<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>
We are looking for a hands-on Controller to provide part-time financial leadership for a growing construction company in California. This role is ideal for an experienced, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can guide daily financial operations, strengthen reporting accuracy, and help maintain compliance across the business. The position offers scheduling flexibility while giving the selected candidate meaningful influence over accounting processes, financial visibility, and year-end readiness.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily accounting activities and ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and consistently.<br>• Produce monthly and annual financial reports that support informed business decisions and leadership review.<br>• Lead the close cycle at month-end and year-end, including reconciliations, adjustments, and final reporting preparation.<br>• Partner with external tax advisors to organize filings, deliver required documentation, and support annual tax preparation.<br>• Maintain adherence to construction-related financial regulations, reporting standards, and documentation requirements.<br>• Prepare schedules and supporting materials for audits and other financial reviews conducted by outside parties.<br>• Track cash position and evaluate overall financial performance to help leadership plan effectively.<br>• Assess existing accounting workflows and internal controls, then recommend and implement practical improvements.<br>• Support project-based accounting functions such as job costing and financial tracking across active construction work.<br>• Preserve complete and reliable financial records to ensure accurate reporting and operational transparency.
We are looking for an Assistant Controller to join our team in Santa Clara, California. In this role, you will assist the Controller in managing accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. This position requires strong attention to detail, expertise in construction accounting, and a collaborative approach to working with various departments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.<br>• Prepare and analyze financial statements in compliance with industry standards and organizational requirements.<br>• Manage job cost accounting tasks, including tracking schedules, cost-to-complete calculations, and percentage-of-completion reports.<br>• Perform reconciliations for general ledger accounts and balance sheet items to maintain data accuracy.<br>• Contribute to cash flow forecasting and budgeting to support organizational financial planning.<br>• Oversee revenue recognition and contract accounting processes to ensure compliance with relevant guidelines.<br>• Collaborate with project managers to evaluate job performance, profitability, and variance analysis.<br>• Develop and enhance internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures to improve operational efficiency.<br>• Coordinate audits, tax preparation, and external reporting to meet regulatory and compliance obligations.<br>• Supervise and guide accounting staff, supporting growth and effective team collaboration.
<p>Reach out to <strong><u>Michelle Espejo</u></strong><u> via </u><strong><u>email or LinkedIn</u></strong> for additional information or questions regarding this listing.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Assistant Controller | Venture Capital Firm | Palo Alto; 1-3 days onsite</strong></p><p> </p><p>Join a <strong>mission-driven investment platform</strong> focused on venture capital and early-stage companies. This is a great opportunity to join a <strong>lean, entrepreneurial team</strong> with broad exposure across fund accounting, reporting, investment operations, and investor activity.</p><p>You’ll work closely with experienced finance and investment professionals while taking meaningful ownership across the platform. The firm offers <strong>competitive compensation + bonus, strong retirement benefits</strong>, and a collaborative environment with plenty of room to grow.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support <strong>in-house fund accounting</strong> across investment vehicles and related entities</li><li>Prepare <strong>capital calls, distributions, and investor statements</strong></li><li>Review monthly and quarterly <strong>NAV and administrator deliverables</strong></li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and expense allocations</li><li>Partner with fund administrators on accounting and reporting</li><li>Support <strong>audit, tax, and compliance</strong> processes</li><li>Oversee separately managed accounts and related requirements</li><li>Contribute to <strong>process improvements and special projects</strong></li></ul><p><strong>For fastest consideration, reach out to <u>Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn</u>.</strong></p>
