<p><strong>Contract Financial Analyst (2–3 Months) – South San Francisco</strong></p><p>We are seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Financial Analyst</strong> for a 2–3 month contract in South San Francisco. In this role, you will support critical financial planning, analysis, and reporting functions, working closely with cross-functional teams to drive business decisions during a busy project cycle.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Conduct financial analysis, forecasting, and modeling to support project and departmental goals.</li><li>Assist with budgeting, expense tracking, and variance analysis.</li><li>Prepare and present clear financial reports and summaries for management review.</li><li>Streamline processes and enhance financial controls to ensure data integrity.</li><li>Utilize tools such as Excel; experience with Workday or Tyler Munis is highly preferred.</li><li>Collaborate with various teams to ensure timely collection and accuracy of financial data.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Financial Analyst to join our team in the Palo Alto area, on a contract basis. In this role, you will provide critical support to the finance director by streamlining operational financial planning and analysis (FP&A) processes and ensuring accurate reporting. This position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, experienced in advanced financial tasks, and comfortable collaborating across departments.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Generate and manage detailed expense reports to ensure accurate tracking and analysis.</p><p>• Oversee headcount reporting and forecasting processes to align with organizational goals.</p><p>• Develop and maintain budgets while providing precise forecasting to support decision-making.</p><p>• Assist in month-end closing activities, including identifying accruals and reconciling accounts.</p><p>• Review and analyze open purchase order (PO) reports to ensure proper management.</p><p>• Monitor and manage expenses, with a focus on marketing spend, ensuring cost efficiency.</p><p>• Scrub, validate, and analyze financial data to maintain integrity and reliability.</p><p>• Collaborate with vendors to investigate invoices and resolve discrepancies in PO closures.</p><p>• Partner with non-finance business stakeholders to provide financial insights and guidance.</p>
<p><strong><em>Financial Analys</em></strong>t (Full-Time, Hybrid – San Mateo & Palo Alto)</p><p>Engagement Professional Practice Group – Robert Half</p><p><em>Position Overview</em></p><p>We are seeking a driven and analytical Financial Analyst to join our Engagement Professional Practice Group. This is a full-time, hybrid role supporting clients in the San Mateo and Palo Alto areas. As an Engagement Professional, you will be a full-time employee of Robert Half, working on a variety of client engagements while benefiting from consistent pay, stability, and professional growth.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze financial data to support business decisions, forecasting, and strategic planning</li><li>Prepare and maintain budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses</li><li>Build and update financial models to evaluate performance and business opportunities</li><li>Develop dashboards and reports for management and stakeholders</li><li>Partner with cross-functional teams to gather data and provide insights</li><li>Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify trends or risks</li><li>Support month-end and quarter-end close processes</li><li>Assist with financial planning and analysis (FP&A) activities</li><li>Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data across systems</li><li>Ad hoc analysis and reporting as needed</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Financial Analyst with proven experience utilizing Oracle financial systems. In this role, you will be responsible for data analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and preparing financial reports to support management decision-making. This position is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys leveraging technology to drive process improvements and deliver actionable insights. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> </p><ul><li>Analyze financial data and trends to provide actionable insights and recommendations </li><li>Develop, maintain, and improve budgeting and forecasting models </li><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports </li><li>Partner with department leaders to develop and monitor budgets </li><li>Conduct variance analysis and investigate discrepancies </li><li>Utilize Oracle ERP and financial modules for data extraction, reporting, and process automation </li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance </li><li>Identify process improvement opportunities and help implement best practices </li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our construction team in Walnut Creek, California. This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills and expertise in financial modeling and variance analysis. You will play a key role in evaluating financial data, developing models, and providing actionable insights to support decision-making processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Track project progress and analyze trends and bottlenecks.</li><li>Provide data-driven insights to guide project management, quality, and control decisions.</li><li>Lead job startup and closeout meetings per procedures.</li><li>Produce weekly performance reports and support production reporting.</li><li>Apply and evaluate cost control methods to monitor and manage project costs.</li><li>Track actual progress to forecast realistic costs and completion schedules.</li><li>Develop bid and labor rates including projections.</li><li>Support budgeting process, collaborating with operations.</li><li>Support the change order budget process.</li><li>Provide risk assessments from project and contract review process.