<p>Our client in Hayward is seeking an interim Assistant Controller for a 6+ month engagement (possible contract-to-hire). This role will support core accounting operations by contributing to the monthly close, reconciling key accounts, assisting with billing and vendor review, and helping prepare audit-ready financial documentation. The position is well suited for an experienced, detail-oriented accounting specialist who is comfortable working across departments, managing detailed financial support, and using NetSuite and Excel to drive accurate reporting. The role requires onsite work in Hayward and will likely pay between $70-$80/hr. DOE.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Partner with the Controller and Regional Controller to complete monthly close activities, including preparing journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and related accounting adjustments</p><p>• Build and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items across cash, receivables, payables, prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, payroll accounts, and other general ledger balances</p><p>• Support billing operations by reviewing customer invoices, labor records, timesheets, rate details, and related backup to help ensure accurate and timely invoicing</p><p>• Examine vendor and staffing invoice documentation, prepare month-end estimates for unbilled revenue and uninvoiced costs, and align labor activity with billing support as needed</p><p>• Organize and respond to external audit requests by gathering documentation, reviewing materials for completeness, monitoring open items, and maintaining well-structured support files</p><p>• Assist with financial reporting deliverables by preparing schedules and supporting documentation for audit requirements and public company reporting needs</p><p>• Maintain orderly accounting records, including contracts, rate schedules, invoices, reconciliations, and audit support, while helping strengthen documentation practices</p><p>• Contribute to process improvements by supporting standardized procedures for close, reconciliation, billing, and audit preparation activities</p><p>• Use NetSuite and Excel to analyze account activity, run reports, prepare schedules, fulfill reporting requests, and assist with testing, validation, and other system-related improvement projects</p>
Key Responsibilities<br>• Assist in managing monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes<br>• Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules<br>• Prepare and maintain project proformas and perform profit reconciliations<br>• Assist in preparation of financial projections<br>• Ensure GAAP compliance across multiple related entities<br>• Support lender reporting and annual external audits<br>• Oversee land development and construction job cost accounting<br>• Monitor capitalization of project costs and related expense recognition<br>• Develop and maintain project budgets<br>• Perform budget-to-actual and cost-to-complete analyses<br>• Partner with operations to ensure accurate cost tracking and forecasting<br>• Support tracking of infrastructure costs eligible for reimbursement<br>• Utilize ERP systems to improve consistency, accuracy, and efficiency in financial reporting<br>• Strong preference for experience with Newstar Constellation Systems<br>• If no Newstar experience, prior experience with another construction/homebuilding ERP is required<br>• Advanced Excel modeling and financial analysis<br>• Manage complex intercompany transactions and shared cost allocations<br>• Assist in strengthening internal controls and accounting procedures<br>• Participate in process improvement initiatives<br>Required Qualifications<br>• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance<br>• 2-5 years of public accounting experience focused on audit and review engagements<br>• Prior homebuilding or construction accounting experience (required)<br>• Experience with land development and construction accounting, job costing, and developing project budgets (required)<br>• Strong technical knowledge of GAAP<br>• Possess exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills<br>• Advanced Excel proficiency<br>• Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time effectively in a deadline driven environment<br>Preferred Qualifications<br>• Experience with Newstar Constellation Systems<br>• CPA (active or inactive)<br>• Experience working in a multi-entity or intercompany environment<br>• Exposure to Community Facilities District (CFD) cost tracking and municipal reporting processes
<p>We are looking for a meticulous and detail-oriented Controller to oversee and manage document control processes in our organization. The ideal candidate will have expertise in handling, organizing, and maintaining sensitive documentation while ensuring accuracy and compliance with company standards. This role is based in Hayward, California, and offers an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about precision and organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead and oversee the accounting team and department operations</p><p>• Produce monthly financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and WIP</p><p>• Monitor and adjust project budgets as needed</p><p>• Manage cash flow, forecasts, and monthly bank reconciliations</p><p>• Ensure tax filings, payments, and regulatory compliance are met on time</p><p>• Oversee subcontractor payables and required compliance documentation</p><p>• Track union labor and ensure accurate, timely benefit contributions</p><p>• Partner with project managers and executives to support business objectives</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 direct the accounting and financial activities of our construction business in San Jose, California. This role is well suited for a hands-on leader who is comfortable working in a lean environment, collaborating closely with company leadership, and translating financial data into practical guidance for the business. The position will play a central role in maintaining accurate reporting, supporting project-level financial oversight, and strengthening the company’s overall financial performance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the company’s accounting operations, ensuring financial records are accurate, organized, and completed on schedule.