This role is for an experienced Controller to manage a small Accounting team and ensure GAAP, Revenue Recognition, and NetSuite implementation is successful. <br><br>Required Skills & Experience<br><br>o Technical Requirements:<br> Strong GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) knowledge.<br> Extensive NetSuite experience, including implementation.<br> Experience with revenue recognition (ASC 606) and contract review is highly valued.<br> Manufacturing experience is a plus due to the shift toward wafer production.<br><br>Industry Experience:<br> Medical device background is less critical; focus is more on platform technology and revenue processes.<br>o Soft Skills:<br> Ability to work cross-functionally and maintain positive team dynamics.<br> Adaptability, strong communication, and a collaborative approach are essential to fit the existing closely-knit team.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to join a team in Santa Clara, California on a Long-term Contract basis. This position is ideal for a well-rounded, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can step into a hands-on environment, manage core close activities, and help maintain accuracy across the general ledger. The role will provide essential accounting support while the existing team concentrates on audit-related priorities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead monthly and quarterly close activities, including preparation for third-quarter reporting deadlines.</p><p>• Review journal entries while maintaining accurate and timely financial records.</p><p>• Review balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to ensure underlying support is correct.</p><p>• Review account activity for accuracy, completeness, and proper classification rather than relying only on reconciliation status.</p><p>• Perform broad general ledger and day-to-day accounting work across multiple areas of the function.</p><p>• Provide effective support in an accounting environment that depends heavily on manual processes and careful review.</p><p>• Take ownership of key accounting tasks to help balance workloads while internal staff remain focused on audit demands.</p>
<p>Jennifer Fukumae with Robert Half is partnering with a<strong> venture capital firm</strong> seeking a Fund Accounting Manager to join its lean Finance team. This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys owning fund accounting in-house and wants broad exposure to the full fund lifecycle.</p><p> </p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Own key areas of <strong>fund accounting and financial reporting</strong> across multiple VC funds.</li><li>Prepare capital statements, capital activity, and investor reporting.</li><li>Perform <strong>waterfall and carried interest calculations</strong>.</li><li>Support quarterly and year-end closes, audits, and tax-related deliverables.</li><li>Partner closely with the Controller, CFO, and Senior Accountant.</li><li>Ensure fund records and reporting are accurate, timely, and well maintained.</li><li>Work directly with leadership on ad hoc analysis and fund-related projects.</li><li>Coordinate time-sensitive reporting requests, including those involving international teams.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Credit & Collections Manager to oversee credit strategy and receivables performance for a construction-focused business in Monterey, California. In this leadership role, you will help protect company assets by guiding credit decisions, strengthening collection efforts, and ensuring lien-related compliance on project accounts. The position works closely with Sales, Operations, and Finance to support revenue growth while maintaining disciplined risk management.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the company’s commercial credit program by reviewing customer profiles, assessing risk exposure, and establishing appropriate credit terms and limits.</p><p>• Manage day-to-day collections activity, ensuring past-due accounts receive timely follow-up and that recovery plans are executed effectively.</p><p>• Oversee California preliminary notice and mechanics’ lien processes, including filing, release coordination, and communication with legal partners when required.</p><p>• Resolve high-level account issues by negotiating payment arrangements, addressing disputes, and advancing complex collection matters to conclusion.</p><p>• Track accounts receivable results, identify delinquency trends, and introduce practical measures to reduce aging balances and credit losses.</p><p>• Lead, mentor, and evaluate the collections team, promoting consistent performance, accountability, and focused development.</p><p>• Partner with Sales, Branch Operations, and Finance to support customer relationships while applying sound credit controls and risk-based decision-making.</p><p>• Review financial statements, payment behavior, and account activity to produce informed recommendations and meaningful reporting.</p><p>• Strengthen departmental procedures, internal controls, and performance standards to improve efficiency and safeguard the organization’s financial interests.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Posted by Recruiting Director Scott G. Moore (Apply here and connect on LinkedIn)</p>
• Key Skills:<br>o Strong analytical skills; not just a task-doer but able to review and analyze<br>o Experience supervising or managing at least 1-2 people<br>o Ability to coach and review work of specialists<br>o High attention to detail due to large weekly payment volumes (over $60M/week to ~600 growers)<br>o Solid accounting foundation, especially in reconciliations and balance sheet management<br>o Strong Excel skills; familiarity with Oracle and Driscoll’s GGS settlement engine<br>o Comfortable with high-volume, deadline-driven environment<br>o Fast learner, self-starter, and adaptable personality<br>• Education: Accounting degree required; CPA not required; experience more important than credentials<br>• Industry Experience: Open to candidates without agriculture background; manufacturing/inventory accounting experience is acceptable<br>Scope of Work & Responsibilities<br>• Grower Accounting:<br>o Oversee weekly grower payments, review and validate specialist work<br>o Ensure accuracy in packaging deductions and share percentages<br>o Coach and support specialists and senior accountant<br>• Cost Accounting:<br>o Support project-based work (e.g., process documentation, workflow improvements)<br>o Analyze reports and data, partner with finance for value-add analytics<br>o Review work of senior cost accountants, help push projects and process improvements<br>• Split: Estimated 50% grower support, 50% cost accounting/project support
