<p>Robert Half is recruiting for an interim Budget Analyst/ Consultant for our client in the City Government and public sector industry. The interim Budget Analyst will support budget development, forecasting, and fiscal analysis for a public sector organization. This role will be located onsite in Downey, CA. </p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>* Analyze cash flow and monitor advance expenditures to ensure budget compliance</p><p>* Conduct financial analyses to determine estimated property valuations, state special allowances, and apportionments</p><p>* Evaluate fiscal solvency of programs and funding sources</p><p>* Prepare and process budget adjustments, transfers, and recommendations</p><p>* Develop annual budgets and multi-year forecasts</p><p>* Create financial summaries, graphs, and charts to clearly communicate budget data</p><p>* Prepare budget reports and presentations for leadership, boards, or committees</p><p>* Support budget monitoring and financial reporting in accordance with **GASB requirements**</p><p><br></p><p>Qualifications</p><p>* Prior budget or financial analysis experience in a city/county department</p><p>* Strong working knowledge of GASB standards and public fund accounting</p><p>* Experience with government budgeting, forecasting, and fiscal analysis</p><p>* Advanced Excel skills; experience creating charts, summaries, and reports</p><p>* Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills</p>
<p>We are looking for a talented Financial Analyst to join our team in Rancho Cucamonga, California. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting financial operations, providing insights, and ensuring compliance with internal controls. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial analysis, advanced Excel skills, and experience with business systems. Please call Brigitte Mendez @ 909-717-4037 if interested or call your Robert Half Recruiter directly.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and maintain the annual budget, ensuring accuracy and alignment with company goals.</p><p>• Prepare monthly forecasts and weekly financial updates to provide timely insights for decision-making.</p><p>• Execute month-end close procedures, including reconciliation and reporting tasks.</p><p>• Generate comprehensive monthly financial reports to summarize performance and highlight key trends.</p><p>• Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses to address business needs and support strategic planning.</p><p>• Evaluate and test internal controls to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze and improve cash flow processes.</p><p>• Utilize advanced Excel functionalities to optimize financial models and streamline reporting.</p><p>• Leverage knowledge of business systems to enhance efficiency in financial operations.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our team in Tustin, California. This role involves analyzing financial data, generating reports, and supporting decision-making processes to ensure the organization meets its financial goals. The ideal candidate will have expertise in accounting systems and a strong ability to interpret complex data.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.<br>• Prepare accurate financial reports using tools such as Crystal Reports and other reporting platforms.<br>• Implement and optimize accounting software systems to enhance operational efficiency.<br>• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with financial regulations and organizational standards.<br>• Manage budget processes, including forecasting and monitoring expenditures.<br>• Perform data mining techniques to extract valuable insights for financial planning.<br>• Support capital management strategies to optimize resource allocation.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and recommendations.<br>• Ensure accurate accrual accounting practices are maintained.<br>• Assist in the evaluation and improvement of CRM systems related to financial operations.
<p>Robert Half is in search for a Financial Analyst for local ongoing opportunities. The Financial Analyst, you will conduct financial modeling on various financial products as well as measure, analyze and forecast performance in conjunction with operating plans. Additional duties include advising management on the allocation of resources to best accomplish objectives and preparing reports for management. For Immediate consideration please apply today!</p><p>Financial Modeling:</p><p>· Develop and maintain financial models to analyze and forecast company performance</p><p>· Use spreadsheet tools to create projections, scenario analyses, and sensitivity analyses.</p><p>Budgeting and Forecasting:</p><p>· Collaborate with various departments to create and manage budgets.</p><p>· Prepare financial forecasts, identifying trends and potential areas of concern or opportunity.</p><p>Financial Reporting:</p><p>· Generate and analyze financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.</p><p>· Communicate financial results and trends to management and stakeholders.</p><p>Variance Analysis:</p><p>· Conduct variance analysis to compare actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts.</p><p>· Identify and investigate discrepancies, providing explanations for variances.</p><p>Decision Support:</p><p>· Provide decision support by analyzing financial data and making recommendations for strategic and operational decisions.</p><p>· Assess the financial impact of potential investments, projects, or business initiatives.</p><p>Market and Industry Analysis:</p><p>· Monitor economic and industry trends that may impact the organization's financial performance.</p><p>· Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform strategic decision-making.</p><p> </p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a motivated Financial Analyst to join our team in Los Angeles, California. This role is essential in supporting financial operations, including forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and the ability to collaborate with multiple departments to drive meaningful financial insights.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Assist in monthly financial close activities, ensuring accurate consolidation and variance analysis.<br>• Develop forecasts and manage the annual budgeting process while providing detailed insights.<br>• Partner with teams such as Real Estate, Store Operations, and Construction to monitor changes within the real estate portfolio.<br>• Prepare comprehensive monthly financial reports and deliverables, including ad hoc analyses tailored to business needs.<br>• Collaborate with the Accounting team during month-end processes to review actuals and identify discrepancies compared to forecasts and prior periods.<br>• Design, refine, and manage complex financial models to support decision-making and reporting needs.<br>• Automate forecasting and reporting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.<br>• Analyze large datasets from diverse sources to uncover trends and provide actionable recommendations to senior management.
