<p><strong>Natalie Lue with Robert Half is partnering with a growing organization seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager who is eager to step into a future Controller-level role. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong accounting leader who enjoys partnering with operations, driving process improvements, and influencing key business decisions.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate will bring experience from restaurant, hospitality, entertainment, food service, retail, or other fast-paced, customer-focused environments.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities include:</strong></p><ul><li>Leading month-end close and financial reporting</li><li>Budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis</li><li>Payroll oversight and compliance</li><li>Cost controls and operational performance analysis</li><li>Supporting leadership with strategic financial insights</li><li>Partnering cross-functionally to improve processes and drive efficiencies</li></ul><p><strong>This role offers strong visibility to leadership, the opportunity to influence business strategy, and a clear path toward a Controller title as the organization continues to grow.</strong></p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Controller to support document management activities in Pleasanton, California. This role focuses on organizing, reviewing, and digitizing business records to maintain accurate and accessible files. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, consistency in handling documentation, and the ability to keep information well-structured in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Lead transition away from factoring, ensuring smooth cash flow and minimal business disruption.</li><li>Establish and manage the company's billing, invoicing, collections, and accounts receivable functions.</li><li>Oversee Avionté billing setup, invoicing, cash application, reconciliations, and AR operations.</li><li>Develop credit, collections, and aging processes to improve cash collection and DSO.</li><li>Manage cash flow forecasting, working capital, and banking relationships.</li><li>Deliver financial reporting, profitability analysis, and KPI tracking for leadership.</li><li>Partner with accounting to review financial results and monitor EBITDA performance.</li><li>Manage budgeting, staffing costs, vendor expenses, and commission programs.</li><li>Collaborate with operations to ensure accurate payroll and invoicing data.</li><li>Evaluate and implement scalable billing and AR systems integrated with Avionté.</li><li>Support leadership with pricing, financial planning, and growth initiatives.</li><li>Build and scale finance processes while ensuring regulatory and tax compliance.</li><li>Lead and develop finance staff, including performance management.</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations for a property-focused organization in Walnut Creek, California. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, strengthening reporting processes, and guiding the accounting team through complex deadlines and priorities. The ideal candidate brings deep accounting leadership experience, strong analytical judgment, and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of internal stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee daily accounting activities and ensure financial records, reconciliations, and supporting documentation are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, delivering clear reporting that supports business decisions.<br>• Direct and mentor accounting staff, assigning work, monitoring performance, and promoting consistent adherence to internal controls.<br>• Manage property management accounting functions, including maintenance of financial data within relevant accounting platforms and related reporting tools.<br>• Coordinate audits, tax-related reporting, and compliance activities by organizing required records and responding to requests in a timely manner.<br>• Analyze financial results, identify variances or trends, and recommend corrective actions to improve accuracy and operational performance.<br>• Establish priorities across multiple deadlines, allocate resources effectively, and ensure critical deliverables are completed without delay.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams to support documentation workflows, financial record retention, and process improvements tied to accounting operations.
<p>Colleen McAuliffe at Robert Half is looking for an experienced Controller with CPA and experience in Semiconductor industry with hands on SEC experience to lead the accounting function for a growing public technology manufacturer based in San Jose, California. This role will guide global accounting activities, strengthen financial governance, and support accurate reporting in a dynamic, fast-scaling environment. The position offers the opportunity to partner closely with senior leadership while helping the organization build processes that support continued expansion.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the full accounting cycle across global operations, including close management, inventory accounting, payroll coordination, equity-related accounting, and tax oversight.</p><p>• Prepare and review financial statements and management reports to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with reporting standards.</p><p>• Lead quarterly and annual public company filing activities and maintain compliance with all external reporting obligations.</p><p>• Develop, refine, and enforce accounting policies, operational procedures, and internal control practices across the organization.</p><p>• Serve as the primary finance contact for external auditors, coordinating quarterly reviews, annual audits, and follow-up actions.</p><p>• Partner with finance, legal, operations, and executive stakeholders on business initiatives such as fundraising efforts, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.</p><p>• Evaluate new accounting pronouncements and regulatory developments, then implement required changes across reporting processes.</p><p>• Drive improvements in reporting workflows, compliance tracking, and finance automation to increase efficiency and scalability.</p><p>• Support internal audit activity, regulatory inquiries, and other cross-functional projects tied to corporate governance and financial oversight.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting and financial operations for a dynamic organization in Modesto, California. This role is responsible for maintaining reliable financial information, strengthening reporting processes, and delivering insights that support business decisions. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership while contributing to the company’s long-term financial strategy and growth.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct day-to-day accounting activities across payables, receivables, and general ledger functions to support accurate financial operations.<br>• Manage account reconciliations within QuickBooks and review financial data for accuracy, consistency, and completeness.<br>• Oversee the monthly close cycle and ensure financial reports are prepared on schedule for leadership review.<br>• Produce financial statements and supporting analyses that help leadership evaluate business performance and financial health.<br>• Coordinate tax-related documentation and support compliance with applicable California regulations and reporting requirements.<br>• Build and monitor cash flow forecasts to assist with budgeting, planning, and operational decision-making.<br>• Partner with company leadership to provide financial guidance, interpret results, and support organizational priorities.<br>• Contribute to strategic initiatives by assisting with planning activities and preparing information needed for financing discussions.<br>• Maintain well-organized records, reports, and business correspondence using tools such as Excel, Word, Outlook, QuickBooks, and similar financial systems.
