<p>We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support financial reporting and operational analysis for a construction-focused organization in Rancho Cucamonga, California. This role is ideal for someone who can turn complex, high-volume data into clear insights that support budgeting, forecasting, and business decisions. The position blends analytical work with practical accounting knowledge and calls for strong Excel expertise in a project-based environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Build and maintain financial reports, dashboards, and models that convert large, detailed datasets into accurate and presentation-ready analysis.</p><p>• Review project and operational data to identify trends, explain performance differences, and support monthly and ongoing variance analysis.</p><p>• Partner with finance and operations teams to develop budgets, forecasts, and ad hoc reporting that informs business planning and resource allocation.</p><p>• Analyze construction-related information such as subcontractor activity, equipment utilization, and usage reporting to improve financial visibility.</p><p>• Organize and validate high-volume Excel data, often spanning tens of thousands of rows, to ensure consistency, accuracy, and usability.</p><p>• Use advanced Excel tools, including PivotTables, Power Query, and financial modeling techniques, to streamline analysis and reporting processes.</p><p>• Contribute accounting insight when evaluating financial results, reconciliations, and reporting outputs across projects and departments.</p>
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support data-driven planning and fiscal decision-making for a growing government organization in California. This role is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can interpret financial information, build useful models, and translate complex data into practical recommendations for leadership. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to budgeting, reporting, and performance analysis in a collaborative public-sector environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop financial models and analytical tools to evaluate trends, forecast outcomes, and support strategic planning.<br>• Review budget-to-actual results, identify key variances, and explain financial performance to internal stakeholders.<br>• Gather, organize, and interpret financial and operational data from multiple sources to support reporting and decision-making.<br>• Prepare ad hoc analyses that help leadership assess costs, risks, and resource allocation needs.<br>• Monitor financial activity and recommend process improvements that strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and reporting quality.<br>• Partner with accounting, operations, and management teams to deliver timely insights on fiscal performance and planning priorities.<br>• Create clear reports and presentations that summarize findings, highlight issues, and outline actionable recommendations.<br>• Assist with ongoing analytical initiatives, including data validation and updates to financial reporting or modeling processes when needed.
A Robert Half Management Resources client is seeking an experienced FP&A Consultant to support a growing organization through an acquisition and related strategic initiatives. Reporting to the FP&A Manager, this consultant will play a key role in financial modeling, forecasting, capacity planning, and analysis of large, complex datasets. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical capabilities, the ability to evaluate and improve existing models, and experience supporting business transformation, growth, or integration initiatives. Estimated at 3-6 months. 100% remote<br><br>Key Responsibilities<br>Develop, maintain, and enhance complex financial models to support strategic decision-making.<br>Review, troubleshoot, and improve existing forecasting and planning models for accuracy and scalability.<br>Build and maintain capacity planning models to support operational and workforce planning.<br>Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.<br>Perform scenario analysis and sensitivity modeling to evaluate business opportunities and risks.<br>Analyze large datasets and translate findings into actionable business insights.<br>Utilize SQL to extract, validate, and analyze data from multiple sources.<br>Support acquisition and integration activities, including financial analysis, synergy tracking, and reporting.<br>Partner with Finance, Accounting, Operations, HR, and executive leadership to develop key performance metrics and reporting.<br>Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and management presentations.<br>Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend enhancements to planning, reporting, and analytics capabilities.<br>Qualifications<br>5+ years of FP&A, corporate finance, strategic finance, or related experience.<br>Advanced financial modeling experience required.<br>Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.<br>Experience developing driver-based forecasting models.<br>Hands-on experience with Adaptive Planning (Workday Adaptive Planning) preferred.<br>Advanced SQL skills and experience working with large datasets.<br>Strong Excel and financial systems expertise.<br>Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, business transformations, or other strategic initiatives preferred.<br>Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.<br>Excellent communication and business partnering skills.<br>Preferred Experience<br>Capacity planning and resource modeling.<br>Scenario and sensitivity analysis.<br>KPI development and performance reporting.<br>Financial systems optimization.<br>Data validation, reconciliation, and reporting automation.<br>Integration planning and post-acquisition reporting.<br>Executive and board-level reporting support.<br>Process improvement and financial planning transformation initiatives.<br>Ideal Candidate<br><br>The successful consultant will be a hands-on finance professional with strong modeling and analytical capabilities who can quickly assess existing planning processes, identify improvement opportunities, and provide actionable insights to leadership during a period of growth and organizational change. This individual will be comfortable working with large datasets, enhancing existing models, and supporting acquisition-related initiatives while partnering effectively across the organization.
