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.
AR + Financial Analysis + Commercial Finance + Finance Business Partner<br>This person will support assigned customer accounts and partner with Sales and Operations throughout the customer lifecycle.<br>Core Responsibilities<br>• Own AR and Order-to-Cash activities<br>• Invoicing, booking, clearing and reconciliations<br>• AR aging and collection follow-up<br>• Customer deductions and dispute resolution<br>• Trade spend and promotional expense management<br>• Accruals and customer-related expenses<br>• Pricing and commercial analysis<br>• Build simulated P&Ls<br>• Evaluate business terms and promotional strategies<br>• Financial reporting and analysis<br>• Process improvement<br>• Finance systems/digitalization initiatives<br>• Partner directly with Sales and Operations<br>Ideal Background<br>Target:<br>• Financial Analyst<br>• Accounting Analyst<br>• Senior Accountant with strong analytical skills<br>• Commercial Finance Analyst<br>• Channel Finance Analyst<br>• Revenue Analyst<br>• AR Analyst ready for a step up<br>• Finance Business Partner
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 detail oriented 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 experienced Accounting Manager to support a financial services organization in San Diego, California during a high-volume period of accounting and reporting activity. This Long-term Contract position will focus on lending-related accounting, close management, reconciliations, and financial reporting, while helping deliver accurate and timely insight to business leaders. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound analytical judgment, and prior experience within banking, lending, mortgage, or a broader financial services environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee accounting treatment for loan portfolio activity, including new funding, payoffs, charge-offs, recoveries, accrued interest, and related journal entry preparation and review.<br>• Manage accounting for deferred loan fees and direct costs by tracking balances, validating amortization, and ensuring accurate ongoing reporting.<br>• Contribute to monthly and quarterly close cycles by preparing reconciliations, reviewing supporting schedules, and helping meet reporting deadlines.<br>• Compare general ledger balances to loan servicing data, investigate discrepancies, and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.<br>• Evaluate changes in account activity through variance analysis and trend reviews covering interest income, reserves, portfolio movement, and other lending metrics.<br>• Assist with credit loss and reserve reporting by preparing analyses, reconciliations, and documentation that support management review.<br>• Examine asset quality indicators such as delinquencies, nonperforming loans, recoveries, and charge-offs to provide meaningful portfolio insights.<br>• Respond to internal and external audit requests by gathering support, explaining accounting positions, and maintaining organized documentation.<br>• Recommend and implement improvements to close, reconciliation, and reporting workflows, including work involving Oracle ERP and Jack Henry where applicable.<br>• Support special projects and ad hoc financial analysis requests in partnership with accounting and finance leadership.
Robert Half is recruiting for an immediate need for a hands-on interim Accounting Manager for our growing Nonprofit Healthcare and behavioral health client. The Accounting Manager/ consultant will lead the accounting function following the unexpected departure of the previous manager. This role oversees approximately 17 employees across Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Billing, while ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, audit readiness, and day to day operational support. This opportunity will be located onsite in Riverside, CA. <br> Key Responsibilities Manage general ledger, accounts payable, billing, cash management, reconciliations, and month end close. Supervise and develop a team of approximately 17 accounting, AP, and billing professionals. Oversee June 30 fiscal year end close and financial reporting. Serve as the primary liaison to external auditors, . Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, grants, and internal controls. Lead process improvements and strengthen accounting procedures. Utilize AccuFund to manage financial operations, reporting, fund accounting, and audit support schedules. Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred. 5+ years of accounting leadership experience. Prior Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or Controller experience. Strong nonprofit accounting experience preferred. Hands on AccuFund experience strongly preferred. Experience managing accounting, AP, and billing functions. Strong financial reporting, audit, and Excel skills. <br> Requirements Available to start immediately. Prior Non Profit experience Ability to work onsite. Must successfully pass: Candidate will be required to undergo Live Scan all candidates required to undergo background check Candidate will required to undergo all candidates required to undergo drug screening, including THC TB screening Urinalysis OIG exclusion check Employment and reference verification Ideal Candidate Proven leader who can quickly stabilize an accounting department during a transition. Hands on, roll up your sleeves management style. Strong communicator with the ability to work effectively with staff, leadership, and external auditors.
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.
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>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Supervisor to support a construction and contractor organization in Mission Viejo, California through a long-term contract engagement. This position will lead core accounting operations, oversee accurate month-end activities, and help maintain reliable financial reporting in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, audit support experience, and the ability to guide daily general ledger and reconciliation processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct month-end close activities to ensure financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Oversee general ledger operations, including review of account activity, balances, and supporting documentation.</p><p>• Prepare and approve journal entries while maintaining compliance with accounting policies and reporting standards.</p><p>• Lead account reconciliation efforts and resolve discrepancies across high-volume transactions and balance sheet accounts.</p><p>• Coordinate audit preparation by organizing schedules, responding to requests, and delivering complete PBC documentation for financial statement audits.</p><p>• Supervise accounting workflows and help maintain timely, accurate reporting for both public and private reporting environments.</p><p>• Partner with internal stakeholders to strengthen accounting processes, support issue resolution, and improve reporting consistency.</p><p>• Utilize SAP and related systems to manage accounting data, reporting, and transaction review activities.</p>
<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We're seeking a Senior Business Analyst for a hybrid, agile engagement with a higher education client in Irvine, CA. The ideal candidate builds relationships quickly, is comfortable approaching senior stakeholders and unfamiliar teams across multiple university departments, and can gather requirements in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with senior stakeholders across multiple departments (Admissions, Advancement, Marketing, IT, Student Services, etc.) to elicit and document requirements.</li><li>Proactively engage new/unfamiliar stakeholders to build rapport and gather accurate requirements.</li><li>Facilitate workshops and working sessions; translate requirements into user stories, process flows, and acceptance criteria within an Agile framework.</li><li>Collaborate with Product Owners and dev teams to groom and prioritize the backlog.</li><li>Write/validate SQL queries to support analysis and requirement validation.</li><li>Support UAT and produce clear documentation (BRDs, process maps) for technical and non-technical audiences.</li></ul><p><br></p>