<p>Colleen McAuliffe is looking for an experienced Controller to oversee accounting operations and financial reporting for a multi-entity organization based in Oakland, California. This position blends day-to-day financial leadership with oversight of controls, compliance, and reporting accuracy across corporate and related entities. The role requires sound judgment, strong organizational ability, and a hands-on approach to managing complex accounting activities while partnering with leadership on financial insight and process improvement.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct accounting activities across multiple entities, including ledger maintenance, reconciliations, cash activity, payables, and receivables.</p><p>• Lead monthly and annual close cycles, ensuring timely completion of entries, accruals, account analysis, and financial statement preparation.</p><p>• Review financial results, investigate fluctuations, and present meaningful analysis to support business decisions.</p><p>• Oversee vendor payments, customer receivable activity, and subledger-to-ledger balancing while resolving exceptions efficiently.</p><p>• Monitor payroll-related accounting, benefit cost allocations, tax obligations, and coordination of required filings with external partners.</p><p>• Manage compliance reporting such as 1099 preparation, unclaimed property submissions, business license renewals, and property tax documentation.</p><p>• Coordinate external audit support, retirement plan reporting, and the collection of financial records required for examinations and reviews.</p><p>• Strengthen internal controls, refine accounting procedures, and identify opportunities to improve automation, scalability, and reporting quality.</p><p>• Supervise and develop accounting team members while collaborating with operations, human resources, information technology, and executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead and manage the financial operations of our organization based in Marin County, California. This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with regulations, and providing strategic financial guidance to the leadership team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in accounting, financial management, and budgeting, with a proven ability to oversee complex financial systems.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare, analyze, and present accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.</p><p>• Maintain and oversee the general ledger to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records.</p><p>• Manage all aspects of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash flow monitoring.</p><p>• Reconcile bank accounts and ensure proper fund allocation for operational needs.</p><p>• Develop and manage annual operating and reserve budgets in collaboration with the management team.</p><p>• Perform variance analysis to monitor budget performance and identify trends.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as well as organizational policies.</p><p>• Coordinate and manage annual audits and tax filings with external auditors.</p><p>• Oversee reserve accounts and collaborate with specialists to plan for capital improvements and repairs.</p><p>• Review vendor contracts, process payments, and ensure accurate financial tracking of service agreements.</p>
<p><strong>PLEASE CONTACT CHRISTINA TRAN AT ROBERT HALF FOR MORE INFORMATION</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>CONTROLLER/VP CONTROLLER - FUND ACCOUNTING/FAMILY OFFICE -OPPORTUNITY TO GROW TO CFO LEVEL</strong></p><p><strong>200K-250K</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p>-Oversee all aspects of fund accounting, including the preparation of financial statements, NAV calculations, and investor reporting</p><p>-Manage all accounting function and financial reporting responsibilities for the Family Office and Investment Funds</p><p>-Maintain the general ledgers and accounting entries for the Family and their investment portfolio</p><p>- Manage investment portfolio, pay capital calls, and subscribe to new investments as identified by the family</p><p>-Oversee cash flow management, including monitoring and forecasting fund liquidity and managing banking relationships.</p><p>-Coordinate with the investment team to ensure adequate funding for investments, expenses, and distributions.</p><p>-Oversee the preparation and filing of tax returns, K-1s, and other regulatory filings as required.</p><p>-Work closely with the CFO and senior management to drive continuous improvement initiatives within the finance department.</p><p>-Preparation of quarterly performance track record reporting</p><p>-Liaise with external auditors and manage the annual audit process for the fund(s).</p><p>- Work closely with Executive team on maintaining and improving the internal control framework </p><p>-Manage and mentor a staff</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><p>-Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or finance</p><p>-Public/private mix, CPA preferred</p><p>-Family Office or Fund Accounting experience</p><p>-Experience working with auditors and fund administrators required</p><p>-Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and accuracy</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our team in San Mateo, California. In this role, you will oversee financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance while leading a team of accounting professionals. You will play a key role in providing financial insights, managing internal controls, and partnering with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare, review, and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to clients, working closely with an Assistant Controller and a team of property accountants.</p><p>• Establish and communicate financial metrics and key performance indicators to senior leadership.</p><p>• Monitor clients' cash flow and positions daily, compiling management reports with clear cash flow indicators.</p><p>• Conduct monthly reviews of financial statements for various entities and support tax return preparation in coordination with external partners.</p><p>• Develop and enforce internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure financial accuracy through audits and compliance efforts.</p><p>• Oversee all accounting activities, including accounts payable and receivable reviews, client distributions, and supervising bank reconciliations.</p><p>• Provide accounting support for complex property transactions, including ledger corrections, transfers, and resolving exceptions.</p><p>• Evaluate and optimize financial processes, systems, and controls to enhance operational efficiency.</p><p>• Build strong relationships with cross-department leaders to ensure effective communication and support for transactions, including due diligence and client onboarding.