We are looking for a Project Manager to oversee manufacturing-focused initiatives in Newbury Park, California. This contract opportunity has the potential to become permanent and is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who can guide projects from initial planning through final execution while keeping teams aligned, schedules on track, and budgets under control. The role will support efforts such as product introductions, operational enhancements, and equipment-related projects in a regulated environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct manufacturing projects from kickoff through completion, ensuring objectives, scope, and deliverables are clearly defined at each stage.<br>• Build and maintain comprehensive project roadmaps that outline timelines, budgets, resource needs, and key dependencies.<br>• Partner with stakeholders across engineering, operations, quality, and other functions to coordinate work and keep milestones moving forward.<br>• Evaluate project status regularly, identify potential risks or schedule impacts early, and implement practical recovery plans when issues arise.<br>• Prepare and share project performance updates, including progress against deadlines, spending, and completion of major deliverables.<br>• Promote adherence to applicable safety practices, quality expectations, and regulatory requirements throughout the full project lifecycle.<br>• Lead improvement-focused efforts that strengthen manufacturing performance by applying structured methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.<br>• Run project meetings, document decisions and action items, and maintain consistent communication with team members and leadership.<br>• Support equipment installation and operational change initiatives by coordinating implementation activities and ensuring minimal disruption to production.<br>• Align project priorities with business goals by balancing competing demands and helping teams stay focused on high-impact outcomes.
We are looking for a Project Accountant to join a cosmetics organization in Ventura, California on a Contract basis. This role is ideal for a finance specialist who can manage project-related accounting activities, support accurate financial reporting, and work effectively in a hybrid environment with three days in the office. The position requires strong expertise in project accounting, month-end close, Excel, and financing documentation, along with the ability to contribute to accounting activities tied to organizational system integration efforts.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage accounting tasks related to projects, ensuring costs, budgets, and financial records are tracked accurately.<br>• Support month-end close activities by preparing reconciliations, reviewing entries, and helping maintain timely financial reporting.<br>• Analyze project financial data in Excel to identify variances, monitor spending, and support decision-making.<br>• Prepare, review, and maintain financing statements and related accounting documentation with a high degree of accuracy.<br>• Assist with accounting work connected to organizational integration activities, including validating data and supporting process continuity.<br>• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve project accounting issues and ensure financial information is complete and reliable.<br>• Maintain organized records and documentation to support audits, compliance requirements, and internal reporting needs.