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Financial Analyst to join our team on a contract basis in the Palo Alto area. This role is focused on supporting the finance director with operational financial planning and analysis, streamlining reporting processes, and ensuring accurate financial data management. You will play a key role in providing insights into expenses, headcount forecasting, and budgeting to drive informed decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare detailed expense reports and ensure accurate tracking of costs across various departments.</p><p>• Conduct headcount reporting and forecasting to align staffing plans with organizational goals.</p><p>• Develop and maintain budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.</p><p>• Provide support during month-end closing processes, including identifying accruals and reconciling accounts.</p><p>• Analyze open purchase order reports and assist in resolving outstanding items.</p><p>• Manage and monitor marketing expenses, ensuring adherence to budget limits.</p><p>• Review and validate financial data to ensure accuracy and consistency.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate vendor invoices and address discrepancies.</p><p>• Utilize advanced Excel techniques such as pivot tables and lookups to perform in-depth data analysis.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join our team on a contract basis in the Palo Alto area. This role is ideal for an experienced and detail-oriented individual with a strong background in financial planning and analysis (FP&A). You will play a key role in supporting the finance director by streamlining reporting processes and ensuring precise expense and headcount management.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare detailed expense reports and ensure accurate tracking.</p><p>• Manage headcount reporting and provide reliable forecasting.</p><p>• Develop and maintain budgets and financial forecasts.</p><p>• Assist with month-end close activities, ensuring all necessary adjustments are completed.</p><p>• Identify and record accruals to maintain accurate financial records.</p><p>• Review open purchase order (PO) reports and address discrepancies.</p><p>• Oversee expense management, including marketing spend, ensuring alignment with budgets.</p><p>• Scrub and validate financial data for accuracy and completeness.</p><p>• Collaborate with non-finance teams to address financial inquiries and resolve vendor-related issues.</p>
Our client is looking for an experienced Cost Analyst to join our Concord, CA location on a contract-to-permanent basis. This role offers the chance to partner with operations and finance, drive process improvement, and support ongoing business growth. <br> Analyze production costs, materials, and labor variances Prepare and present regular cost reports to management Support budgeting, forecasting, and month-end closing activities Identify cost-saving opportunities in collaboration with cross-functional teams Ensure compliance with company policies and support audits as needed
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Analyst for an ongoing contract-to-permanent assignment in Concord, CA. Be part of an organization that values proactive thinking and continuous improvement. <br> Conduct costing analysis, track inventory and production expenses Highlight trends and variances, providing recommendations to leadership Assist with development of annual budgets and cost forecasts Partner with internal departments to improve processes and increase cost efficiencies Maintain accurate records and assist during internal and external audits
Are you skilled in analyzing costs and identifying operational efficiencies? Join our client as a Cost Analyst! Our client is seeking experienced professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are interested in a contract-to-permanent opportunity with a respected organization in Hayward, CA. <br> Analyze cost data and develop actionable reports for management Monitor production costs, inventory, and expenditures for accuracy Partner with operations to identify ways to improve profitability and reduce waste Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis Support audits and ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures Collaborate cross-functionally to support decision-making
Our client in Hayward, CA is seeking a motivated Cost Analyst for a long-term contract-to-permanent opportunity. If you have a passion for process improvement and financial analysis, this could be the ideal position for you. <br> Collect, analyze, and report on cost-related data for products and projects Support standard cost updates and variance analysis Work closely with manufacturing, supply chain, and finance teams Prepare regular cost analysis reports for senior leadership Assist in the development of annual budgets and forecasts Maintain cost accounting policies and support audit requirements
We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our team in Menlo Park, California. In this Contract to permanent position, you will play a vital role in budget management, workforce planning, and financial reporting for executive leadership. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to key organizational decisions by providing accurate and insightful financial analysis.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage end-to-end budget planning and workforce allocation to ensure financial goals are met.<br>• Analyze cost drivers and recommend adjustments to optimize spending.<br>• Prepare and deliver comprehensive financial reporting packages for executive leadership.<br>• Track budgets against actuals and variances, providing actionable insights to stakeholders.<br>• Collaborate with teams to monitor headcount and resource allocation.<br>• Create detailed forecasts to support strategic planning initiatives.<br>• Utilize tools like Google Sheets for effective analysis and reporting.<br>• Present findings and recommendations to senior management for informed decision-making.<br>• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.<br>• Support ad hoc analysis and reporting requests as needed.