We are looking for an experienced interim Chief Financial Officer to provide hands-on financial leadership for a Long-term Contract position based in San Jose, California. This role is best suited for a finance executive who brings deep planning and analysis expertise along with the accounting knowledge needed to guide reporting, close activities, and public-company expectations. The ideal candidate can step in quickly, partner effectively with established leaders, and communicate confidently with both local stakeholders and the parent company team in India.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial modeling activities to support business decisions and performance visibility.<br>• Oversee cash flow analysis and capital management to help maintain financial stability and support operational priorities.<br>• Direct monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc financial analysis, translating complex data into clear recommendations for executives and board-level audiences.<br>• Provide leadership to the accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting and appropriate oversight of controllership activities.<br>• Support an efficient five-day month-end close process and coordinate preparation for audits and recurring board reporting requirements.<br>• Develop executive-ready presentations and reporting materials using advanced Excel and PowerPoint capabilities.<br>• Work closely with established functional leaders to align finance support with business objectives and drive timely decision-making.<br>• Engage effectively with the India-based parent company team, including participation in early-morning or late-evening meetings when needed.<br>• Use modern AI-enabled tools and business systems to improve analysis, reporting quality, and overall finance efficiency.
<p>Our client is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to support a construction-focused organization in Saratoga, California. This hourly W2 position will oversee end-to-end payables operations with an emphasis on high invoice volume, subcontractor disbursements, and accurate project cost allocation. The role requires a strong understanding of construction payment practices, contract compliance, and timely coordination with vendors and project teams to keep financial records precise and up to date.</p><p><br></p><p>The role is only till the end of the year. Our client requires 5 days/week onsite for the 1st month, but after that it can go down to 3 days onsite. They are using Concur. Proficiency in Concur is required.</p><p><br></p><p>If you are ready to start an AP Manager role on September 14, please apply today!</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the complete accounts payable cycle for vendor invoices and subcontractor payment requests in a high-volume construction environment.</p><p>• Review submitted billing against purchase orders, contracts, and supporting documents to confirm accuracy before approval and payment.</p><p>• Assign expenses to the appropriate jobs and cost codes to support reliable project budgeting and financial reporting.</p><p>• Monitor lien waivers, insurance documentation, and other compliance records to ensure payment releases meet contractual requirements.</p><p>• Reconcile vendor statements, address payment-related questions, and resolve discrepancies in a timely and thorough manner.</p><p>• Prepare and schedule disbursements through checks, ACH, wires, or joint checks while considering cash flow needs and available payment discounts.</p><p>• Partner with project managers and internal stakeholders to confirm work completion, route approvals, and maintain proper payment controls.</p><p>• Support month-end activities by assisting with accruals, journal entries, reconciliations, and related accounts payable reporting.</p>
<p>1. Supervises and participates in the daily operations of the assigned college’s Business Services </p><p>Department; leads the preparation of financial performance statements for the operating budget </p><p>of the campus; coordinates financial information flow with the District Office; reconciles budgets </p><p>and produces general ledger and other summary documents; supports fiscal management by </p><p>providing information and consultation on issues, designing forms, charts, or spreadsheets as </p><p>requested. </p><p>2. Performs continuous internal audit of campus financial data and documents to ensure accuracy, </p><p>completeness and compliance with District policies and procedures and applicable government </p><p>regulations; develops and maintains documents and records of transactions to support internal </p><p>and external audits; reviews and verifies the financial management of assigned staff and budget </p><p>officers. </p><p>3. Oversees and prepares periodic financial statements for general fund accounts, grants, and other </p><p>special programs; reviews budget allocations, compiles financial data and prepares reports in </p><p>accordance with financial reporting requirements; assists with year-end closing by preparing </p><p>adjusting entries for college operating and categorical budgets; provides year-end fiscal reports </p><p>for categorical funds. </p><p>4. Conducts special financial research or analytical studies to assist administrators in the </p><p>formulation of new policies and planning of new or revised programs; monitors the financial </p><p>performance of special projects, funds, and grants, preparing mandated