</p><p>• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, and oversee all closing activities at period end.</p><p>• Build and maintain budgets, forecasts, and cash planning models to support business decisions and liquidity management.</p><p>• Track project financial performance through job costing, work-in-progress reporting, and revenue recognition oversight.</p><p>• Review billing activity such as progress invoices, retainage balances, change order impacts, and contract-related documentation.</p><p>• Oversee accounts payable for vendors and subcontractors, including review of payment applications and compliance with payment terms.</p><p>• Monitor subcontractor requirements by confirming lien documentation, insurance records, and related project compliance materials are current.</p><p>• Partner with ownership, project managers, and operations leaders to deliver financial analysis and improve project profitability.</p><p>• Maintain internal controls, coordinate audit and tax preparation activities, and manage regulatory filings such as sales tax and business licensing.</p><p>• Supervise and develop accounting team members while improving workflows and promoting responsive service across the organization.</p>
<p>Colleen McAuliffe from Robert Half is looking for an experienced Controller to lead core accounting and financial management activities for a nonprofit organization in San Jose, California. This position will guide financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and internal control practices in a federally funded environment while serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in government-funded programs, cost-based accounting, and financial planning, along with the ability to strengthen processes and support sound operational decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily finance and accounting activities, including payables, receivables, payroll oversight, general ledger management, reconciliations, cash administration, fixed asset tracking, billing, and purchasing controls.</p><p>• Produce and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery of supporting schedules.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with federal funding requirements by overseeing financial practices related to grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, and cost-reimbursable programs.</p><p>• Prepare required financial submissions, tax-related filings, and documentation for multiple entities while preserving accurate records for restricted and unrestricted funds.</p><p>• Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors and government reviewers, coordinating audit support and promoting ongoing audit readiness.</p><p>• Oversee indirect cost methodologies, including fringe, overhead, and administrative allocations, and support the development of billing rates, pricing models, and cost proposals.</p><p>• Partner with program and operational leaders to build budgets, monitor spending, analyze financial variances, and improve forecasting and cash planning.</p><p>• Strengthen financial policies, internal controls, procurement documentation, and subcontractor compliance practices to reduce risk and improve accountability.</p><p>• Lead, coach, and develop accounting staff while presenting financial insights, compliance updates, and performance recommendations to senior leadership.</p><p>• Manage financial systems and related process improvement efforts to enhance reporting quality, efficiency, and decision support.</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>
Key Responsibilities<br>• Serve as the primary accounting contact and advisor for an assigned portfolio of client accounts.<br>• Manage full-cycle accounting for multiple clients, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, and month-end close.<br>• Set up, maintain, and optimize QuickBooks Online files, including chart of accounts, classes, locations, and integrations.<br>• Prepare and/or review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports for clients.<br>• Ensure timely and accurate reconciliations of bank, credit card, and other key balance sheet accounts.<br>• Develop and monitor client-specific accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.<br>• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis for clients; provide insights and recommendations.<br>• Review work performed by staff/accounting specialists, providing direction, training, and performance feedback.<br>• Coordinate with tax and assurance teams to support year-end engagements and information requests.<br>• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement technology and workflow enhancements for clients.<br>• Assist with onboarding new clients, including needs assessment, engagement scoping, and system setup.<br>• Manage engagement deadlines and priorities across multiple clients, communicating proactively with internal teams and client management.<br>Qualifications<br>• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.<br>• CPA license preferred but not required.<br>• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including prior supervisor/manager responsibilities.<br>• Prior experience in a CPA firm or client accounting services environment strongly preferred.<br>• Expert-level proficiency with QuickBooks Online, including advanced features and third-party app integrations.<br>• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP for small to mid-sized businesses.<br>• Experience with non-profit organizations and various reporting requirements related to non-profits.<br>• Proven ability to manage multiple client relationships and competing priorities.<br>• Demonstrated leadership skills, including staff supervision, coaching, and delegation.<br>• High level of comfort working in cloud-based and paperless environments.<br>• Excellent communication and client service skills.<br>• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.