We are looking for an experienced finance leader to guide strategic planning, performance analysis, and operational oversight for our organization in Los Angeles, California. This role will work closely with executive leadership to shape financial direction, improve decision-making through clear reporting, and strengthen the processes that support long-term growth. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in project-based detail-oriented services environments and a strong command of both high-level financial strategy and day-to-day accounting operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Act as a trusted financial partner to senior leadership by advising on business performance, growth planning, investment decisions, and broader strategic priorities.<br>• Build and lead long-range financial plans, annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and scenario analyses that support sustainable profitability and organizational goals.<br>• Assess financial and operational results by examining revenue trends, margins, utilization, pricing effectiveness, client profitability, and resource deployment.<br>• Create executive-level dashboards, key performance indicators, and reporting packages that translate complex financial data into actionable recommendations.<br>• Direct enhancements to finance systems, reporting tools, and business intelligence capabilities to improve visibility and support future expansion.<br>• Oversee accounting and finance operations to maintain reliable records, strong controls, and consistent financial integrity across the organization.<br>• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities to ensure accurate and timely reporting in line with company standards and applicable regulations.<br>• Supervise core transactional processes including billing, receivables, collections, payables, payroll coordination, and related finance workflows.<br>• Ensure proper treatment of revenue recognition, project accounting, work-in-progress tracking, accruals, reconciliations, and intercompany activity across entities.
<p>We are looking for an accomplished finance and accounting leader to support municipal operations in California. This Long-term Contract position will guide budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance activities while helping city leadership maintain a clear view of fiscal performance. The role is ideal for someone with deep public-sector accounting expertise who can strengthen controls, oversee core finance functions, and provide strategic direction across the department.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily operations across general ledger accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, and contract administration to ensure accurate and timely financial processing.</p><p>• Lead the development of the city’s annual budget by projecting revenue, expenditures, fund balance activity, and capital funding needs, while monitoring spending controls throughout the fiscal year.</p><p>• Provide leadership on accounting matters involving governmental reporting standards and fund-based financial management within a municipal environment.• Review monthly financial results and operating activity to evaluate the city’s financial condition and provide ongoing insight to leadership.</p><p>• Oversee fiscal year-end close activities, including reconciliation processes, preparation of financial statements, and completion of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.</p><p>• Set departmental objectives, assign priorities, establish timelines, and measure team performance against defined goals and service expectations.</p><p>• Assess financial policies, accounting workflows, and internal control practices, then recommend and implement improvements that support efficiency, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.</p><p>• Examine financial documentation and authorize payments related to invoices, payroll, and other approved expenditures in accordance with established procedures.</p>
<p>Vice President of Business Development – New Product Growth</p><p><strong>Industry: Lighting / Candles / Home Décor Products</strong></p><p><strong>Location: Brea, CA (Hybrid/Onsite)</strong></p><p>Position Overview</p><p>We are seeking a highly driven and entrepreneurial <strong>Vice President of Business Development</strong> to lead new product growth initiatives for a growing company in the <strong>lighting, candles, and home décor industry</strong>. This role is ideal for a true <strong>hunter</strong> with a proven track record of identifying opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and driving revenue growth through new customer acquisition, channel expansion, and product commercialization.</p><p>The ideal candidate will bring <strong>direct industry experience within lighting, candles, home fragrance, consumer products, or related categories</strong> and have a strong network across retailers, distributors, wholesalers, and strategic partners.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Develop and execute a business development strategy focused on launching and expanding new products.</li><li>Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities through proactive market research, networking, and relationship building.</li><li>Act as a <strong>hunter mentality sales leader</strong> — aggressively prospect, open doors, build pipelines, and convert opportunities into revenue.</li><li>Build and maintain relationships with major retailers, distributors, e-commerce partners, and strategic accounts.</li><li>Identify emerging market trends, customer needs, and competitive insights to influence product development.</li><li>Partner with executive leadership, product teams, and marketing to bring new products to market successfully.</li><li>Develop sales strategies, presentations, and proposals to win new business.</li><li>Negotiate contracts, pricing, and partnership agreements.</li><li>Create and manage a strong business development pipeline with measurable revenue goals.</li><li>Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings.</li><li>Provide market intelligence and recommendations to support long-term growth strategies.</li></ul><p>Ideal Candidate Profile</p><ul><li>Proven VP-level or senior business development experience within <strong>lighting, candles, home fragrance, consumer products, or related industries</strong>.</li><li>Demonstrated success launching new products and expanding into new markets.</li><li>Strong existing relationships with retailers, distributors, and industry partners.</li><li>A true <strong>hunter</strong> — someone who thrives on prospecting, creating opportunities, and closing deals.</li><li>Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build programs from the ground up.</li><li>Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.</li><li>Strategic thinker who can also execute at a hands-on level.</li><li>Track record of exceeding revenue goals and driving measurable growth.</li></ul><p><br></p>
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 hands-on CFO/Controller to lead the financial operations of a growing company in Brea, California. This position is ideal for a strategic yet detail-oriented leader who can oversee day-to-day accounting, deliver timely financial insight, and support business decisions with accurate reporting. The role offers the opportunity to build stronger internal processes, partner closely with leadership, and help shape the financial foundation of an expanding organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct core accounting activities, including general ledger oversight, accounts payable, payroll administration, and financial reporting for a growing employee base.</p><p>• Prepare and analyze profit and loss statements, cash flow updates, and other key performance reports to provide leadership with clear visibility into daily and monthly results.</p><p>• Manage monthly and year-end close activities, ensuring financial records are accurate, complete, and delivered on schedule.</p><p>• Oversee payroll processing for hourly, salaried, and commission-based employees while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations and internal policies.</p><p>• Strengthen financial controls and establish scalable accounting procedures that support continued business growth.</p><p>• Partner with ownership to develop budgets, forecasts, and financial plans that improve operational performance and profitability.</p><p>• Evaluate existing outsourced accounting activities and help transition appropriate financial functions to an internal structure.</p><p>• Use ServiceTitan and related business systems to monitor financial data, produce reporting, and support informed decision-making.</p><p>• Contribute financial guidance during periods of expansion, transactions, or other business changes requiring careful analysis and planning.</p>