<p>We are looking for an experienced Brand Strategist to lead strategic initiatives and drive brand excellence for our healthcare-focused clients. This contract position is based in Irvine, California, and offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with media agencies and stakeholders in regulated industries. The ideal candidate will bring over five years of expertise in brand strategy, marketing, and client engagement.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and implement comprehensive brand strategies tailored to meet client objectives within regulated industries.</p><p>• Conduct in-depth market research to identify trends and opportunities that align with healthcare-focused branding goals.</p><p>• Manage client engagements by maintaining clear and effective communication throughout project lifecycles.</p><p>• Collaborate with media agencies to ensure brand messaging is consistent across all channels.</p><p>• Oversee brand marketing initiatives, ensuring alignment with client expectations and industry standards.</p><p>• Monitor and analyze campaign performance to optimize strategies and deliver measurable results.</p><p>• Provide strategic guidance to clients on brand positioning and market differentiation.</p><p>• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of branding projects.</p><p>• Present insights and recommendations to stakeholders, supporting informed decision-making.</p><p>• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of healthcare regulations and industry best practices to ensure compliance.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Cost Accounting Manager to lead and manage cost accounting functions within our manufacturing operations in Poway, California. This role demands a hands-on approach with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring the accurate recording and analysis of costs to support financial reporting and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a proactive mindset, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize cost structures and enhance business performance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and oversee standard costing, inventory valuation, cost of goods sold, and variance analysis to ensure accurate financial reporting.<br>• Develop and refine cost accounting policies and procedures to align with organizational goals and compliance standards.<br>• Ensure timely and precise recording of manufacturing costs and inventory transactions.<br>• Support month-end and year-end close processes related to inventory and cost accounting, delivering actionable insights to enhance financial outcomes.<br>• Monitor and reconcile inventory accounting, including valuation and analysis of excess and obsolete materials.<br>• Implement controls and best practices to improve inventory accuracy and reduce waste.<br>• Collaborate with IT and finance teams to enhance cost accounting systems and automate processes for greater efficiency.<br>• Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, and engineering teams to understand cost drivers and support strategic business initiatives.<br>• Provide financial guidance for product development, sourcing decisions, and production planning to drive operational success.<br>• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and audit requirements by maintaining accurate documentation.
<p>Robert Half is looking for a dedicated Litigation Paralegal to join our incredible in-house client in Foothill Ranch, California. In this long-term contract position, you will play a critical role in supporting the litigation processes when it comes to product liability. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful legal cases while honing your expertise in discovery and litigation.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Communicate with Outside Counsel </p><p>• Assist attorneys with organizing evidence and maintaining case files.</p><p>• Coordinate discovery processes, ensuring compliance with legal standards and timelines.</p><p>• Prepare and maintain legal documentation and records.</p><p>• Collaborate with legal teams to ensure case strategies are effectively executed.</p><p>• Monitor and track case progress, updating relevant parties as necessary.</p><p>• Research and analyze legal information to support case development.</p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Senior Marketing Manager to lead and execute comprehensive B2B marketing strategies in Irvine, California or San Diego, CA. This role involves driving sales growth through innovative campaigns, managing retail partnerships, and optimizing multi-channel marketing efforts. The ideal candidate will excel in translating data into actionable insights, fostering brand awareness, and delivering impactful results.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and implement marketing strategies aimed at driving sales growth for retail partners.</p><p>• Collaborate closely with divisional leaders to align marketing efforts with business objectives.</p><p>• Create and manage campaigns across various channels, including paid media, organic social media, and influencer strategies.</p><p>• Oversee retail content marketing initiatives to optimize product visibility and engagement.</p><p>• Utilize analytics and data to identify opportunities for innovation and performance improvement.</p><p>• Coordinate go-to-market plans for new product launches and promotional efforts.</p><p>• Manage relationships with retail partners such as Lowe's, Home Depot, and Walmart to enhance brand presence.</p><p>• Optimize marketing automation tools and processes to improve efficiency and outcomes.