We are looking for an Assistant Controller to support a broad range of accounting and financial activities for our organization in Temecula, California. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate records, producing timely financial information, and supporting compliance across payroll, tax, reporting, and operational finance functions. The role is designed for a detail-oriented individual who can build deep knowledge across the accounting department and grow into increased leadership responsibility over time.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee general ledger activity and help produce complete monthly financial statements with accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Coordinate year-end schedules, supporting documentation, and audit materials for external tax preparation and financial statement review.<br>• Monitor estimated tax obligations, submit required payments, and maintain supporting records for corporate tax compliance.<br>• Administer fixed asset and depreciation records, including preparation of required property tax filings.<br>• Record daily cash activity and perform reconciliations for bank and investment accounts to ensure balances are accurate.<br>• Provide backup support for payroll and related HR administration, including payroll processing, leave tracking, benefit premium payments, and response to employment-related notices or claims.<br>• Develop working oversight of accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, with the expectation of guiding these functions as needed.<br>• Prepare recurring sales tax, regulatory, census, and business registration filings while supporting insurance or government audits and annual information reporting such as W-9 and 1099 administration.
We are looking for an Assistant Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting operations for a multi-entity business in Irvine, California. This position serves as a key financial resource to ownership, managing core accounting activities while helping maintain accurate records and dependable reporting. The role is well suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who is comfortable working independently and collaborating with external partners when needed.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the monthly close process and prepare timely, accurate financial records for review.<br>• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and complete bookkeeping activities across the full accounting cycle.<br>• Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are recorded correctly for multiple related entities.<br>• Process biweekly payroll accurately and in compliance with internal requirements and applicable regulations.<br>• Support accounting work connected to land acquisition and entitlement activities, including tracking project-related financial information.<br>• Work directly with ownership to provide financial insight, answer questions, and support business decision-making.<br>• Coordinate with outside stakeholders such as accountants, auditors, or other financial partners as needed.<br>• Assist with financial reporting and help organize documentation required for audits or compliance reviews.
We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee financial operations for a real estate business in California while also supporting reporting for a privately held property portfolio. This position partners closely with ownership and requires a highly organized, detail-oriented individual who can manage accounting activities with precision, sound judgment, and discretion. The ideal candidate brings deep commercial real estate accounting knowledge and is comfortable balancing routine financial operations with higher-level analysis and reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee daily accounting activities across the business, ensuring financial records are complete, current, and accurately maintained.<br>• Manage the full accounts payable and accounts receivable cycle, including invoice processing, payment coordination, collections, and account balancing.<br>• Review, code, and reconcile company credit card activity and complete monthly bank reconciliations to support accurate reporting.<br>• Produce monthly financial statements and related reporting packages for leadership, highlighting key financial results and account activity.<br>• Prepare weekly cash flow reporting and forecasts to help monitor liquidity and support financial planning decisions.<br>• Administer payroll through Paycom and support related processes, including coordination of benefits and retirement plan activities with external partners.<br>• Prepare annual 1099 filings and work with outside tax advisors by organizing records and providing documentation needed for return preparation.<br>• Track and report on financial activity tied to real estate investments and property holdings, maintaining clear and organized records.<br>• Strengthen accounting workflows and internal controls by identifying process improvement opportunities and implementing practical enhancements.
We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee and manage the financial operations of our company based in Brea, California. As a trusted leader in premium, sustainably sourced seafood, we operate a complex international supply chain and serve major markets across the U.S. This role is integral to driving financial excellence and supporting strategic growth initiatives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Supervise all accounting functions, including general ledger, cash management, payroll, billing, accounts payable and receivable, inventory accounting, and internal controls.<br>• Ensure accurate and timely completion of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes.<br>• Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure data integrity.<br>• Prepare and analyze financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.<br>• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and scalability as the company grows.<br>• Collaborate on budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and business analytics to support strategic decision-making.<br>• Coordinate with external auditors for annual audits and oversee preparation of federal and state tax filings.<br>• Work cross-functionally with teams in operations, logistics, supply chain, and sales to ensure accurate inventory management and costing.<br>• Mentor and develop a team of accounting professionals to foster growth and expertise.<br>• Ensure compliance with company policies, U.S. regulatory standards, and accounting practices.