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to lead property accounting activities for a real estate portfolio in California. This role oversees close cycles, financial reporting, lease accounting review, and audit support while guiding a team of accountants. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, leadership experience, and the ability to maintain accurate, timely reporting in a deadline-driven environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct month-end and quarter-end close activities for assigned real estate properties, ensuring deadlines are met and reporting is accurate.<br>• Examine journal entries, accruals, reserves, and balance sheet reconciliations to confirm completeness and compliance with accounting standards.<br>• Oversee lease accounting reviews and prepare technical accounting documentation to support conclusions and reporting treatment.<br>• Approve monthly property financial packages and analyze period-over-period variances to identify unusual trends or reporting issues.<br>• Coordinate audit support by preparing requested schedules, responding to auditor questions, and addressing information needs from senior leadership.<br>• Lead, coach, and monitor the accounting team’s daily work, including supervision of Project Accountants and overall workload management.<br>• Strengthen accounting operations by refining procedures, supporting internal controls, and contributing to policy and process improvements.<br>• Manage talent activities such as hiring, onboarding, performance feedback, training, and career development for accounting staff.<br>• Contribute to special projects and other ad hoc initiatives that support finance and property accounting objectives.
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting operations in Carlsbad, California while serving as the senior finance leader on site. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing strategic oversight with direct execution, from managing close activities to shaping accounting practices and reporting. The role works closely with company leadership and provides meaningful influence over financial controls, compliance, systems, and business support.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.<br>• Prepare financial statements and consolidated reporting materials for the parent organization in alignment with its reporting calendar and requirements.<br>• Manage accrual-based accounting activities, including revenue treatment, inventory accounting, credit loss reserves, and general ledger accuracy.<br>• Review and improve the chart of accounts and strengthen accounting processes to support clear, efficient financial reporting.<br>• Develop materials and analysis to support leadership presentations for recurring board meetings.<br>• Oversee internal controls activities, including testing, corrective action follow-up, audit coordination, and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures.<br>• Administer tax-related accounting responsibilities such as multi-state sales and use tax compliance, exemption certificate tracking, and coordination with external tax advisors.<br>• Supervise core transactional functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, credit administration, and payroll processing.<br>• Act as the business owner for QuickBooks Enterprise, including system setup, user access, reporting, close management, and coordination on integrations, backups, and upgrades.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams on budgeting, forecasting, cash planning, pricing analysis, margin review, inventory costing, and evaluation of future accounting or ERP systems.
