Senior Business Analyst Jobs in San Diego, CA

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Senior Project Accountant

San Diego, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
60 - 65 USD / Hourly
Robert Half Management Resources is seeking a Senior Project Accountant Consultant to support a growing construction organization. This is a highly hands-on role for an accounting professional who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and actively managing the day-to-day project accounting function. The consultant will work closely with project managers and operations teams to ensure accurate project financials, timely month-end close activities, and proper accounting for construction projects. Responsibilities • Perform day-to-day project accounting activities for assigned construction projects. • Maintain and analyze Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules to ensure project financials are complete and accurate. • Prepare and review Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting calculations and support project profitability reporting. • Review project costs and job coding to ensure expenses are properly recorded and allocated. • Perform detailed invoice reviews, validating subcontractor and vendor invoices against contracts, purchase orders, change orders, and project budgets. • Understanding of AIA billings and the process • Prepare and review monthly accruals and cut-off entries to ensure revenue and expenses are recognized in the proper accounting period. • Perform account and project-related reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies as needed. • Support month-end close activities including journal entries, account analyses, and financial reporting. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field. • Previous roles at a publicly traded company/SOX • 5+ years of accounting experience with significant experience in construction or project accounting. • Strong experience with WIP reporting, Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting, job costing, and project financial analysis. • Experience preparing and recording accruals, cut-off entries, reconciliations, and month-end close activities. • Experience reviewing construction-related invoices, subcontractor billings, and project cost documentation. • Working knowledge of AIA billing and construction accounting practices. • Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting controls. • Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems. • Ability to identify issues, investigate discrepancies, and resolve problems independently. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. • Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with project teams and accounting leadership. Consultant Profile The ideal consultant is a hands-on project accountant who enjoys executing the work, not just reviewing it. This individual is comfortable owning project accounting responsibilities from transaction processing through month-end close and can quickly step into a fast-paced construction environment. Success in this role requires strong experience with WIP, POC accounting, invoice reviews, reconciliations, accruals, cut-off procedures, and project cost analysis, along with the ability to partner effectively with project managers and operations teams.
2026-11-05T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

San Diego, CA
onsite
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

AI/Data Governance Analyst

San Diego, CA
remote
Permanent / Full Time
130000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced AI/Data Governance Program Lead to help strengthen responsible AI practices within a financial services environment in San Diego, California. This position works closely with technology, security, legal, and risk stakeholders to create practical governance for AI platforms, large language models, and automated decision-support tools. The role is ideal for someone who can translate evolving regulatory expectations into clear controls that support innovation while protecting the business. Responsibilities:• Design and refine governance frameworks, policy standards, and review processes that guide the responsible use of AI across the organization.• Assess internally developed and externally sourced AI solutions to identify concerns related to security, privacy, compliance, and operational risk.• Oversee a centralized record of AI tools and use cases, ensuring approved implementations remain visible, current, and properly governed.• Define control measures for employee-created AI solutions, including expectations for data access, retention, and acceptable content handling.• Partner with audit, risk, and control teams to address identified weaknesses, strengthen oversight, and communicate program status to leadership.• Provide practical guidance to business teams on responsible AI adoption and adjust governance approaches as technologies and regulations continue to change.• Contribute to risk assessments involving model governance, data governance, and architecture governance for AI-enabled initiatives.
2026-11-05T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

San Diego, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
42 - 44 USD / Hourly
Our client, a mission-driven organization in the nonprofit industry, is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their team. This position is ideal for an accounting professional with strong general ledger experience, month-end close expertise, and the ability to support accurate financial reporting in a collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger activity</li><li>Lead or support month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Prepare financial statements and assist with internal and external reporting</li><li>Analyze variances and research accounting discrepancies</li><li>Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules</li><li>Assist with audit preparation and provide requested documentation</li><li>Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other day-to-day accounting activities as needed</li><li>Help ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and applicable reporting requirements</li><li>Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to support organizational financial operations</li></ul>
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

San Diego, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
38 - 42 USD / Hourly
Our client, a growing company in the technology industry, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team in an on-site capacity. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys owning key areas of the month-end close and financial reporting process. The Senior Accountant will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting compliance, and partnering with internal teams to strengthen accounting operations. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage general ledger activity and prepare journal entries.</li><li>Lead and support month-end and year-end close processes.</li><li>Reconcile balance sheet and bank accounts and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Prepare and analyze financial statements and supporting schedules.</li><li>Assist with accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions.</li><li>Support audit requests and ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.</li><li>Review account activity for accuracy, completeness, and proper classification.</li><li>Partner with cross-functional teams to support reporting and process improvements.</li><li>Assist with special projects and ad hoc financial analysis as needed.</li></ul>
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

San Diego, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
57 - 66 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support a non-profit organization in San Diego, California through a Contract engagement expected to last approximately 90 days. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial reporting, managing fund-based accounting activity, and helping the organization navigate year-end priorities in a government-funded environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, leadership capability, and the ability to work onsite four days per week while partnering closely with finance operations and organizational stakeholders. Responsibilities: • Lead month-end close activities, ensuring timely completion of journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger reviews. • Oversee daily accounting operations and provide direction to a small finance team that includes staff accountants, a finance specialist, and accounts payable support. • Maintain accurate accounting for restricted and unrestricted funding sources, with careful attention to compliance requirements tied to government-supported programs. • Prepare and review account reconciliations and bank reconciliations to resolve discrepancies and strengthen financial accuracy. • Support fiscal year-end activities for the June 30 close, including reporting preparation and review of key balances. • Use Abila MIP and related finance systems to manage accounting records, reporting workflows, and budget-related financial information. • Partner with internal stakeholders to monitor fund activity, expenses, and financial performance across programs and departments. • Contribute to finance process continuity during a transitional period by helping maintain stable accounting operations and documentation.
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Del Mar, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
43 - 46 USD / Hourly
Our client, a mission-driven organization in the nonprofit industry, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team in an on-site capacity. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about supporting an organization’s financial health and mission. The Senior Accountant will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the month-end close process, and helping ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries and maintain general ledger accuracy.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close processes.</li><li>Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and other key financial records.</li><li>Prepare financial statements, schedules, and supporting documentation.</li><li>Assist with budget tracking, grant reporting, and fund accounting activities.</li><li>Monitor restricted and unrestricted funds to ensure proper accounting treatment.</li><li>Support annual audit preparation and respond to auditor requests.</li><li>Review transactions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal controls.</li><li>Partner with internal departments to support reporting and financial operations.</li><li>Assist with process improvements and special accounting projects as needed.</li></ul>
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

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