We are looking for a motivated Accounting Manager/Supervisor to oversee financial operations and administrative functions within an automotive dealership in Santa Barbara, California. This role requires strong leadership abilities and a comprehensive understanding of dealership finance, compliance, and operational processes. The ideal candidate will ensure accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to regulations while fostering collaboration across departments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Supervise daily operations of the business office and administrative team, ensuring smooth workflows.<br>• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local regulations impacting dealership activities.<br>• Oversee the accurate processing of dealership transactions, including vehicle sales, financing, and leasing agreements.<br>• Maintain detailed financial records and prepare monthly reports to track dealership performance.<br>• Reconcile accounts and manage cash flow, ensuring proper handling of funds.<br>• Lead the registration and titling process for vehicle sales, ensuring timely completion.<br>• Direct the preparation and submission of tax-related filings, adhering to legal requirements.<br>• Collaborate with sales, service, and parts departments to develop strategies that enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.<br>• Implement and refine policies and procedures to optimize business operations and reduce costs.<br>• Train and mentor office staff, supporting growth and adherence to best practices.
<p>Responsibilities:</p><p>Oversees cash flow positions, borrowing needs, and available funds for investments</p><p><br></p><p>Monitors and evaluates financial and operational performance of portfolio companies, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.</p><p><br></p><p>Supports budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning with business leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>Partners with management teams to track KPIs and operational initiatives, ensuring alignment with value-creation plans.</p><p><br></p><p>Develops standardized reporting packages, dashboards, and analysis for internal stakeholders and investors.</p><p><br></p><p>Conducts benchmarking, and scenario modeling to assess business performance and strategic outlook for current or new acquisitions.</p><p><br></p><p>Reviews monthly investment data on tribal investment funds and complete quarterly performance reports.</p><p><br></p><p>Prepares internal, external, and Fund Committee meeting materials.</p><p><br></p><p>Monitors treasury/bank accounts, trades, and settlements of stocks and bonds, and real estate and mutual fund transactions from third-party managers.</p><p><br></p><p>Evaluates enterprise contracts for financial terms and conditions.</p><p><br></p><p>Contributes to strategic initiatives such as new acquisitions, working capital optimization, or exit readiness.</p><p><br></p><p>Serves as a point of contact for audit activities, tax filings, and compliance documentation.</p><p><br></p><p>Provides detailed analysis related to real estate finance, including asset performance and reporting.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half is looking for Accounting Clerks for ongoing opportunities. To be considered for one of our opportunities the Accounting Clerks must be confident in matching invoices to purchase orders and/or vouchers, data entry and assisting in the process of Accounts Payable A/P and Accounts Receivable A/R. This dynamic team environment offers you a great workspace/office, excellent benefits and great career advancement opportunity. This position reports to the accounting manager. Our open positions are both temp and temp to hire basis. For immediate consideration email your resume and call 805-496-2805 to schedule an interview. </p><p><br></p><p>• Support accounts payable: vendor invoices and disbursement filing, A/P invoice matching & filing </p><p>• Support accounts receivable: process daily invoices/credit, apply cash receipt, help with collection of past due balance </p><p>• General accounting and administration support: help with G/L account reconciliation and month-end closing, other ad hoc projects </p><p>• Correct transaction documents, which may require revision of other documents or entries as well as the original; may initiate other actions </p><p>• Code documents that require knowledge in determining proper classification of expenditure codes and accounting codes. </p><p>• Prepare statements and reports that require utilization of a variety of sources </p><p>• Post financial information to journals, registers, and ledgers, manually or by electronic equipment </p><p>• Reconcile discrepancies by checking all possible sources of disagreement, reconstructing probable actions, and recognizing the effect on other accounts; prepare correction documents as required </p><p>• Assist in budgetary control by monitoring budgets and originating or verifying adjustments and transfers </p><p>• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned </p>
<p>Robert Half Management Resources is seeking an experienced Interim Assistant Controller to support the daily operations of the accounting department for our manufacturing client in Camarillo. This key, on-site opportunity offers an immediate start and requires a hands-on leader with a manufacturing background to drive high-impact accounting and finance functions.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Manage monthly and year-end close processes, including reconciliation and reporting.</li><li>Reconcile and monitor all accounting transactions, publishing monthly financial statements.</li><li>Provide detailed performance and cost analysis to manufacturing teams.</li><li>Analyze manufacturing cost data and prepare reports comparing standard vs. actual production costs.</li><li>Analyze and collect costs regarding business activities such as raw materials, inventory, and labor.</li><li>Assess changes in product designs, materials, or manufacturing methods for cost impact with Engineering/Operations.</li><li>Deliver management reports outlining product pricing and profitability factors.</li><li>Develop and maintain annual direct labor and manufacturing overhead rates and associated budgets.</li><li>Support monthly close, including work order closures, error resolution, variance/absorption calculations, and inventory reconciliations.</li><li>Serve as a resource for Finance and other departments on general and cost accounting and inventory issues.</li><li>Partner with Engineering to develop and maintain standard product costs and establish standards for new products.</li><li>Lead quarterly financial forecasts and annual budget cycles.</li><li>Manage and enhance work order and inventory accounting systems.</li><li>Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and principles.</li><li>Lead annual audit processes, including 401(k) and Workers' Compensation audits.</li><li>Coordinate periodic physical inventory counts and reconcile to accounting data.</li><li>Support ad-hoc accounting and financial analysis projects.</li><li>Complete additional duties and strategic initiatives as assigned.</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half has upcoming opportunities for experienced Executive Assistants. The Executive Assistant will report directly to and support director level, vice-presidents, and C-level executives. As an EA, you will be the right hand of the executive team, ensuring that they operate efficiently and effectively. You will handle a wide range of administrative and executive support tasks, including managing schedules, coordinating meetings, handling confidential information, and providing critical assistance to the leadership team. Please call 805-496-6443 to schedule your interview. </p>
