22 Results for Accounting Director Jobs in Thousand Oaks, CA

Add your latest resume to match with open positions.

Director of Finance

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
145000.00 - 180000.00 USD / Yearly
Director of FinanceSouth Bay/Los Angeles Area, CA (On-Site)Lead Finance for a Premier Hospitality & Real Estate OrganizationAn established luxury hospitality and real estate organization is seeking a strategic Director of Finance to lead financial operations, planning, reporting, and business performance initiatives for a large-scale destination property. This is a highly visible leadership role partnering closely with executive leadership, ownership groups, and operational teams to drive profitability, financial excellence, and long-term growth.The ideal candidate combines strong hospitality finance expertise with executive-level business acumen and a hands-on leadership style. What You'll Do<ul><li>Lead all accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and financial planning activities.</li><li>Partner with senior executives to develop and execute financial strategies that support growth and profitability objectives.</li><li>Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.</li><li>Provide meaningful financial analysis, KPI reporting, and recommendations to improve operational performance and margins.</li><li>Manage annual budgeting and long-range planning processes, including operating and capital budgets.</li><li>Direct year-end audits and coordinate with external auditors.</li><li>Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity requirements.</li><li>Review capital projects and expenditures, ensuring appropriate controls, approvals, and reporting.</li><li>Support ownership, investor, lender, and partnership reporting requirements.</li><li>Collaborate with operational leaders to analyze results, investigate variances, and identify opportunities for increased profitability.</li><li>Ensure strong internal controls, accounting policies, and financial governance standards are maintained.</li><li>Mentor, develop, and lead a high-performing finance and accounting team.</li></ul>Why Consider This Opportunity?<ul><li>High-impact leadership position with significant visibility across the organization.</li><li>Opportunity to influence financial strategy and business performance.</li><li>Collaborative executive team environment.</li><li>Complex business model offering exposure to hospitality, real estate, development, and ownership reporting.</li><li>Competitive compensation package including base salary, performance bonus potential, comprehensive benefits, and retirement plan with company match.</li></ul>Compensation: $145,000 - $165,000 base salary plus bonus potential.
2026-10-19T17:33:47Z

Director of Finance

Los Angeles, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
155000.00 - 165000.00 USD / Yearly
We're partnering with a mission-driven organization to identify a Director of Finance to lead financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, compliance, and strategic planning. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting</li><li>Oversee accounting operations, audits, and internal controls</li><li>Partner with executive leadership on strategic initiatives</li><li>Manage cash flow, financial analysis, and board reporting</li><li>Develop and mentor accounting and finance staff</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field</li><li>10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience</li><li>Prior leadership experience managing teams</li><li>Strong knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, and financial reporting</li><li>CPA preferred</li></ul>
2026-10-28T16:53:45Z

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Ventura, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
125000.00 - 135000.00 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities:• Lead daily accounting activities including cost analysis, fixed assets, and general ledger functions to ensure reliable and timely financial records.• Oversee the monthly close cycle, review journal entries and reconciliations, and help deliver accurate financial statements within established deadlines.• Manage and support accounting staff, providing direction, quality review, and coaching to promote accuracy and accountability.• Prepare and analyze monthly forecasts and annual budgets, identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for improved financial performance.• Review weekly disbursements and cash reconciliations to strengthen cash management practices and maintain appropriate financial controls.• Monitor sales and use tax activity and coordinate filings to support compliance with applicable regulations.• Partner with operational and finance leaders to develop, track, and refine key performance indicators that support business goals.• Maintain adherence to internal accounting policies, control standards, and government contract requirements where applicable.
2026-10-16T14:58:44Z