<p>If you're an accountant who naturally asks <em>“why doesn't this number tie out?”</em> and enjoys figuring out what is happening behind the numbers, this could be a great fit. A growing manufacturing organization in <strong>Encinitas </strong>is adding an <strong>Accounting Analyst</strong> to its Finance & Accounting team. This position sits between traditional accounting and financial operations, giving you exposure to reconciliations, reporting, inventory, month-end close, and process improvement.</p><p>You won't simply be entering transactions all day. You'll be expected to <strong>investigate discrepancies, identify trends, and help the team make its accounting processes cleaner and more efficient.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>WHAT YOU'LL ACTUALLY DO</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze general ledger activity and investigate unusual transactions</li><li>Prepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close</li><li>Review inventory-related accounting activity</li><li>Reconcile operational data to financial records</li><li>Analyze variances and research discrepancies</li><li>Assist with journal entries and accruals</li><li>Prepare recurring accounting and management reports</li><li>Review transactions for appropriate coding</li><li>Partner with Operations, Purchasing, and Inventory teams</li><li>Maintain accurate financial documentation</li><li>Assist with internal and external audit requests</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows</li><li>Support special projects for the Controller and accounting leadership</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half is recruiting for an interim Data analytics/ SFA consultant to help our Education client with management level KPIs and dashboards. The SFA consultant will develop a comprehensive HR scorecard dashboard using data exported from the client's HRIS and related systems. The consultant will build executive reporting, automate dashboard updates where possible, document processes, and train a designated internal employee to assume ongoing ownership and maintenance of the reporting environment upon project completion. This opportunity will be located hybrid schedule in Redlands, CA. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><p>Design and develop executive HR dashboards and scorecards.</p><p>Consolidate and analyze HR data provided by the client through standard report exports.</p><p>Create reporting and analytics related to:</p><p>Headcount and workforce trends</p><p>Turnover and retention</p><p>Recruiting and hiring metrics</p><p>Compensation and workforce costs</p><p>Diversity and inclusion metrics</p><p>Employee engagement</p><p>Attendance and overtime</p><p>Learning and development</p><p>Develop KPI calculations and reporting standards.</p><p>Create visually effective dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting tools.</p><p>Validate data accuracy and ensure consistency of reporting metrics.</p><p>Document dashboard processes, KPI definitions, and reporting procedures.</p><p>Create user guides and training materials.</p><p>Train and mentor a designated employee to manage reports, refresh data, maintain dashboards, and perform ongoing analysis.</p><p>Provide knowledge transfer and transition support through project completion.</p><p><br></p><p>Dashboard reports will include:</p><p>Executive HR Scorecard Dashboard</p><p>Workforce Analytics Dashboard</p><p>KPI Definitions and Reporting Standards</p><p>Process Documentation</p><p>User Training Materials</p><p>Knowledge Transfer Plan</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Qualifications</p><p>Experience building HR analytics and workforce reporting dashboards. ( must have) </p><p>Advanced Power BI, Tableau, or similar business intelligence expertise.</p><p>Strong Excel and data analysis skills.</p><p>Experience reporting on headcount, turnover, retention, recruiting, compensation, and workforce metrics.</p><p>Ability to translate business requirements into meaningful executive reporting.</p><p>Excellent documentation, training, and knowledge transfer capabilities.</p><p>Project Success Criteria</p>
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst to support program finance activities for a high-technology engineering environment in Carlsbad, California. This role works closely with program leadership and cross-functional teams to strengthen cost visibility, improve forecast accuracy, and provide insight into program financial performance. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, a proactive approach to risk identification, and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear business recommendations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the preparation and ongoing refinement of estimates at completion by evaluating incurred costs and building forward-looking, time-phased cost projections.<br>• Assess program financial results against plans and forecasts, then communicate key drivers, trends, and variances to stakeholders in a timely manner.<br>• Partner with teams across program management, supply chain, accounting, operations, and engineering to support execution, resolve financial issues, and improve decision-making.<br>• Establish and maintain program cost baselines that align budget expectations with schedule performance across multiple programs.<br>• Produce recurring and on-demand financial reports using available data sources to support internal reviews and external reporting needs.<br>• Identify financial risks and favorable opportunities, recommend response strategies, and help drive actions that improve program outcomes.<br>• Support annual operating plans and forecast cycles by developing revenue, margin, and cost assumptions grounded in program data.<br>• Contribute financial expertise during proposal activity, audit support, fact-finding exercises, and negotiation preparation as needed.<br>• Provide guidance to less experienced analysts through work review, knowledge sharing, and coaching on financial practices and procedures.