</p><p>• Analyze campaign performance and prepare detailed reports for stakeholders.</p><p>• Stay informed on industry trends and best practices to ensure marketing strategies remain competitive.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Demand Generation Marketing Manager to lead innovative campaigns that drive brand growth and visibility. This role requires a strategic mindset to execute effective marketing initiatives across multiple platforms and channels. Based in Irvine, California, you will play a crucial part in enhancing customer engagement and supporting business-to-business marketing efforts.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies to promote brand awareness and achieve business objectives.</p><p>• Oversee the planning, execution, and optimization of email marketing campaigns to drive engagement and conversions.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful B2B marketing initiatives tailored to target audiences.</p><p>• Manage digital marketing efforts, including social media, SEO, and paid advertising, to enhance online presence.</p><p>• Analyze campaign performance data to identify trends and make data-driven improvements.</p><p>• Coordinate the development of marketing materials that align with the company's brand identity.</p><p>• Identify new opportunities for growth through market research and competitive analysis.</p><p>• Ensure consistent messaging across all marketing channels to strengthen brand recognition.</p><p>• Monitor industry trends and apply innovative approaches to stay ahead in the market.</p><p>• Provide leadership and guidance to less experienced marketing team members to support their detail-oriented growth.</p>
<p>Robert Half Technology is hiring a <strong>Senior Automation Engineer</strong> to support an expanding enterprise SaaS platform. This is a hands-on, highly technical role where you’ll <strong>advance automation strategy and architecture</strong>, strengthen test coverage across the stack, and partner closely with Engineering, UI/UX, DevOps, and Product to embed quality throughout the SDLC. 🚀</p><p>If you thrive in agile teams, enjoy building scalable automation frameworks, and can deliver quickly while raising engineering standards, this role is for you. ✅</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Own and evolve automation capabilities across business-critical testing processes (UI, API, integration, back-end, performance).</li><li>Design, develop, and execute automated tests across all layers of the stack:</li><li><strong>UI automation:</strong> Selenium</li><li><strong>API testing:</strong> Rest Assured (or equivalent)</li><li><strong>Data validation & test data creation:</strong> SQL</li><li>Serve as a full-stack Senior Automation Engineer in agile teams using <strong>Selenium + Maven in IntelliJ</strong>, applying strong <strong>Java/OOP</strong> design patterns and coding standards.</li><li>Build and maintain automation for functional, integration, API, and back-end tests (including file upload/download, email parsing, multi-browser, and security validations).</li><li>Develop advanced SQL queries to validate data integrity and generate automated test data.</li><li>Support containerized test execution: build/maintain frameworks within <strong>Docker</strong> and partner with DevOps on scalable environments.</li><li>Implement and execute performance/load testing frameworks; analyze results and communicate quality insights.</li><li>Contribute to unit test strategies; collaborate with developers to increase application-level test coverage.</li><li>Establish/enforce coding standards and conduct code reviews for QA automation initiatives.</li><li>Mentor automation engineers and promote best practices across the QA organization.</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve blockers from automated regression suites; improve suite stability and reliability.</li><li>Participate in defect management, bug triage, backlog grooming, and sprint ceremonies; provide actionable QA feedback during design/build phases.</li><li>Support QA leadership with metrics, reporting, and trend analysis to measure automation effectiveness and product quality. 📈</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced financial leader to oversee and optimize financial operations for a multi-site organization in Newport Beach, California. This role requires a strategic thinker who can manage financial forecasting, budgeting, and reporting while ensuring alignment with the company’s high-end service and product standards. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in managing financial models and a deep understanding of cash flow and balance sheet dynamics.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and maintain three-way financial statement models to support strategic decision-making.<br>• Monitor and manage cash flow, including creating and maintaining a 13-week cash forecast model.<br>• Supervise financial operations across 300 locations divided into nine regions, ensuring consistency and accuracy.<br>• Lead month-end close processes and oversee the preparation of accurate financial reports.<br>• Establish and refine annual budgeting processes that align with organizational goals.<br>• Provide insights into balance sheet management and ensure proper financial controls are in place.<br>• Manage and develop one direct report, with potential for team growth in the future.<br>• Understand the nuances of the company’s high-end product offerings and customer service standards to align financial strategies with business objectives.<br>• Collaborate with regional leaders to ensure financial alignment across all locations.