We are looking for a success-driven and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our team in Menlo Park, California. This contract position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to financial planning, performance analysis, and strategic decision-making in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong analytical mindset and a keen interest in the financial services sector, particularly brokerage and fintech.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Assist in developing and maintaining financial models to support forecasting and budgeting processes.<br>• Analyze operating costs, revenue streams, and key performance indicators to identify trends and insights.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business planning and the financial aspects of product development.<br>• Prepare and deliver financial reports and presentations tailored for senior leadership review.<br>• Contribute to process improvements and tool enhancements for financial reporting workflows.<br>• Communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders to ensure alignment on financial objectives.<br>• Utilize collaboration tools such as Slack and Google Workspace for efficient team communication and data sharing.<br>• Support the financial evaluation of new product launches and strategic initiatives.<br>• Monitor market trends and industry developments to inform financial strategies.
We are looking for a Cost Accounting Manager to oversee and refine the costing processes for our co-manufactured products. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring accurate cost analysis, driving operational efficiency, and supporting strategic decision-making. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial success of a dynamic, fast-paced organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and manage standard costing methodologies for all co-manufactured products.<br>• Conduct detailed variance analysis and provide insights into product-level margins.<br>• Review and audit co-manufacturer invoices to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and cost accuracy.<br>• Provide costing inputs for budgeting, forecasting, and financial scenario modeling.<br>• Collaborate with Procurement, Operations, FP&A, and Sales Operations teams to optimize cost strategies.<br>• Lead the month-end costing close process, including inventory reconciliations and reporting.<br>• Ensure the integrity of costing data and identify opportunities for process improvements.<br>• Analyze cost structures and provide recommendations to enhance operational and financial outcomes.<br>• Support strategic pricing and margin optimization efforts through detailed cost analysis.<br>• Partner with external co-manufacturers to streamline costing processes and maintain accuracy.
<p>Robert Half is seeking a results-driven Billing Analyst with a strong background in accounts receivable (AR), aging analysis, and billing operations to join our client’s dynamic team. As a Billing Analyst, you will play a critical role in ensuring the financial health and accuracy of the organization’s revenue cycle through efficient and detailed billing and reconciliation processes. </p><p><br></p><p>In this role, the ideal candidate will oversee and maintain accurate aging reports, streamline billing operations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies. Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks in a deadline-driven environment are key to success. </p><p><br></p><ul><li>Oversee the AR process by accurately posting payments, reconciling accounts, and managing outstanding balances for improved cash flow. </li><li>Regularly update and review accounts receivable aging reports to monitor delinquent accounts, reduce overdue balances, and provide actionable insights to stakeholders. </li><li>Ensure accurate and timely preparation of customer invoices, credit memos, and billing adjustments, in alignment with agreed-upon terms and contracts. </li><li>Reconcile discrepancies between payments received and invoices by working closely with AR teams and customers to ensure proper account resolution. </li><li>Communicate with customers regarding outstanding invoices and provide efficient support to resolve any billing-related issues. </li><li>Generate detailed monthly and quarterly reports summarizing AR trends, billing metrics, and collection efforts to support cash forecasting. </li><li>Ensure all billing and AR functions comply with organizational policies, audit requirements, and financial regulations. </li></ul>
<p><strong>Cost Accountant – Construction Industry</strong></p><p><strong>Compensation: $38 - $50 hourly </strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p>Robert Half is seeking experienced Cost Accountants to join our client's team in the Construction industry or similar. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate tracking of project expenditures, supporting effective budgeting, and facilitating transparent financial reporting to stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and analyze cost reports for multiple construction projects</li><li>Review project budgets and track actual costs against estimates</li><li>Monitor job cost allocations and variance explanations</li><li>Collaborate with project managers to verify purchase orders, invoices, and expenses</li><li>Review labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs for accuracy and documentation</li><li>Evaluate change orders and their financial impact</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close related to project accounting</li><li>Maintain cost accounting records and construction project files</li><li>Assist with forecasting and identifying areas for cost improvement</li><li>Provide financial summaries to management and support strategic business decisions</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are seeking a Junior Cost Accountant to join a fast-growing client in the consumer goods (CPG) industry on a contract-to-hire basis. This is a great opportunity for an early-career accounting professional looking to build hands-on experience in cost accounting, inventory analysis, and financial reporting within a dynamic, product-driven environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Assist with inventory and cost accounting functions, including standard cost updates and variance analysis</li><li>Support monthly close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and reporting</li><li>Analyze material, labor, and overhead costs and investigate variances</li><li>Partner with operations, supply chain, and production teams to ensure accurate product costing</li><li>Help maintain and update bill of materials (BOMs) and standard cost structures</li><li>Track and analyze inventory movements, adjustments, and reserves</li><li>Assist in preparing margin analysis and product profitability reporting</li><li>Support audits by providing documentation and analysis as needed</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our team in Hayward, California. In this role, you will apply your expertise in financial analysis and cost accounting to support pricing strategies, margin analysis, and accurate reporting processes. This is a Contract position that offers an excellent opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to data-driven decision-making.