compliance reports as </p><p>required; establishes internal controls for monitoring approved budgets; conducts various finan</p><p>cial studies to support budget, project, and grant proposals. </p><p>5. Prepares budget transfers or journal vouchers for corrections or adjustments to the budget; </p><p>reviews expense requisitions for compliance and analyzes and resolves budget variances with </p><p>department heads; receives, reviews and approves budget and expenditure transfers, accounting </p><p>entries and transactions to ensure conformance with funding requirements. </p><p>6. Oversees and participates in approving purchase requisitions for appropriateness and budgetary </p><p>compliance; verifies completeness and conformance of requests and processes requests for the Human Resources Office </p><p>purchase; receives, reviews, and approves requests for checks, warrants, claims, and expense</p>
<p>Reach out to <strong><u>Michelle Espejo</u></strong><u> via </u><strong><u>email or LinkedIn</u></strong> for additional information or questions regarding this listing.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Tax Manager | Private Equity | San Jose | Base + Bonus + Profit Sharing!</strong></p><p> </p><p>Join a <strong>premier private equity firm</strong> with a highly sophisticated private markets platform and a strong reputation for excellence. This is a unique opportunity to support a <strong>newly launched, large-scale fund structure</strong> while gaining deep exposure to complex <strong>private equity fund tax, partnership structures, and related accounting matters</strong>.</p><p> </p><p>The role offers significant <strong>ownership and visibility</strong>, with direct exposure to senior stakeholders and external advisors. The firm also provides an exceptional total rewards package, including <strong>strong bonus potential, profit sharing, 100% covered health insurance, long-term incentive participation</strong>, meals, wellness benefits, and excellent long-term career growth.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage tax matters across <strong>multiple funds and entities </strong></li><li>Prepare <strong>tax allocations, schedules, and supporting workpapers </strong></li><li>Coordinate with external advisors on tax returns and <strong>K-1s </strong></li><li>Manage tax deadlines, filings, and ongoing compliance requirements</li><li>Support tax matters for <strong>complex private equity and evergreen fund structures </strong></li><li>Partner with internal teams on fund tax reporting and operational matters</li><li>Gain additional exposure to <strong>fund accounting</strong> based on interest and business needs</li><li>Help build and improve internal tax processes and institutional knowledge</li></ul><p><strong>For fastest consideration, reach out to <u>Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn</u>.</strong></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced finance leader to guide accounting and financial strategy for an agriculture-focused organization in Salinas, California. This onsite role will work closely with senior leadership to strengthen financial performance, support operational decision-making, and provide oversight across budgeting, reporting, costing, and compliance. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound business judgment, and a track record of success in complex manufacturing, food, produce, or agricultural environments.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Serve as a strategic advisor to division leadership, translating financial results into recommendations that support growth, profitability, and operational efficiency.</p><p>• Direct the yearly planning cycle, including budget development, forecast updates, and longer-range financial outlooks for the business.</p><p>• Build financial models and scenario analyses that help leaders evaluate business conditions, risks, and investment opportunities.</p><p>• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring reporting is accurate, timely, and aligned with company standards.</p><p>• Lead accounting close activities and maintain strong internal controls, policy compliance, and reliable financial processes across the division.</p><p>• Manage product costing and inventory valuation, with close attention to raw materials, packaging, labor, freight, and other core cost drivers.</p><p>• Track key financial and operational metrics, identify performance trends, and communicate actionable insights to leadership teams.</p><p>• Monitor capital spending, assess return expectations, and help improve cash flow and working capital management.</p><p>• Lead, coach, and develop finance and accounting staff while fostering accountability and high performance across multiple entities or business units.</p><p>Posted by Staffing Director Scott G. Moore (Apply here and connect on LinkedIn)</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accounting Manager to oversee core accounting functions for a hospitality-focused organization in Monterey, California. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, strengthening controls, and delivering timely reporting that supports business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to work effectively with both operational teams and finance partners in a service-oriented environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily accounting activities to ensure records are complete, accurate, and aligned with company policy and regulatory standards.</p><p>• Lead the preparation and review of reconciliations, journal entries, supporting schedules, and other financial documentation required for monthly reporting.