<p>Colleen McAuliffe from Robert Half is looking for an experienced Controller to lead core accounting and financial management activities for a nonprofit organization in San Jose, California. This position will guide financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and internal control practices in a federally funded environment while serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in government-funded programs, cost-based accounting, and financial planning, along with the ability to strengthen processes and support sound operational decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily finance and accounting activities, including payables, receivables, payroll oversight, general ledger management, reconciliations, cash administration, fixed asset tracking, billing, and purchasing controls.</p><p>• Produce and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery of supporting schedules.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with federal funding requirements by overseeing financial practices related to grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, and cost-reimbursable programs.</p><p>• Prepare required financial submissions, tax-related filings, and documentation for multiple entities while preserving accurate records for restricted and unrestricted funds.</p><p>• Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors and government reviewers, coordinating audit support and promoting ongoing audit readiness.</p><p>• Oversee indirect cost methodologies, including fringe, overhead, and administrative allocations, and support the development of billing rates, pricing models, and cost proposals.</p><p>• Partner with program and operational leaders to build budgets, monitor spending, analyze financial variances, and improve forecasting and cash planning.</p><p>• Strengthen financial policies, internal controls, procurement documentation, and subcontractor compliance practices to reduce risk and improve accountability.</p><p>• Lead, coach, and develop accounting staff while presenting financial insights, compliance updates, and performance recommendations to senior leadership.</p><p>• Manage financial systems and related process improvement efforts to enhance reporting quality, efficiency, and decision support.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller to lead accounting activities for our manufacturing operation in Santa Cruz, California. This role combines hands-on financial management with operational partnership, supporting accurate reporting, cost visibility, and informed decision-making across the plant. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing accounting expertise and can balance day-to-day transactional oversight with higher-level analysis and planning.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct plant accounting activities, including ledger oversight, account balancing, period-end close, and preparation of financial reports.</p><p>• Record and review daily financial transactions to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timely processing.</p><p>• Lead manufacturing cost accounting efforts by managing product costs, inventory valuation, margin analysis, and cost variances.</p><p>• Work closely with plant leadership to interpret financial results related to production output, labor efficiency, material usage, and operating performance.</p><p>• Track inventory trends, manufacturing spend, and production variances to support sound business decisions.</p><p>• Enhance accounting controls and standard procedures to protect financial integrity and improve reporting reliability.</p><p>• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual statements along with management reporting packages.</p><p>• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and cash planning activities for the site.</p><p>• Coordinate audit support, compliance documentation, and related financial records preparation.</p><p>• Evaluate financial and operational data to highlight patterns, risks, and opportunities for process improvement.</p><p><br></p><p>Posted by Recruiting Director Scott Moore</p>
<p>Successful Construction firm is looking for an experienced Division Controller to oversee the financial operations of our construction division in Palo Alto, California. This leadership role requires an experienced and detail-oriented individual who can manage financial reporting, optimize accounting processes, and provide strategic insights to drive operational success. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of construction industry accounting and revenue recognition standards.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead and manage all accounting and financial functions for the division, ensuring operational efficiency and accuracy.</p><p>• Oversee the month-end close process, delivering timely and accurate financial results along with detailed variance analyses.</p><p>• Prepare and submit financial reports to the parent company, ensuring compliance with corporate standards and deadlines.</p><p>• Supervise cash flow management, including forecasting, collections, payments, and banking activities.</p><p>• Validate revenue recognition based on work-in-progress data, aligning with forecasts and documentation.</p><p>• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce manual tasks across accounting workflows.</p><p>• Stay updated on technical accounting standards, particularly those relevant to construction revenue recognition, change orders, and claims.</p><p>• Provide executive leadership with actionable financial analyses and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.</p>
We are looking for an Assistant Controller to join our team in Santa Clara, California. In this role, you will assist the Controller in managing accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. This position requires strong attention to detail, expertise in construction accounting, and a collaborative approach to working with various departments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.<br>• Prepare and analyze financial statements in compliance with industry standards and organizational requirements.<br>• Manage job cost accounting tasks, including tracking schedules, cost-to-complete calculations, and percentage-of-completion reports.<br>• Perform reconciliations for general ledger accounts and balance sheet items to maintain data accuracy.<br>• Contribute to cash flow forecasting and budgeting to support organizational financial planning.<br>• Oversee revenue recognition and contract accounting processes to ensure compliance with relevant guidelines.<br>• Collaborate with project managers to evaluate job performance, profitability, and variance analysis.<br>• Develop and enhance internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures to improve operational efficiency.<br>• Coordinate audits, tax preparation, and external reporting to meet regulatory and compliance obligations.<br>• Supervise and guide accounting staff, supporting growth and effective team collaboration.