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct in-depth cost analysis, including product costing, variance analysis, and standard versus actual cost comparisons.<br>• Maintain accurate bills of materials, labor, and overhead cost structures to ensure consistency and reliability in financial reporting.<br>• Support pricing decisions through detailed margin analysis and scenario modeling based on cost changes and volume assumptions.<br>• Prepare and deliver management reports such as margin analyses, cost reports, and key performance indicators on a recurring basis.<br>• Assist with month-end close activities, including inventory reconciliations and cost-related accruals.<br>• Investigate discrepancies between subledgers and the general ledger to ensure data accuracy.<br>• Contribute to the budgeting and forecasting processes by providing cost-related insights and projections.<br>• Enhance data integrity and streamline reporting templates to improve overall financial processes.<br>• Collaborate with internal and external auditors by documenting processes and responding to audit requests.
<p>Are you an experienced Cost Accountant seeking your next opportunity with the potential to go permanent? Our client is a leading organization in Concord, CA looking to recruit a detail-oriented and driven Cost Accountant for a temp-to-hire position.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Prepare and analyze cost records and reports, ensuring compliance with company policies and generally accepted accounting principles.</li><li>Track, monitor, and analyze manufacturing costs, overhead allocation, inventory valuation, and variance analysis.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close activities.</li><li>Perform cost control and waste reduction analyses to drive process improvements.</li><li>Partner with operations, finance, and leadership to deliver actionable financial insights.</li><li>Assist with audits and implement internal controls to safeguard assets.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a highly driven Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to play a critical role in supporting financial operations and delivering insightful analysis. In this individual contributor role, you will collaborate across departments to refine financial plans, improve reporting systems, and drive data-driven decision-making. Based in Sausalito, California, this position offers the opportunity to influence key business strategies and enhance organizational profitability.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the annual budgeting process by developing templates, coordinating with department heads, and preparing detailed budget presentations.<br>• Conduct quarterly forecasting exercises, providing actionable insights to senior management.<br>• Ensure data accuracy and integrity while preparing monthly financial reports and developing new reporting tools.<br>• Analyze variances against budgets and prior year results to identify trends and areas for improvement.<br>• Support executive management by assisting in the preparation of board presentations and delivering ad hoc analyses.<br>• Create and maintain data models to design performance metrics and support financial systems.<br>• Evaluate product profitability by analyzing supply chain costs, pricing structures, and brand expenditures.<br>• Provide inventory analysis to identify trends related to expiration, sales forecasting, and margin implications.<br>• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop sales forecasts, monitor performance metrics, and validate regional trends.<br>• Assist in pricing administration and conduct brand spend analysis to optimize market strategies.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join our team in Los Altos, California. In this long-term contract position, you will play a pivotal role in leading budget development and administration while ensuring compliance with fiscal management principles, organizational policies, and relevant state regulations. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with various stakeholders, analyze complex financial data, and provide valuable insights to support decision-making.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Act as a key advisor to administrators and staff regarding budget development processes, policies, and procedures.<br>• Conduct detailed financial analyses, including variance analysis and financial modeling, to review, audit, and reconcile budgets.<br>• Prepare comprehensive reports featuring narratives, financial interpretations, and actionable recommendations.<br>• Research and analyze financial and statistical data to identify trends and provide insights to management.<br>• Create and present financial documentation, including reports for Board of Trustees meetings.<br>• Process budget adjustments, journal entries, and accruals, ensuring compliance with financial standards.<br>• Monitor expenditures and fiscal activities, addressing potential issues and recommending corrective actions.<br>• Provide technical expertise to program managers and staff on budget-related matters, including changes and transfers.<br>• Maintain and ensure the accuracy of data management systems, generating specialized reports as needed.<br>• Identify and resolve complex budgetary and financial challenges through thorough analysis and forecasting.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join our team in Fremont, California. In this role, you will play a critical part in analyzing financial data, developing models, and supporting key decision-making processes. The ideal candidate will have expertise in cost accounting, financial modeling, and manufacturing operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.<br>• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support strategic planning and forecasting.<br>• Conduct variance analysis to compare actual performance against budgets and forecasts.<br>• Perform ad hoc financial analyses to address specific business challenges or opportunities.<br>• Apply cost accounting principles to evaluate and optimize manufacturing product costs.<br>• Review and analyze inventory costs to ensure accurate reporting and valuation.<br>• Assist in the month-end close process by preparing journal entries and reconciliations.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and recommendations.<br>• Utilize NetSuite and other tools to streamline financial reporting and analysis.<br>• Support the development and implementation of standard cost accounting practices.