</p><p>• Lead and develop the accounting team by hiring, training, and mentoring staff, while fostering a high-performing and motivated work environment.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial operations for our client in Sonoma County, California. This position will guide accounting activities, strengthen financial reporting, and support informed decision-making across multiple entities. The role also partners closely with leadership and development teams to maintain fiscal discipline, regulatory compliance, and effective long-term planning.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct core finance operations, including general accounting, payables, payroll coordination, liquidity oversight, and financial stewardship across affiliated entities.</p><p>• Produce accurate monthly and quarterly financial packages, budgets, forecasts, and management reports for executives, board members, partners, and regulatory bodies.</p><p>• Partner with real estate development stakeholders to monitor construction funding activity, reconcile project budgets, and prepare reporting tied to active development projects.</p><p>• Lead and mentor the finance function while serving as a key point of contact for banking relationships, external auditors, and the Finance Committee.</p><p>• Establish and maintain strong internal controls, sound accounting practices, and reliable financial management procedures.</p><p>• Oversee liability and property insurance administration to help protect organizational assets and manage exposure.</p><p>• Support strategic planning by providing financial analysis, performance insights, and recommendations to senior leadership.</p><p>• Utilize financial systems and tools, including Yardi, to improve reporting accuracy and operational effectiveness</p>
<p>Financial Controller </p><p>$185k - $200k + bonus</p><p>NetSuite expert user</p><p><br></p><p>Responsible for owning core accounting execution while supporting leadership with accurate, decision‑ready financial information. This position operates in a dynamic environment and requires a hands‑on, solutions‑oriented approach.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>* Maintain oversight of transactional accounting activity, ensuring balance integrity and accurate financial records</p><p>* Prepare recurring and periodic financial reporting to support internal review and external requirements</p><p>* Research, document, and support complex accounting positions as they arise</p><p>* Improve workflows by introducing efficiencies that reduce manual effort and support growth</p><p>* Establish and monitor performance indicators used by senior leadership to evaluate results</p><p>* Support leadership with special projects and evolving business needs</p><p>* Provide guidance, mentorship, and development support to accounting staff</p><p>* Partner cross‑functionally to align accounting activities with broader organizational objectives</p><p><br></p><p>Experience:</p><p><br></p><p>* Several years of experience in NetSuite (must be a NetSuite superuser type of candidate)</p><p>* Strong Financial Statement preparation and excellent reporting skills</p><p>* Comfortable operating in fast‑moving settings with frequent deliverables</p><p>* High proficiency in spreadsheets for analysis, reconciliations, and reporting support</p><p>* Demonstrated accountability, sound judgment, and professionalism</p><p>* Must have accounting standards and best practices</p><p>* Experience operating at a senior level in scaling or complex organizations</p><p>* Degree/education in accounting, finance, or a related field</p><p>* Clear, effective communication skills across written and verbal channels</p>
Robert Half is recruiting for a strong accounting controller to stabilize and clean up a disparate and behind accounting environment. This is a contract to permanent position. This role is ideal for someone who grew up in a family‑owned business, understands entrepreneurial environments, and has touched all areas of accounting with deep strength in inventory. You’ll dive into the backlog, clean up the books, and bring structure to an operation that relies heavily on manual processes, spreadsheets, and mixed systems (QB and off‑brand tools). <br> Key Responsibilities: Lead month‑end close and clear accounting backlog Reconcile and clean up inventory, AP, AR, and GL Correct costing, adjustments, shrink, and valuation Create or refine accounting processes and documentation Assess current systems and recommend improvements Partner with entrepreneurial leadership and operations Prepare books for audit review
<p>We are looking for a controller to support a professional services organization in San Francisco, California. This long-term contract position is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who can operate independently, oversee core financial activities, and deliver accurate reporting that supports business decisions. The role requires strong ownership of day-to-day accounting operations, financial statement preparation, and cash flow visibility in a partially onsite environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the full accounting function with a high degree of autonomy, acting as the primary lead for financial operations and reporting.</p><p>• Prepare timely and accurate financial statements and ensure results are aligned with accounting records and business activity.</p><p>• Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts to help leadership monitor liquidity and plan upcoming financial needs.</p><p>• Manage accounting activity across systems, including maintaining accuracy between QuickBooks and Deltek Vantagepoint through regular reconciliation.</p><p>• Support compliance-related accounting needs for the organization’s New York entity and help ensure financial records meet applicable requirements.</p><p>• Review general ledger activity, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies to preserve reporting accuracy.</p><p>• Partner with internal stakeholders to provide financial insights, answer accounting questions, and support operational decision-making.</p><p>• Work onsite three days per week while maintaining consistent control over deadlines, close activities, and reporting deliverables.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Controller to support document oversight and records accuracy for a services team in San Francisco, California. <strong>For immediate consideration, please contact Leon Chang directly via Linked-In.</strong></p><p> </p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Issue and send invoices accurately and on time</li><li>Manage day-to-day bookkeeping activities</li><li>Maintain and update accruals</li><li>Perform bank reconciliations and review cash statements</li><li>Provide payroll support, including data tracking and coordination</li><li>Assist with HR-related tasks and administrative support</li><li>Administer commuter benefits programs</li><li>Support Flexible Spending Account (FSA) administration</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a Controller to lead accounting operations for a construction-focused organization in San Leandro, California. This role oversees financial reporting, cost tracking, and internal controls while supporting accurate project-based accounting. