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3 results for Budget Analyst in Santa Barbara, CA

Cost Accountant

Oxnard, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
115000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to join our team in California. This position is responsible for strengthening cost accounting practices, supporting accurate financial reporting, and providing insight into inventory, cost of sales, and margin performance. The role also offers the opportunity to guide entry-level team members, improve accounting processes, and partner with operations in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities:• Manage month-end and quarter-end accounting activities tied to inventory, cost of sales, and revenue-related transactions, ensuring timely and accurate close results.• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to maintain reliable financial records and compliance with internal policies and applicable standards.• Review gross margin performance and develop analyses that highlight cost trends, variances, and opportunities to improve reporting accuracy.• Lead inventory-related accounting tasks, including audit support, cycle count review, and evaluation of inventory balances within a manufacturing setting.• Supervise and mentor a small team of cost accounting and estimating professionals, helping build capability in government-focused cost accounting practices.• Perform detailed variance analysis on production and standard costs to identify root causes and support corrective actions with cross-functional partners.• Assist with internal and external audit requests by preparing documentation, responding to inquiries, and supporting compliance-focused reviews.• Recommend and implement process enhancements that improve efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and support a high-performing finance organization.
2026-05-29T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst/Manager

Santa Ynez, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented finance specialist who can guide reporting, planning, and performance analysis across a diverse investment and operating portfolio in California. This role combines hands-on financial oversight with strategic partnership, helping leadership evaluate results, manage liquidity, and support informed decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, experience building actionable reporting, and the ability to translate complex data into clear business insights. Responsibilities: • Manage cash positioning activities by reviewing liquidity, anticipating financing needs, and identifying funds available for investment decisions. • Analyze the financial and operating results of portfolio businesses to highlight performance patterns, identify potential risks, and uncover areas for improvement. • Collaborate with leadership on annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range planning to support business objectives and capital priorities. • Track key performance indicators and operational milestones with management teams to measure progress against strategic value-creation goals. • Create consistent reports, dashboards, and presentation materials that provide meaningful updates to internal leaders, investors, and committee stakeholders. • Perform benchmarking, sensitivity analysis, and scenario modeling to evaluate business outlook, strategic options, and potential acquisition opportunities. • Review investment activity and prepare recurring performance summaries for investment funds, including quarterly reporting packages. • Oversee treasury-related activity by monitoring bank accounts and validating transactions involving marketable securities, real estate holdings, and externally managed funds. • Assess contracts and agreements to identify financial implications, key terms, and areas of potential exposure. • Support high-priority initiatives such as acquisition analysis, working capital improvement efforts, real estate finance reporting, and other special projects as assigned.
2026-05-27T00:00:00Z

Business Analyst - Financial Services

Carpinteria, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
68000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Business Analyst to support operational teams within a financial services environment in Carpinteria, California. This role contributes to day-to-day business analysis activities while also taking ownership of intermediate-level projects, operational reviews, and cross-functional coordination efforts. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, clear communication skills, and the ability to identify process improvements that strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and service quality. Responsibilities: • Provide flexible support across operations teams by assisting high-volume work areas and adapting to shifting departmental priorities. • Manage business analysis assignments that include quality control reviews, audit support activities, and special projects tied to operational performance. • Partner with operations leaders and technology teams to gather business needs, document functional specifications, coordinate project activities, and support system testing efforts. • Investigate recurring processing issues or workflow disruptions, assess root causes, and present practical recommendations to leadership. • Handle departmental service and research requests with accuracy, timeliness, and appropriate follow-through. • Review existing procedures with managers to uncover inefficiencies, strengthen controls, and suggest process enhancements. • Track operational patterns and performance trends to help identify training opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives. • Maintain readiness to perform essential responsibilities remotely when business continuity needs require off-site support.
2026-05-29T00:00:00Z