<p>Lisa Cole with Robert Half is partnering with a growing manufacturing organization that is seeking a Financial Analyst to support finance with a focus on <strong>cost accounting, inventory forecasting, and operational finance</strong>. This role partners closely with Operations and Supply Chain to improve financial performance, inventory efficiency, and working capital. </p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Own plant cost accounting, including standard costs, BOM/routings, labor and overhead rates, absorption, and inventory valuation</li><li>Analyze manufacturing variances (material, labor, overhead, yield, mix) and communicate drivers</li><li>Develop and maintain inventory forecasts aligned to demand, production, and MRP outputs</li><li>Analyze inventory KPIs including turns, and support reserve modeling</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning for plant operations</li><li>Partner with Operations on OEE, throughput, labor efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives</li><li>Support capital projects, fixed assets, and depreciation tracking</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Join a dynamic organization where finance plays a key role in shaping business strategy and operational performance. This highly visible position partners closely with leadership, production, and vineyard teams to drive budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and decision support.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate brings strong analytical and financial modeling skills, experience with cost accounting and operational finance, and the ability to turn complex data into actionable business insights. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys partnering with the business, influencing decisions, and helping drive growth and profitability.</p><p><br></p><p>For confidential consideration or additional information, please contact: <strong>Robyn Rosemon 707.387.0299</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning activities using Adaptive Planning and advanced Excel models, with particular focus on production assumptions and scenario development.</p><p>• Develop and refresh rolling cost forecasts by facility and product line, incorporating grape supply expectations, bulk inventory levels, bottling timing, and planned product launches.</p><p>• Estimate annual grape costs across vineyards, varietals, and brand allocations by analyzing contracted volumes, projected yields, farming expense patterns, and external purchase agreements.</p><p>• Review monthly standard costs against actual results, investigate cost variances, and recommend updates to rates or assumptions when needed.</p><p>• Work closely with winemaking and accounting partners to support accurate inventory valuation and proper cost layering within financial records.</p><p>• Prepare and support monthly operating reports, quarterly board materials, external reporting packages, and ad hoc presentations for management.</p><p>• Create performance reporting for operations, highlighting budget alignment, emerging risks, and improvement opportunities through clear financial insights.</p><p>• Produce vineyard-level analyses covering cost per acre, cost per ton, yield performance, and related trends across owned and leased properties.</p><p>• Build scenario models for blend choices, new product opportunities, product portfolio decisions, and capital investments such as vineyard development, replanting, or acquisitions.</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>
We are looking for an experienced finance leader to guide strategic planning and analytical decision-making for our organization in Hercules, California. This role will partner across functions to translate complex financial and operational data into actionable insights, strengthen forecasting accuracy, and support business performance. The ideal candidate brings strong modeling capabilities, sound business judgment, and experience working in a biotech environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead financial planning activities by developing forecasts, budgets, and long-range models that support business objectives and investment decisions.<br>• Analyze business performance through detailed review of financial results, identifying trends, risks, and drivers behind key variances.<br>• Build and refine financial models to evaluate scenarios, resource allocation, and the potential impact of strategic initiatives.<br>• Deliver ad hoc analysis for leadership, turning large and complex datasets into clear recommendations for operational and financial decisions.<br>• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to improve reporting, align assumptions, and provide financial guidance across departments.<br>• Apply data mining and analytical techniques to uncover insights, improve visibility into performance, and support more informed planning.<br>• Prepare presentations and summary materials for senior leadership that communicate findings, priorities, and opportunities with clarity.<br>• Support valuation and investment analysis through discounted cash flow methods and other finance tools relevant to business planning.