<p>We are looking for a skilled, enthusiastic legal assistant to join our team in Santa Ana, California. This position offers the opportunity to support attorneys in a dynamic and nationally recognized defense firm, specializing in general liability, premises, and product liability cases. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality administrative support.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide administrative assistance to attorneys, managing a 3:1 or occasionally 4:1 desk setup.</p><p>• Handle extensive state and federal e-filing processes to ensure timely submission of legal documents.</p><p>• Prepare and format legal documents, including Tables of Authorities (TOAs) and Tables of Contents (TOCs), along with client correspondence.</p><p>• Process attorney expenses using platforms such as ProRiver, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.</p><p>• Coordinate and manage attorney calendars, ensuring all deadlines and appointments are tracked effectively.</p><p>• Maintain proficiency with document management systems, such as iManage, to organize and retrieve case files.</p><p>• Support office operations by contributing to general administrative tasks and fostering team collaboration.</p><p>• Work a flexible 37.5-hour work week, with options for hybrid scheduling (3 days in office, 2 remote).</p>
<p><strong>Public Company Seeks Intellectual Property Counsel with Commercial Contracts Expertise (San Diego, San Jose, or Irvine)</strong></p><p><br></p><p>A publicly traded, innovation-driven company is seeking an <strong>Intellectual Property Counsel</strong> to join its legal team. This organization operates at the intersection of technology, product development, and strategic growth, requiring a sophisticated legal partner who can integrate intellectual property strategy with high-value commercial transactions and corporate initiatives. The <strong>Intellectual Property Counsel</strong> will work cross-functionally with executive leadership, R& D, and business teams while managing outside counsel and supporting enterprise-wide legal strategy.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Intellectual Property Counsel Responsibilities:</strong></p><p> • Lead the company’s intellectual property strategy, including oversight of patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright protection, and portfolio management through outside counsel.</p><p> • Negotiate and draft complex intellectual property licensing agreements and technology-driven transactions.</p><p> • Partner with research and development teams on invention disclosures, patent strategy, and competitive landscape analysis.</p><p> • Serve as the internal subject matter authority on intellectual property and contract matters for cross-functional teams and leadership.</p><p> • Lead negotiation of sophisticated commercial agreements including master supply agreements, SaaS agreements, licensing, distribution, reseller, and strategic partnership contracts.</p><p> • Advise business stakeholders on risk allocation, contract structure, and deal terms while maintaining templates and playbooks.</p><p> • Support mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions from an intellectual property and contracts perspective, including due diligence and transaction structuring.</p><p> • Provide guidance on corporate governance matters related to intellectual property and material commercial contracts.</p><p> • Manage relationships with outside intellectual property counsel and key commercial partners.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Base salary</u></strong>: $235,000-$250,000 + bonus + RSU</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Perks:</strong></p><p> • Sophisticated mix of intellectual property strategy and high-value commercial transactions</p><p> • High visibility with executive leadership and cross-functional teams</p><p> • Opportunity to shape intellectual property and contract infrastructure for a growing public company</p><p> • Collaborative legal team and strong cross-department culture</p><p><br></p><p>TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]</p>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our team in Spring Valley, California. This role will oversee critical financial operations, including reporting, accounting, and cost management, while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of manufacturing processes, enabling them to drive strategic decisions and operational excellence.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with organizational standards.<br>• Approve journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and financial statements with a focus on timely and accurate reporting.<br>• Supervise general ledger activities, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and bank reconciliations.<br>• Develop and implement robust internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures tailored to the needs of a growing manufacturing company.<br>• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and coordinate with external auditors, accountants, and advisors for audits and filings.<br>• Lead inventory accounting processes, including analyzing variances, managing reserves, and overseeing cycle counts.<br>• Provide detailed product-level cost analysis, including materials, labor, overhead, and other cost components to support profitability assessments.<br>• Analyze manufacturing and operational expenses, identify cost-saving opportunities, and collaborate with teams to implement efficiency measures.<br>• Deliver financial insights and performance metrics to executive leadership, supporting strategic planning and decision-making.<br>• Partner with operations, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to drive alignment on financial objectives and process improvements.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join our team in Irvine, California. In this role, you will play a key part in driving financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis across multiple brands and categories. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to support strategic decision-making and enhance profitability.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate and contribute to the multi-year financial planning process for multiple brands, ensuring accurate reporting and consolidation of plans.<br>• Collaborate with demand planning, sales, and product development teams to create and validate rolling revenue forecasts, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.<br>• Present financial insights and forecasting updates to the executive team, highlighting key findings and recommendations.<br>• Monitor and analyze performance metrics across categories, regions, and channels to identify areas for profitability improvement.<br>• Develop and maintain detailed expense models and forecasts to support informed business adjustments.<br>• Conduct variance analyses to compare actual financial results against forecasts and budgets, providing actionable insights.<br>• Build and deliver ad hoc financial reports and analyses as needed to support leadership decisions.<br>• Utilize data mining techniques to uncover valuable insights and drive improvements in financial processes.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on financial objectives and strategies.<br>• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial data to ensure accuracy and reliability.
