<p>We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented Senior Tax Manager or Tax Manager to join a growing public accounting practice serving clients in multiple states. This position offers flexibility in how work is performed, with options that may include onsite, hybrid, or primarily remote arrangements for candidates in the Greater Sacramento area. The role is well suited for someone who wants to deepen client ownership, guide developing team members, and contribute to the continued growth of the firm’s tax practice.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead a diverse book of tax engagements and ensure compliance and advisory work is completed accurately and within established timelines.</p><p>• Examine complex returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, C corporations, and other business entities before final delivery to clients.</p><p>• Advise clients throughout the year on tax strategies that support planning, compliance, and broader business objectives.</p><p>• Analyze intricate federal and state tax questions and translate findings into practical, client-focused recommendations.</p><p>• Coordinate multiple assignments at once, balancing seasonal deadlines and year-round service commitments across a varied client portfolio.</p><p>• Strengthen client relationships by anticipating needs, identifying planning opportunities, and serving as a reliable tax advisor.</p><p>• Oversee the work of staff and senior accountants by providing technical direction, thoughtful review notes, and constructive coaching.</p><p>• Support the development of team members through mentoring, training, and ongoing guidance that builds internal capability.</p><p>• Work closely with partners and firm leadership on engagement planning, staffing priorities, client strategy, and practice expansion efforts.</p><p>• Contribute to operational improvement by recommending ways to enhance workflow efficiency, service quality, and engagement performance.</p>
We are looking for a Payroll Analyst to join a long-term contract opportunity in San Ramon, California. This position is ideal for someone in payroll who can examine complex payroll issues, identify underlying causes, and help move resolutions forward across Workday Payroll and related enterprise applications. The role requires strong analytical judgment, comfort working with cross-functional stakeholders, and the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive priorities in a client-facing environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Investigate payroll discrepancies across Workday Payroll and connected systems, document findings, and support timely issue resolution.<br>• Review payroll results and gross-to-net outcomes, reconcile variances, and determine the factors contributing to defects or unexpected calculations.<br>• Support payroll-related build activities, data conversion efforts, and catch-up transaction processing to help maintain accuracy across impacted workflows.<br>• Perform validation of migrated payroll data, partner with stakeholders to resolve data issues, and ensure discrepancies are addressed before downstream processing.<br>• Manage defect intake by assessing business impact, setting priorities, tracking progress, and escalating critical blockers when necessary.<br>• Coordinate testing activities across teams, including planning, execution, retesting, and confirmation that end-to-end payroll processes function as expected.<br>• Work with internal teams and external vendors to troubleshoot integration issues affecting inbound and outbound payroll data exchanges.<br>• Monitor defect patterns, testing outcomes, and operational risks, then share clear insights, reports, and status updates with project leadership.<br>• Maintain detailed records of investigations, corrective actions, testing evidence, and final outcomes to support auditability and continuous improvement.
<p>We are looking for an accomplished tax leader to join a growing organization in the Greater Sacramento area. This position offers the chance to guide a developing tax function, support a broad range of client and compliance needs, and help shape efficient practices that can scale with the business. The ideal candidate brings strong public tax expertise, sound technical judgment, and the ability to lead teams while partnering effectively with executives and clients.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, please contact Shantel Poole via LinkedIn or call 916-649-0832.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct day-to-day tax operations by setting team priorities, assigning work, and maintaining accountability for deadlines and deliverables.</p><p>• Review and oversee complex tax filings across individual, corporate, partnership, trust, and other multi-entity engagements to ensure accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Provide advanced guidance on tax planning, regulatory interpretation, and advisory matters for clients, leadership, and internal stakeholders.</p><p>• Evaluate current tax procedures and implement improvements to workflow, documentation, technology usage, and overall efficiency.</p><p>• Support organizational growth by building practical processes, strengthening controls, and helping create a scalable tax infrastructure.</p><p>• Manage capacity planning, scheduling, and quality review standards to balance workload and maintain high service levels.</p><p>• Build trusted relationships with clients, company leadership, and cross-functional partners through clear communication and responsive support.</p><p>• Identify strategic tax opportunities related to entity structure, transactions, and business decisions, and present practical recommendations.</p><p>• Contribute to hiring, coaching, and performance development efforts to strengthen the tax team over time.</p><p>• Monitor federal and state tax law developments and communicate relevant impacts to clients and decision-makers. </p>
<p>The Robert Half Full-Time Engagement Professionals practice is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee daily accounting operations and ensure the accuracy of financial reporting in the Greater Sacramento Area. You will lead month- and year-end close processes, manage general ledger activities, and support budgeting and forecasting efforts.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee and manage general accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and the general ledger</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards</li><li>Lead month- and year-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Collaborate with finance and operations teams to support budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in accounting operations</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders</li></ul>