<p>We are looking for an Operational Strategic Analyst to join our remote team and help translate complex data into meaningful business guidance. This position offers the chance to work closely with leaders across the organization, create insightful reporting tools, and support decisions that drive performance and growth. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, comfort with financial modeling, and a proactive approach to improving how information is used across the business.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Create and manage executive-level dashboards and recurring reports using Excel and business intelligence platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker.</p><p>• Evaluate key performance indicators to uncover trends, measure results, and highlight opportunities to improve operational and financial outcomes.</p><p>• Prepare clear analyses, summaries, and presentations that equip leadership with practical recommendations for strategic planning.</p><p>• Perform pricing reviews, cost modeling, and scenario-based analysis to support business decisions and planning activities.</p><p>• Handle high-volume analytical assignments during busy business periods while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline reporting workflows and improve the consistency and accessibility of business data.</p><p>• Support data integration and reporting alignment across platforms, including Salesforce and other internal systems.</p><p>• Conduct ad hoc financial and variance analysis to explain performance changes and support emerging business needs.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Credit Policy Analyst to support credit strategy and policy governance in Solano County, California. This role focuses on shaping lending guidelines through data-driven analysis, regulatory awareness, and a strong understanding of portfolio risk. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, strong quantitative skills, and the ability to partner across business functions to improve credit performance and policy effectiveness.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop, refine, and maintain credit policies that support responsible lending decisions, regulatory adherence, and sustainable portfolio performance.</p><p>• Evaluate current and proposed policy changes by analyzing their effect on credit risk, loss exposure, and overall business results.</p><p>• Review lending practices to confirm alignment with internal standards as well as applicable external compliance requirements.</p><p>• Measure the performance of credit policies using portfolio trends, key metrics, and analytical findings, then recommend practical improvements.</p><p>• Research economic conditions, industry developments, and competitor activity to identify factors that may influence credit strategy.</p><p>• Partner with stakeholders across finance, risk, and operations to roll out policy updates and promote consistent execution.</p><p>• Build and interpret credit risk models, portfolio analysis, and reporting that support policy recommendations and decision-making.</p><p>• Prepare clear presentations and visual reports for leadership to explain policy rationale, risk insights, and performance outcomes.</p>
<p>Please reach out to Melissa (Painter) Ford via LinkedIn for immediate consideration. We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting operations in Sacramento, California. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, guiding the close process, and supporting compliance, reporting, and audit readiness. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, sound technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments in a deadline-driven environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily general ledger operations, including oversight of journal entries, accruals, expense activity, and other routine accounting transactions.</p><p>• Perform detailed reviews of balance sheet and income statement accounts by leading reconciliations and investigating variances or unusual activity.</p><p>• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities while driving accuracy, consistency, and timely completion of consolidated reporting.</p><p>• Lead and develop accounting team members through coaching, goal setting, performance feedback, and support for career growth.</p><p>• Help maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal control practices that align with U.S. accounting standards and corporate compliance expectations.</p><p>• Evaluate control effectiveness across accounting processes and address issues to strengthen governance and financial integrity.</p><p>• Coordinate tax compliance activities with external advisors and support efforts to improve tax planning and reporting efficiency.</p><p>• Prepare and review financial reporting packages, cash flow forecasts, budget-related balance sheet schedules, and audit support materials for internal and external stakeholders.</p><p>• Partner with auditors and cross-functional teams to provide required documentation, resolve issues, and support business operations and special projects.</p>
We are looking for an experienced accounting leader to oversee financial operations for multiple privately held businesses in Livermore, California. This position serves as a key advisor to company leadership while managing the full accounting cycle, maintaining strong internal controls, and delivering accurate financial information for decision-making. The role is ideal for someone with a background in construction-related accounting who can balance day-to-day execution with high-level financial oversight.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the complete accounting function across three related entities, ensuring accurate records, timely transaction processing, and reliable financial data.<br>• Lead daily accounting activities by guiding support staff responsible for payables, receivables, billing administration, payroll input, and other transactional tasks.<br>• Oversee weekly payroll operations, including multistate processing, labor tracking, job cost allocation, and reporting for certified and prevailing wage requirements.<br>• Produce monthly and annual financial statements, management reports, and supporting analyses to highlight performance and operating trends.<br>• Manage customer invoicing, subcontractor disbursements, draw schedules, and lien documentation to keep project-related financial activity aligned with contract milestones.<br>• Monitor construction cost activity by reconciling project expenses, reviewing change orders, and assigning costs accurately across jobs and business units.<br>• Partner with the president and project leadership to review budgets, validate project financials, and support informed operational decisions.<br>• Maintain compliance with applicable tax rules, payroll regulations, and construction-related reporting standards at the state and federal levels.<br>• Prepare schedules and documentation needed for audits, tax filings, and project closeout processes while supporting the use of accounting platforms common to the construction industry.