</p><p>• Manage receivables by applying payments, balancing daily activity, investigating variances, and addressing account issues promptly.</p><p>• Oversee payables operations, including invoice approval workflows, coding accuracy, vendor account balancing, payment processing, and check runs.</p><p>• Coordinate payroll-related accounting tasks, including employee status updates, compensation changes, payroll review, and bi-weekly reconciliation.</p><p>• Complete bank reconciliations and drive the month-end close process to produce reliable financial statements and management reports.</p><p>• Partner with department leaders to improve financial procedures, support accurate expense coding, and monitor performance against budget.</p><p>• Track overdue balances, issue collection communications, and follow established procedures to resolve delinquent accounts.</p><p>• Contribute to tax and audit activities by preparing required support, including annual 1099 reporting and responses to accounting inquiries.</p><p><br></p><p>Posted by Recruiting Director Scott G. Moore (Apply here and connect on LinkedIn)</p>
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)
<p>We are looking for an experienced Operations & Accounting Manager/Supervisor to oversee core financial activities while supporting day-to-day business operations in Carmel Valley, California. This role combines hands-on accounting leadership with operational coordination, making it ideal for someone who can balance accuracy, organization, and efficiency. The successful candidate will help maintain reliable financial records, strengthen internal processes, and ensure essential administrative and payroll functions run smoothly.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the month-end close process, ensuring financial data is finalized accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Maintain the general ledger by reviewing transactions, recording adjustments, and preserving the integrity of accounting records.</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries with careful attention to supporting documentation and compliance with accounting standards.</p><p>• Perform detailed account reconciliations to identify discrepancies, resolve variances, and keep balances current.</p><p>• Coordinate materials and responses required for financial statement audits, working closely with external partners as needed.</p><p>• Oversee payroll-related activities to support timely and accurate employee compensation processing.</p><p>• Manage operational workflows and administrative functions to improve efficiency across daily business activities.</p><p>• Utilize QuickBooks to track financial activity, generate reports, and support ongoing accounting operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Posted by Director of Staffing Scott G. Moore (Apply here and also connect on LinkedIn)</p>
<p>Jeff Abrams is looking for a Financial Reporting Manager to join his clients team. This position will lead core financial reporting and fund accounting activities while partnering with internal stakeholders to deliver accurate analysis, timely reporting, and operational support. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in venture capital or private equity environments and is comfortable handling complex financial data, valuation-related insights, and process improvement initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee fund and entity-level accounting activities, ensuring financial information is accurate, complete, and delivered within reporting deadlines.</p><p>• Prepare and review periodic financial reports, investor-related reporting packages, and supporting schedules for internal and external stakeholders.</p><p>• Coordinate accounting close activities across teams and maintain alignment on reporting deliverables, timelines, and documentation requirements.</p><p>• Analyze portfolio valuations and performance indicators to support reporting accuracy and provide insight into investment results.</p><p>• Support capital activity reporting, including contributions, distributions, partner allocations, and related financial statement impacts.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day operational finance support by resolving reporting issues, improving workflows, and maintaining strong internal controls.</p><p>• Lead or contribute to special initiatives focused on process optimization, reporting enhancements, and finance system improvements.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional teams to address ad hoc analyses, reporting needs, and strategic finance projects as they arise.</p><p><br></p><p>If you are interested in the role, please reach out to Jeff Abrams via LinkedIn</p>
Candidate Requirements<br>Technical Qualifications<br>• Experience: At least 3 years in public accounting; CPA is preferred but not mandatory.<br>• Systems: Proficiency with Microsoft Office and QuickBooks Online (QBO); all schools and parishes use QBO.<br>• Audit Skills: Ability to conduct, document, and report on audit procedures, including issuing follow-up letters to parish/school leadership.<br>Soft Skills and Attributes<br>• Independence: Must work effectively with minimal supervision.<br>• Professionalism: Ability to interact with parish and school leaders (often busy and sensitive to interruptions).<br>• Interpersonal Skills: Strong relationship-building with pastors and principals; auditors are often met with resistance.<br>• Religious Affiliation: Practicing Catholic strongly preferred (listed as a requirement in the job description) for smoother integration and understanding of the environment.<br>• Adaptability: Able to navigate different business office structures (some internal, some outsourced accounting).
