<p><strong>Position Title:</strong> Financial Analyst - Mid Level</p><p><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Contract-to-Permanent </p><p><strong>Compensation:</strong> $38 - $45 hourly</p><p> </p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>We are looking for a <strong>detail-oriented</strong> and <strong>proactive Financial Analyst</strong> to become an integral part of our dynamic finance team. This position will play a critical role in driving data-informed decision-making through financial analysis, forecasting, and trend evaluation. The ideal candidate will demonstrate robust analytical skills, a deep understanding of financial reporting, and a commitment to process improvement.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze financial statements and reports to produce actionable insights for business decisions.</li><li>Prepare budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support strategic initiatives.</li><li>Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), investigating trends and anomalies.</li><li>Collaborate with departmental managers to align financial strategies with organizational goals.</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.</li><li>Improve financial reporting processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.</li><li>Research market trends and economic conditions impacting business performance.</li><li>Support special projects including mergers and acquisitions, process enhancements, and new business </li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical <strong>Financial Analyst</strong> to support strategic decision-making through financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis. This role will partner with business leaders to evaluate financial performance, identify trends, and deliver insights that help drive business results.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and maintain financial models, forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses</li><li>Analyze financial results and provide actionable insights to leadership</li><li>Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes</li><li>Monitor key performance indicators and identify trends or risks</li><li>Assist with budgeting, long-range planning, and ad hoc financial analysis</li><li>Partner with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives</li><li>Improve reporting processes and help enhance financial systems and tools</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you are interested in this opportunity, please call Dennis Brinkmann at 925-271-4809.</p><p><br></p>
<p>Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical <strong>Junior Financial Analyst</strong> to join their team. This role supports financial analysis, pricing, and management reporting while also contributing to core accounting activities such as month-end close and account reconciliations. The Junior Financial Analyst will work closely with operations, supply chain, and commercial teams to deliver accurate reporting, improve margin visibility, and support data-driven business decisions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Financial and Cost Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with financial and cost analysis, including product costing, margin analysis, and variance reporting.</li><li>Support margin analysis across products and customers to help commercial and operations teams make informed decisions.</li><li>Identify key cost drivers and variances and highlight opportunities for cost optimization.</li></ul><p><strong>Pricing and Margin Support</strong></p><ul><li>Support pricing analysis for new and existing products, including customer-specific pricing and margin review.</li><li>Analyze gross margin by product, customer, and channel and provide insights to support pricing strategies.</li><li>Assist with scenario modeling related to cost changes, volume assumptions, and pricing decisions.</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Reporting and Month-End Close</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare recurring management and operational reports, including financial summaries, margin analysis, and key performance indicators.</li><li>Support month-end close activities, including balance sheet and profit and loss account reconciliations and accrual entries.</li><li>Research and help resolve variances between subledgers and the general ledger.</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.</li></ul><p><strong>Data Integrity and Process Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of financial and operational data used in analysis.</li><li>Support improvements to financial reporting templates, reconciliation processes, and analytical workflows.</li><li>Assist with ERP and EPM data extraction, reporting, and reconciliation activities.</li><li>Document processes and support internal and external audit requests as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you are interested in this opportunity, please call Dennis Brinkmann at 925-271-4809.</p>
<p>Our team is seeking a <strong>Payroll Administrator</strong> for our <strong>Full-Time Engagement Professionals</strong> practice. In this role, you will support client projects by processing payroll and assisting with related compliance, reporting, and employee records activities. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, can adapt quickly to new systems, and is comfortable supporting a variety of client needs.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, please email your resume in a Word document format to my email on LinkedIn - Tawnia Kirshen. Looking forward to hearing from you!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process full-cycle payroll for 1,000+ employees across multiple client environments.</li><li>Support weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and other payroll schedules as needed.</li><li>Manage payroll for union and non-union employee populations.</li><li>Ensure accurate payroll processing across multi-state jurisdictions.</li><li>Review timekeeping data, audit payroll records, and research discrepancies.</li><li>Maintain payroll records and assist with employee updates, deductions, garnishments, and adjustments.</li><li>Support payroll compliance, reporting, and reconciliations.</li><li>Use Excel to analyze payroll data, create reports, and support audits, including pivot tables and XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP functions.</li><li>Respond to employee, manager, and client payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner.</li><li>Adapt quickly to new client systems, workflows, and processes while delivering high-quality support.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join a reputable organization in Stockton, California. This contract opportunity has the potential to become permanent and is ideal for someone who can manage payroll operations accurately and efficiently for a mid-sized employee population while maintaining compliance with reporting and wage requirements. The role is well suited to someone who is comfortable handling end-to-end payroll processing, supporting certified payroll needs, and working within Spectrum to keep payroll records current and reliable.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process complete payroll cycles for a workforce of approximately 101 to 500 employees, ensuring timely and accurate pay distribution.</p><p>• Maintain payroll records, earnings, deductions, and tax withholdings with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.</p><p>• Prepare and submit certified payroll documentation in accordance with project and regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Use Spectrum to enter, review, and reconcile payroll data while resolving discrepancies before final processing.</p><p>• Coordinate with internal teams to gather timekeeping details, verify payroll changes, and address employee pay-related questions.</p><p>• Review payroll reports regularly to confirm compliance with company policies, wage rules, and applicable labor regulations.</p><p>• Support audits and reporting requests by organizing payroll files and providing complete documentation when needed.</p>