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Burbank, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
135000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead key corporate accounting activities in Burbank, California. This role plays an important part in delivering accurate financial close, consolidated reporting, audit coordination, and compliance support across a multi-entity environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to guide processes and people while improving the efficiency and reliability of financial operations. Responsibilities:• Lead designated portions of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycle, ensuring journal entries, reconciliations, validations, and issue resolution are completed accurately and on schedule.• Analyze consolidated financial results and investigate notable fluctuations across revenue, margins, expenses, balance sheet accounts, intercompany activity, and prior-period adjustments, partnering with finance and operational teams to resolve discrepancies.• Prepare and review recurring reporting packages for senior leadership, board-level stakeholders, lenders, and other internal audiences, ensuring commentary, schedules, and analysis are complete and consistent.• Serve as a primary coordinator for external audit activity by organizing requests, monitoring deliverables, reviewing support schedules, and facilitating communication between internal teams and auditors.• Support tax-related compliance work by gathering required information, assisting with provisions and filings, maintaining transfer pricing support, and responding to inquiries in collaboration with outside advisors.• Oversee intercompany accounting processes, including reconciliations, eliminations, fee calculations, loan-related compliance, and correction of differences between local and consolidated records.• Administer important aspects of the global insurance program, such as renewals, exposure reporting, broker and carrier communication, claims documentation, and payment follow-up.• Strengthen accounting policies, internal controls, and process documentation to encourage consistent execution, compliance readiness, and continuity across regions.• Drive process enhancements and automation efforts using Excel, Power Query, AI-enabled tools, and other workflow technologies to improve reporting quality, control effectiveness, and efficiency.• Supervise assigned staff by setting priorities, reviewing output, offering technical guidance, and supporting timely completion of ongoing responsibilities and special projects.
2026-11-04T19:58:44Z

Payroll Supervisor/Manager/Director

Panorama City, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
110000.00 - 130000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Supervisor/Manager/Director to lead payroll operations for a multi-state workforce in Panorama City, California. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining compliance with wage and tax regulations, and improving payroll procedures and controls. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in payroll systems, financial reconciliations, and employee support, along with the ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism and precision. Responsibilities: • Lead the end-to-end administration of biweekly payroll, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule. • Manage payroll records, workflows, and internal controls within the HRIS while maintaining data integrity and compliance with applicable labor regulations. • Direct updates and enhancements to payroll processes and systems in response to regulatory changes, operational needs, and reporting requirements. • Review wage calculations, overtime, tax withholdings, benefit deductions, and exemptions in Paylocity to confirm accuracy and legal compliance. • Audit timekeeping and payroll data each cycle, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues before payroll is finalized. • Prepare payroll-related journal entries, reconcile payroll reports each pay period, and balance payroll general ledger accounts at month-end. • Monitor benefit deduction file feeds to verify that payroll withholdings are applied correctly and consistently. • Maintain current employee payroll information in Paylocity, including direct deposit details, tax elections, benefit data, and other required records. • Oversee the distribution of payroll payments, tax documents, garnishments, and required employee notifications in accordance with legal deadlines. • Produce recurring payroll reports for leadership, finance, and human resources and respond to payroll questions from employees and managers.
2026-10-29T22:34:07Z

Accounting Manager

Culver City, CA
remote
Temporary to Hire
45.00 - 55.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a truly senior, hands-on professional who can take ownership independently and has experience working in an international group environment. Someone based in the Eastern Time Zone would be ideal. The scope includes: • Owning monthly and year-end close in line with the group reporting calendar, including journal entries, accruals, deferrals, and account reconciliations • Maintaining general ledger integrity across bank, AR, AP, prepaids, accruals, and intercompany accounts • Managing revenue recognition for hardware, SaaS, and service contracts, including deferred revenue • Handling intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and billing to global group entities • Overseeing customer billing, AR aging, collections, and payment dispute resolution in partnership with Sales and management • Overseeing AP accounting and supplier payment accuracy, and reviewing and approving expense reports in SAP Concur • Calculating, filing, and paying multi-state sales and use tax, responding to tax authorities, and preparing annual 1099 filings • Supporting external audits, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal policies, and improving processes and controls Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, experience with multi-state sales tax, and the ability to work confidently with international stakeholders are particularly important.
2026-11-04T17:33:45Z

