<p>Robert Half is partnering with a thriving San Diego organization seeking an experienced <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to oversee accounting operations and lead a talented team through the next phase of growth. This opportunity is perfect for an accounting professional who loves mentoring staff, improving processes, and influencing company-wide financial strategy. The Accounting Manager will play a critical role in ensuring accurate financial reporting while helping leadership make informed business decisions.</p><p>Our client offers an exceptional culture where employees are valued, challenged, and rewarded for their contributions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close</li><li>Manage and develop accounting staff</li><li>Review financial statements and supporting schedules</li><li>Establish and maintain internal controls</li><li>Coordinate external audits</li><li>Manage budgeting and forecasting processes</li><li>Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations</li><li>Lead process improvement initiatives</li><li>Partner with executive leadership on strategic projects</li><li>Oversee cash management and financial planning activities</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead core accounting activities at our location. This on-site role is well suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can maintain accurate financial records, guide close activities, and deliver meaningful reporting that supports business decisions. The position also partners with operational leaders to strengthen controls, improve processes, and maintain a high standard of financial discipline within a manufacturing environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily accounting operations, including oversight of the general ledger, account reconciliations, and the preparation of accurate journal entries.<br>• Lead monthly and annual close cycles by coordinating timelines, reviewing transactions, and ensuring financial results are reported on schedule.<br>• Prepare financial statements and supporting analyses for leadership, highlighting trends, performance drivers, and notable variances.<br>• Manage fixed asset accounting by monitoring capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and balance sheet accuracy.<br>• Support budgeting and forecasting activities by compiling financial data, validating assumptions, and assisting with planning updates.<br>• Evaluate accounting workflows and internal controls, recommending and implementing improvements that increase accuracy and efficiency.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues, provide financial insight, and align reporting with operational activity.<br>• Assist with internal and external audit requirements by organizing documentation, answering inquiries, and maintaining compliance with applicable standards.<br>• Supervise and mentor accounting team members as needed, helping to establish priorities and maintain strong departmental performance.
We are looking for an experienced Financial Reporting Manager to support a leading financial services organization in Newport Beach, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a highly detail-oriented individual who brings strong expertise in financial reporting, fund accounting, and asset management within an investment-focused environment. The person in this role will oversee key reporting activities, monitor compliance obligations, and provide accurate financial information to internal and external stakeholders. This position is onsite five days per week and is well suited for someone who can operate confidently in a fast-paced, highly regulated setting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and deliver recurring liquidity reports on a daily and weekly basis to support business visibility and decision-making.<br>• Produce a range of financial reports, including regulatory filings, investor materials, and special-request analyses, while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Support internal reporting needs by translating financial data into clear and reliable updates for leadership and business partners.<br>• Review transaction structures to confirm alignment with established requirements, controls, and governing agreements.<br>• Monitor borrowing-related obligations and help ensure ongoing adherence to debt covenant requirements.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather, validate, and reconcile financial information used in reporting packages.<br>• Create presentation-ready financial summaries and supporting schedules using Excel and PowerPoint for stakeholder review.
<p>We are looking for a Finance Transformation Manager to join a Contract engagement supporting a finance organization in Costa Mesa, California. This role focuses on improving financial operations through automation, reporting enhancements, and data-driven process design across key workflows. The ideal candidate brings strong consulting experience, sharp analytical judgment, and the ability to translate complex financial data from multiple systems into practical tools that improve visibility, forecasting, and decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Lead finance transformation initiatives focused on improving reporting, planning, and operational processes through automation, workflow enhancements, and system optimization.</li><li>Develop an automated incentive compensation process that consolidates data from multiple sources, applies established calculation methodologies, and improves accuracy, transparency, and efficiency.</li><li>Create sales performance reporting that provides visibility into completed transactions, payments issued, and outstanding balances pending processing.</li><li>Design and implement expense reporting solutions that consolidate financial data into meaningful reporting structures to support management decision-making, budgeting, and forecasting.</li><li>Enhance billing and reporting automation by redesigning recurring analytics processes and aligning outputs with evolving data structures and business requirements.</li><li>Build financial modeling and analytics tools that integrate information from multiple systems and support ongoing collaboration with finance and operational stakeholders.</li><li>Analyze complex financial and operational data to identify process improvement opportunities, develop scalable solutions, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.</li><li>Partner with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, validate business logic, and implement process improvements while managing competing priorities and project deadlines.</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced tax specialist to lead client tax engagements and guide the daily execution of a growing tax practice in California. This role combines advanced technical tax work with team leadership, client advisory support, and oversight of quality and deadlines across a diverse portfolio. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of individual, corporate, partnership, and nonprofit taxation, along with the ability to strengthen processes and deliver thoughtful planning strategies that support client goals.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the day-to-day work of the tax function, ensuring returns and related filings are completed accurately and submitted on schedule.<br>• Prepare and examine complex tax returns for individuals, businesses, and tax-exempt organizations, providing high-level technical review before final approval.<br>• Lead tax planning initiatives and modeling exercises that help clients make informed decisions and improve tax efficiency.<br>• Coach, mentor, and support tax staff and senior accountants by offering technical guidance, workload direction, and ongoing development feedback.<br>• Organize departmental priorities, manage seasonal deadlines, and coordinate scheduling to maintain consistent delivery during high-volume periods.<br>• Build and maintain strong client relationships by advising on tax matters, discussing planning opportunities, and identifying additional value-added services.<br>• Meet with clients virtually and in person to review returns, gather information, and discuss planning recommendations.<br>• Strengthen internal quality standards by refining review procedures, improving workflow practices, and promoting efficient tax preparation processes.<br>• Respond to tax notices, support audit-related matters, and communicate with taxing authorities to help resolve client issues.<br>• Track changes in tax legislation, interpret their impact, and share practical guidance with leadership, staff, and clients as appropriate.
