<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 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>
<p>We are looking for a Tax Preparer to join a tax service team on a contract to hire basis. In this role, you will support the tax preparation process by organizing client information, entering financial details accurately, and helping maintain steady workflow during busy filing periods. This opportunity is well suited for someone who values accuracy, handles confidential records responsibly, and communicates effectively with both clients and internal staff.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Gather and organize client tax records, financial statements, and related documentation to support timely return preparation.</p><p>• Enter tax and financial information into preparation software with a high level of accuracy and consistency.</p><p>• Assist with the preparation of individual and business tax filings by compiling required data and supporting documentation.</p><p>• Examine submitted materials for completeness and contact clients when additional information or clarification is needed.</p><p>• Monitor key filing timelines and help the team stay on track during peak tax season demands.</p><p>• Maintain orderly electronic and physical records to ensure documents are accessible, secure, and up to date.</p><p>• Provide clients with status updates and respond to routine document requests in a thorough manner.</p><p>• Support day-to-day administrative tasks such as scheduling, scanning, filing, and document management.</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Tax Preparer/Bookkeeper to support tax preparation activities for clients in Marina, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is comfortable handling sensitive financial records, coordinating document collection, and assisting with return preparation in a fast-paced environment. The role requires strong organization, accuracy, and clear communication to help keep filings on schedule and client information well managed.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Gather tax-related records from clients, verify that submissions are complete, and organize materials for efficient processing.</p><p>• Enter financial information accurately into tax and accounting systems to support timely preparation of returns.</p><p>• Assist with the preparation of individual and business tax filings by compiling supporting data and reviewing documentation.</p><p>• Monitor open items on client files and follow up to obtain missing paperwork or clarifications before filing deadlines.</p><p>• Maintain orderly electronic and physical records so tax documents can be retrieved quickly and audited easily.</p><p>• Communicate with clients and internal staff regarding outstanding requests, filing progress, and scheduling needs.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day administrative support, including scanning, filing, calendar coordination, and general office assistance.</p><p>• Help the tax team manage seasonal workload priorities by tracking due dates and supporting high-volume periods.</p>
<p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Tax Leadership & Strategy</p><ul><li>Lead and oversee the firm's tax function, including tax compliance, planning, research, and client advisory services.</li><li>Serve as the firm's primary internal tax expert and resource for complex client matters.</li><li>Develop and implement tax strategies for high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, trusts, estates, and closely held entities.</li><li>Identify tax planning opportunities across clients' investment, business, estate, and wealth structures.</li><li>Work closely with the firm's investment, wealth planning, and client advisory teams to integrate tax considerations into broader wealth strategies.</li><li>Help establish and develop the firm's long-term tax service offering and infrastructure.</li></ul><p>Estate, Gift & Trust Tax</p><ul><li>Advise clients on estate and gift tax planning, wealth transfer strategies, and lifetime gifting.</li><li>Work with attorneys and estate planning professionals on sophisticated estate structures.</li><li>Review and advise on trusts, family entities, charitable planning, and intergenerational wealth transfers.</li><li>Oversee preparation and/or review of estate, gift, and trust tax returns.</li><li>Assist with estate administration and post-mortem tax planning where appropriate.</li></ul><p>Partnership & Investment Tax</p><ul><li>Lead tax planning and compliance for partnerships, LLCs, S corporations, and other closely held entities.</li><li>Advise on complex partnership structures, allocations, distributions, capital accounts, and transactions.</li><li>Review K-1s and complex investment tax reporting.</li><li>Advise clients regarding the tax implications of private equity, venture capital, real estate, carried interests, and other alternative investments.</li><li>Coordinate tax reporting across individual, trust, partnership, and investment structures.</li></ul><p>Individual Tax</p><ul><li>Oversee complex individual tax returns for high-net-worth clients.</li><li>Provide proactive tax planning throughout the year rather than focusing solely on compliance.</li><li>Address issues involving investment income, capital gains, charitable giving, business interests, equity compensation, and other complex sources of income.</li><li>Review federal and state tax implications for clients with multi-state or multi-jurisdictional exposure.</li></ul><p>Client & Advisor Relationships</p><p>Develop trusted relationships with clients and become a key member of their broader professional advisory team.</p><p>Work closely with clients' estate attorneys, investment professionals, CFOs, family offices, and other advisors.</p><p>Participate in client meetings and present sophisticated tax concepts in a clear, practical manner.</p><p>Act as a strategic advisor rather than simply a tax return preparer.</p><p>Team & Practice Development</p><p>Manage and mentor tax staff and outside tax resources as the tax function grows.</p><p>Establish processes, standards, and quality controls for tax compliance and advisory work.</p><p>Build a scalable tax practice appropriate for a boutique wealth management firm.</p><p>Stay current on federal and state tax legislation and emerging planning opportunities</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>Tax Manager | Top Private Equity | San Jose | Base + Bonus + Profit Sharing!</strong></p><p> </p><p>Join a <strong>premier private equity firm</strong> with a highly sophisticated private markets platform and a strong reputation for excellence. This is a unique opportunity to support a <strong>newly launched, large-scale fund structure</strong> while gaining deep exposure to complex <strong>private equity fund tax, partnership structures, and related accounting matters</strong>.</p><p> </p><p>The role offers significant <strong>ownership and visibility</strong>, with direct exposure to senior stakeholders and external advisors. The firm also provides an exceptional total rewards package, including <strong>strong bonus potential, profit sharing, 100% covered health insurance, long-term incentive participation</strong>, meals, wellness benefits, and excellent long-term career growth.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage tax matters across <strong>multiple funds and entities </strong></li><li>Prepare <strong>tax allocations, schedules, and supporting workpapers </strong></li><li>Coordinate with external advisors on tax returns and <strong>K-1s </strong></li><li>Manage tax deadlines, filings, and ongoing compliance requirements</li><li>Support tax matters for <strong>complex private equity and evergreen fund structures </strong></li><li>Partner with internal teams on fund tax reporting and operational matters</li><li>Gain additional exposure to <strong>fund accounting</strong> based on interest and business needs</li><li>Help build and improve internal tax processes and institutional knowledge</li></ul><p><strong>For fastest consideration, reach out to <u>Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn</u>.</strong></p>
We are looking for a Corporate Tax Staff Accountant to join our team in California in a hybrid, contract-to-permanent role. This position is ideal for a tax specialist who brings strong experience across corporate income tax, indirect tax, and compliance activities while working closely with accounting and finance partners. The selected candidate will contribute to accurate filings, reliable reporting, and efficient tax processes in a dynamic business environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and examine corporate tax filings across federal, state, and local jurisdictions to support accurate and timely reporting.<br>• Oversee indirect tax obligations, including sales and use tax and other transaction-based tax requirements, ensuring compliance with applicable rules.<br>• Coordinate return submissions, tax payments, and supporting documentation so deadlines are consistently met without errors.<br>• Contribute to month-end and year-end close activities by assisting with tax provisions, account reconciliations, journal entries, and related schedules.<br>• Organize tax records and provide audit support by compiling requested materials and addressing questions from internal and external reviewers.<br>• Monitor updates to tax legislation and evaluate how regulatory changes may affect reporting requirements and compliance practices.<br>• Collaborate with accounting and finance teams to maintain accurate tax data within Microsoft Dynamics and strengthen day-to-day tax reporting workflows.<br>• Identify opportunities to enhance tax processes, improve internal controls, and increase efficiency across compliance and reporting activities.