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in construction finance, work-in-progress analysis, and accounting systems to help guide sound business decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Develop financial strategies aligned with company goals</li><li>Oversee accounting functions (AP/AR, reporting, tax, budgeting, cash flow)</li><li>Prepare and present financial reports to leadership</li><li>Use Sage 100 and integrated systems to improve processes and accuracy</li><li>Track industry trends to support decision-making</li><li>Manage relationships with CPAs, TPAs, brokers, and regulators</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the financial operations of a construction-focused organization in Oakland, California. This position will oversee core accounting activities, strengthen reporting accuracy, and provide leadership with meaningful financial insight to support sound business decisions. The role is ideal for someone who can balance strategic financial guidance with hands-on execution while improving processes in a dynamic, project-driven environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the full accounting cycle, including ledger oversight, accounts payable and receivable, account reconciliations, project cost accounting, and timely month-end close activities.<br>• Produce reliable financial reports and statements that support management visibility and align with applicable accounting standards and company reporting needs.<br>• Create and manage cash forecasting models and planning tools to help leadership monitor liquidity and prepare for upcoming operational needs.<br>• Maintain work-in-progress tracking and develop cost-to-complete estimates to support accurate revenue recognition and project financial visibility.<br>• Review project cost performance against budgets and contract terms, working closely with project and field teams to address margin concerns and emerging overruns.<br>• Oversee customer billing activities such as progress invoicing, retention tracking, and documentation related to lien compliance requirements.<br>• Assess existing accounting procedures within the current QuickBooks environment, identify inefficiencies, and implement stronger workflows and reporting practices.<br>• Introduce automation and improved controls to reduce manual effort, increase consistency, and support readiness for audits and regulatory review.<br>• Serve as a financial partner to ownership and operational leaders by translating financial data into practical recommendations on profitability, cash flow, and performance.<br>• Manage compliance with tax, financial, and regulatory obligations while coordinating effectively with auditors and other external partners.
<p>Reach out to <strong><u>Michelle Espejo</u></strong><u> via </u><strong><u>email or LinkedIn</u></strong> for additional information or questions regarding this listing. </p><p> </p><p><strong>VP, Controller | Private Equity | San Francisco | Hybrid; 2 days onsite</strong></p><p> </p><p>Our client is a <strong>well-established investment firm</strong> with a strong track record of partnering with high-growth companies. With significant capital under management and a collaborative, hands-on approach, the firm continues to expand and invest in innovative businesses across the technology sector.</p><p> </p><p>This is a <strong>high-impact leadership opportunity</strong> within a growing team. The role offers strong visibility with senior leadership, the chance to mentor and develop a team, and a flexible hybrid schedule.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and develop a team within the fund accounting function</li><li>Oversee financial reporting and core accounting processes across multiple investment vehicles</li><li>Manage audit and tax coordination with external partners</li><li>Oversee capital activity, investor reporting, and cash management</li><li>Support transaction closings and cross-functional initiatives</li><li>Partner with leadership to improve and streamline reporting processes</li></ul><p><strong>For fastest consideration, reach out to <u>Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn</u>.</strong></p>
<p>Reach out to <strong><u>Michelle Espejo</u></strong><u> via </u><strong><u>email or LinkedIn</u></strong> for additional information or questions regarding this listing.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Controller| Real Estate, Private Equity | San Francisco| Hybrid, Very flexible</strong></p><p> </p><p>A highly regarded global real estate investment firm is seeking a senior finance leader to oversee fund accounting across a sophisticated investment platform. This is a high-impact opportunity to join a collaborative, entrepreneurial team, drive operational improvements, and help build scalable infrastructure with a <strong>clear path to CFO</strong>. Competitive compensation package included.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead fund and corporate accounting across multiple entities</li><li>Oversee quarterly financials, audits, technical accounting, and reporting under GAAP and IFRS</li><li>Manage cash operations, capital activity, debt compliance, and waterfall calculations</li><li>Partner closely with investment, asset management, and investor relations teams</li><li>Oversee outsourced accounting teams and improve processes, controls, and scalability</li><li>Support acquisitions, financings, valuations, and other complex transactions</li></ul><p><strong>For fastest consideration, reach out to <u>Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn</u>.</strong></p>
<p>We are looking for a meticulous and detail-oriented Controller to oversee and manage document control processes in our organization. The ideal candidate will have expertise in handling, organizing, and maintaining sensitive documentation while ensuring accuracy and compliance with company standards. This role is based in Hayward, California, and offers an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about precision and organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead and oversee the accounting team and department operations</p><p>• Produce monthly financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and WIP</p><p>• Monitor and adjust project budgets as needed</p><p>• Manage cash flow, forecasts, and monthly bank reconciliations</p><p>• Ensure tax filings, payments, and regulatory compliance are met on time</p><p>• Oversee subcontractor payables and required compliance documentation</p><p>• Track union labor and ensure accurate, timely benefit contributions</p><p>• Partner with project managers and executives to support business objectives</p>