<p>We are looking for an experienced finance leader to guide accounting and financial strategy for an agriculture-focused organization in Salinas, California. This onsite role will work closely with senior leadership to strengthen financial performance, support operational decision-making, and provide oversight across budgeting, reporting, costing, and compliance. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound business judgment, and a track record of success in complex manufacturing, food, produce, or agricultural environments.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Serve as a strategic advisor to division leadership, translating financial results into recommendations that support growth, profitability, and operational efficiency.</p><p>• Direct the yearly planning cycle, including budget development, forecast updates, and longer-range financial outlooks for the business.</p><p>• Build financial models and scenario analyses that help leaders evaluate business conditions, risks, and investment opportunities.</p><p>• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring reporting is accurate, timely, and aligned with company standards.</p><p>• Lead accounting close activities and maintain strong internal controls, policy compliance, and reliable financial processes across the division.</p><p>• Manage product costing and inventory valuation, with close attention to raw materials, packaging, labor, freight, and other core cost drivers.</p><p>• Track key financial and operational metrics, identify performance trends, and communicate actionable insights to leadership teams.</p><p>• Monitor capital spending, assess return expectations, and help improve cash flow and working capital management.</p><p>• Lead, coach, and develop finance and accounting staff while fostering accountability and high performance across multiple entities or business units.</p><p>Posted by Staffing Director Scott G. Moore (Apply here and connect on LinkedIn)</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced finance leader to oversee budgeting, reporting, and operational guidance for a network of nonprofits in San Jose, California. This W2 hourly position will play a central role in strengthening fiscal planning, supporting operations, financial analysis, and advising leadership on critical decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in budgeting, month-end close, financial reporting, and cash flow forecasting, along with the ability to translate complex data into practical recommendations. The role is hybrid (4 days onsite / 1 day remote). The client is on QuickBooks Online (proficiency with this software is highly preferred). If you are bilingual in Spanish, that would be helpful but not required. Finance Manager, Finance Directors, and VP's of Finance with nonprofit industry or education industry experience are all welcomed to apply.</p><p><br></p><p>You must be ready to start a new role in October.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Day-to-day finance support</p><p>• Supporting stakeholders with creating budgets</p><p>• Cash reporting and forecasting</p>
VP of Finance<br><br>• Core requirement: An agile finance leader who can step in quickly, keep the finance function operating, and oversee the existing team of three. The interim reports to the president and works closely with the president, CEO, and leadership team; direct people management is not necessarily required.<br>• Key responsibilities: Oversee accounts payable and receivable, revenue recognition, monthly close, and financial reporting; manage the accounting team’s work; and help prepare the company’s 2027 budget, forecasts, and analysis.<br><br><br>Skills: <br>• Professional services experience – must have <br>• Managing accounting teams and overseeing AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger functions<br>• Leading monthly close processes and financial reporting<br>• Supporting budgeting, analysis, and strategic financial decision-making <br>• Revenue recognition and technical accounting<br>• Working directly with executive leadership<br>• Systems and tools: QuickBooks for accounting and Contata (formerly Mavenlink) for time and expense tracking, billing data, and project hours. The company also uses Microsoft 365, Copilot, and ChatGPT Enterprise; some employees have Claude licenses. Comfort using AI in day-to-day work is preferred, and AI expertise is a plus.