<p>Colleen McAuliffe at Robert Half is looking for an experienced finance executive to lead and oversee regional financial operations within a dynamic industrial organization. This leadership role requires a strategic thinker capable of driving financial governance, optimizing operational cost structures, and partnering with manufacturing teams to elevate overall business performance. The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of financial expertise and operational insight to support both regional and corporate objectives.</p><p><br></p><p>This is not traditional VP/ Controller / Finance role- it is a business role working very closely with operations - mulit-plant oversight </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee all regional financial activities, including forecasting, budgeting, cost accounting, credit analysis, and financial reporting.</p><p>• Lead and mentor a detail-oriented finance team supporting multi-site manufacturing operations.</p><p>• Collaborate with operational leaders to improve plant performance, streamline processes, and enhance profitability.</p><p>• Translate complex financial data into actionable insights that align with organizational goals.</p><p>• Develop and maintain internal control frameworks in coordination with corporate finance standards.</p><p>• Manage working capital effectively, including oversight of credit and collections performance.</p><p>• Identify and implement strategies to mitigate financial risks across the regional portfolio.</p><p>• Strengthen cost management systems within manufacturing environments to ensure product line and customer profitability.</p><p>• Partner with manufacturing teams to drive efficiency and enhance margins through data-driven decision-making.</p><p>• Support corporate leadership with financial insights that guide strategic planning and execution.</p>
Key Responsibilities<br>• Serve as the primary accounting contact and advisor for an assigned portfolio of client accounts.<br>• Manage full-cycle accounting for multiple clients, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, and month-end close.<br>• Set up, maintain, and optimize QuickBooks Online files, including chart of accounts, classes, locations, and integrations.<br>• Prepare and/or review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports for clients.<br>• Ensure timely and accurate reconciliations of bank, credit card, and other key balance sheet accounts.<br>• Develop and monitor client-specific accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.<br>• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis for clients; provide insights and recommendations.<br>• Review work performed by staff/accounting specialists, providing direction, training, and performance feedback.<br>• Coordinate with tax and assurance teams to support year-end engagements and information requests.<br>• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement technology and workflow enhancements for clients.<br>• Assist with onboarding new clients, including needs assessment, engagement scoping, and system setup.<br>• Manage engagement deadlines and priorities across multiple clients, communicating proactively with internal teams and client management.<br>Qualifications<br>• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.<br>• CPA license preferred but not required.<br>• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including prior supervisor/manager responsibilities.<br>• Prior experience in a CPA firm or client accounting services environment strongly preferred.<br>• Expert-level proficiency with QuickBooks Online, including advanced features and third-party app integrations.<br>• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP for small to mid-sized businesses.<br>• Experience with non-profit organizations and various reporting requirements related to non-profits.<br>• Proven ability to manage multiple client relationships and competing priorities.<br>• Demonstrated leadership skills, including staff supervision, coaching, and delegation.<br>• High level of comfort working in cloud-based and paperless environments.<br>• Excellent communication and client service skills.<br>• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
We are looking for a Financial Reporting Specialist to support a healthcare organization in Rancho Cordova, California through a Long-term Contract engagement. This position focuses on managing unclaimed property compliance activities across multiple entities and jurisdictions while helping reduce financial exposure and maintain strong regulatory readiness. The role works closely with accounting, revenue cycle, payroll, accounts payable, legal, and compliance teams to investigate outstanding items, prepare required filings, and strengthen reporting accuracy.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the review and tracking of unclaimed property items such as patient refunds, vendor payments, payroll checks, credit balances, and overpayment-related transactions.<br>• Research aged balances, stale-dated checks, unapplied amounts, and account discrepancies to determine proper resolution and compliance treatment.<br>• Prepare and submit state reporting and remittances within required deadlines, ensuring all filings align with applicable unclaimed property regulations.<br>• Maintain organized supporting documentation, reconciliations, and audit-ready records in accordance with internal retention standards.<br>• Partner with teams across accounting, patient financial services, payroll, treasury, accounts payable, legal, compliance, and IT to confirm ownership details and disposition decisions.<br>• Create and refine procedures, controls, and workflows that improve consistency in unclaimed property administration and reduce future exposure.<br>• Analyze root causes behind recurring outstanding property items and recommend process improvements that strengthen financial operations.<br>• Support internal reviews and external examinations by assembling schedules, responding to requests, and providing accurate compliance documentation.<br>• Serve as a resource for internal questions related to unclaimed property requirements, due diligence practices, and regulatory interpretation.<br>• Deliver guidance to business partners on best practices for handling refunds, overdue payments, and related compliance-sensitive transactions.