<p><strong>Advance Your Career with a Company Focused on Growth and Innovation</strong></p><p>An established life sciences company is seeking a Senior Accountant to play a key role in its corporate accounting function. This opportunity offers exposure to financial reporting, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration while working alongside an experienced finance leadership team. The ideal candidate enjoys owning the month-end close process, analyzing financial results, and contributing to continuous improvements within the accounting department.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Corporate Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Lead month-end and year-end close activities</li><li>Prepare complex journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Analyze financial results and investigate account variances</li><li>Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules</li><li>Assist with annual audits and regulatory reporting</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Analysis & Process Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Support budgeting and forecasting initiatives</li><li>Improve accounting processes and internal controls</li><li>Partner with FP&A and operational leaders on financial reporting</li><li>Assist with ERP enhancements and system implementations</li><li>Mentor junior accounting staff as needed</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a growing team in California. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who can manage core financial activities, support accurate reporting, and contribute to process improvements across the organization. The position offers the opportunity to work across several accounting areas while partnering with internal teams to maintain strong financial controls and reporting accuracy.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee fixed asset accounting by maintaining subledger records, recording additions, calculating depreciation, and processing retirements in line with company policy and accounting standards.<br>• Prepare borrowing base schedules and perform supporting reconciliations to ensure complete, accurate, and timely reporting for internal and external stakeholders.<br>• Manage prepaid expense activity by recording, tracking, and amortizing balances each month in the appropriate accounting periods.<br>• Review and monitor accruals and customer-related deductions, analyze variances, and confirm proper financial treatment of promotional and marketing-related activity.<br>• Support month-end close by preparing journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, and helping ensure financial results are reported accurately.<br>• Perform account and bank reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner.<br>• Contribute to manufacturing cost accounting activities by assisting with financial analysis and maintaining accurate cost-related records.<br>• Participate in special projects and continuous improvement efforts that strengthen accounting processes and operational efficiency.<br>• Communicate food safety or quality concerns to authorized personnel so corrective action can be taken promptly when needed.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations and help maintain accurate financial reporting for the Oceanside, California location. This role will oversee close activities, reconciliations, cash flow tracking, and compliance-related filings while partnering with internal teams and external advisors. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to improve processes in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities to ensure financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, investigate discrepancies, and resolve variances through detailed analysis.<br>• Review financial records and statements to confirm accuracy, completeness, and compliance with reporting standards and internal procedures.<br>• Prepare journal entries, supporting schedules, and account analyses for routine and complex transactions.<br>• Submit monthly financial data through the company’s consolidation platform and maintain reliable reporting documentation.<br>• Monitor cash activity and support short-term cash flow planning to help maintain effective financial operations.<br>• Contribute to annual budget development and assist with updates to forecasts and spending plans as needed.<br>• Coordinate with external tax advisors on filings, complete sales and use tax returns, maintain fixed asset records, and support internal and external audit requests.<br>• Oversee accounts payable accuracy by reviewing invoice coding and helping ensure timely processing of vendor payments and employee expense reimbursements.<br>• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and strengthen day-to-day financial processes.