<p>We are looking for an experienced and strategic finance manager for a manufacturing company in greater Sacramento. Please reach out to Melissa (Painter) Ford via LinkedIn for immediate consideration. In this role, you will oversee financial operations, drive innovation through advanced technologies, and provide critical insights to support organizational success. This position requires a proactive individual with expertise in financial analysis, reporting, and process improvement.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>-Drive the modernization of finance capabilities by embedding emerging tools and data-driven approaches into daily operations, enabling stronger insight and faster, better-informed decisions.</p><p>-Own the preparation and delivery of accurate financial results, pairing rigorous reporting with thoughtful analysis to support leadership planning and long-term initiatives.</p><p>-Translate complex operational and financial information into meaningful trends, performance indicators, and recommendations that support measurable business improvement.</p><p>-Partner closely with cross-functional leaders to build disciplined budgets, evaluate investment effectiveness, and conduct periodic financial reviews aligned with business priorities.</p><p>-Identify gaps across processes, systems, and organizational capabilities, then lead or support initiatives that strengthen efficiency, scalability, and overall performance.</p><p>-Provide oversight for financial obligations, agreements, and commitments to ensure adherence to internal controls, policies, and governance standards.</p><p>-Serve as a trusted financial partner across departments, encouraging collaboration and ensuring alignment between financial insight and organizational objectives.</p><p>-Evaluate enterprise strategies and ongoing operations to anticipate financial implications and proactively advise on risks, opportunities, and course corrections.</p>
<p>Amanda Warren with Robert Half is looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Supervisor/Manager to lead end-to-end receivables operations in Mather, California. This position oversees billing accuracy, cash application, collections, customer reporting, and month-end close activities while ensuring strong financial controls and audit-ready documentation. The role also provides day-to-day guidance to AR staff and helps strengthen procedures that support timely invoicing, reconciliations, and customer account management.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the full accounts receivable process, including account setup, invoicing, payment application, collections, credits, adjustments, and ongoing account upkeep.</p><p>• Review billing documents, customer statements, settlement paperwork, and related backup prepared by AR team members to confirm accuracy and completeness.</p><p>• Manage invoicing and reporting for a range of customer types, including municipal, commercial, electronic waste, secure-destruction, and other specialty accounts.</p><p>• Oversee billing activity submitted through customer portals and confirm compliance with the requirements of individual client systems.</p><p>• Monitor cash receipts, research unapplied payments and discrepancies, and resolve short pays, deductions, and other payment issues.</p><p>• Drive collection efforts for overdue balances, document customer communications, and escalate high-risk accounts when needed.</p><p>• Own monthly claim and reporting activities, including reconciliation, documentation review, submission preparation, and record retention.</p><p>• Support month-end close by ensuring receivables transactions are completed on time, reviewing reconciliations, and investigating exceptions tied to unbilled revenue or aging balances.</p><p>• Maintain strong internal controls, organized audit support, and clear approval records for receivables, claims, reconciliations, and account adjustments.</p><p>• Supervise daily AR workflow, coach team members, balance priorities across deadlines, and maintain procedures and cross-training materials to improve continuity and efficiency.</p>
<p><strong>For additional information or questions about this opportunity, feel free to reach out to <u>Jennifer Fukumae via email or LinkedIn</u>.</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Tax Manager | Established RIA Firm| East Bay; 1 day onsite/4 remote | Friday Flex Days! </strong></p><p> </p><p> Robert Half is partnering with an established and rapidly growing <strong>Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) firm in the East Bay</strong> that is investing in its next phase of growth. Located just steps from BART, the firm is building out its in-house Tax & Estate Planning team to deliver a fully integrated wealth management experience.