We are looking for an experienced Financial Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting, and finance operations for a Long-term Contract position based in California. This role focuses on bringing structure to departmental planning, improving budget-to-actual visibility, and partnering with business leaders to build a dependable monthly financial rhythm. The ideal candidate is someone who can step in quickly, work independently, and deliver practical solutions across multiple departments and cost centers.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the completion and refinement of departmental budgets, ensuring plans are accurate, organized, and ready for ongoing use.<br>• Develop forward-looking forecasts and budget-to-actual reporting that help leaders understand financial performance and key variances.<br>• Partner closely with department heads to create a repeatable monthly budgeting and forecasting process that supports informed decision-making.<br>• Use Sage X3 and Ramp to manage financial workflows, including expense coding, reconciliations, and coordination with general ledger activity.<br>• Analyze spending patterns across teams and cost centers, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improved financial control.<br>• Support payroll-to-general-ledger mapping and related reconciliations, including work involving Rippling or similar payroll platforms when needed.<br>• Prepare and maintain advanced Excel models to consolidate data, evaluate results, and present actionable financial insights.<br>• Contribute hands-on support across core accounting operations such as journal entries, month-end close activities, and balance sheet reconciliation as required.
<p>Robert Half Management Resources is recruiting for a strong Sr. Technical Accounting Consultant to support a publicly traded organization in Ventura, California, on a Long-term Contract basis. This hybrid opportunity is well suited for an accounting specialist who brings strong technical accounting knowledge, public company reporting experience, and the ability to support critical financial reporting activities. The role offers close collaboration with finance leadership while contributing to quarterly and annual reporting, governance materials, and complex accounting analyses.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage accounting for stock-based awards, including preparing journal entries, reconciling balances, and analyzing related activity.</p><p>• Support equity reporting obligations by preparing schedules and disclosures for periodic filings.</p><p>• Develop materials and supporting documentation for Audit Committee meetings and executive-level financial presentations.</p><p>• Assist in drafting and reviewing quarterly and annual external reports, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K and related footnotes.</p><p>• Research accounting guidance and maintain technical memos covering new standards, complex transactions, and policy interpretations.</p><p>• Work closely with finance, accounting, auditors, and cross-functional partners to deliver accurate and timely reporting.</p><p>• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including reconciliations and general ledger support.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting operations in Ventura, California. This role oversees day-to-day financial activities, supports accurate reporting, and helps maintain a disciplined control environment across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, broad accounting knowledge, and the ability to guide budgeting, forecasting, and compliance efforts in a fast-paced setting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead daily accounting activities including cost analysis, fixed assets, and general ledger functions to ensure reliable and timely financial records.</p><p>• Oversee the monthly close cycle, review journal entries and reconciliations, and help deliver accurate financial statements within established deadlines.</p><p>• Manage and support accounting staff, providing direction, quality review, and coaching to promote accuracy and accountability.</p><p>• Prepare and analyze monthly forecasts and annual budgets, identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for improved financial performance.</p><p>• Review weekly disbursements and cash reconciliations to strengthen cash management practices and maintain appropriate financial controls.</p><p>• Monitor sales and use tax activity and coordinate filings to support compliance with applicable regulations.</p><p>• Partner with operational and finance leaders to develop, track, and refine key performance indicators that support business goals.</p><p>• Maintain adherence to internal accounting policies, control standards, and government contract requirements where applicable.</p>