Financial Planning Analysis Manager Jobs in San Diego, CA

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Financial Analyst

San Diego, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join our team in San Diego, California. In this role, you will help guide planning, reporting, and performance analysis by turning financial data into clear business insights. The position works closely with leaders across the organization to support budgeting, forecasting, profitability review, and executive reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining analytical rigor with cross-functional partnership to improve financial decision-making. Responsibilities: • Build and refine financial plans, including annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and longer-term outlooks that support company objectives. • Partner with department leaders to prepare projections for revenue, margins, operating costs, staffing, and capital spending. • Maintain integrated financial models across the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow, while improving driver-based forecasting assumptions. • Prepare recurring management reports that compare actual results to plan, forecast, and prior periods, highlighting meaningful trends and performance gaps. • Investigate variances in business results, track key financial and operating metrics, and provide practical recommendations to support better decisions. • Collaborate with sales, marketing, product, and operations teams to evaluate pricing, promotions, product performance, and overall profitability by customer, channel, and market. • Support executive and board-level reporting by developing schedules, analysis, commentary, and presentation materials for leadership review. • Work alongside accounting during month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities to validate results, explain material changes, and provide audit support. • Enhance reporting and planning processes within Workday Adaptive, ensuring financial data remains accurate, accessible, and aligned with information recorded in NetSuite.
2026-11-04T00:00:00Z

FP&A Manager

San Diego, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
51.4615 - 59.587 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an FP&A Manager to provide high-impact financial leadership for a publicly traded medical device organization in San Diego, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented finance leader who can strengthen planning, reporting, and performance analysis while partnering closely with business and finance leaders. The assignment will focus on delivering timely insights, supporting close and forecasting activities, and helping stakeholders make informed operating decisions in a fast-moving environment. Responsibilities: • Direct month-end finance activities by validating income statement results, investigating variances, and confirming the integrity of reported performance. • Develop recurring reporting packages that translate financial and operational results into clear updates for leadership and cross-functional partners. • Drive budgeting, quarterly outlooks, and longer-range financial planning by consolidating inputs, challenging assumptions, and refining projections. • Oversee expense planning and monthly reviews for assigned operating areas, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities against plan. • Prepare supporting journal entries and contribute analysis for capital and operating spend to improve visibility into resource allocation. • Collaborate with regional, business unit, functional, and corporate finance teams to resolve reporting questions and align data used for decision-making. • Monitor core business indicators such as order activity, backlog, revenue movement, and performance versus forecast to highlight emerging issues and opportunities. • Coordinate key finance deadlines, leadership review materials, and ad hoc analyses while recommending process improvements that enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.
2026-11-06T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

San Diego, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 128000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead financial operations for a non-profit organization in San Diego, California. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate reporting, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring compliance with grant, contract, and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, deep accounting knowledge, and the ability to support sound financial decision-making across the organization. Responsibilities: • Direct the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes to deliver timely and reliable financial reports. • Oversee the daily performance, upkeep, and improvement of accounting systems to support efficient financial operations. • Maintain the general ledger structure, chart of accounts, cost allocation methods, and fixed asset records in alignment with non-profit and regulatory standards. • Design, implement, and monitor accounting policies and procedures that reinforce internal controls and proper separation of responsibilities. • Review financial activity to confirm accuracy, proper documentation, and protection of organizational assets. • Partner with external auditors and funding agencies by preparing schedules, records, and supporting materials for annual audits and grant or contract reviews. • Ensure all required tax filings and government reports are completed accurately and submitted on schedule. • Produce financial statements, cash flow analyses, budget-to-actual comparisons, aging reports, and other management reports as needed. • Lead departmental planning, budgeting, and process improvements while supervising, developing, and retaining accounting staff. • Build collaborative relationships across departments and with external partners, while keeping the team informed of evolving accounting standards and compliance requirements.
2026-11-03T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Cardiff, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
60 - 70 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to join a private equity firm in Cardiff, California on a 7-week Contract engagement. This on-site role will support the corporate accounting function, with a focus on keeping daily financial activity accurate, organized, and on schedule. The position is well suited for an experienced, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can work independently, contribute to a timely close cycle, and partner with leadership to maintain reliable financial reporting. Responsibilities: • Direct day-to-day cash activity by tracking balances, coordinating treasury-related tasks, and helping ensure funds are properly managed. • Lead accounts payable operations, including invoice review, approval coordination, and timely vendor disbursements. • Execute key steps in the month-end close process and help complete deliverables within an established 12-day timeline. • Prepare and examine journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting documentation to maintain accurate records. • Oversee general ledger activity and help ensure financial data is complete, properly classified, and ready for reporting. • Contribute to the preparation of monthly financial statements and related close packages for internal review. • Research discrepancies, resolve reconciling items, and follow issues through to completion to improve account accuracy. • Partner with accounting leadership to meet reporting deadlines, reinforce accounting procedures, and identify opportunities to strengthen processes.
2026-11-06T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

