.
2026-08-10T00:00:00Z

Accounting Analyst

El Segundo, CA
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Temporary / Contract
24.7 - 26 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Analyst to join a cosmetics organization in El Segundo, California on a Long-term Contract basis. This role supports day-to-day accounting and inventory activities across multiple product lines, with a focus on maintaining accurate records, analyzing discrepancies, and assisting with operational reporting. The position is well suited for someone who enjoys working with data, coordinating across teams, and keeping financial and inventory processes running smoothly in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Handle customer payment dispute research and follow through on chargeback resolution to support accurate financial outcomes. • Develop and update product markup information, ensuring calculations remain organized and aligned with business needs. • Review warehouse stock records and complete reconciliations to confirm inventory accuracy across locations. • Compare inventory data with external vendors and kitting partners, then investigate and resolve any mismatches. • Process order transfer activity and validate reporting for online sales channels such as Amazon and TikTok across multiple markets. • Record inventory-related adjustments tied to internal usage, testing, kitting activities, and production support needs. • Monitor returns, scrap activity, and related inventory movements to maintain reliable accounting records. • Organize cycle count activity, add new items to counting groups, and research variances involving raw materials and finished goods. • Coordinate the removal of obsolete inventory held at third-party facilities while supporting additional accounting and operational projects as needed.
2026-08-28T00:00:00Z

Business Systems Analyst

Irvine, CA
remote
Temporary to Hire
50 - 65 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a hands-on Senior Business Systems Analyst to support a high-impact enterprise systems initiative centered on ADP WFN deployment and optimization, with integration touchpoints across NetSuite ERP and Concur. This is a fully remote, contract opportunity with strong potential to convert to a contract-to-permanent role. This position is ideal for a systems detail oriented who thrives in a lean environment, can work independently, and is comfortable owning the full lifecycle of business systems work—from discovery and process mapping through configuration, testing, documentation, training, and go-live support. This is not a pure project management or oversight role; we are looking for someone who is willing to roll up their sleeves and execute. Key Responsibilities Lead business systems analysis for the Concur deployment, including requirements gathering, current-state and future-state process mapping, and configuration validation against business requirements Own the overall test strategy and execution, including test plans, test scripts, UAT coordination, defect tracking and triage, and regression testing through go-live Produce and maintain critical project and operational documentation Support integration testing between Concur and NetSuite, as well ADP WFN Partner closely with IT and Finance stakeholders to translate business requirements into system configuration and validated test coverage Perform hands-on configuration work directly within supported systems Drive change management activities, including stakeholder support and end-user training Ensure systems and changes align with compliance, audit, and control requirements, including SOX-related considerations
2026-08-21T00:00:00Z

Grant Accountant

Los Angeles, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
32.71 - 42.12 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a detail-oriented Grant Accountant with 4 years of accounting experience to manage the financial administration of grants, ensure compliance with funding requirements, and support accurate reporting and reconciliation activities.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage the full accounting lifecycle for grant funds, including budgeting, tracking, reporting, and reconciliation.</li><li>Monitor grant expenditures to ensure compliance with donor, federal, state, and organizational guidelines.</li><li>Prepare financial reports for funders, internal leadership, and auditors.</li><li>Reconcile grant-related accounts and investigate discrepancies.</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close processes related to grants.</li><li>Maintain documentation for audits and grant reviews.</li><li>Collaborate with program managers and finance staff to track spending against grant budgets.</li><li>Support indirect cost calculations, revenue recognition, and restricted fund accounting.</li><li>Ensure timely invoicing, drawdowns, and revenue postings for assigned grants.</li></ul>
2026-08-14T00:00:00Z

Grant Accountant

Los Angeles, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
35 - 45 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Grant Accountant to manage the financial aspects of grant funding for organizations across various industries. This role involves ensuring compliance with grant regulations, tracking and reporting expenses, and supporting fiscal operations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in accounting and experience working with government, corporation, or foundation grants. If you combine dynamic communication skills with a positive attitude, then you may thrive in this position. If this sounds like you, please call our office 213.629.4602. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Grant Compliance: Ensure all financial activities comply with grant terms, Uniform Guidance (if applicable), and organizational policies.</li><li>Budget Management: Assist with development and tracking of grant budgets, monitoring expenditures against approved funding, and ensuring proper allocation of funds.</li><li>Reporting: Prepare accurate grant financial reports for internal use and submission to funders.</li><li>Audit Support: Facilitate grant audits by ensuring all documentation and policies follow auditing standards.</li><li>Grant Revenue Recognition: Accurately record grant-related revenue and expenses and manage reconciliations for grant accounts.</li><li>Collaboration: Work closely with program managers, development teams, and finance staff to provide financial insights and ensure meeting funding requirements.</li><li>Documentation and Recordkeeping: Maintain thorough records of budgets, invoices, agreements, and financial activities related to grants.</li><li>Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline grant accounting workflows and improve compliance processes.</li></ul>
2026-08-14T00:00:00Z