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)
We are looking for a Finance Manager to join a municipal organization in California in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This role partners closely with city leadership to guide financial planning, reporting, compliance, and day-to-day fiscal operations across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong public-sector finance knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to maintain accurate controls while supporting strategic budget decisions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the development of annual budgets, ongoing forecasts, and financial reviews to help departments operate within approved funding levels.<br>• Prepare and present recurring financial reports that highlight revenue, spending, and overall fiscal performance for leadership and key stakeholders.<br>• Oversee core accounting activities, including payroll coordination, utility billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end close processes.<br>• Establish and refine financial procedures, internal controls, and accounting practices to support compliance with applicable standards and regulatory requirements.<br>• Partner with executive leadership on long-range financial planning, yearly budget projections, and materials prepared for City Council review.<br>• Coordinate audit support activities by organizing documentation, responding to financial inquiries, and working with external auditors through compliance and fiscal reviews.<br>• Reconcile general ledger activity and related subsidiary records to ensure the accuracy of monthly statements and other periodic financial reporting.<br>• Supervise and support assigned finance staff, including providing direction, oversight, and performance guidance for accounting operations.
<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>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 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>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>
<p>We are looking for a Tax Accounting Manager - Public to join a public accounting team in Salinas, California. This role is suited for a tax specialist who can oversee return preparation, support client planning needs, and maintain high standards of accuracy across a range of tax engagements. The position requires a strong foundation in public tax accounting, sound judgment when working with sensitive financial data, and the ability to build trusted client relationships.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and review individual and business tax filings, ensuring complete and accurate reporting in line with applicable standards and firm guidelines.</p><p>• Input and organize client financial records and tax documentation within tax software to support efficient and accurate return completion.</p><p>• Manage communications with federal, state, and local tax authorities to address notices, resolve questions, and follow up on client matters.</p><p>• Provide support across accounting, bookkeeping, financial analysis, and planning activities that contribute to broader client tax strategies.</p><p>• Advise clients on tax-efficient approaches related to business growth, wealth considerations, and entity structuring needs.</p><p>• Complete annual income tax provision work and assist with corporate tax return processes for a variety of client engagements.</p><p>• Protect confidential client and firm information by consistently following established privacy, documentation, and information-handling procedures.</p><p><br></p><p>Posted by Recruiting Director Scott Moore</p>
<p>This is <strong>not your typical fund accounting seat</strong>.</p><p>We’re partnering with a <strong>rapidly scaling private markets investment platform</strong> that recently raised <strong>one of the largest inaugural funds in its space — $2.2B+ in commitments, exceeding target</strong> — and is already deploying capital at an impressive pace.</p><p>If you enjoy <strong>complex fund structures, and building alongside a fast-growing platform</strong>, this could be a career-defining opportunity.</p><p><br></p><p><strong> Why This Role Stands Out</strong></p><p>✔️ <strong>$165K–$200K base + 20–25% bonus + carry participation</strong></p><p> ✔️ Exposure to a <strong>highly sophisticated, institutional investment platform</strong> backed by major industry players</p><p> ✔️ Work across <strong>fund accounting + tax</strong> (rare combination with real depth)</p><p> ✔️ Be part of a lean, high-caliber team where your work has <strong>visibility and impact</strong></p><p> ✔️ Strong benefits, 401(k), daily meals, and significant long-term growth potential</p><p> ✔️ Opportunity to help build toward the <strong>next fund launch already in motion</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong> What You’ll Own</strong></p><ul><li>Lead fund accounting, NAV oversight, and financial reporting across alternative investment structures</li><li>Oversee capital calls, distributions, investor reporting, and audit coordination</li><li>Partner closely on <strong>K-1s, partnership tax reporting, and fund-level tax processes</strong></li><li>Work with fund administrators, auditors, and outsourced providers to ensure operational excellence across a complex multi-entity structure</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>If you’ve mastered <strong>private equity fund accounting</strong> and are ready to step into a role with <strong>real influence, visibility, and upside</strong>—this one is worth your attention.</p><p>We’re partnering with a premier growth equity firm with nearly <strong>$4B in committed capital</strong>, investing in founder-led B2B software businesses and helping them scale into category leaders.</p><p>This is <strong>not</strong> a back-office fund accounting seat.</p><p>You’ll sit at the center of the platform—leading fund reporting, partnering cross-functionally with deal teams, tax, compliance, and leadership, while helping shape the future of the finance function as the firm continues to scale.</p><p><br></p><p> <strong>Why This Role Stands Out</strong></p><p>✔️ <strong>$300K–$350K+ total compensation</strong> (base + bonus) <strong>plus carry participation</strong></p><p> ✔️ <strong>100% remote in July & August</strong></p><p> ✔️ Hybrid flexibility (only <strong>2 days onsite</strong>)</p><p> ✔️ <strong>100% healthcare premiums covered</strong> for employees <strong>and families</strong></p><p> ✔️ Covered parking, catered meals, lunch stipends & firm retreats</p><p> ✔️ Opportunity to <strong>build, improve, and scale</strong> the fund accounting infrastructure as new funds are raised</p><p><br></p><p><strong> What You’ll Own</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and mentor the <strong>Fund Accounting team</strong></li><li>Oversee the <strong>full accounting and reporting lifecycle</strong> for investment funds and GP entities</li><li>Manage <strong>capital calls, distributions, management fees, liquidity, and fund cash forecasting</strong></li><li>Drive the <strong>audit and tax process</strong>, including K-1s and tax reporting</li><li>Partner closely with deal teams on <strong>investment closings, fund flows, and reporting</strong></li><li>Improve systems, workflows, and operational efficiency as the platform grows</li><li>Support fundraising and investor reporting initiatives</li></ul><p><br></p>