<p>Our client, a leader in the 3PL and logistics space, is looking for a Sr. Financial Analyst to lead financial planning, performance analysis, and reporting for operations in the Temecula, CA area. This role partners closely with cross-functional leaders to guide budgeting, forecast business outcomes, and turn financial results into practical recommendations that support profitability and service excellence. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in cost analysis, cash flow oversight, and client-focused financial support within a fast-paced operating environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the annual budget process and coordinate timelines across departments to ensure plans are completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Build financial forecasts and scenario models that support company objectives, operational planning, and long-term decision-making.</p><p>• Prepare and maintain monthly profit and loss reporting, investigate unusual variances, and resolve issues before executive review.</p><p>• Oversee capital expenditure planning, manage approval workflows, and track fixed asset activity across multiple sites.</p><p>• Monitor cash position and short-term liquidity needs, identifying risks early and recommending actions to maintain financial stability.</p><p>• Develop and track key performance indicators that measure operational efficiency, margin performance, and month-end close effectiveness.</p><p>• Partner with operations leadership to assess client-level revenue, startup costs, and expected profitability for new and existing business.</p><p>• Review invoicing accuracy against client rate agreements, support billing processes when needed, and ensure sound cost allocation across accounts.</p><p>• Analyze labor, warehouse, transportation, fulfillment, and vendor-related expenses to uncover savings opportunities and improve cost control.</p><p>• Recommend updates to financial policies, agreements, and team structure to support evolving business needs and operational growth.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting activities for a growing food distribution organization. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can balance daily operational oversight with accurate financial reporting and strategic financial support. The successful candidate will guide the close process, strengthen financial controls, and help the business scale through sound accounting leadership. Please call Brigitte Mendez @ 909-717-4037 or call your Robert Half Recruiter directly. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily accounting operations, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner across key financial areas.</p><p>• Lead monthly and annual close activities, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.</p><p>• Produce and evaluate financial reports to provide leadership with clear insight into business performance.</p><p>• Oversee payables, receivables, and cash position management to support healthy financial operations.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with applicable organizational standards, internal controls, and company accounting policies.</p><p>• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and inventory-related accounting processes to support planning and operational decision-making.</p><p>• Coordinate audit preparation and assist with tax-related reporting requirements and external requests.</p><p>• Supervise, develop, and mentor accounting team members while promoting accountability and continuous improvement.</p>
We are looking for an experienced accounting leader to oversee core financial operations and ensure accurate, timely reporting for the organization. This role is based in Costa Mesa, California, and will guide day-to-day accounting activities while strengthening controls, supporting compliance, and delivering financial insight to leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, a proactive approach to process improvement, and the ability to manage reporting cycles, audits, and regulatory obligations with confidence.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead daily accounting functions across billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, the general ledger, cost accounting, and revenue recognition activities.<br>• Direct the budgeting and forecasting process, track performance against plan, and explain material variances to leadership.<br>• Oversee month-end close activities and issue accurate monthly financial statements within established deadlines.<br>• Maintain high standards for financial reporting by reviewing transactions, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.<br>• Establish, refine, and document accounting procedures and internal control practices to reduce risk and support reliable reporting.<br>• Ensure timely completion of tax filings and other required reporting at the local, state, and federal levels.<br>• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and coordinate audit preparation, requests, and follow-up items.<br>• Evaluate financial results, identify trends or issues, and provide practical recommendations to support business decisions and financial planning.<br>• Partner with leadership on broader finance initiatives, including planning, risk assessment, and operational improvements as needed.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Budget Analyst to support a public sector department in Upland, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity focuses heavily on budget tracking, invoice review, and administrative coordination, making it ideal for someone who is comfortable working with financial documents and departmental reporting. The person in this role will help maintain accuracy in budget-related records while providing day-to-day administrative support to keep department operations running smoothly.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Examine departmental invoices against approved budget allocations and identify discrepancies before processing<br>• Verify billing documentation for completeness, accuracy, and proper coding to support timely payment activity<br>• Enter purchase order and invoice information into internal systems with a high level of precision<br>• Prepare formal correspondence and develop budget-related presentation materials for department use<br>• Produce staff reports using established templates and ensure information is organized clearly for review<br>• Assist with monthly budget monitoring by updating records and helping track spending activity<br>• Provide general administrative support to the department, including document preparation and routine coordination tasks
