<p>We are looking for an experienced Director of Finance to provide both strategic financial leadership and hands-on oversight for a mission-focused nonprofit in Salinas, California. This position will guide budgeting, reporting, compliance, and funding management while helping the organization strengthen long-term financial health. The role offers close partnership with executive leadership and board stakeholders, making it well suited for a finance leader who can connect day-to-day operations with broader organizational goals.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the organization’s financial planning activities, including annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, cash flow projections, and analysis of financial performance against targets.</p><p>• Oversee core accounting functions such as the monthly close process, general ledger accuracy, audit preparation, and timely production of financial statements.</p><p>• Administer financial oversight for grants, government agreements, and other public or private revenue sources, ensuring accurate tracking, reporting, and compliance.</p><p>• Work closely with senior leaders and board-level partners to inform strategic decisions, evaluate financial scenarios, and support sustainable growth.</p><p>• Build and refine management reports, dashboards, and analytical tools that provide clear insight into operational and financial results.</p><p>• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure finance practices align with nonprofit accounting standards and fund-based reporting principles.</p><p>• Lead, coach, and develop members of the finance team to strengthen performance, accountability, and career growth.</p><p>• Contribute directly to day-to-day finance and accounting work in a hands-on leadership capacity, stepping into operational details when needed.</p><p><br></p><p>Posted by Director of Staffing Scott G. Moore (Apply here and connect on LinkedIn also!)</p>
Job Title: Finance & Accounting Manager – Retail Services Join a great and growing company that offers excellent development opportunities and employee benefits & perks! Are you seeking to a role in management accounting with a well established local company? Our position has so much to offer for a skilled accountant. Responsibilities: Oversee and direct the Finance, Accounting, and Operational Data programs to support the company in meeting its annual objectives and executing its long-term strategic vision. Lead, manage, and mentor all accounting department functions, including overseeing direct report staff. Develop and supervise retail-oriented financial reporting processes, ensuring timely and accurate sales, inventory, operational, and management data to inform decision-making. Champion continuous process improvement for finance operations, reporting, and internal controls to drive greater accuracy, efficiency, and insight across the retail business. Guide the development and execution of best practices for all administrative and financial functions, ensuring optimal investment and allocation of resources based on retail sector needs. Facilitate companywide goal-setting and annual budget processes, providing leadership and direction that aligns with retail-specific performance metrics. Partner closely with retail operations and business leaders, offering actionable financial insights and recommendations that improve store performance, margin, and growth. Provide leaders with accessible, actionable operational data and performance metrics to achieve sales and profitability targets. Ensure completeness, timeliness, and compliance of all financial information according to GAAP and established retail accounting standards. Provide oversight for financial accounting, tax reporting, and regulatory compliance, including annual audits, tax filings, and retirement plan audits. Drive adoption and optimal use of ERP and POS systems in collaboration with cross-functional teams, promoting data-driven decision-making and leveraging emerging technologies suitable for retail operations. Promote strong communication and documentation standards across all finance and operational teams to ensure business objectives are met effectively and efficiently. Posted by Director of Recruiting Scott Moore (Also connect on LinkedIn)
<p>We are looking for a Financial & Accounting Analyst to join a mission-driven non-profit organization in Monterey, California. This role supports financial reporting, budgeting, audit readiness, and analytical projects that help leaders make informed decisions across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capability, sound accounting knowledge, and the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, useful insights for a range of stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Partner with managers and department leaders to evaluate revenue performance, spending patterns, and capital activity across the organization.</p><p>• Gather information from accounting and reporting platforms, interpret results, and deliver meaningful financial insights to leadership and operational teams.</p><p>• Contribute to annual audit preparation by assembling schedules, addressing auditor inquiries, and helping keep the process on track.</p><p>• Produce quarterly financial statements, review supporting records, and help ensure accuracy and completeness in reporting.</p><p>• Manage accounting activities related to debt obligations and bond transactions, including reconciliations and required compliance documentation.</p><p>• Maintain lease accounting records in alignment with applicable reporting standards and organizational policies.</p><p>• Build financial analyses, dashboards, forecasts, and presentation materials to support executive and board-level decision-making.</p><p>• Support budgeting, long-range planning, cash flow monitoring, payroll reconciliations, cost allocation analysis, and the ongoing improvement of internal controls and accounting procedures.</p><p><br></p><p>Posted by Recruiting Director Scott Moore</p>
