<p>Our Oakland, CA banking client is seeking an IT Support Specialist to join their team. In this role, you will ensure efficient operation of network, computer, and telecommunication resources with a strong focus on customer service. Responsibilities include installing and maintaining hardware/software, updating mobile device policies, performing preventative maintenance, user access management, troubleshooting, backup procedures, IT audit support, and providing after-hours support as needed.</p><p><br></p><p>This role is 5 days a week onsite in Oakland, CA.</p>
<p><strong>Jennifer Fukumae</strong> is partnering with a technology-driven investment firm to identify a skilled <strong>Fund Accountant </strong>to join their growing team. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing, research-oriented organization with significant momentum and long-term growth prospects.</p><p><br></p><p>The Fund Accountant will support the firm’s investment operations and accounting processes, ensuring accurate reporting across multiple strategies. This position offers exposure to a sophisticated investment environment, cross-functional collaboration, and the chance to work closely with leaders across finance, operations, and technology.</p>
<p>Our client is seeking a Technology Asset Management Coordinator II to support enterprise-wide technology asset lifecycle management with a focus on ServiceNow automation, ServiceNow Asset Management, and inventory control. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate asset tracking, optimizing inventory workflows, and supporting the procurement, deployment, return, and disposal of technology equipment across the organization.</p><p><br></p><p>The Coordinator II maintains detailed asset records, drives process accuracy, and works closely with IT teams, end users, and vendors to ensure equipment is delivered and managed efficiently. This role requires hands-on work in warehouse and office environments and the ability to lift up to 35 lbs.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Execute and enhance ServiceNow Asset Management workflows, including automation, asset updates, inventory reconciliation, and lifecycle tracking.</li><li>Maintain asset records across procurement, deployment, returns, repairs, and end-of-life.</li><li>Process daily receiving of technology equipment and update all corresponding ServiceNow asset records with barcode scans and documentation.</li><li>Coordinate shipping, receiving, and distribution of laptops, desktops, mobile devices, and peripherals.</li><li>Prepare, process, and track purchase orders for inventory replenishment.</li><li>Manage equipment returns from corporate and field offices; evaluate and re-enter reusable equipment into inventory.</li><li>Maintain inventory accuracy through regular audits, cycle counts, and reconciliation reports.</li><li>Process and close Asset Management tickets, ensuring complete documentation and timely customer communication.</li><li>Coordinate e-waste collection and disposal following company and environmental guidelines.</li><li>Create and maintain reports on inventory levels, asset lifecycle metrics, and audit findings.</li><li>Follow all Robert Half IT guidelines, policies, and security standards.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Finance Manager/ Sr. Finance Manager</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We’re seeking a <strong>Finance Manager or Sr. Finance Manager</strong> to join a dynamic finance organization supporting multiple investment funds and related entities. This role is critical in managing entity-level accounting, valuation analysis, and financial reporting. You’ll collaborate with fund administrators, auditors, and tax providers to ensure accurate and timely reporting, valuations, and investor communications. The position also involves special projects, system enhancements, and process improvements, including upgrades to financial platforms.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Accounting, Reporting, and Coordination</strong></p><ul><li>Review and oversee fund administrators’ work on financial statements, capital accounts, and investor allocations.</li><li>Manage components of the entity close process, including journal entries, NAV packages, and financial statement deliverables.</li><li>Coordinate and review capital calls, distributions, and investor notices for accuracy and compliance.</li><li>Prepare quarterly and annual financial reports for investors and internal stakeholders.</li><li>Partner with auditors and tax advisors to ensure timely audits and filings.</li><li>Support consistency in reporting across funds, upper-tier entities, and management companies.</li></ul><p><strong>Valuation Analysis and Portfolio Metrics</strong></p><ul><li>Support valuation processes for portfolio companies, including fair value adjustments.</li><li>Collaborate with the investment team to analyze portfolio performance metrics.</li><li>Prepare valuation summaries and reports for quarterly reviews and investor communications.</li><li>Ensure valuation methodologies align with firm policies and accounting standards.</li></ul><p><strong>Operational Support</strong></p><ul><li>Act as a day-to-day contact for fund administrators on accounting and reporting matters.</li><li>Maintain accounting records, investor data, and compliance documentation.</li><li>Coordinate reconciliations between funds, upper-tier partnerships, and management companies.</li></ul><p><strong>Special Projects and Systems Enhancements</strong></p><ul><li>Lead initiatives to improve process efficiency, system functionality, and reporting automation.</li><li>Drive onboarding and workflow improvements for fund administrators.</li><li>Assist with system upgrades, data integration, and enhancements to financial platforms.</li><li>Contribute to data accuracy initiatives and new reporting capabilities.</li></ul>