<p>Steven Lahey with Robert Half is looking for an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst to support manufacturing finance activities for an aerospace operation in Stockton, California. This position focuses on turning cost, inventory, and operational data into meaningful insights that help leaders improve profitability, strengthen financial accuracy, and guide business decisions. The role works closely with production, procurement, supply chain, operations, and finance teams to enhance reporting, support planning cycles, and drive better cost performance. For immediate consideration please reach out to (916) 649-0832. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Analyze production-related financial results, including materials, labor, overhead, and margin performance, and highlight key drivers behind fluctuations.</p><p>• Review inventory balances and costing outcomes to help maintain accurate valuation, strengthen controls, and support effective stock management decisions.</p><p>• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities by assessing cost patterns, operational assumptions, and potential financial impact on business performance.</p><p>• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting analysis during month-end close to ensure reliable reporting for manufacturing operations.</p><p>• Monitor cost of goods sold, inventory adjustments, and operational variances to improve transparency and support compliance with accounting standards.</p><p>• Partner with operational leaders to identify savings opportunities, improve productivity, and translate financial findings into practical recommendations.</p><p>• Assist with cross-functional initiatives aimed at improving reporting quality, process efficiency, financial controls, and data integrity.</p><p>• Provide documentation, schedules, and analytical support for internal and external audit requests related to cost accounting and operational finance.</p>
<p>Please reach out to Melissa (Painter) Ford via LinkedIn for immediate consideration. We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join a public accounting team in California, with a primary emphasis on individual tax engagements. This position is ideal for someone who combines strong technical tax knowledge with sound judgment, client-facing confidence, and the ability to keep work moving efficiently through demanding deadlines. The role offers the opportunity to guide complex return preparation, advise clients on tax matters, and support quality across the practice.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the preparation and final review of complex individual income tax filings, including advanced Form 1040 engagements and related schedules.</p><p>• Advise clients on tax-saving opportunities and filing considerations while maintaining adherence to applicable federal and state tax rules.</p><p>• Manage return pipelines and seasonal priorities to ensure assignments are completed accurately and delivered on schedule.</p><p>• Evaluate work produced by entry-level team members, provide constructive feedback, and help develop their technical capabilities.</p><p>• Serve as a primary point of contact for client questions throughout the tax process, offering clear guidance and responsive support.</p><p>• Assist clients with tax notices, examinations, and other compliance-related matters by coordinating responses and resolving issues efficiently.</p><p>• Monitor multiple client engagements at once, balancing deadlines, quality expectations, and service commitments in a public accounting setting.</p>
<p><strong>Lisa Cole with Robert Half </strong>is partnering with a<strong> </strong>growing, complex manufacturing and project‑based organization is seeking a <strong>Financial Analyst</strong> to serve as a financial partner to Program and Project Managers. This role operates at the program level—similar to a “mini‑controller”—supporting active programs across engineering, manufacturing, and R&D environments.</p><p>This position is ideal for a candidate with strong cost accounting, contract, and program finance experience who enjoys partnering cross‑functionally and driving financial visibility at the project level. For more information on this position, please call Lisa Cole at 916-649-0832. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Act as the primary finance partner for assigned programs and projects</li><li>Prepare quarterly profit and cash reporting at the program level</li><li>Track, analyze, and forecast program costs, margins, and cash flow</li><li>Manage invoicing and milestone billing; partner with AR for collections</li><li>Perform variance analysis, estimates‑to‑complete (ETC), and estimates‑at‑completion (EAC)</li><li>Support revenue recognition activities with working knowledge of <strong>ASC 606</strong></li><li>Assist with audits (internal, external, and government, as applicable)</li><li>Prepare monthly program financial packages and ad‑hoc analysis</li><li>Collaborate closely with Program Managers, Contracts, and Operations teams</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support manufacturing finance through insightful analysis, practical reporting, and strong cross-functional collaboration. This role will help leaders understand operating results, plan future performance, and make sound decisions by turning complex production and cost data into clear financial recommendations. The position is well suited for someone who enjoys working with detailed information while keeping sight of broader business goals.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Build and refine financial models, forecasting tools, and reporting resources that support manufacturing planning, labor needs, overhead spending, capital investments, and operating performance.</p><p>• Work closely with plant leadership and partner teams to create reporting that highlights results across facilities, products, projects, and overall manufacturing activity.</p><p>• Maintain and enhance recurring dashboards and scorecards that track important measures such as efficiency, output, utilization, quality, safety, productivity, and cost trends.</p><p>• Evaluate labor hours, payroll spending, staffing patterns, and productivity data to identify key drivers and support workforce planning decisions.</p><p>• Contribute to annual budgeting and ongoing forecast cycles by analyzing volume assumptions, operating costs, labor requirements, overhead, and capital plans.</p><p>• Assist with monthly close activities by preparing analyses, investigating variances, and improving processes that strengthen the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.</p><p>• Produce regular financial and operational summaries for leadership, including clear explanations of risks, opportunities, and notable performance changes.</p><p>• Review manufacturing overhead and departmental expenses to support cost control efforts and improve forecast reliability across the organization.</p><p>• Support capital planning through business case analysis, return evaluations, project tracking, and follow-up reviews of investment outcomes.</p><p>• Partner with operations, engineering, project management, and accounting teams to translate business activity into actionable financial insight and recommendations.</p>
<p>The Robert Half Full-Time Engagement Professionals practice is seeking financial analysts to help organizations make sound business decisions by evaluating financial data, forecasting trends and providing actionable insights. These professionals play a key role in budgeting, reporting and strategic planning across departments.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Analyzing financial data to identify trends, variances and performance drivers</li><li>Preparing reports, dashboards and presentations for leadership and stakeholders</li><li>Supporting budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes</li><li>Conducting profitability, cost and investment analysis to guide decision-making</li><li>Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align financial goals and strategies</li><li>Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics</li><li>Building and maintaining financial models to support business initiatives</li><li>Assisting with scenario planning and risk analysis</li><li>Staying current on industry trends, economic developments and financial best practices</li></ul>