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Torrance, CA
onsite
Temporary to Hire
42.75 - 55.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Supervisor to oversee day-to-day payable operations for an aerospace organization in Torrance, California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for a hands-on leader who can guide a small team while remaining directly involved in invoice processing, payment execution, and month-end support in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role requires strong attention to controls, vendor management, cash planning, and cross-functional coordination to keep accounts payable running accurately and efficiently. Responsibilities: • Direct the daily flow of accounts payable activities, including invoice receipt, account coding, approval routing, matching documentation, and transaction posting for both purchase order and non-purchase order invoices across multiple systems. • Handle a significant share of invoice processing personally while also supervising departmental output, balancing tactical execution with oversight responsibilities. • Lead and support a small accounts payable team by assigning priorities, reviewing work quality, coaching staff, and encouraging continued skill development. • Oversee payment operations for ACH, check, and wire transactions, including preparation, review, exception handling, and accurate posting of completed payments. • Maintain disciplined approval workflows and ensure all payment activity follows internal authorization standards and segregation-of-duties requirements. • Prepare accounts payable cash forecasts, track upcoming disbursement needs, and provide guidance on payment timing based on business priorities. • Administer vendor master records by managing supplier setup, updates, deactivations, supporting documentation, and periodic control reviews. • Perform reconciliations involving the AP subledger, general ledger, vendor statements, accrued expenses, prepaid balances, and cash clearing accounts as part of the monthly close process. • Produce and review journal entries, accruals, amortization activity, 1099 reporting, and audit support documentation related to accounts payable. • Partner with Purchasing, Receiving, Supply Chain, Operations, and Accounting to resolve discrepancies, improve workflows, strengthen controls, and address escalated supplier issues.
2026-11-06T00:33:59Z

Administrative Assistant

Santa Monica, CA
onsite
Temporary to Hire
60000.00 - 75000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a highly organized Administrative Assistant to support a Managing Director and contribute to the day-to-day needs of private equity firm in Santa Monica. This permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, balances multiple priorities with accuracy, and takes pride in delivering strong administrative support. The role combines executive coordination, expense management, document preparation, and office operations while partnering with internal teams on a range of business initiatives. This role requires you to be onsite daily and this firm offers career advancement. Bachelor's degree is required. Responsibilities:• Provide day-to-day administrative assistance to a Managing Director, ensuring priorities are handled efficiently and effectively.• Manage complex calendars, arrange meetings, confirm schedules, and proactively address conflicts or last-minute changes.• Prepare, track, and reconcile detailed expense activity, including receipt collection and reimbursement processing for corporate card usage.• Oversee monthly expense report follow-up in Concur, working with employees to resolve incomplete submissions and required corrections.• Draft, format, review, and refine documents and presentations while coordinating printing and final production of business materials.• Maintain office readiness by ordering supplies and meals, stocking shared spaces, and keeping conference rooms organized and presentable.• Coordinate facility-related needs by submitting building service requests and following through on maintenance items as needed.• Assist with corporate entity setup tasks such as securing tax identification numbers, preparing required tax forms, and supporting bank account documentation.• Partner with legal, compliance, tax, accounting, investment professionals, and outside counsel to gather and share information tied to entity and corporate support activities.• Contribute to special assignments and provide administrative support across additional projects as business needs evolve.
2026-10-16T17:03:59Z

Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager

Torrance, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable leader to oversee a fast-paced payables function within an aerospace manufacturing environment in Torrance, California. This role combines day-to-day invoice processing with team leadership, financial controls, and close support, making it ideal for someone who is equally comfortable managing staff and handling detailed transactional work. The position plays a key part in maintaining payment accuracy, supporting cash planning, and improving the efficiency of AP operations across the organization. Responsibilities: • Direct the daily flow of accounts payable activities, ensuring invoices are received, reviewed, coded, approved, matched, and recorded accurately across multiple systems. • Handle a significant share of monthly invoice processing while maintaining oversight of departmental priorities, service levels, and internal controls. • Supervise and develop the AP team by assigning work, setting expectations, monitoring output, and providing ongoing coaching and training. • Oversee payment execution for ACH, checks, and wires, including review of exceptions, posting activity, and adherence to authorization protocols. • Prepare cash disbursement forecasts and advise leadership on payment timing based on upcoming obligations and business priorities. • Maintain vendor master data and supplier onboarding records, ensuring documentation, approvals, and account changes meet control standards. • Reconcile AP-related balances, including subledger and general ledger accounts, vendor statements, accrued liabilities, and cash clearing activity. • Manage prepaid expense and companywide accrual entries, along with supporting reconciliations and other month-end close deliverables tied to accounts payable. • Lead annual 1099 preparation, respond to audit requests, and partner with cross-functional teams to resolve invoice and receiving discrepancies. • Drive process improvements, workflow enhancements, and automation efforts while serving as the primary escalation point for complex supplier or payment issues.
2026-11-05T22:34:02Z