</p><p> This is an exceptional opportunity for a <strong>Tax Manager</strong> to play a key role in developing this growing practice while working alongside a collaborative team dedicated to serving high-net-worth clients.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with Wealth Advisors to integrate tax strategies into clients' overall financial and estate plans.</li><li>Prepare and review complex federal and state tax returns for high-net-worth individuals.</li><li>Review trust, partnership, and S corporation tax returns for accuracy and compliance.</li><li>Identify tax planning opportunities, potential issues, and areas requiring follow-up.</li><li>Respond to tax-related questions from clients and advisory teams throughout the year.</li><li>Maintain accurate documentation while supporting efficient tax processes and quality standards.</li><li>Mentor and support junior team members as the tax department continues to grow.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>For additional information or questions about this opportunity, feel free to reach out to <u>Jennifer Fukumae via email or LinkedIn</u>.</strong></p><p> </p>
<p>Robert Half Contracts Finance and Accounting division is seeking a Sr Accounts Payable Specialist to join a great consulting firm in Folsom. This position is for someone who has 5+ years of full cycle accounts payable experience and has experience with SAGE software. The job duty would include:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Trains, schedules, assigns, and review work of staff with support from manager</li><li>Analyzes major accounts and prepare monthly vendor reconciliations.</li><li>Develop and implement record keeping systems, forms, policies, and procedures related to processing payments and other accounts payable activities.</li><li>Identify and resolve problems and inconsistencies and suggest appropriate corrective procedures to AP Manager and Procurement teams.</li><li>Communicates and coordinates accounting policies, practices, and procedures with department and company managers and officials, vendors, reporting agencies, clients, customers, and the public</li><li>Assist in coordinating with Manager accounts payable check runs weekly or as needed</li><li>Assist in answering accounts payable inquiries and follow up</li><li>Maintains harmony among staff and helps coordinate/lead team discussions.</li><li>Provide excellent customer service and follow through with minimal supervision.</li><li>Assists in training and developing high performing teams.</li><li>Works with Manager to solution any discrepancies or complaints.</li></ul><p>The ideal candidate would have an AP expert, familiar with SAGE software, (expensify a plus!), excel and can work well with meeting deadlines and working with others. This job is 100% on site with no option for remote or hybrid. If you feel this is the job for you, apply today!</p>
<p>Our Client is looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable leader to oversee collections performance, cash application accuracy, and customer account management for their wholesale distribution operations in Benicia, California. This position plays a central role in strengthening cash flow, guiding a high-performing team, and ensuring receivables processes remain accurate, efficient, and compliant. The ideal candidate brings strong financial insight, a collaborative leadership style, and the ability to partner across departments to resolve issues and improve results.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the day-to-day activities of the accounts receivable function, ensuring timely collections, accurate cash posting, account reconciliation, and resolution of unapplied payments.</p><p>• Supervise, coach, and develop AR staff members while setting clear expectations and supporting continued growth and accountability.</p><p>• Review customer payment behavior and open balances to address overdue accounts early and support compliance with established terms.</p><p>• Investigate billing concerns, short payments, and account discrepancies, working with customers and internal teams to reach timely resolution.</p><p>• Analyze aging data and collection trends to identify risks, improve cash recovery, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.</p><p>• Track department metrics and prepare reporting that highlights performance, delinquency exposure, and opportunities to strengthen processes.</p><p>• Partner with Finance, Sales, Customer Service, and Operations to resolve revenue cycle issues and improve the overall effectiveness of collections.</p><p>• Assess existing receivables procedures and introduce process enhancements, training, and best practices that increase efficiency and support compliance.</p><p>• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and audit-related activities, including coordination with external auditors or collection partners when needed.</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>