<p>Michelle Espejo with Robert Half Financial Services is recruiting for a <strong>Management Company Lead</strong> at a <strong>leading venture capital firm</strong>. This is a full-time, permanent role based in <strong>Palo Alto</strong> with a <strong>hybrid schedule</strong>.</p><p> </p><p>Join a lean, high-performing team that’s redefining how corporate finance and accounting operate within the venture capital space. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives on building smarter systems, optimizing workflows, and driving meaningful change.</p><p> </p><p>You will lead the evolution of a QuickBooks and Google Sheets-based accounting and FP& A function into the future, implementing stronger systems, smarter processes, and scalable solutions that keep pace with a top-performing VC firm.</p><p>If you’re someone who asks, <em>“How can we make this better?”</em> and actually delivers results, this is your kind of role.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including GL management, AP, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.</li><li>Lead or partner on major accounting system implementations and automation projects.</li><li>Identify and execute process improvements, from outsourcing opportunities to efficiency gains across entities.</li><li>Prepare consolidated management company budgets, track variances, and support strategic planning.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally to align financial processes with business goals.</li></ul><p><strong>*Contact <u>Michelle Espejo via LinkedIn or email</u> for additional info and immediate consideration. </strong></p>
<p>Are you a skilled accounting professional with expertise in cost accounting and inventory management? Are you passionate about leveraging your expertise to drive business success? Join Robert Half’s <strong>Full-Time Engagement Professionals (FTEP)</strong> program as a <strong>Cost/Inventory Accountant</strong> where you’ll work as a full-time employee for Robert Half while consulting on impactful, interim and project-based assignments with leading companies across diverse industries.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Join FTEP?</strong></p><p>The FTEP program offers stability and exciting opportunities. As a full-time employee within this program, you’ll enjoy competitive pay and benefits while gaining experience across a wide range of industries and business challenges. It’s the perfect arrangement for professionals who thrive in dynamic environments.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage cost accounting and analysis, including standard costing, cost estimates, and variance reporting.</li><li>Reconcile inventory accounts and ensure accurate valuation of stock.</li><li>Partner with operations and supply chain teams to improve inventory controls and tracking systems.</li><li>Prepare inventory reports, including purchase price variance analysis and margin calculations.</li><li>Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning related to inventory and costing.</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS in all inventory and cost-related accounting processes.</li><li>Provide recommendations for process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>About the Firm</strong></p><p>This is a globally recognized venture capital firm with decades of experience backing category-defining companies. With over $24 billion in assets under management and offices across North America, Europe, and Asia, the firm partners with entrepreneurs from the earliest stages through all phases of growth.</p><p>Known for its people-first approach, the firm values originality, collaboration, and long-term relationships. Its portfolio includes hundreds of successful companies across tech, consumer, and enterprise sectors.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>This is a high-impact leadership position within the firm’s <strong>Management Company Finance Team</strong>. Depending on your background, the title may range from <strong>Manager</strong> to <strong>Assistant Controller</strong> or <strong>Controller</strong>. You’ll be responsible for overseeing day-to-day financial operations, driving process improvements, and supporting strategic decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage general ledger, accounts payable, financial reporting, and FP& A</li><li>Prepare global consolidated budgets and quarterly forecasts with variance analysis</li><li>Oversee expense allocations across entities and automate allocation processes</li><li>Lead selection and implementation of new accounting and FP& A systems</li><li>Improve AP/AR workflows through outsourcing or tech solutions</li><li>Communicate cross-functionally with a commercial mindset and business acumen</li><li>Balance budget discipline with operational flexibility</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits & Perks</strong></p><ul><li>100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision</li><li>Additional coverage: short-term disability, long-term care, life, and AD& D</li><li>401(k) match up to 10%, plus annual profit sharing</li><li>Paid holidays + company-wide winter break</li><li>Annual CalTrain pass provided</li><li>Gym membership reimbursement</li><li>Daily lunch + Monday breakfast</li><li>Long-standing, well-established firm with tremendous growth opportunity</li></ul><p><strong>Excited about this opportunity?</strong> Apply today and send your resume via LinkedIn to <strong>Jonathan Christian (JC) del Rosario</strong> — I’d love to connect!</p>