The duties listed below exemplify the work of the classification and assigned duties may include work that <br>is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class. <br>1. Plans, directs, controls, integrates and evaluates the work of the College Business Office, <br>overseeing financial systems to track and monitor revenues and expenditures; develops and <br>monitors the College’s annual budget and a variety of grant budgets; prepares multi-year <br>projections and prepares or monitors the preparation of related state reports; prepares a variety <br>of financial reports to manage and track college and grant performance; prepares documents for <br>annual audits, conducts financial analyses and develops internal controls. <br>2. With the Vice President, Administration, collaborates with college administrators and the District <br>office to prepare the annual budget; monitors and evaluates budget usage and revises budget to <br>meet goals and objectives; performs ongoing forecasting and financial analyses; develops, <br>implements and monitors internal accounting controls to safeguard assets and ensure accurate <br>financial information; complies with all applicable federal, state, and District regulations related to <br>financial activities. <br>3. Directs and manages the work assignments and performance of assigned staff and student <br>workers; interviews and participates in selecting employees; trains, counsels, evaluates and <br>disciplines personnel according to established policies and procedures. <br>4. Manages college accounts and records involving accounts receivable and student accounting <br>including billing, payments, financial aid, and refund activities; oversees cashiering, secures cash <br>collection and manages reconciliation processes and procedures; coordinates and ensures <br>accurate and timely production of general ledger entries, accounting and accounts receivable <br>reports. <br>5. Reviews and approves campus purchase requisitions and requests for checks, warrants, claims <br>and expense reimbursements; directs, plans and reviews cash flow, revenue, and expenditures; <br>ensures prompt payment of invoices and issuance of budget usage reports and other accounts <br>payable reports. <br>6. Manages fiscal portion of college grants and other external financial and service relationships <br>including developing grant budgets, agreements and other documents and reports; ensures <br>compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting <br>Standards Board (GASB) in executing, analyzing, verifying, and reporting fiscal transactions; <br>provides training and technical expertise to administrators, faculty, and staff for budget develop<br>ment and assists in resolving issues and conflicts associated with expenditures.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Director of Finance to provide both strategic financial leadership and hands-on oversight for a mission-focused nonprofit in Salinas, California. This position will guide budgeting, reporting, compliance, and funding management while helping the organization strengthen long-term financial health. The role offers close partnership with executive leadership and board stakeholders, making it well suited for a finance leader who can connect day-to-day operations with broader organizational goals.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the organization’s financial planning activities, including annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, cash flow projections, and analysis of financial performance against targets.</p><p>• Oversee core accounting functions such as the monthly close process, general ledger accuracy, audit preparation, and timely production of financial statements.</p><p>• Administer financial oversight for grants, government agreements, and other public or private revenue sources, ensuring accurate tracking, reporting, and compliance.</p><p>• Work closely with senior leaders and board-level partners to inform strategic decisions, evaluate financial scenarios, and support sustainable growth.</p><p>• Build and refine management reports, dashboards, and analytical tools that provide clear insight into operational and financial results.</p><p>• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure finance practices align with nonprofit accounting standards and fund-based reporting principles.</p><p>• Lead, coach, and develop members of the finance team to strengthen performance, accountability, and career growth.</p><p>• Contribute directly to day-to-day finance and accounting work in a hands-on leadership capacity, stepping into operational details when needed.</p><p><br></p><p>Posted by Director of Staffing Scott G. Moore (Apply here and connect on LinkedIn also!)</p>