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3 results for Budget Analyst in Santa Barbara, CA

Cost Accountant

Ventura, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing-focused finance team in Ventura, California. This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail who can interpret cost data, strengthen reporting accuracy, and provide practical recommendations that support business decisions. The position will play a key part in monitoring product costs, explaining financial performance, and collaborating with operational leaders to improve visibility into manufacturing results. NetSuite or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central preferred. Responsibilities: • Analyze material, labor, and overhead activity within the standard costing framework and investigate cost variances to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions. • Prepare recurring monthly financial reports, highlight notable performance patterns, and translate findings into meaningful insights for leadership. • Develop thorough month-end reviews of manufacturing variances and cost of goods sold to support accurate financial reporting. • Maintain and revise product cost data for new items as well as existing inventory to ensure costing reflects current production realities. • Assist with external audit activities by organizing required documentation, responding to inquiries, and helping maintain compliance with reporting standards. • Work closely with finance, operations, and leadership teams on special analyses, budgeting support, and broader business initiatives. • Use systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Navision, and advanced Excel tools to manage data, reporting, and cost analysis processes.
2026-07-31T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Oxnard, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
115000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Cost Accountant to join our team in Oxnard, California. This role is responsible for strengthening cost accounting practices, supporting accurate financial reporting, and helping maintain compliance within a manufacturing environment. The position also contributes to inventory and margin analysis, close activities, and ongoing process enhancements that improve operational and financial performance. Responsibilities:• Manage month-end and quarter-end accounting activities related to inventory, cost of sales, and revenue reporting, including the preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations.• Review product costing, standard costs, and manufacturing-related financial data to ensure accuracy and alignment with company policies and applicable accounting guidance.• Prepare and interpret gross margin and variance analyses to identify trends, explain performance results, and support business decisions.• Coordinate physical inventory reviews and audit support activities while helping maintain reliable inventory records and strong internal controls.• Provide guidance and day-to-day oversight to cost accounting and estimating staff, supporting development in technical and government cost accounting practices.• Partner with cross-functional teams in finance and operations to improve costing methods, reporting quality, and overall efficiency.• Support internal and external audit requests by supplying documentation, explaining accounting treatment, and helping address compliance requirements.• Use Oracle and advanced Excel tools to analyze financial information, maintain reporting accuracy, and streamline recurring accounting processes.Senior
2026-08-18T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst/Manager

Santa Ynez, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Financial Analyst/Manager to support financial planning, performance analysis, and investment oversight for a dynamic organization in Buellton, California. This role combines strategic finance, treasury visibility, and operational insight to help leadership make informed decisions across a diverse portfolio. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, experience building clear reporting for stakeholders, and the ability to translate financial results into practical business recommendations. Responsibilities: • Direct cash position oversight by assessing liquidity, forecasting funding needs, and identifying appropriate use of excess capital. • Analyze financial and operating results across portfolio businesses to surface key trends, performance gaps, risk factors, and growth opportunities. • Partner with leadership on annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and longer-range planning initiatives that support business objectives. • Create and maintain KPI reporting, dashboards, and standardized management packages for executives, internal teams, and investors. • Perform benchmarking, scenario analysis, and valuation-oriented modeling to evaluate current operations and potential acquisition opportunities. • Review investment activity and fund data, then prepare periodic performance summaries and materials for internal and committee-level discussions. • Monitor treasury accounts and investment transactions, including activity related to marketable securities, mutual funds, and real estate holdings managed by external partners. • Assess contractual financial terms and contribute analytical support for strategic projects such as acquisitions, working capital improvement, and portfolio readiness initiatives. • Deliver real estate finance analysis, including asset-level performance reporting, and provide support on additional high-priority assignments as needed.
2026-08-07T00:00:00Z