<p>Our successful Robert Half client is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join their growing organization. This role is working on very interesting Tax with a variety of entities (partnership, trusts, HNW individuals, non-profits etc.) in a more quality-of-life environment. We have placed many local Tax candidates all who are so happy in this new space! If you are looking for challenging environment, but quality of life pace on an amazing team...apply soon for consideration!</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>-Manage tax and compliance deliverables through assignment of returns and related filings (extensions, etc)</p><p>-Provide detailed focus on projects, and alert the Principal/Client Service Director of technical tax issues that may arise</p><p>-Ensure tax compliance (accurate and timely filings, extensions, review of tax returns for client and related entities)</p><p>-Research technical tax issues (e.g. Tax Code, RIA) and assist client service team in forming conclusions related to complex tax issues</p><p><br></p><p>Requirements:</p><p>-Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred, Master's a plus; CPA preferred </p><p>-Experience with high net worth individual tax, partnership, trust, estate tax</p><p>-Strong supervisor experience (will manage 3 staff)</p><p>-Excellent communication and client relationship skills</p>
<p>Our team is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to support daily accounting functions and contribute to overall financial accuracy. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with QuickBooks and Excel, and a keen interest in expanding their accounting skills.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist in processing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.</li><li>Prepare and reconcile bank statements and general ledger entries.</li><li>Enter and maintain financial data in QuickBooks, ensuring completeness and accuracy.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end closing activities.</li><li>Generate financial reports and perform ad-hoc analysis using Excel.</li><li>Help identify discrepancies and resolve issues in financial records.</li><li>Collaborate with team members to streamline accounting processes and maintain compliance.</li><li>Support special projects and other duties as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced and detail-focused Controller to join our team in Fremont, California. This role is ideal for a finance expert with a strong background in accounting principles, financial regulations, and leadership skills, particularly within the construction industry. The Controller will play a key role in managing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and contributing to strategic decision-making.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the preparation and accuracy of financial statements and reports in accordance with regulatory standards.<br>• Manage accounting processes such as percentage-of-completion revenue recognition and standard costing procedures.<br>• Lead the implementation and maintenance of accounting systems, including Trimble Viewpoint Spectrum, Vista, and FileMaker Pro.<br>• Develop and mentor team members, fostering growth and building a collaborative work environment.<br>• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements, including US GAAP standards.<br>• Collaborate with various stakeholders including clients, employees, and management to support organizational goals.<br>• Analyze financial data to identify errors, implement solutions, and optimize processes.<br>• Provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership based on financial analyses.<br>• Monitor and manage organizational budgets, ensuring alignment with business objectives.<br>• Drive organizational planning and decision-making through strategic financial insights.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to assist our client in San Francisco. In this long-term contract role, you will play a vital part in managing financial operations and ensuring accurate reporting. This position requires someone with strong attention to detail and expertise in accounting processes and systems.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee month-end and quarter-end financial close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.</p><p>• Prepare and review accruals, payroll journal entries, and other operational accounting tasks.</p><p>• Manage general ledger activities and ensure proper account reconciliations.</p><p>• Collaborate with auditors during financial statement audits to provide necessary documentation and support.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and organizational policies.</p><p>• Utilize NetSuite to streamline and optimize accounting processes.</p><p>• Assist in identifying and addressing operational challenges by asking insightful questions.</p><p>• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation to support business decisions.</p>
We are looking for a skilled Reinsurance Accountant to join our team in San Mateo, California. As part of the financial services industry, you will play a vital role in managing reinsurance programs and ensuring compliance with established treaties. This long-term contract position offers the opportunity to work independently while collaborating with other finance professionals to optimize accounting processes and reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare annual reinsurance claim, premium, and exposure data to support the placement of reinsurance programs.<br>• Generate detailed reinsurance reports and billings, ensuring accurate entries for accruals and receivables in the general ledger.<br>• Review and interpret reinsurance treaties to execute required actions on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.<br>• Audit and validate accruals and payments managed by other finance team members to ensure treaty compliance.<br>• Maintain advanced functionality in Excel, including pivot tables, macros, and lookups, to streamline financial analysis.<br>• Develop and manage accurate journal entries related to reinsurance claims and premiums.<br>• Collaborate with reinsurers to ensure timely reporting and billing processes.<br>• Utilize programming languages or database tools, such as Access or R, to analyze and manage data structures.<br>• Apply knowledge of statutory accounting principles to ensure compliance in all financial reporting.<br>• Contribute to the improvement of data management systems and processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