<p>Robert Half is partnering with an innovative and rapidly growing San Diego company seeking a talented <strong>Senior Staff Accountant</strong> to join its expanding finance team. This is not your typical accounting role. Our client is looking for someone who wants to be a strategic contributor, help drive process improvements, and make a visible impact across the organization.</p><p>As businesses throughout San Diego continue to grow, experienced accounting professionals are becoming increasingly valuable. This opportunity offers direct exposure to leadership, complex accounting projects, and the chance to work alongside a team that values collaboration, innovation, and professional development. If you enjoy turning numbers into meaningful business insights, improving processes, and being part of a company experiencing exciting growth, this could be the perfect next step in your career.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You'll Be Doing</strong></p><ul><li>Lead month-end and year-end close activities</li><li>Prepare and review journal entries and reconciliations</li><li>Analyze financial statements and trends</li><li>Assist with budgeting and forecasting initiatives</li><li>Support external audits and tax compliance efforts</li><li>Maintain and improve internal controls</li><li>Reconcile complex balance sheet accounts</li><li>Partner with department leaders on financial reporting needs</li><li>Assist with cash flow management and analysis</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes</li></ul>
<p>We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Administrative Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to leadership and teams across a growing organization. This role requires exceptional organization, strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide advanced administrative support to executives, managers, and departments</li><li>Manage complex calendars, meetings, and scheduling needs</li><li>Coordinate travel, expense reports, and event logistics</li><li>Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, and meeting materials</li><li>Maintain files, records, and confidential business information</li><li>Serve as a liaison between internal teams and external contacts</li><li>Track deadlines, prioritize incoming requests, and follow up on action items</li><li>Support special projects and process improvement efforts</li><li>Assist with onboarding, office coordination, and team support as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
Robert Half Management Resources is partnering with a San Diego-based, project-driven organization (construction-focused) seeking an interim Director of Project Accounting to step in and drive operational improvements, strengthen processes, and lead a high-performing team.<br>This is a 4–6 month engagement, with a heavier on-site presence upfront, transitioning to a more flexible/remote cadence over time.<br><br>Position Overview<br>Reporting to the SVP & Controller, the Director of Project Accounting will lead and enhance project accounting operations, driving efficiency, accuracy, and cross-functional alignment. This leader will bring a strong blend of technical accounting expertise, operational leadership, and process improvement focus.<br><br>Key Responsibilities<br><br>Strong focus on projects around Sales & Use tax, Inventory, tariff compliance, unique project considerations (cancellations, customer bankruptcies)<br>Partner cross-functionally with Project Controls, Construction, and Operations to design and optimize accounting processes while ensuring strong internal controls<br>Lead month-end close for project accounting, including WIP, job cost accruals, reserves, underbillings, deferred revenue, and joint ventures<br>Support quarter-end flux / variance analysis tied to project performance<br>Oversee complex balance sheet reconciliations and non-standard journal entries<br>Manage, mentor, and review the work of the project accounting team<br>Assist in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP<br>Identify issues proactively and implement process improvements and operational efficiencies<br>Support audit readiness and coordination with external auditors<br>Assist with due diligence efforts and special projects as needed<br><br><br><br>Qualifications<br><br>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance<br>10+ years of progressive accounting experience<br>Strong project-based accounting experience within construction or similar industries<br>Expertise in:<br><br>Revenue recognition (ASC 606)<br>Change orders, contracts, cost-to-complete estimates<br>WIP accounting, reserves, claims, and settlements<br><br><br>Experience in multi-entity and consolidated environments<br>Ability to manage multiple complex projects (Lump Sum, GMP, T&M)<br>Experience overseeing audits and working with external auditors<br>Exposure to CMiC and/or Textura (ideal but not required)<br>CPA strongly preferred<br><br><br>Preferred Background<br><br>Construction industry with percentage-of-completion accounting<br>Big 4 or large public accounting experience<br>Strong Excel / MS Office skills<br><br><br>Engagement Details<br><br>Duration: 4–6 months<br>Location: San Diego (on-site preferred)<br>Flexibility: Open to candidates outside San Diego willing to travel upfront, with more remote flexibility over time
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst to support program finance activities for a high-technology engineering environment in Carlsbad, California. This role works closely with program leadership and cross-functional teams to strengthen cost visibility, improve forecast accuracy, and provide insight into program financial performance. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, a proactive approach to risk identification, and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear business recommendations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the preparation and ongoing refinement of estimates at completion by evaluating incurred costs and building forward-looking, time-phased cost projections.<br>• Assess program financial results against plans and forecasts, then communicate key drivers, trends, and variances to stakeholders in a timely manner.<br>• Partner with teams across program management, supply chain, accounting, operations, and engineering to support execution, resolve financial issues, and improve decision-making.<br>• Establish and maintain program cost baselines that align budget expectations with schedule performance across multiple programs.<br>• Produce recurring and on-demand financial reports using available data sources to support internal reviews and external reporting needs.<br>• Identify financial risks and favorable opportunities, recommend response strategies, and help drive actions that improve program outcomes.<br>• Support annual operating plans and forecast cycles by developing revenue, margin, and cost assumptions grounded in program data.<br>• Contribute financial expertise during proposal activity, audit support, fact-finding exercises, and negotiation preparation as needed.<br>• Provide guidance to less experienced analysts through work review, knowledge sharing, and coaching on financial practices and procedures.