Location: San Marcos, CA (On-Site 4 Days/Week)<br> Duration: Immediate Start through First Week of January<br><br>Position Overview<br><br>Our client is seeking a hands-on Assistant Controller or Controller Consultant to provide interim leadership during a leave period. This role will partner closely with the CFO to oversee accounting operations, ensure timely month-end close, support year-end audit readiness, and provide stability to the accounting team.<br><br>Key Responsibilities<br><br>Accounting & Financial Reporting<br><br>Lead the monthly close process and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.<br>Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.<br>Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and ensure GAAP compliance.<br>Analyze financial results and support year-end close activities.<br><br>Team Leadership<br><br>Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Staff Accounting functions.<br>Serve as the primary accounting resource for operational departments.<br>Provide leadership, guidance, and continuity for the accounting team.<br><br>Inventory & Cost Accounting<br><br>Oversee inventory accounting, reconciliations, and valuation.<br>Review production variances and manufacturing cost analysis.<br>Partner with operations to ensure accurate financial reporting of inventory and production activity.<br><br>Audit, Compliance & Controls<br><br>Support external audit preparation and audit requests.<br>Review balance sheet reconciliations and strengthen internal controls.<br>Assist with sales tax filings, business licenses, permits, and other compliance requirements.<br><br>Treasury & ERP<br><br>Review cash activity, banking transactions, and reconciliations.<br>Act as the Finance Lead for accounting-related ERP activities.<br>Support Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central processes, reporting, and data integrity.<br>Qualifications<br><br>Required<br><br>Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.<br>8+ years of progressive accounting experience.<br>4+ years of accounting leadership experience.<br>Strong GAAP knowledge.<br>Experience leading month-end close, financial reporting, and audit support.<br><br>Preferred<br><br>Manufacturing industry experience.<br>Inventory and cost accounting expertise.<br>Prior Assistant Controller or Controller experience.<br>Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central experience.<br>CPA preferred but not required.<br>Immediate Priorities<br>Maintain continuity of accounting operations.<br>Ensure accurate and timely month-end closes.<br>Support year-end close and audit readiness.<br>Provide accounting leadership during the leave period.<br>Partner closely with the CFO on year-end financial reporting and close activities.<br><br>This opportunity is ideal for an experienced accounting leader who can quickly step into a manufacturing environment, provide hands-on support, and drive successful year-end execution.
We are looking for a Controller to lead the accounting and financial oversight of our manufacturing operation in Escondido, California. This position will guide core financial reporting, cost accounting, inventory control, and planning activities while partnering closely with plant leadership and corporate finance. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, hands-on accounting expertise, and the ability to improve financial visibility and operational performance in a production environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily accounting operations for the plant, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and financial records remain complete and reliable.<br>• Lead the monthly close cycle by preparing and reviewing journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, cost adjustments, and supporting analyses for timely reporting.<br>• Produce monthly financial statements and management reports, delivering clear insights to plant leadership and corporate finance teams.<br>• Oversee manufacturing cost accounting by evaluating material, labor, overhead, and production variances to identify trends and improvement opportunities.<br>• Partner with operations leaders to assess scrap, yield, usage, labor efficiency, and volume performance in support of cost control and stronger plant performance.<br>• Maintain effective controls over raw materials, work-in-process, packaging, and finished goods inventory, including physical counts, reconciliations, and discrepancy resolution.<br>• Support budgeting and forecasting activities by preparing expense and capital plans, comparing results to expectations, and explaining key performance gaps.<br>• Administer plant accounting processes within QuickBooks Enterprise, generate required financial reports, and help document and reconcile data for corporate reporting and system-related needs.<br>• Strengthen accounting procedures, documentation standards, and internal controls to ensure compliance with company policies and dependable audit support.
Our client, a private equity firm based in San Diego, is seeking an experienced Interim Controller Consultant to support oversight of approximately 18 portfolio companies. This highly visible role will partner closely with the PE operating team and portfolio company leadership to review financial performance, evaluate liquidity needs, improve reporting processes, and provide guidance on complex accounting matters.<br><br>The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with advanced financial analysis and cash flow forecasting capabilities. Experience with close management and account reconciliation platforms such as BlackLine, FloQast, or similar solutions is required. Exposure to Numeric and accounting process optimization initiatives is highly preferred.<br><br>Responsibilities<br>Review and analyze monthly financial statement packages for approximately 18 portfolio companies.<br>Evaluate financial performance, trends, key metrics, and areas of operational risk.<br>Participate in weekly cash flow reviews with C-suite and portfolio company leadership teams.<br>Develop, maintain, and analyze rolling 12-week cash flow forecasts.<br>Assess liquidity requirements and support recommendations regarding cash infusions and capital allocation decisions.<br>Serve as a trusted advisor on complex accounting transactions and technical accounting matters.<br>Review month-end close processes and identify opportunities for increased efficiency and reporting accuracy.<br>Support implementation, optimization, and adoption of Numeric across portfolio companies.<br>Drive process improvements related to financial reporting, close management, account reconciliations, and internal controls.<br>Create ad hoc financial analyses and presentations for executives and PE stakeholders.<br>Partner with finance leaders across multiple entities to establish best practices and reporting consistency.<br>Qualifications<br>Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.<br>10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including Controller or Assistant Controller leadership.<br>Prior experience supporting private equity-backed organizations preferred.<br>Strong understanding of financial statement analysis, cash flow management, and technical accounting.<br>Experience reviewing multi-entity or multi-company financial results.<br>Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, modeling, pivot tables, and financial analysis.<br>Hands-on experience with BlackLine, FloQast, Numeric, or similar close management platforms.<br>Ability to communicate effectively with CFOs, Controllers, CEOs, and PE operating partners.<br>Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced, remote consulting environment.
<p>Robert Half's client in the higher education sector is seeking an experienced Controller/ Consultant to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting support, internal controls, and compliance. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership experience, a background in higher education finance, and hands-on expertise with Sage Intacct. ( ideal). This interim Controller opportunity will be located onsite in Fullerton, CA. </p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, month-end, and year-end close</p><p>• Prepare and review financial statements and management reports</p><p>• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies</p><p>• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and audit support</p><p>• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, grant reporting, and institutional financial policies</p><p>• Supervise accounting staff and support process improvements</p>