Senior Project Accountant Consultant<br><br>Robert Half Management Resources is seeking an experienced Senior Project Accountant Consultant to support a growing construction organization. This consultant will serve as a key member of the accounting team, providing hands-on project accounting support, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, improving processes, and partnering closely with project managers and operational leaders. The ideal candidate will bring strong construction accounting experience, audit support expertise, and the ability to quickly step into a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities<br>Oversee project accounting activities for assigned construction projects, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and GAAP.<br>Partner with Project Managers and operational stakeholders to provide financial insights, resolve accounting issues, and support project success.<br>Review contracts and understand project-specific accounting requirements, billing terms, and financial obligations.<br>Prepare and support interim and year-end audit requests, maintaining thorough and accurate documentation.<br>Review and track preliminary notices, lien waivers, and subcontractor compliance documentation.<br>Prepare and review AIA billings and supporting schedules.<br>Process and monitor subcontractor payments, ensuring accuracy and timely execution.<br>Review project cost coding and validate vendor and subcontractor invoices.<br>Perform month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis.<br>Assist with sales tax and job cost-related accruals in accordance with applicable regulations.<br>Support accounts receivable activities, including billing reconciliation and cash application.<br>Identify opportunities to streamline and improve project accounting processes, reporting, and controls.<br>Ensure adherence to month-end, quarter-end, and annual reporting deadlines.<br>Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting staff as needed.<br>Support special projects and other accounting initiatives as assigned.<br>Qualifications<br>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.<br>5+ years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years of construction or project accounting experience.<br>Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting controls.<br>Experience supporting interim and year-end external audits.<br>Experience working in publicly traded or SOX-compliant environments preferred.<br>Proven experience with project accounting, job costing, progress billing, and subcontractor management.<br>Working knowledge of AIA billing requirements.<br>Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems.<br>Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.<br>Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.<br>Excellent communication and business partnering abilities.<br>CPA, CMA, or CCIFP designation preferred.<br>Consultant Profile<br><br>The successful consultant will be a hands-on accounting professional who can quickly learn the organization's processes, support project accounting operations, improve efficiencies, and provide accurate financial reporting. This individual will thrive in a dynamic construction environment and effectively partner with both finance and project management teams to ensure timely and accurate financial execution.<br><br>Location: San Diego, CA (onsite preferred) or Remote within Pacific or Central Time Zones<br><br>Engagement Type: Consultant / Contract Engagement through Robert Half Management Resources.
We are looking for an experienced tax leader to guide a sophisticated practice focused on complex client needs in Newport Beach, California. This role blends technical tax leadership, strategic client counsel, and team development, making it ideal for someone who thrives in both advisory and operational oversight. The successful candidate will help shape the direction of the tax function while delivering high-quality service to high-net-worth clients and related entities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the day-to-day leadership of the tax practice, overseeing services for high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, partnerships, S corporations, and LLCs.<br>• Deliver advanced tax guidance across income tax matters, estate and gift considerations, wealth transfer strategies, and succession planning for closely held businesses.<br>• Review and approve tax filings to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to applicable federal, state, and local regulations.<br>• Build and strengthen long-term relationships with clients and external advisors, including family offices, attorneys, bankers, and wealth management professionals.<br>• Evaluate client situations to uncover planning opportunities that can improve tax efficiency and support broader financial objectives.<br>• Coach, mentor, and develop tax professionals, promoting technical excellence, accountability, and a strong client service mindset.<br>• Oversee workflow management, staffing allocation, filing deadlines, and overall practice performance to support efficient delivery and profitability.<br>• Monitor legislative and regulatory tax developments and translate changes into practical guidance for clients and internal teams.<br>• Support growth initiatives through networking, referral development, and collaboration with firm leadership on strategic business opportunities.
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead the assessment and modernization of a complex, high-volume payables operation in Solana Beach, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity will focus on improving efficiency, strengthening controls, and building a scalable automation approach across 19 entities. The consultant will partner with finance, operations, IT, and leadership teams to redesign workflows, recommend practical technology solutions, and support implementation of a more effective AP function.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review the current accounts payable process across multiple entities and identify areas where automation can reduce manual effort and improve consistency.<br>• Analyze invoice intake, approval routing, vendor administration, payment activity, and reporting practices to uncover operational gaps and enhancement opportunities.<br>• Recommend and help deploy an accounts payable automation solution using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central capabilities and/or a compatible third-party platform.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define the most effective long-term approach for payables processing, controls, and system support.<br>• Create clear future-state process documentation, including approval structures, internal controls, exception handling, and workflow design.<br>• Lead core project activities such as process mapping, business requirements gathering, testing coordination, and implementation support.<br>• Improve efficiency for both purchase order and non-purchase order invoice processing while reducing paper-based approvals and manual data entry.<br>• Support user training and change adoption efforts while establishing performance metrics that strengthen accuracy, timeliness, and scalability within AP.