<p>We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Manager of Accounting to lead and oversee financial operations in Pacific Grove, California. This role is essential for managing the general ledger while supporting additional accounting functions to ensure consistent and reliable financial reporting. The ideal candidate will bring technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and a collaborative approach to drive improvements and uphold high standards within the organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Supervise the general ledger and contribute to the monthly financial close process through journal entry preparation and account reconciliation.</p><p>• Review and validate the work performed by accounting team members to ensure accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Play a key role in the development of annual budgets and monthly forecasts at both department and organizational levels.</p><p>• Collaborate with external auditors to facilitate interim and annual audits efficiently.</p><p>• Establish, maintain, and enforce financial controls that safeguard company assets and ensure accurate reporting.</p><p>• Lead special projects focused on departmental enhancements, process updates, financial analysis, and policy adjustments.</p><p>• Ensure the organization adheres to financial regulations and internal policies to maintain compliance.</p><p>• Provide leadership and guidance to foster a collaborative and high-performing accounting team.</p><p><br></p><p>Posted by Recruiting Director Scott G. Moore</p>
<p>Reach out to <strong><u>Michelle Espejo</u></strong><u> via </u><strong><u>email or LinkedIn</u></strong> for additional information or questions regarding this listing.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Finance Manager | Private Equity Firm | San Jose| Hybrid | Strong Compensation </strong></p><p> </p><p>A leading global investment firm focused on technology investing is growing its finance team. Known for its sophisticated investment platform, strong performance track record, and high-caliber culture, the firm offers the opportunity to work alongside top talent within a highly respected private markets environment.</p><p> </p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to gain deep exposure to complex private equity fund structures while working closely with a lean, highly technical team. The role offers a mix of fund accounting and tax exposure, strong visibility, technical depth, excellent compensation and benefits, and long-term growth potential within a premier investment platform.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support fund accounting across complex private equity fund structures</li><li>Manage quarterly closes, reconciliations, capital calls, and distributions</li><li>Assist with annual financial statements and audit coordination</li><li>Partner with internal teams and external fund administrators on reporting and operations</li><li>Support accounting and tax-related workstreams across the platform</li><li>Contribute to technical accounting analysis and process improvement initiatives</li></ul><p><strong>For fastest consideration, reach out to <u>Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn</u>.</strong></p>
<p>We are looking for an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to provide both executive-level direction and active day-to-day leadership for the finance function in Salinas, California. This position calls for a hands-on leader who can shape long-range financial strategy, strengthen operational performance, and support sound decision-making across a complex, mission-focused organization. The ideal candidate brings experience in healthcare, nonprofit, or similarly purpose-driven settings and is comfortable leading sizable budgets, developing teams, and maintaining financial stability during a period of immediate organizational need.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the full scope of financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, effective controls, and dependable support for organizational leadership.</p><p>• Partner with executive stakeholders to develop financial plans, guide budgeting priorities, and align fiscal strategy with organizational goals.</p><p>• Evaluate financial performance through analysis, forecasting, and scenario planning to identify risks, opportunities, and operational improvements.</p><p>• Lead, mentor, and develop a finance team of approximately 10 direct reports, with close oversight of the Controller function.</p><p>• Maintain strong day-to-day finance management while contributing to high-level executive decisions and long-term business planning.</p><p>• Support the organization through urgent leadership needs by providing stability, accountability, and continuity across financial activities.</p><p>• Oversee complex budgeting environments, including funding structures common to healthcare, nonprofit, or other mission-driven organizations.</p><p>• Contribute to finance systems improvement efforts, including potential platform implementation or transition initiatives, and help optimize related processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Posted by Recruiting Director Scott Moore</p>