El Cajon, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations and project accounting for assigned business units in San Diego, California. This role partners closely with operational leaders to deliver accurate reporting, strengthen financial controls, and support sound business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong construction accounting expertise, a hands-on approach to month-end close, and the ability to guide a team while maintaining high standards for accuracy and accountability. Responsibilities:• Supervise and mentor accounting team members, set clear expectations, prioritize workload, and review deliverables to ensure timely and accurate results.• Act as a key accounting partner to business leaders and project teams by providing dependable financial insight while upholding strong accounting judgment and compliance standards.• Manage the monthly work-in-progress review for assigned entities, verifying contract data, project costs, change orders, billings, retention activity, and revenue recognition in accordance with applicable guidance.• Evaluate cost forecasts and project assumptions, investigate unusual shifts in margin or performance, and raise concerns when estimates are not adequately supported.• Oversee project accounting records, including job creation, cost coding, contract updates, budget revisions, billing activity, retention tracking, and closeout accuracy.• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, intercompany balancing, and review of supporting documentation.• Collaborate with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, compliance, and operations teams to resolve discrepancies, confirm proper cutoffs, and maintain accurate financial classification.• Monitor cash flow drivers such as collections, billing schedules, retention, subcontractor commitments, and payroll needs, and escalate significant financial risks when necessary.• Strengthen accounting operations by developing internal controls, standardizing procedures across assigned companies, and supporting audits and external financial information requests.
2026-11-03T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

San Diego, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
66.5 - 77 USD / Hourly
Our client is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager or Assistant Controller-level consultant to provide immediate leadership and support during a transition within the accounting organization. This is a hands-on role that will oversee the day-to-day accounting function while managing a team responsible for transactional accounting and month-end close activities. Key Responsibilities Lead daily accounting operations, including: Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable General Ledger Fixed Assets Month-end close Manage and mentor a team of five accounting professionals, including senior accountants and AP/AR staff. Serve as the primary point of contact for accounting team questions, issue resolution, and escalations. Support month-end close analysis and review of financial results. Review and approve payroll processing. Assist with technical accounting matters, including lease accounting (ASC 842) and other complex journal entries as needed. Support audit requests, audit schedules, and related documentation. Ensure an efficient close process within a fast-paced reporting environment. Qualifications Public company accounting experience required. Prior experience as an Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or Controller. Experience managing accounting staff and overseeing month-end close processes. Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and lease accounting (ASC 842). ERP experience required; NetSuite experience strongly preferred. Candidates with Oracle, SAP, or other large ERP platform experience will also be considered. Ability to quickly assess processes, provide leadership, and contribute in a hands-on capacity. Engagement Details Title: Interim Accounting Manager / Assistant Controller Duration: Approximately 4-5 months, with potential for adjustment based on hiring timelines Start Date: ASAP Work Arrangement: Hybrid, onsite three days per week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday) Reporting To: Controller This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned accounting consultant who enjoys stepping into critical leadership roles and driving a high-performing accounting function during periods of transition.
2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