<p>Colleen McAuliffe at Robert Half is looking for an experienced Controller to oversee the accounting function for a growing travel and hospitality organization. The role is 100% remote. </p><p><br></p><p>This permanent role will guide financial reporting, strengthen accounting operations, and provide leadership across a distributed team. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound business judgment, and the ability to turn complex financial activity into clear reporting and practical recommendations for leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct core accounting operations, including oversight of the general ledger, account structure, and financial records to maintain accuracy and compliance with U.S. accounting standards.</p><p>• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycle by setting timelines, reviewing entries and reconciliations, and ensuring dependable financial results are delivered on schedule.</p><p>• Produce and review financial statements, supporting schedules, accruals, reserves, and other key accounting documentation required for internal and external reporting.</p><p>• Lead accounting for revenue activities by applying appropriate guidance to deposits, deferred revenue, cancellations, refunds, commissions, rebates, and related adjustments.</p><p>• Evaluate complex accounting matters and document conclusions for transactions involving areas such as leases, intangible assets, and business combinations.</p><p>• Oversee intercompany accounting activity, including reconciliations, eliminations, and reporting coordination across affiliated entities and the parent organization.</p><p>• Partner with FP&A and business leaders to support budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, and cash flow planning tied to seasonality and supplier payment cycles.</p><p>• Develop reporting packages, performance metrics, and variance analyses that help executive leadership assess financial results, operational trends, and potential risks.</p><p>• Supervise and mentor a geographically dispersed accounting team while improving workflows, strengthening controls, and introducing automation that supports scalable growth.</p><p>• Coordinate external audit activities, manage compliance obligations, and support process enhancements related to financial systems and reporting operations.</p>
<p><strong>About the Opportunity</strong></p><p>A growing and dynamic services organization is seeking a Controller to lead its accounting function. This is a high-impact role partnering closely with senior leadership, offering exposure to a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>The Controller will oversee all day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and an efficient close process. This individual will play a key role in scaling the accounting function and supporting continued organizational growth.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead all accounting operations including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, and revenue recognition</li><li>Manage and optimize monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes</li><li>Prepare and review GAAP-compliant financial statements</li><li>Establish and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures</li><li>Serve as the primary liaison for external audits and lead audit process</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in partnership with finance leadership</li><li>Oversee cash flow, treasury activities, and banking relationships</li><li>Hire, develop, and mentor accounting staff</li></ul>
We are looking for a Buyer to join a manufacturing-focused team in Fremont, California on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This position will handle day-to-day purchasing activity for both production and operational needs, while keeping procurement records accurate and up to date in NetSuite. The ideal candidate brings experience in a capital equipment or similar manufacturing setting and is comfortable working with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee daily purchasing activity for direct and indirect materials, ensuring orders are placed accurately and on time.<br>• Build, revise, and maintain purchase orders in NetSuite to support ongoing operational and production requirements.<br>• Enter and update procurement data in the system, including new item setup, order changes, and resolution of record discrepancies.<br>• Source materials, components, services, and supplies that support capital equipment manufacturing activities.<br>• Work with suppliers to secure and document appropriate payment and credit arrangements.<br>• Manage supplier tax-exemption documentation and keep related records current and compliant.<br>• Maintain accurate vendor and purchasing information within internal systems to support reliable procurement operations.<br>• Prepare routine purchasing reports and assist with tracking order status, supplier activity, and procurement performance.<br>• Communicate with suppliers regarding lead times, availability, delivery timing, and order-related issues.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams to help ensure materials and equipment are available to meet business demands.