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join a growing organization in the museum, art gallery, botanical, or zoo sector based in Los Angeles, California. This hybrid contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys turning financial data into meaningful business insight while working closely with operational partners. The position offers a blend of analytical depth, reporting ownership, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-moving environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Evaluate financial results, historical patterns, and current performance indicators to help guide business planning and decision-making.<br>• Produce forecasts, management reports, and variance explanations with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and clarity.<br>• Assist with monthly and annual close activities, including reconciliations, supporting schedules, and financial reporting deliverables.<br>• Use NetSuite to support budgeting, reporting, and ongoing improvement of finance-related workflows and data visibility.<br>• Build and maintain financial models that support departmental planning, resource allocation, and performance measurement.<br>• Partner with teams across the organization to align financial practices with internal controls and regulatory expectations.<br>• Perform ad hoc analysis and special projects aimed at improving financial performance and operational effectiveness.
<p><strong>📈 Cost Analyst – Long Beach, CA | Hybrid | Manufacturing | High-Growth Opportunity</strong></p><p>We’re seeking a <strong>Cost Analyst</strong> to join our manufacturing team in <strong>Long Beach</strong>. If you're detail-oriented, love digging into <strong>inventory and costing</strong>, and have a passion for <strong>improving processes</strong>, this is your opportunity to grow with a fast-moving company.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze inventory and product costing data to support month-end close</li><li>Prepare journal entries, reconcile GL accounts, and ensure financial accuracy</li><li>Validate inventory reports and stock valuations</li><li>Work cross-functionally to streamline cost and inventory processes</li><li>Identify variances, investigate root causes, and recommend improvements</li><li>Use ERP systems to manage cost and inventory data</li><li>Support audits and provide documentation as needed</li></ul><p><strong>What You Bring:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong knowledge of cost accounting and inventory processes</li><li>Experience in manufacturing environments preferred</li><li>Proficiency with ERP systems and Excel</li><li>A mindset for continuous improvement and process optimization</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><ul><li><strong>High-growth</strong> company with room to advance</li><li><strong>Hybrid schedule</strong> (mix of on-site and remote)</li><li>Competitive salary + full benefits</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>For confidential consideration, please email your Robert Half recruiter. If you're not currently working with anyone at Robert Half, please click "Apply" or call 562-800-3963 and ask for David Bizub. Please reference job order number 00460-0013216885 email resume to [email protected]</p>
<p>Contract financial roles are often where the most impactful work happens — stepping in during critical growth phases, large projects, or strategic transitions. A renewable energy company in San Diego is hiring a <strong>Financial Analyst (Contract)</strong> to support project finance, forecasting, and modeling. Project finance roles in energy and infrastructure are especially in demand locally This role is ideal for someone who enjoys analytical work and contributing to large-scale initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Build and maintain financial models</li><li>Support project-level financial analysis</li><li>Assist with budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Analyze performance and cost structures</li><li>Prepare reports for leadership</li><li>Support investment and planning decisions</li><li>Work cross-functionally with operations</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>2–5 years of finance or analyst experience</li><li>Strong Excel and modeling skills</li><li>Experience in project finance or energy a plus</li><li>Analytical and detail-oriented</li><li>Strong communication skills</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Fund Accountant to join our client in Santa Monica, California. This position plays a critical role in supporting the financial operations of investment vehicles, including pooled funds and separately managed accounts. In this role, you will ensure accurate financial reporting, tax compliance, and investor communication in alignment with industry standards.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Assist in the preparation of month-end and year-end financial reports, ensuring compliance with organizational standards.</p><p>• Manage accounts payable activities, including invoice processing, expense reports, and vendor payments via checks and wire transfers.</p><p>• Reconcile vendor statements, investigate discrepancies, and maintain accurate vendor files, including obtaining necessary documentation such as W-9 forms.</p><p>• Prepare and secure approval for capital calls and distribution notices for funds and related entities.</p><p>• Maintain and review schedules for capital movements within investment vehicles.</p><p>• Coordinate and review tax filings and audit documents for funds and special purpose entities.