<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><strong>CONTROLLER - REMOTE BUT MUST BE BASED IN THE BAY AREA FOR OCCASIONAL TEAM MEETINGS</strong></p><p><strong>PLEASE CONTACT CHRISTINA TRAN AT ROBERT HALF FOR MORE DETAILS</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Real estate investment company is seeking a hands-on Controller to join their tight knit team. The Controller position owns the accounting function while serving as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive team. The Controller oversees general ledger maintenance, month-end close, accounts payable and receivable, and entity-level reporting across the firm’s corporate and property entities, in addition to supervising any junior staff. The role also carries responsibility for cash management and projections, tax and insurance coordination, investor distribution processing, and payroll oversight. Externally, the Controller works closely with high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, CPA firms, lenders, bankers, insurance brokers, and property management teams. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong> </p><p>• Direct the full accounting cycle across corporate and property entities, including ledger accuracy, payables, receivables, reconciliations, and timely close activities.</p><p>• Serve as a financial advisor to leadership by supporting budgets, forecasts, capital planning, and longer-range business decisions.</p><p>• Produce and coordinate quarterly and annual financial reporting, while partnering with internal and external stakeholders to align entity and asset-level results.</p><p>• Review monthly financial packages, including variance analysis and operating summaries, and provide clear insight into business performance.</p><p>• Oversee cash positioning, liquidity projections, payroll review, employee reimbursements, and monitoring of company credit card and recurring expense activity.</p><p>• Partner with third-party property managers to evaluate rent-related records, security deposit tracking, and property accounting deliverables for completeness and accuracy.</p><p>• Manage lender and transaction reporting by preparing supporting schedules, explanations, and due diligence materials as needed.</p><p>• Coordinate tax filings, audit support, insurance renewals, licensing compliance, and related documentation with external firms and brokers.</p><p>• Support investor activity by reviewing capital account information, validating distribution calculations, maintaining waterfall schedules, and coordinating distribution notices and reporting.</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.
<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>
<p>We are looking for a Controller to lead accounting operations for a construction-focused organization in San Leandro, California. This role oversees financial reporting, cost tracking, and internal controls while supporting accurate project-based accounting. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in construction finance, work-in-progress analysis, and accounting systems to help guide sound business decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Develop financial strategies aligned with company goals</li><li>Oversee accounting functions (AP/AR, reporting, tax, budgeting, cash flow)</li><li>Prepare and present financial reports to leadership</li><li>Use Sage 100 and integrated systems to improve processes and accuracy</li><li>Track industry trends to support decision-making</li><li>Manage relationships with CPAs, TPAs, brokers, and regulators</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Document Controller to support product documentation, data governance, and change management within a manufacturing setting in California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can bring structure to controlled records, maintain accuracy across product data, and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams. The role will play a central part in managing documentation systems, supporting change activity, and improving document control practices throughout the product lifecycle.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer the organization’s product documentation platform, including user access, workflow settings, system configuration, and supporting reference materials.<br>• Maintain controlled records such as part data, bills of materials, engineering drawings, specifications, test results, work instructions, and quality documentation.<br>• Monitor revision status, document accuracy, and traceability to help ensure product records remain compliant and up to date.<br>• Coordinate engineering and manufacturing change activities by routing updates, tracking approvals, and supporting timely release and implementation.<br>• Lead or support cross-functional review meetings to keep change requests moving efficiently through evaluation and approval stages.<br>• Perform routine audits of product data and controlled documents to identify gaps, correct discrepancies, and strengthen governance practices.<br>• Partner with internal teams to support connections between document control processes and related business systems, including manufacturing and quality platforms.<br>• Manage supplier and regulatory documentation, including materials compliance records and other required product-related certifications.<br>• Create performance reporting, process instructions, and user training resources while driving ongoing improvements in document control and change management.<br>• Support document intake, organization, scanning, and compilation activities as needed to maintain complete and accessible records.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Dispatcher to join a construction-focused team in Ceres, California. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who can coordinate communications, support daily operations, and keep scheduling and administrative tasks moving efficiently. The right candidate will be comfortable handling a multi-line phone system, assisting with accounts payable activities, and communicating professionally in both English and Spanish.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage incoming calls through a multi-line phone system and direct inquiries to the appropriate team members or departments.<br>• Coordinate dispatch activities by organizing schedules, relaying updates, and ensuring timely communication between field and office personnel.<br>• Provide administrative support for accounts payable processes, including tracking invoices and assisting with payment-related documentation.<br>• Maintain accurate records in QuickBooks and update operational information to support day-to-day business needs.<br>• Communicate with clients, vendors, and internal staff in Spanish and English to support smooth business operations.<br>• Monitor work orders, service requests, or job-related information and ensure details are recorded clearly and followed through appropriately.<br>• Assist with general clerical tasks, reporting, and correspondence to help maintain an organized workflow.
<p><strong>Jennifer Fukumae</strong> is a direct-hire recruiter specializing in Financial Services, partnering with firms and professionals to connect top talent with the right opportunities. <u>Reach out via LinkedIn or email to start a conversation.</u></p><p> </p><p>A growing private equity investment firm with approximately $1B in AUM is seeking a <strong>Fund Controller</strong> to join its lean, entrepreneurial team. With the opportunity to support a growing investment platform and its next fund launch, this role offers significant ownership and visibility across the firm’s fund accounting and finance operations. It’s an ideal opportunity for someone ready to step into a true Controller-level position, broaden their technical expertise, and take on greater responsibility as the firm continues to scale.</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>Reporting to the CFO, the Fund Controller will oversee fund and management company accounting while partnering closely with senior leadership, Legal, Investor Relations, and other internal teams. This is a highly visible role with broad exposure across the platform and significant opportunity to shape processes as the firm continues to grow.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee fund and management company accounting, financial reporting, and related operations</li><li>Partner with the CFO and senior leadership on accounting, valuation, and financial matters</li><li>Support investor reporting, LP inquiries, and operational due diligence</li><li>Research complex accounting issues and develop practical solutions</li><li>Collaborate with the front office and gain exposure to the valuation process</li><li>Mentor and eventually manage the Accounting Manager and Senior Accountant</li><li>Help enhance processes and controls as the firm launches its next fund</li></ul><p> </p>
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.