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.
We are looking for a Procurement Analyst to join a growing team in San Diego, California in a contract capacity with the potential to become permanent. This position is well suited for someone who enjoys detailed administrative work, is comfortable reviewing business agreements, and can organize key information with accuracy. The role works closely with Accounting and IT while also supporting needs across procurement, facilities, HR, and specialized services. It offers strong exposure to vendor operations and can create a path into broader procurement or contract administration work.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review incoming supplier agreements and capture essential terms, deadlines, penalties, and risk-related provisions in internal tracking tools.<br>• Perform high-volume data entry and maintain organized, accurate spreadsheet records to support purchasing and contract activities.<br>• Use basic Excel functions to update logs, validate information, and keep contract and vendor data current.<br>• Upload contracts into AI-enabled tools, assess the extracted details, and confirm accuracy through careful human review.<br>• Identify missing information, inconsistencies, or potential issues within agreements and escalate concerns when needed.<br>• Support day-to-day back-office purchasing coordination by maintaining documentation and helping manage contract-related administrative tasks.<br>• Process a steady volume of agreements each day, often handling straightforward contracts efficiently while preserving attention to detail.<br>• Contribute support across multiple operational areas, including procurement, facilities, HR, training-related activity, and specialized services vendor coordination.
<p>Robert Half is currently representing one of San Diego's fastest-growing organizations seeking a <strong>Financial Analyst</strong> who wants to move beyond reporting and become a true business partner. Our client is experiencing significant growth and needs a finance professional who can provide leadership with actionable insights, strategic recommendations, and meaningful financial analysis. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with senior leadership and play a key part in shaping business decisions.</p><p>This position is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex business challenges, uncovering opportunities within data, and building strong partnerships across multiple departments.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Create and maintain financial models</li><li>Prepare annual budgets and quarterly forecasts</li><li>Analyze revenue and profitability trends</li><li>Conduct variance analysis and present findings</li><li>Evaluate operational performance metrics</li><li>Support strategic planning initiatives</li><li>Develop executive-level reporting packages</li><li>Assist with business case development for new initiatives</li><li>Monitor KPI performance and identify opportunities for improvement</li><li>Support mergers, acquisitions, and growth initiatives when applicable</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Financial Analyst on behalf of a growing North County employer. This role will play a critical part in providing business leaders with actionable financial insights, budgeting support, forecasting analysis, and performance reporting. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of financial modeling, business intelligence, and strategic planning. This is a highly visible position offering direct interaction with executive leadership and opportunities to contribute to major business decisions.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Develop annual budgets and financial forecasts</li><li>Analyze financial performance and business trends</li><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports</li><li>Build financial models to support strategic initiatives</li><li>Monitor key performance indicators and operational metrics</li><li>Provide variance analysis and recommendations</li><li>Support pricing, revenue, and profitability analysis</li><li>Assist with long-range planning and capital expenditure analysis</li><li>Partner with department leaders to improve financial performance</li><li>Prepare presentations for executive leadership</li></ul>
We are looking for a Financial/Accounting Analyst to join a finance team in Tustin, California on a Long-term Contract basis. This opportunity is well suited for someone who enjoys digging into data, uncovering the reasons behind discrepancies, and turning findings into practical recommendations. The role calls for a resourceful and detail-oriented individual who can manage independent analysis, support recurring reporting needs, and help leaders make informed financial and operational decisions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct financial and operational reviews in Excel to identify trends, exceptions, and business performance insights.<br>• Investigate unpaid invoices and payment discrepancies by tracing issues through relevant workflows and recommending corrective steps.<br>• Perform research across multiple data sources to isolate transaction variances and determine underlying causes.<br>• Gather, verify, and organize information from different systems to support accurate reporting and analysis.<br>• Produce recurring month-end reporting related to labor, net revenue, and other operating metrics.<br>• Monitor project progress, maintain visibility to open items, and follow up with stakeholders to keep deliverables on track.<br>• Prepare customized reports, reconciliations, and summary materials for finance leadership as business needs arise.<br>• Document conclusions clearly and communicate findings and suggested actions to partners and decision-makers.