<p>Please reach out to Melissa (Painter) Ford via LinkedIn for immediate consideration. The FP& A Manager is responsible for leading budgeting, forecasting, financial performance analysis, and financial reporting. This role partners closely with executive leadership to deliver insights that drive project profitability, resource planning, and strategic decision-making. The position also oversees key accounting functions such as project-level financial tracking, job costing, and revenue recognition to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with GAAP. The ideal candidate thrives in a project-based environment and excels at translating financial data into actionable business insights.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the annual budgeting and multi-year financial planning processes, ensuring alignment with business goals and operational capacity.</li><li>Develop detailed financial models for forecasting revenue, cost drivers, labor utilization, backlog conversion, and margin performance.</li><li>Serve as a strategic financial advisor to executive leadership by delivering insights that inform business performance and resource allocation.</li><li>Conduct financial analysis to support pricing strategies, bid competitiveness, capital investments, and new service initiatives.</li><li>Design and enhance reporting frameworks, dashboards, and financial KPIs for use by executives, project managers, and department leads.</li><li>Present complex financial data in a clear, concise manner through presentations, variance analysis, trend summaries, and forward-looking recommendations.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Project Management, Engineering, Field Services, Procurement) to analyze project-level profitability and identify cost optimization opportunities.</li><li>Support long-range planning by modeling growth scenarios, market opportunities, and capacity constraints.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements in forecasting, data integrity, and financial planning tools.</li><li>Act as liaison to corporate finance and accounting teams for GL, AR/AP, payroll, audits, and close cycles.</li></ul>
<p>Our client in Rutherford is seeking an interim Accounting Manager for a 1-2 month engagement. This role involves leading and executing a variety of accounting functions to ensure precise financial reporting and compliance. The ideal candidate will bring CPG industry expertise, technical proficiency, and a hands-on approach to support both operational and strategic accounting tasks. The role is onsite in Rutherford with a possible remote day and is expected to pay between $55-$75/hr. DOE.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee and manage the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting</p><p>• Supervise accounts payable and receivable operations, ensuring smooth workflow and compliance</p><p>• Perform and review bank reconciliations, general ledger reconciliations, and other accounting reports</p><p>• Handle inventory accounting and fixed asset management with precision and adherence to policies</p><p>• Provide support for payroll processing and ensure compliance with relevant regulations</p><p>• Manage retail compliance licensing and reporting requirements for the organization</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate financial records</p><p>• Collaborate on financial statement audits by providing necessary documentation and insights</p><p>• Assist in implementing and maintaining accounting systems, ensuring optimal functionality</p><p>• Take a hands-on approach, performing staff and senior-level accounting tasks as needed</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join our clients dynamic team in the San Joaquin County. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in manufacturing cost accounting and a passion for optimizing operational budgets. You will play a vital role in ensuring accurate cost analyses and fostering collaboration with plant management to enhance productivity. Contact Edgar Gonzalez 209.395.2259</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Monitor and track production expenses to ensure adherence to budgetary guidelines.</p><p>• Analyze cost variances and provide actionable insights to improve operational efficiency.</p><p>• Collaborate with plant management and General Manager to streamline processes and enhance cost reporting accuracy.</p><p>• Build strong relationships with plant teams to ensure effective communication and teamwork.</p><p>• Conduct detailed evaluations of manufacturing costs and implement strategies for cost optimization.</p><p>• Support the Controller and Accounts Payable team in achieving financial objectives.</p><p>• Assist in preparing financial forecasts and budgets to support operational goals.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.</p>