Accounting Manager

Buena Park, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
55.00 - 60.00 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking an interim Accounting Manager/ Consultant to provide maternity leave coverage for a construction-focused organization. This hands-on leader will oversee daily accounting operations, manage a team of approximately 10 employees, and ensure accurate financial reporting, job costing, and project accounting. This role will be located onsite in Buena Park, CA. ResponsibilitiesLead month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and journal entries.Supervise and develop a team of approximately 10 accounting professionals.Review and maintain WIP schedules, job costing, and project profitability reporting.Oversee construction contract accounting, change orders, retention, and lien waivers.Partner with Project Managers to monitor project financial performance.Manage AP, AR, and cash management activities.Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.Support audit requests and other special projects.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.5+ years of accounting leadership experience.Prior Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or Controller experience.Strong construction accounting experience, including WIP schedules, job costing, contracts, retention, and lien waivers.Experience managing accounting staff.Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) or similar ERP systems.Advanced Excel and financial reporting skills.CPA preferred.Ideal ConsultantAble to step in quickly with minimal training.Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves management style.Strong understanding of construction and project-based accounting.Effective communicator who can partner with Accounting, Operations, and Project Management teams.
2026-11-06T19:33:46Z

Accounts Receivable Lead / Supervisor

Garden Grove, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
78000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Lead / Supervisor to guide a busy receivables function in Garden Grove, California. This role will oversee day-to-day collections activity, strengthen processes, and help improve incoming cash performance across a large account base. The position is ideal for someone who can coach a small team, create clear accountability, and partner with leadership to resolve complex account issues in a manufacturing setting. Responsibilities:• Direct daily accounts receivable activities for a high-volume portfolio of roughly 2,000+ customer accounts.• Lead collection efforts to reduce overdue balances and support steady cash flow for business operations.• Supervise, coach, and develop a small AR team while preparing the function for future expansion.• Create clear workflows, performance standards, and accountability measures across the receivables process.• Review aging reports regularly and ensure consistent follow-up on delinquent customer balances.• Design and refine collection strategies for complex, labor-intensive receivables activity.• Measure team and individual results against collection targets and address gaps in performance.• Work closely with internal leadership to escalate account concerns and drive timely resolution of payment issues.• Support the continued build-out of the accounts receivable function for the Garden Grove, California location.• Maintain a collaborative, team-oriented presence in a fully onsite manufacturing environment during standard business hours.
2026-10-23T22:13:45Z

Accounting Manager

Long Beach, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
55.00 - 60.00 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking a hands-on interim Accounting Manager/ Consultant to support a construction and heavy equipment services organization. This consultant will process month-end close, oversee operational accounting, accounts receivables and drive process improvements while ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with U.S. GAAP. This role will be located onsite in Long Beach, CA. ResponsibilitiesMonthly close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.Accounts ReceivablesJob PostingsAnalyze financial results, variances, and operational trends.Oversee AP operations, vendor payments, ACHs, wires, and 1099 reporting.Manage fixed assets, construction-in-progress (CIP) accounting, depreciation schedules, and property tax filings.Maintain ASC 842 lease accounting schedules and debt reconciliations.Support job costing, project accounting, inventory accounting, equipment utilization, and profitability reporting.Assist with revenue recognition and provide backup support for AR activities.Strengthen internal controls and improve accounting processes.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.7+ years of accounting experience with prior Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or Controller experience.Strong month-end close, financial reporting, and operational accounting experience.Hands-on experience with Sage 300 required or strongly preferred.Strong knowledge of fixed assets, inventory accounting, construction accounting, job costing, and project accounting.Experience with ASC 842 lease accounting, debt accounting, and account reconciliations.Construction, crane, heavy equipment, industrial services, equipment rental, or project-based industry experience preferred.Advanced Excel and ERP system experience.Ideal ConsultantHands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves leader.Strong background in construction accounting, inventory, fixed assets, and job costing.Able to quickly improve close processes, drive accountability, and partner effectively with Accounting, Operations, AP, and Finance teams.Process improvement mindset with the ability to stabilize operations and deliver immediate value.
2026-11-05T00:43:40Z

