We are looking for an experienced Controller to provide financial leadership for a multi-entity organization based in Sacramento, California. This Long-term Contract position will oversee accounting operations, strengthen reporting and compliance practices, and support financial planning in partnership with executive leadership. The role offers the opportunity to guide a growing finance function, manage complex entity structures, and deliver clear financial insight that supports strategic decisions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Partner closely with the Chief Financial Officer to shape financial plans, evaluate performance, and support organization-wide decision-making.<br>• Direct budgeting and forecasting activities across multiple entities, ensuring financial plans reflect operational priorities and long-term objectives.<br>• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes while delivering accurate financial statements and management reports on schedule.<br>• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including cash oversight, reconciliations, and controls designed to protect assets and reduce risk.<br>• Coordinate external audit and tax preparation activities, serving as the primary contact for auditors and outside advisors throughout the year-end process.<br>• Lead the preparation and filing of required federal, state, and other regulatory reports, including tax and information returns for applicable entities.<br>• Strengthen accounting policies, workflows, and system utilization within Sage Intacct to improve efficiency, compliance, and scalability.<br>• Supervise and develop the finance team by setting expectations, monitoring performance, and providing coaching and training opportunities.<br>• Present financial updates and analysis to leadership, boards, and committees while supporting the distinct needs of nonprofit, political, and for-profit entities.
<p>Lisa Cole with Robert Half is currently looking for an experienced Controller to lead the company’s accounting function and provide reliable financial guidance to senior leadership for a company near the El Dorado Hills area. This position plays a central role in maintaining accurate reporting, strengthening financial controls, and delivering insights that support sustainable growth and sound decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, hands-on technical accounting expertise, and the ability to improve systems and processes in a project-driven environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct day-to-day accounting activities across the general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll, fixed assets, cash activity, and the full close process.</p><p>• Produce timely financial statements, management reports, and performance analysis that help executives evaluate business results and make informed decisions.</p><p>• Lead the annual budgeting cycle, ongoing forecasting, cash planning, and financial modeling to support operational and strategic priorities.</p><p>• Establish and maintain strong internal controls, accounting procedures, and compliance practices aligned with applicable regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Manage relationships with external auditors and tax partners, and oversee filings and reporting obligations at the federal, state, and local levels.</p><p>• Supervise project-based accounting activities, including job costing, revenue recognition, and percentage-of-completion reporting for operational workstreams.</p><p>• Serve as the primary accounting owner for QuickBooks Online and NetSuite, advancing automation, reporting capabilities, and process efficiency.</p><p>• Collaborate with executive leadership on profitability improvement, business performance, and growth-related initiatives, including potential acquisitions.</p><p>• Build, coach, and develop the accounting team while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the function.</p>
<p>Please reach out to Melissa (Painter) Ford via LinkedIn for immediate consideration. We are looking for a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement operations and ensure materials, equipment, and services are sourced effectively to support business and project objectives in Sacramento, California. This role combines strategic sourcing, vendor oversight, and operational planning to maintain supply continuity, control costs, and uphold quality standards. The ideal candidate brings strong commercial judgment, leadership capability, and the ability to collaborate across departments to align purchasing activity with schedules, budgets, and compliance expectations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead supplier selection efforts by assessing cost competitiveness, product quality, service performance, and delivery dependability while building productive vendor partnerships.</p><p>• Negotiate commercial agreements with suppliers, including pricing, lead times, service expectations, and contractual terms that support organizational goals.</p><p>• Monitor purchasing trends, usage patterns, and market conditions to anticipate demand, reduce supply risk, and contribute informed input to project forecasting.</p><p>• Create sourcing plans and procurement timelines for key spend categories and long-lead materials to keep supply availability aligned with project deadlines.</p><p>• Direct and develop the purchasing team by assigning priorities, coaching staff, and maintaining consistent, ethical procurement practices in daily operations.</p><p>• Partner with finance, operations, legal, engineering, and project leadership to ensure procurement decisions reflect budget requirements, regulatory obligations, and execution needs.</p><p>• Establish and refine procurement policies, workflows, and operating standards to improve consistency, accountability, and overall process efficiency.</p><p>• Track team performance and purchasing progress against priorities, resolving issues proactively to support uninterrupted project and business operations.</p>