<p>We’re hiring! We're seeking a <strong>Senior Tax Professional</strong> to manage complex returns and strategic planning for high-net-worth individuals and trusts in our client’s San Jose office.</p><p>This role offers onsite work during tax season with remote flexibility afterward.</p><p>Generous compensation package and perks! If you're a licensed CPA or EA with 10+ years of experience, let’s connect!</p><p>Contact Gary Daum at Robert Half.</p>
We are looking for a skilled Accountant to join our team in San Jose, California. This is a long-term contract opportunity ideal for professionals who excel in managing financial records and ensuring accuracy in transactions. The role requires expertise in core accounting functions and a commitment to maintaining compliance with financial regulations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and process accounts payable transactions efficiently and accurately.<br>• Prepare and maintain records for accounts receivable, ensuring timely collections and reconciliations.<br>• Oversee the general ledger by recording and reviewing entries to ensure accuracy.<br>• Create and post journal entries to maintain accurate financial records.<br>• Perform bank reconciliations to verify account balances and resolve discrepancies.<br>• Assist in preparing financial reports and statements by gathering and analyzing data.<br>• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations in all financial processes.<br>• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights and support decision-making.<br>• Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial records promptly.<br>• Maintain organized and up-to-date documentation for audits and reporting purposes.
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations and reporting for our organization in Rutherford, California. This role requires someone with a strong attention to detail who can lead accounting processes while providing strategic insights to support business decisions. The ideal candidate will bring proven leadership skills and a strong background in financial management.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee and ensure timely completion of monthly and quarterly financial close processes.<br>• Manage the preparation of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and departmental expense summaries.<br>• Provide leadership and guidance to accounting staff, fostering their development and ensuring high-quality execution of tasks.<br>• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger postings for accuracy and consistency.<br>• Analyze inventory costing for discrepancies and report notable trends or variances to management.<br>• Collaborate on the development of annual budgets, including farming activity budgets, and provide detailed analysis.<br>• Assist with tax-related tasks, including income analysis, shareholder distributions, and coordination for tax returns.<br>• Support external audits and ensure accurate data for annual tax filings.<br>• Partner with the Controller and other business leaders to deliver timely financial data and analysis for informed decision-making.<br>• Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable processes to ensure proper coding and documentation approvals.
We seek an experienced controller to oversee our accounting staff of five. The ideal candidate will have significant Accounting and Costing experience in the manufacturing industry. You will be responsible for all accounting and reporting, decision support analysis, cash management, budgeting and forecasting. Must be a strong communicator and skilled financial analyst. This person will have responsibility for creating and maintaining our budgeting, payroll, and financial reporting processes along with internal control and reporting systems. Oversee and monitor cost accounting system and provide recommendations and guidance to management and help improve our operational efficiency and aid in our continued growth. <br> In essence, the Financial Controller is a key leader within the finance team, responsible for ensuring the financial health and stability of the organization while also contributing to its strategic direction. <br> Responsibilities include: • Manage daily accounting operations • Prepare Monthly Financial Statements, including Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flows, Management Recommendations and Forecasts. • Advise Management of Recommendations and Financial Analysis • Implement Procedures and internal controls as the company grows. • Provide Strategic Planning • Financial Reporting and Analysis: Preparing and presenting financial statements, reports, and analysis. • Compliance and Risk Management: Ensuring compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards, and internal policies. • Cash Flow Management: Monitoring and managing cash flow, including accounts receivable and payable. • Payroll: Responsible for completing the Salary Payroll process. • Team Leadership: Leading and mentoring a team of finance professionals.
We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Sunnyvale, California. This is a Contract to permanent position, offering an excellent opportunity for growth within the accounting field. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting various accounting processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Record and post financial transactions accurately into the general ledger.<br>• Perform monthly and routine reconciliations of general ledger accounts to ensure proper balancing.<br>• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and related reports.<br>• Create and process journal entries for adjustments, transactions, and accruals.<br>• Investigate and resolve discrepancies or errors within financial records.<br>• Support financial audits by maintaining organized and accurate records.<br>• Collaborate with other departments to gather required financial information and clarify accounting issues.<br>• Ensure compliance with corporate tax regulations, including preparing sales and corporate tax returns.<br>• Maintain detailed documentation for all accounting activities to ensure transparency and accuracy.