</p><p>• Process journal entries, review and post transactions, and reconcile general ledger accounts for management entities.</p><p>• Allocate and reconcile bank and credit card statements to ensure financial accuracy.</p><p>• Update marketing data quarterly by incorporating fund performance metrics.</p><p>• Provide support to the Controller for requests related to compliance examinations of separately managed accounts.</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Analyst to join our team in El Segundo, California. This is a Contract to permanent position, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to key financial processes and grow within the organization. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in accounting, financial reporting, and advanced Excel skills, with the ability to work independently and meet recurring deadlines.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct thorough billing audits for airline clients to ensure compliance and accuracy.</p><p>• Generate daily overtime reports and prepare weekly financial summaries to support operational insights.</p><p>• Perform receipt reconciliations and manage monthly accruals with precision.</p><p>• Assist with profit and loss reporting, including minimal journal entries.</p><p>• Develop and maintain financial reporting processes using internal systems.</p><p>• Manufacturing experience and/or Food Processing industry a plus</p><p>• Utilize advanced Excel functions to create detailed reports, perform analyses, and execute reconciliation tasks.</p><p>• Work extensively within the company’s proprietary financial systems to support accounting operations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Strategic Support:</strong></p><p> Provide financial insights to support leadership in cost management, growth initiatives, and strategic decision-making.</p><p><strong>Business Partnering:</strong></p><p> Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather insights and provide financial guidance across billing, purchasing, inventory, and operations.</p><p><strong>Budgeting & Planning:</strong></p><p> Support the annual budgeting process, long-range planning, and rolling forecasts to establish financial targets and resource allocation.</p><p><strong>Forecasting:</strong></p><p> Develop financial projections based on historical data, trends, and key business assumptions.</p><p><strong>Financial Modeling:</strong></p><p> Build, maintain, and enhance financial models to support forecasting, planning, and business decision-making.</p><p><strong>Performance Analysis:</strong></p><p> Evaluate financial performance by comparing actual results to budgets, forecasts, and prior periods, identifying key variances and trends.</p><p><strong>Reporting:</strong></p><p> Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for management reviews, performance tracking, and strategic decision-making.</p><p><strong>Ad-Hoc Analysis:</strong></p><p> Conduct special analyses to support urgent business needs and inform critical decisions.</p><p><strong>Data Quality & Process Improvement:</strong></p><p> Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data while identifying opportunities to streamline and improve financial processes.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Proposal Manager to lead the development, coordination, and submission of high-quality proposals in a deadline-driven environment. This role requires a strategic thinker who can craft compelling narratives, manage multiple priorities, and ensure compliance with client requirements. Based in Riverside, California, you will work closely with internal teams to deliver winning proposals that align with organizational goals.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the entire proposal lifecycle, from opportunity identification through final submission and post-submission analysis.<br>• Collaborate with leadership to prioritize pursuits based on strategic importance and resource availability.<br>• Develop and oversee proposal schedules, ensuring all milestones and compliance requirements are met.<br>• Coordinate with project teams, consultants, and other stakeholders to gather required inputs and ensure timely delivery.<br>• Craft clear, persuasive narratives that align with client priorities and evaluation criteria.<br>• Lead proposal kickoff meetings, assign responsibilities, and maintain accountability among contributors.<br>• Oversee quality control by conducting thorough reviews and ensuring consistency in tone, structure, and messaging.<br>• Support interview preparation by developing strategy, messaging, and materials for presentation.<br>• Partner with graphic designers to align visual elements with written content for cohesive deliverables.<br>• Maintain accurate pursuit records and contribute to the improvement of reusable templates and proposal content.
<p>Project-based environments create complexity — multiple jobs, multiple budgets, and constant movement of costs. A construction company in San Diego is hiring a <strong>Project Accountant (Contract)</strong> to support job costing, billing, and financial tracking across active projects. Roles like this are consistently in demand due to the growth of project-based work in the region. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with operations while maintaining financial accuracy.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Track project costs and budgets</li><li>Manage job costing and expense allocation</li><li>Support billing and invoicing processes</li><li>Reconcile project financials</li><li>Coordinate with project managers</li><li>Maintain documentation and reporting</li><li>Assist with month-end close</li></ul>