<p>Lisa Cole with Robert Half is partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to support financial operations. This individual will play a key role in driving an accurate and timely close process, maintaining a disciplined general ledger, and ensuring strong financial controls across the organization.</p><p>This is a highly visible role partnering closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to support operational and financial decision-making. For more information on this position please call Lisa Cole at 916-649-0832. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and execute the monthly close process, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in alignment with corporate deadlines</li><li>Prepare and maintain detailed balance sheet reconciliations with full supporting documentation</li><li>Analyze variances versus budget and prior periods</li><li>Oversee corporate credit card program, including reconciliations and policy compliance</li><li>Track capital projects and ensure proper capitalization in accordance with GAAP</li><li>Maintain fixed asset subledger and depreciation schedules</li><li>Reconcile capital spend to approved budgets and support capital planning initiatives</li><li>Ensure adherence to corporate accounting policies and regulatory requirements</li><li>Prepare and file recurring reports (sales & use tax, property tax, and other filings)</li><li>Maintain strong internal controls and supporting documentation</li><li>Support internal and external audit processes, including testing and documentation</li><li>Support ERP systems (SAP experience highly preferred) to ensure data integrity</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and strengthen controls</li><li>Partner with operations, finance, and accounting teams to ensure accurate financial reporting</li><li>Provide support across AR/AP processes as needed</li><li>Monitor receivables and assist in resolving issues impacting cash flow and collections</li><li>Collaborate on operational or customer-related issues impacting financial results</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an Accounting Manager to oversee core accounting operations and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting for the organization in Union City, California. This role will lead essential close activities, maintain the integrity of the general ledger, and support audit readiness through strong controls and documentation. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on approach to account analysis, reconciliations, and journal entry review while partnering across teams to strengthen accounting processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct day-to-day AR, AP, and GL operations</p><p>• Own month-end close and financial reporting accuracy</p><p>• Validate journal entries, reconciliations, balances, and variances</p><p>• Create and deliver financial and KPI reports</p><p>• Support development of the annual financial plan</p><p>• Streamline controls, processes, and workflows; ensure proper period close and documentation</p><p>• Lead financial statements and audit support</p><p>• Partner with departments on accurate revenue and expense recognition</p><p>• Hire, coach, and retain accounting staff</p><p>• Oversee sales tax, returns, 1099s, and regulatory compliance</p><p>• Assess and implement accounting systems and tools</p><p>• Ensure compliance with current US GAAP standards</p><p>• Maintain fixed asset and lease accounting records</p><p>• Lead and support ad hoc initiatives, process improvements, and system upgrades</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>We are looking for an experienced Senior Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations and support accurate, timely financial reporting in Oakland, California. This role oversees critical close activities, maintains integrity across the general ledger, and partners with internal and external stakeholders during audit processes. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and a hands-on approach to improving reporting accuracy and control.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Lead accounting team and oversee AP, AR, payroll, and GL operations</li><li>Manage close processes, reconciliations, and financial reporting</li><li>Ensure team coverage across functions for continuity</li><li>Improve workflows, strengthen controls, and drive process automation</li><li>Maintain procedures, documentation, and cross-training programs</li><li>Support financial reporting, compliance, and audit/tax activities</li><li>Partner with stakeholders and leadership on financial needs</li><li>Contribute to system improvements, special projects, and scaling the function</li></ul><p><br></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 <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 Planner Manager | Wealth Management Firm | Walnut Creek | Hybrid; 2 days onsite </strong></p><p> </p><p>A highly respected wealth management firm is seeking a senior financial planning leader to oversee and elevate its planning function. The firm is known for its client-first approach, sophisticated advisory work, and strong culture serving high-net-worth families.</p><p> </p><p>This is a leadership role with both strategic and hands-on responsibility. You’ll lead complex planning work, manage and develop a team, and improve processes to drive higher quality, consistency, and efficiency. The firm offers a flexible hybrid schedule, strong compensation, and a standout culture benefit with shortened Fridays that support work-life balance.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the financial planning function and set standards </li><li>Manage, mentor, and develop the planning team </li><li>Review and refine complex planning deliverables </li><li>Partner with clients and advisors on advanced planning needs </li><li>Improve workflows, processes, and team efficiency </li><li>Drive accountability, quality, and performance standards</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>
<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>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Property Manager to support the performance and compliance of a non-profit housing portfolio in Tracy, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a property management specialist who can balance occupancy goals, regulatory adherence, resident service, and site presentation. The role requires strong oversight of leasing activity, inspections, records management, and policy execution to help ensure each property operates effectively and in alignment with housing standards.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily property management activities across assigned sites to promote efficient operations, strong resident support, and consistent performance.</p><p>• Apply housing regulations and program requirements to admissions, occupancy, and ongoing property administration while helping maintain organizational compliance.</p><p>• Administer occupancy policies and operating procedures, identify areas for improvement, recommend updates, and support staff training on approved changes.</p><p>• Strengthen leasing results by contributing to outreach and marketing efforts designed to expand the applicant pool and attract prospective residents.</p><p>• Uphold fair housing standards, review resident or applicant requests for informal review, and ensure each matter is handled according to established procedures.</p><p>• Monitor property appearance by touring communities regularly, confirming curb appeal standards are met, and addressing lease compliance concerns when observed.</p><p>• Maintain organized property records and tenant files so documentation remains accurate, accessible, and audit-ready.</p><p>• Track incidents and insurance-related matters in accordance with risk management expectations and required reporting practices.</p><p>• Drive key portfolio targets, including high occupancy levels, timely unit turnover, strong rent collection performance, and completion of annual physical and housekeeping inspections.</p><p>• Evaluate maintenance-related vendor needs and provide informed recommendations for service contract arrangements.Proper</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.