<p>We are looking for a skilled Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to join our team in Emeryville, California. This role is ideal for someone passionate about driving financial strategies and delivering impactful insights. You will play a key role in shaping corporate decision-making through detailed analysis and forecasting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Improve and maintain driver‑based financial and capital models, integrating them into daily operations and partnering with key business teams.</li><li>Lead monthly reporting by collecting data, validating assumptions, and aligning benchmarks with stakeholders.</li><li>Analyze and present financial results, including preparing materials for leadership and board reviews.</li><li>Produce ongoing financial reports using advanced modeling and strong analytical methods.</li><li>Provide insights on revenue drivers, competition, and market trends to guide strategy.</li><li>Track KPI trends, benchmark performance, and identify risks and opportunities.</li><li>Run sensitivity analyses focused on capital adequacy and stress‑testing scenarios.</li><li>Communicate forecasts and assumptions clearly across business units to ensure alignment.</li><li>Maintain transparent access to plan‑vs‑actual and forecast‑vs‑actual results.</li><li>Build strong partnerships across the organization and act as a trusted advisor.</li><li>Support expense management and contribute to improving financial processes.</li><li>Promote best practices in planning and enhance analytical discipline.</li><li>Coach and develop team members.</li><li>Handle additional ad hoc tasks as needed.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Investment Accountant (Contract – Yardi Experience Required)</strong></p><p>We are seeking a skilled <strong>Investment Accountant</strong> for a contract position supporting our client’s investment operations. This role is ideal for finance professionals with hands-on experience in Yardi and investment accounting, who are detail-oriented, analytical, and committed to accuracy and compliance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain accurate accounting records for a range of investment products, including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and alternative assets.</li><li>Reconcile investment positions, cost basis, and income to statements from brokers and custodians.</li><li>Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual investment reports for leadership and stakeholders.</li><li>Support and process investment-related transactions such as purchases, sales, income accruals, and corporate actions using Yardi software.</li><li>Ensure adherence to GAAP, company policies, and all relevant regulatory requirements.</li><li>Assist with performance analysis, benchmarking, and audit inquiries.</li><li>Collaborate across finance teams to optimize reporting processes and implement improvements.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a Revenue Reporting Analyst to join our team in San Francisco, California. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of revenue-related data to support seamless financial reporting processes. The position offers an opportunity to work closely with both internal teams and external partners, leveraging your analytical expertise to create impactful reports and dashboards that drive business insights. <strong>For immediate consideration, please contact Daniel Mok directly via Linked-In.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the import, validation, and analysis of revenue-related data to support accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Collaborate with external data providers to ensure timely delivery of statements and resolve data quality issues.</p><p>• Oversee the onboarding process for new data providers, ensuring proper documentation and technical specifications are maintained.</p><p>• Work closely with internal accounting and reporting teams to support accurate financial reporting and efficient period-close activities.</p><p>• Monitor data ingestion logs and reporting dashboards to proactively identify and address discrepancies.</p><p>• Assist with system upgrades and data migrations, including testing ingestion tools and platforms.</p><p>• Design and implement data-driven analyses, creating dashboards and reports tailored to key business metrics.</p><p>• Conduct ongoing evaluations of business performance metrics and provide actionable insights.</p><p>• Develop and maintain clear documentation of processes and workflows.</p><p>• Build strong relationships with external and internal stakeholders to facilitate seamless data operations.</p>