We are looking for a highly motivated Staff Accountant to join our team in Concord, California. This is a Contract to permanent position within the construction industry, offering an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The role requires a detail-oriented individual who thrives on collaboration and is eager to take ownership of their responsibilities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process and manage accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions with accuracy and efficiency.<br>• Perform bank reconciliations to ensure financial data integrity.<br>• Maintain and update the general ledger, ensuring proper coding and documentation.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries as part of regular accounting operations.<br>• Assist with month-end close procedures, ensuring deadlines are met and reports are accurate.<br>• Utilize Excel for analyzing large datasets, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.<br>• Collaborate with team members to cross-train on departmental tasks and ensure smooth operations.<br>• Communicate effectively to provide updates on tasks, meet deadlines, and seek clarification when needed.<br>• Take ownership of assigned duties, ensuring accountability and proactive problem-solving.<br>• Support financial reporting for subsidiaries as needed.
<p>We are looking for a Fully Remote detail-oriented Property Staff Accountant to join our team in Walnut Creek, California. This is a Contract-to-permanent opportunity within the dynamic real estate industry, specializing in sales and leasing. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in property accounting and a commitment to maintaining accurate financial records while working in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and submit monthly financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company standards.</p><p>• Assist the Accounting Manager during audits by providing necessary documentation and support.</p><p>• Coordinate the onboarding of newly acquired properties into the accounting processes.</p><p>• Monitor and maintain the accuracy of financial activities related to property management.</p><p>• Ensure timely completion of scheduled check runs and financial reporting deadlines.</p><p>• Perform bank reconciliations and monthly journal entries to support month-end close processes.</p><p>• Utilize software such as Yardi and Argus for accounting tasks and reporting.</p><p>• Collaborate with third-party management teams to oversee financial operations.</p><p>• Analyze financial data to identify discrepancies and propose solutions.</p><p>• Support corporate tax return preparation and general ledger management. </p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Project Accountant to join our team in Sunnyvale, California. In this role, you will be responsible for managing key financial processes, ensuring accurate reporting, and maintaining compliance with project budgets and schedules. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in cost accounting and construction-related financial operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process subcontractor billings and material invoices on a bi-monthly and monthly basis.<br>• Develop and maintain organized files, forms, purchase orders, subcontract documentation, meeting minutes, and other relevant records.<br>• Support client billing processes and prepare quarterly accounting reports for the corporate office.<br>• Collaborate with the lead project accountant to obtain tax documentation for subcontract billing cycles and owner tax exemption requirements.<br>• Monitor project data to ensure compliance with established budgets and schedules.<br>• Track and report key accounting indicators to provide insights into project performance.<br>• Manage technical information to support project delivery and resolve challenges effectively.<br>• Oversee copying, filing, and distribution of jobsite correspondence.<br>• Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel functions, such as pivot tables and data analysis, to streamline reporting.
<p>We are looking for an experienced VP of Finance and Operations to join a high-growth venture capital firm in San Francisco, California. This innovative organization manages billions across multiple funds and is recognized for its top-tier returns and institutional partnerships. The VP of Finance will play a pivotal role in scaling financial operations, ensuring compliance, and supporting the firm’s ambitious growth strategy in the technology investment sector. This role reports to the Operating Partner and has CFO path potential in 1-2 years' time. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee and optimize fund and management company financial operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.</p><p>• Collaborate with investor relations and capital formation teams to enhance engagement and reporting.</p><p>• Partner with the investment team to streamline deal execution and coordinate legal processes.</p><p>• Develop and maintain robust operational, compliance, and reporting frameworks.</p><p>• Drive technology and data enablement initiatives to improve decision-making and efficiency.</p><p>• Lead and mentor the finance and operations team, fostering growth and development.</p><p>• Implement scalable systems and processes to support the firm's rapid expansion.</p><p>• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain strong relationships with institutional investors.</p><p>• Build and sustain a culture of excellence within the finance and operations functions.</p>
