<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Project Coordinator / Project Accountant</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Palm Desert, CA</p><p><strong>Industry:</strong> Construction</p><p><strong>Schedule:</strong> Onsite</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>A growing construction company in Palm Desert is seeking a detail-oriented professional with a blend of <strong>project management</strong> and <strong>basic accounting</strong> experience to support daily operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced construction environment and understands the workflow of custom home building projects, particularly in the high-end residential space.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>Support project management functions across residential construction projects</p><p>Assist with budgeting, job costing, invoice tracking, and other basic accounting tasks</p><p>Coordinate project documentation, schedules, and communication with internal teams and vendors</p><p>Help monitor project progress to ensure timelines and financial details remain on track</p><p>Maintain accurate records and update information within internal systems</p><p>Assist with contract, purchase order, and change order tracking</p><p>Provide general administrative and operational support for construction projects</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p><p>Previous experience in the construction industry required</p><p>Project management background strongly preferred</p><p>Basic accounting experience required</p><p>Experience supporting <strong>custom home building</strong> projects preferred</p><p>High-end residential construction experience is highly desirable</p><p>Experience with <strong>Sage 100</strong> preferred</p><p>Strong organizational skills and attention to detail</p><p>Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment</p><p>Strong communication and coordination skills</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Ideal Candidate</strong></p><p>Brings a strong understanding of construction project flow</p><p>Comfortable working with both operational and accounting-related responsibilities</p><p>Highly organized, proactive, and resourceful</p><p>Able to work effectively with internal teams, vendors, and project stakeholders</p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a Financial Analyst/Manager to support strategic and operational decision-making for a well-established organization in Moreno Valley, California. This role will translate financial data into clear insights, guide budgeting and forecasting activities, and help leaders improve performance across key business areas. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, advanced reporting capabilities, and a background partnering with both finance and operations teams in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop financial models and performance reports that help leadership evaluate trends, risks, and business opportunities.</p><p>• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting activities while ensuring alignment with company objectives and operational plans.</p><p>• Perform variance analysis on revenue, expenses, and operational metrics, then present actionable recommendations to stakeholders.</p><p>• Partner with operations and cross-functional leaders to assess financial impact across distribution, supply chain, or retail-related activities.</p><p>• Create dashboards and reporting tools in Excel and Power BI to improve visibility into business performance and support data-driven decisions.</p><p>• Review budget processes and identify opportunities to strengthen planning accuracy, reporting consistency, and financial controls.</p><p>• Provide guidance to entry-level analysts or team members, offering support on analytical methods, reporting standards, and project execution.</p><p>• Prepare presentations and summaries for leadership that clearly communicate financial results, key drivers, and forward-looking expectations.</p>
<p>Robert Half is recruiting for an experienced Project Manager/ Consultant for our manufacturing client to lead the evaluation, selection, and relocation of operations to a new facility. This role will oversee all phases of the project, including site selection, facility planning, vendor management, construction coordination, equipment relocation, and operational readiness while minimizing business disruption. This interim opportunity will be located in Colton, CA onsite. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><p>Project Management</p><p>Lead the relocation project from site identification through facility startup.</p><p>Develop and manage project plans, budgets, timelines, milestones, and risk mitigation strategies.</p><p>Provide regular updates to leadership and key stakeholders.</p><p>Ensure business continuity throughout the transition.</p><p><br></p><p>Site Selection & Facility Planning</p><p>Partner with commercial real estate brokers to identify and evaluate potential facilities.</p><p>Coordinate site tours, due diligence, lease negotiations, and facility selection activities.</p><p>Assess facility layouts, infrastructure, utilities, and operational requirements.</p><p><br></p><p>Relocation & Operations</p><p>Oversee relocation of manufacturing equipment, inventory, office assets, and personnel.</p><p>Coordinate construction, facility upgrades, equipment installation, and operational startup.</p><p>Ensure utilities, security, telecommunications, and facility services are operational before occupancy.</p><p>Vendor & Budget Management</p><p>Manage contractors, moving companies, consultants, and service providers.</p><p>Obtain bids, negotiate contracts, and monitor vendor performance.</p><p>Track project budgets, expenditures, and cost saving opportunities.</p><p>Compliance & Communication</p><p>Ensure compliance with permits, inspections, safety regulations, and occupancy requirements.</p><p>Serve as the primary liaison between leadership, employees, vendors, and external partners.</p><p>Maintain project documentation and facilitate regular project meetings.</p><p><br></p><p>Qualifications</p><p>Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.</p><p>PMP certification ideal to have, but not required </p><p>5+ years of project management experience.</p><p>Experience leading facility relocations, manufacturing expansions, or large scale operational projects.</p><p>Experience working with commercial real estate brokers, contractors, and vendors.</p><p>Strong project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder management skills.</p><p>Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.</p><p>Preferred Experience</p><p>Manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or warehouse environments.</p><p>Facility relocation and equipment move projects.</p><p>Construction, remodeling, or facility improvement initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>Success Measures</p><p>New facility identified and secured on schedule.</p><p>Project completed within budget.</p><p>Minimal operational downtime.</p><p>Successful equipment relocation and operational startup.</p><p>On time completion of key project milestones.</p><p>Effective coordination of vendors, contractors, and stakeholders.</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.