<p>Reach out to <strong><u>Michelle Espejo</u></strong><u> via </u><strong><u>email or LinkedIn</u></strong> for additional information or questions regarding this listing.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Financial Advisor | Wealth Management Firm | Walnut Creek | Hybrid, 2-3 Days onsite</strong></p><p> </p><p>Join a growing independent RIA dedicated to delivering personalized wealth management and financial planning to high-net-worth individuals and families. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, relationship-driven team where you'll work closely with firm leadership, manage meaningful client relationships, and play a key role in the firm's continued growth.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>This is a growing, client-focused firm that offers direct access to leadership, a collaborative culture with minimal bureaucracy, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. The firm values work-life balance, provides hybrid flexibility, and offers strong long-term career growth in a team-oriented advisory environment.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and advise a book of high-net-worth clients </li><li>Develop personalized financial plans and investment strategies </li><li>Build long-term client relationships through proactive communication and portfolio reviews </li><li>Deliver ongoing financial planning and investment guidance </li><li>Identify opportunities to deepen existing relationships and support business development </li><li>Collaborate with advisors and internal teams to provide an exceptional client experience </li><li>Stay current on market trends and economic developments to support client recommendations </li></ul><p><strong>For fastest consideration, reach out to <u>Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn</u>.</strong></p>
<p>Reach out to <u>Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn</u> for additional information or questions.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Financial Planner | Wealth Management Firm | Walnut Creek| Hybrid; 2 days a week</strong></p><p> </p><p>Join a top-tier, fee-based wealth management firm known for rigorous investment research, disciplined portfolio management, and truly comprehensive financial planning. This is a chance to work alongside seasoned advisors and play a key role in delivering thoughtful, holistic advice to a diverse client base.</p><p> </p><p>You’ll be part of a collaborative, high-performing team with a clear path to Lead Advisor. The firm offers strong work-life balance, three weeks of PTO, fully paid medical, dental, and vision, a generous 401(k) match, and meaningful long-term growth.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze client data and develop tailored financial planning recommendations</li><li>Attend meetings as the planning specialist and support advisors directly</li><li>Build and help implement complex financial plans</li><li>Provide guidance on estate, tax, retirement, cash flow, Social Security, pensions, and equity compensation</li><li>Maintain planning data across platforms and improve internal processes</li><li>Share planning updates and best practices with advisor teams</li></ul><p><strong>For fastest consideration, reach out to <u>Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn</u>.</strong></p>
<p>Reach out to Jennifer Fukumae on LinkedIn for quickest consideration.</p><p>📍 Walnut Creek, CA (Hybrid – 2 days onsite)</p><p>💰 $175,000 – $220,000 base salary DOE</p><p>⏰ Family Fridays – the firm closes at 1PM every Friday</p><p>An established fee-based wealth management firm is seeking a Financial Planning Manager to lead and elevate its financial planning function. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity within a client-centric advisory environment serving high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families.</p><p>The firm is known for delivering sophisticated investment management, disciplined financial planning, and white-glove client service. This role will partner closely with executive leadership and play a critical role in shaping the future of the planning department.</p><p><strong>What This Role Looks Like</strong></p><p>This position blends strategic leadership with hands-on execution. You will oversee complex financial planning engagements while helping standardize processes, mentor advisors, and drive operational excellence across the planning team.</p><p>You will:</p><ul><li>Lead and oversee the financial planning function</li><li>Build consistency and accountability across planning deliverables</li><li>Develop and mentor a high-performing planning team</li><li>Ensure planning work is accurate, timely, and strategically valuable</li><li>Improve workflows, systems, and planning processes</li><li>Partner closely with senior leadership on firm-wide initiatives</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p>As the Financial Planning Manager, you will:</p><ul><li>Review and approve financial planning work</li><li>Require revisions and maintain planning quality standards</li><li>Redesign workflows and operational processes</li><li>Reassign responsibilities when necessary</li><li>Implement new planning standards and best practices</li><li>Address performance issues directly and constructively</li><li>Provide mentorship and leadership to financial planners and support staff</li><li>Support advanced client planning conversations involving tax, estate, retirement, and cash flow strategies</li></ul><p><br></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.
<p><strong>Interested in learning more? Connect and send a message to Jennifer Fukumae on LinkedIn to start a conversation!</strong></p><p> </p><p>🚨 Now Hiring: Associate Advisor | San Ramon, CA</p><p>Are you looking to build a long-term career in wealth management and become a Financial Advisor?</p><p>A growing, client-focused RIA in San Ramon is seeking an Associate Advisor to join its collaborative team. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals with 1-5 years of wealth management, financial planning, or advisory support experience who are eager to learn, grow, and advance their careers.</p><p><br></p><p>Why join?</p><p>✔ Strong mentorship from experienced advisors</p><p>✔ Clear path for internal promotion and career growth</p><p>✔ Exposure to the full financial planning process</p><p>✔ Collaborative, team-oriented culture</p><p>✔ Support for CFP® and professional development</p><p><br></p><p>In this role, you'll partner with Senior Advisors to prepare financial plans, support client meetings, analyze client data, implement planning recommendations, and help deliver an exceptional client experience.</p>