Director of Financial Reporting

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
180000 - 220000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced financial reporting leader to oversee external reporting, technical accounting, and compliance activities for the organization in San Diego, California. This role will guide the preparation of public company filings, strengthen reporting processes, and partner across the business to support accurate and timely financial communication. The ideal candidate brings strong U.S. GAAP expertise, public company reporting experience, and a hands-on approach to process improvement and team development. Responsibilities: • Direct the end-to-end preparation, review, and submission of periodic and event-driven public filings, including annual, quarterly, current, and proxy reporting documents. • Lead the reporting calendar from initial drafting through final issuance, ensuring all disclosures are complete, accurate, and submitted on schedule. • Improve and maintain financial statement disclosures within reporting tools such as ActiveDisclosure to support consistency, clarity, and compliance. • Act as the primary subject matter expert for technical accounting matters by researching complex issues, documenting conclusions, and preparing formal accounting position papers. • Assess the accounting treatment for financing arrangements, equity activity, stock-based compensation, and other significant business transactions. • Oversee compliance and internal control documentation efforts, while collaborating with internal teams and external advisors to strengthen the control environment. • Identify and implement opportunities to automate workflows, reduce manual tasks, and enhance reporting accuracy through technology and process optimization. • Support modernization initiatives, including accounting system enhancements such as the transition from QuickBooks to NetSuite. • Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members, while partnering closely with Finance, Legal, Clinical Operations, external auditors, and executive leadership.
2026-11-03T00:00:00Z

VP of Finance

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
210000 - 230000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced VP of Finance to lead the financial strategy and performance of our manufacturing business in San Diego, California. This executive will translate complex financial data into clear business insights, helping leadership make confident decisions in a fast-moving, family-owned environment. The ideal candidate brings deep manufacturing finance expertise, strong commercial judgment, and a hands-on approach to forecasting, profitability, and cash management. Responsibilities: • Provide executive leadership with clear analysis of business performance, including key drivers, emerging trends, and recommended actions to improve results. • Direct the company’s budgeting and forecasting processes across revenue, production, staffing, materials, capital needs, cash flow, and profitability, adjusting outlooks as business conditions evolve. • Monitor financial and operational indicators to identify potential risks related to liquidity, margins, pricing, collections, inventory levels, capacity constraints, or lending compliance. • Lead and strengthen cost accounting practices to improve the accuracy of product costing, labor and overhead allocation, inventory valuation, and margin reporting by customer and product line. • Guide the financial review of estimates and quotations by evaluating labor assumptions, material inputs, overhead, outside services, inflation exposure, tooling, risk, and target returns. • Partner with estimating teams to validate pricing models, compare quoted assumptions to actual performance, and drive continuous improvement in the estimating process. • Oversee the financial evaluation of long-term customer agreements, including pricing terms, escalation mechanisms, volume expectations, margin impact, working capital demands, and business risk. • Manage the finance and accounting organization, including leadership of the Controller function, while clarifying responsibilities, strengthening structure, and ensuring accountability across the team. • Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, month-end close, inventory accounting, internal controls, audit support, banking relationships, insurance coordination, and statutory filings. • Collaborate with operations, sales, engineering, supply chain, quality, and human resources to improve planning, accountability, and overall business performance.
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accounting Manager

Encinitas, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
60 - 65 USD / Hourly
An established technology company is looking for a Senior Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations, strengthen financial controls, and oversee the monthly close and reporting process. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting leader who can manage a team, improve workflows, and partner with executive leadership on financial accuracy and operational performance.The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge and the ability to balance hands-on review with strategic process improvements. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building scalable accounting processes in a growing organization.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.</li><li>Review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules.</li><li>Manage general ledger integrity and ensure accurate financial statement reporting.</li><li>Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.</li><li>Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff while managing team priorities.</li><li>Coordinate external audit requests and provide supporting documentation.</li><li>Research complex accounting issues and ensure compliance with applicable GAAP requirements.</li><li>Partner with FP&A and department leaders to explain financial variances and reporting trends.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline reconciliations, automate manual processes, and improve close timelines.</li><li>Oversee balance sheet reviews and monitor outstanding accounting issues.</li><li>Support implementation or optimization of ERP and financial reporting systems.</li><li>Present accounting updates and key issues to finance leadership.</li></ul>
2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

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