<p>For additional information or questions about this opportunity, feel free to reach out to <u>Jennifer Fukumae via email or LinkedIn</u>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Senior Fund Accountant| Leading Venture Capital Firm | Palo Alto; Hybrid | Amazing Compensation Package</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a highly respected early-stage venture capital firm to identify an exceptional accounting professional to join its finance team. Based in the Peninsula, this established investment firm has spent decades partnering with visionary entrepreneurs and helping build innovative technology companies across a variety of sectors.</p><p> </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career within venture capital while gaining exposure to fund operations, investment activity, and the full lifecycle of private investment funds in a stable, team-oriented organization.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage the day-to-day accounting activities for private investment funds, including maintaining investment activity and investor capital allocations.</li><li>Support the quarterly and year-end close process, including preparing fund and management company financial statements.</li><li>Coordinate the annual audit process by preparing schedules and serving as a liaison with external auditors.</li><li>Partner closely with the investment professionals to support portfolio company valuation analyses and related accounting.</li><li>Prepare accounting for investment transactions and assist with tax-related reporting for fund investments.</li><li>Monitor fund liquidity, analyze cash requirements, and support ongoing cash management activities.</li><li>Process and reconcile capital calls, as well as cash, equity, and other investor distributions.</li><li>Respond to investor requests by providing financial information and supporting documentation.</li><li>Prepare, review, and reconcile journal entries and other accounting records to ensure accuracy.</li><li>Participate in process improvement initiatives and provide analytical support on special projects for the finance leadership team.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Colleen McAuliffe at Robert Half is looking for an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to provide planning, reporting, and performance insight for a broad manufacturing operation based in the greater Northern California area with offices in San Jose. </p><p><br></p><p>This role is 100% onsite, and will require up to 10% travel to the various plant locations </p><p><br></p><p>This position works closely with plant leaders and corporate finance partners to guide budgeting, forecasting, and financial decision-making across multiple sites. The ideal candidate is comfortable interpreting complex cost and inventory data, building practical models, and turning analysis into recommendations that improve business results.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the annual budget cycle and ongoing forecast updates for a large network of manufacturing locations, ensuring accurate and timely financial plans.</p><p>• Evaluate regional profit and loss results by identifying key performance trends, highlighting financial risks, and surfacing areas for improvement.</p><p>• Collaborate with plant management and operations stakeholders to increase cost transparency and support stronger financial performance.</p><p>• Perform inventory-related financial analysis, including reconciliations, reserve monitoring, and investigation of variances affecting plant results.</p><p>• Contribute to month-end close activities tied to inventory balances, cost of goods sold, and site-level financial reporting.</p><p>• Build and refine financial models that support long-range planning, scenario analysis, and operational decision support.</p><p>• Deliver on-demand analysis for leadership to support special projects, strategic priorities, and business initiatives.</p><p>• Improve financial processes, internal controls, and reporting alignment across sites to promote consistency and reliability.</p><p>• Support SAP-related reporting and compliance activities, including work connected to J-SOX requirements when needed.</p>
We are looking for an IT Manager/Director to provide hands-on technical support while helping shape day-to-day technology operations in California. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys solving frontline IT issues, coordinating a small support team, and building toward a broader leadership role. The position combines user support, infrastructure oversight, and practical administration across core business systems and office technology.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee daily IT support activities, ensuring employees receive timely assistance with account access, password issues, hardware requests, and general technical problems.<br>• Coordinate the work of a three-person IT team, helping prioritize tasks, maintain service quality, and improve operational coverage.<br>• Manage onboarding technology needs by sourcing and preparing laptops and related equipment for new team members.<br>• Provide direct system administration support across platforms such as Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Active Directory, and Salesforce.<br>• Serve as the local technical lead for basic network troubleshooting, including hands-on support for connectivity and infrastructure issues.<br>• Support the operation of two colocation data center environments, helping maintain reliability and continuity for key systems.<br>• Maintain hardware, software, and user configurations to keep business technology secure, organized, and functional.<br>• Contribute to IT process improvement and gradually take on broader leadership responsibilities as the role evolves.