<p>A growing healthcare organization in <strong>Vista</strong> is looking for an <strong>AP Manager</strong> to take ownership of its accounts payable function. This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing invoice processing, vendor relationships, payment cycles, reconciliations, and AP controls. The ideal candidate knows how to lead a team but isn't afraid to jump into the details when something needs to be investigated or resolved.</p><p><strong>Your responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage the company's full-cycle AP function</li><li>Supervise and mentor AP staff</li><li>Establish priorities and monitor daily invoice workflow</li><li>Review invoice coding and approval requirements</li><li>Oversee three-way matching and purchase order processes</li><li>Manage weekly payment runs</li><li>Review vendor statements and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Maintain vendor master data and controls</li><li>Monitor AP aging and outstanding invoices</li><li>Partner with Purchasing and department leaders</li><li>Investigate duplicate invoices and payment issues</li><li>Oversee month-end AP close and accruals</li><li>Assist with 1099 preparation and year-end activities</li><li>Develop AP policies and procedures</li><li>Track AP metrics and identify process improvements</li><li>Support internal and external audits</li></ul>
<p><strong>Job costs, subcontractors, vendors, retainage—you know AP is more complicated when every invoice is tied to a project.</strong></p><p>A growing construction company in <b>Solana Beach </b>is looking for an <strong>Accounts Payable Manager</strong> to lead its project-based AP operations. You'll work closely with Project Managers, Purchasing, Accounting, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure invoices are properly coded, approved, and paid. This role is ideal for someone who understands that construction AP requires strong attention to <strong>job costing, purchase orders, contracts, lien documentation, and payment deadlines</strong>.</p><p><strong>What you'll be responsible for</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee full-cycle AP for multiple construction projects</li><li>Lead and develop the AP team</li><li>Review subcontractor and vendor invoices</li><li>Ensure invoices are coded to the appropriate projects and cost categories</li><li>Oversee three-way matching between POs, receipts, and invoices</li><li>Monitor subcontractor documentation and approvals</li><li>Review vendor statements and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Manage payment schedules and cash requirements</li><li>Monitor retainage and project-related payables</li><li>Partner with Project Managers to resolve invoice issues</li><li>Review AP aging and identify outstanding liabilities</li><li>Lead month-end AP close and accrual processes</li><li>Assist with job-cost reporting</li><li>Maintain vendor records and payment controls</li><li>Establish and improve AP procedures</li><li>Prepare AP metrics and management reports</li><li>Support audits and year-end accounting activities</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Director of Accounting / Controller to lead the organization’s accounting function in Santa Ana, California. This role will oversee financial reporting, internal controls, and process optimization while ensuring accurate, timely, and meaningful financial information for business decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound technical accounting judgment, and the ability to partner across teams to support the company’s financial objectives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the day-to-day accounting function and provide leadership, coaching, and oversight to accounting team members.<br>• Establish, formalize, and maintain accounting policies and procedures that support consistent financial practices and compliance standards.<br>• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results with clear analysis, reliable reporting, and relevant performance insights for leadership review.<br>• Ensure financial transactions are recorded promptly and accurately, with complete reconciliations and supporting documentation in place.<br>• Build and oversee a strong internal control environment, including monitoring effectiveness, addressing gaps, and guiding corrective actions where needed.<br>• Identify and implement improvements to accounting systems, workflows, and integrations to increase efficiency and strengthen operational performance.<br>• Partner with colleagues across departments to monitor financial results, support planning efforts, and help advance broader business goals.<br>• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors to support timely audits, tax planning activities, and ongoing compliance obligations.<br>• Lead the rollout of enhanced accounting and tax processes, introducing practical procedures and tools that improve accuracy and productivity.