<p>Our client is seeking a strategic <strong>Manager, Business Systems Analysts</strong> to lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing team of BSAs. This leader will oversee efforts to analyze, document, and enhance complex business processes and systems that support core operational objectives. The ideal candidate is a proactive and collaborative leader with a proven track record of building impactful teams, driving cross-functional alignment, and delivering scalable solutions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Team Leadership & Development</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and empower a team of Business Systems Analysts to achieve high performance and collaboration.</li><li>Define team goals and KPIs aligned with organizational priorities.</li><li>Provide continuous coaching, feedback, and professional development opportunities.</li><li>Promote knowledge sharing, cross-training, and role coverage to strengthen team agility and resilience.</li></ul><p><strong>Strategic Planning & Execution</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee resource planning, project prioritization, and workload management to ensure timely delivery.</li><li>Establish and uphold best practices, tools, and documentation standards for business analysis.</li><li>Collaborate with business stakeholders to define actionable requirements that align with strategic goals.</li><li>Contribute to roadmap development and planning for business systems and technology initiatives.</li></ul><p><strong>Stakeholder Collaboration</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as a trusted partner to business, engineering, QA, and PMO teams.</li><li>Ensure BSAs maintain strong communication and collaboration with internal and external partners.</li><li>Act as a liaison between business and technical teams, translating business needs into scalable solutions.</li></ul><p><strong>Operational Excellence & Governance</strong></p><ul><li>Drive continuous improvement in processes, documentation, and stakeholder satisfaction.</li><li>Ensure all business requirements, workflows, and system documentation are accurate and up to date.</li><li>Enforce compliance with internal policies, methodologies, and best practices.</li><li>Recommend and influence process or policy changes to enhance efficiency and team effectiveness.</li></ul><p><strong>Team Enablement & Accountability</strong></p><ul><li>Equip BSAs to serve as subject matter experts in their respective domains.</li><li>Set clear expectations, monitor progress, and ensure accountability for deadlines and quality standards.</li><li>Recognize and reward contributions while addressing performance challenges promptly.</li><li>Lead the hiring and onboarding of new team members.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a highly experienced interim Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead a critical evaluation of IT systems and operations within a higher education environment. This contract position requires a strategic leader who can identify inefficiencies, recommend cost-effective solutions, and oversee the implementation of optimized IT systems. This is a remote position and offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with both internal teams and external vendors to drive transformative improvements in technology and operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of IT systems, including payroll, enterprise software, and technology infrastructure, within a higher education organization.</p><p>• Identify redundancies and inefficiencies in the current technology stack and propose cost-saving measures.</p><p>• Provide detailed recommendations for modernizing and streamlining IT operations to enhance functionality and reduce costs.</p><p>• Perform cost evaluations and analyses of existing systems, focusing on overlap and operational redundancies.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal IT teams and external vendors to implement recommended changes effectively.</p><p>• Manage the evaluation project within tight deadlines, ensuring decisions are delivered by the set timeline.</p><p>• Work closely with stakeholders to optimize and streamline systems such as Moodle, Microsoft 365, Windows, Ellucian Colleague, and Oracle.</p><p>• Oversee the implementation and optimization of recommended IT solutions over several months.</p><p>• Ensure seamless communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams during the project.</p><p>• Provide strategic leadership to ensure IT systems align with organizational goals and long-term sustainability.</p>