Accounting Manager

Pasadena, CA
onsite
Temporary to Hire
50.00 - 55.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to join an office environment in California, supporting a range of accounting, tax, and administrative activities within the agriculture industry. This contract opportunity is well suited for an organized candidate who can manage financial records, assist with tax-related documentation, and help keep entity and trust administration organized. The role offers exposure to bookkeeping, reporting, banking support, and cross-functional coordination while working closely with internal leadership and external advisors. Responsibilities: • Support day-to-day accounting activities by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and assembling financial schedules for reporting and review. • Maintain accurate records across trusts, partnerships, corporations, and related entities, ensuring documentation is current and well organized. • Track outgoing payments, incoming funds, and routine expenses while helping monitor the completeness of financial transaction records. • Assist with month-end close tasks and contribute to the preparation of materials used for financial statement reviews and audits. • Compile tax documentation and supporting schedules for individual, trust, partnership, and corporate filings, coordinating details with outside tax professionals as needed. • Help manage estimated tax payments, filing extensions, deadline tracking, and responses to tax notices in a timely manner. • Review bank activity, monitor cash positions, and prepare backup documentation for transfers, disbursements, and other treasury-related transactions. • Maintain investment records, statements, and transaction schedules while supporting administrative processes tied to trusts and affiliated entities. • Coordinate correspondence, filings, distributions, scheduling, and document preparation with attorneys, accountants, banks, and other external advisors as required. • Provide broader administrative support and contribute to special projects assigned by the Office Administrator.
2026-11-06T17:28:46Z

Accounting Manager

Pasadena, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
60.00 - 70.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to join a real estate organization in Pasadena, California on a Contract basis. This role focuses on lease-related accounting activities, revenue accuracy, and financial analysis across an active property portfolio. The ideal candidate brings strong commercial real estate accounting knowledge and can apply sound judgment to complex lease transactions while partnering with the broader finance team. Responsibilities: • Oversee recognition of rental revenue for new, renewed, and revised lease agreements to ensure compliance with applicable accounting guidance. • Review and support accounting activity tied to a portfolio of active commercial leases, maintaining accuracy throughout the lease lifecycle. • Evaluate non-routine lease events such as amendments, early exits, and other complex changes by performing technical accounting analysis and documenting conclusions. • Prepare and validate above-market and below-market lease calculations associated with newly acquired properties. • Monitor lease start dates, space deliveries, and related milestones to confirm timely and accurate rent recognition. • Contribute lease revenue assumptions and supporting analysis for the annual budgeting and forecasting process. • Complete monthly reconciliations and trend reviews for straight-line rent balances, identifying and explaining period-to-period changes. • Investigate fluctuations in tenant recoveries and rental income, providing clear variance analysis to support financial reporting. • Reconcile general ledger balances to lease subledgers and underlying schedules to maintain complete and supportable records.
2026-10-07T21:38:43Z

AR Manager

Valencia, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
45.00 - 50.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced AR Manager to support a client remotely through a Long-term Contract engagement. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can oversee accounts receivable operations while working through detailed media billing scenarios with accuracy and speed. The position focuses on complex invoicing, pass through reconciliations, close activities, and team leadership in an environment where billing terms vary by contract and require strong analytical judgment. Responsibilities:• Lead day-to-day accounts receivable operations and provide guidance to the AR team to maintain timely and accurate billing activities.• Review and reconcile high-volume passthrough charges by comparing supporting data to the general ledger and resolving discrepancies efficiently.• Prepare and post journal entries related to receivables, revenue activity, and month-end accounting requirements.• Manage the month-end close process for AR-related items, including balance sheet reconciliations and detailed account analysis.• Oversee complex manual invoicing tied to media advertising contracts with varying commercial terms and billing structures.• Coordinate closely with accounts payable and other accounting partners when customer invoicing depends on vendor billing and cost validation.• Support revenue recognition activities by analyzing multi-line invoices, identifying applicable services, and ensuring amounts are recorded appropriately.• Use NetSuite to monitor billing workflows, maintain accurate financial records, and produce reliable reporting for management review.
2026-10-28T18:38:44Z

CFO - Chief Financial Officer

Los Angeles, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
70.00 - 80.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a highly experienced Chief Financial Officer to join our non-profit organization in Los Angeles, California. This contract position oversees the financial operations, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with all fiscal regulations. With an annual budget of $250M+, this role requires exceptional leadership to manage multiple departments and maintain the integrity of financial data. Responsibilities:• Lead and oversee fiscal operations, including cash flow management, capital planning, and month-end close processes.• Direct financial reporting to ensure timely and accurate delivery of monthly reports.• Manage and supervise three key departments: Finance, Contracts & Procurement, and Compliance.• Ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and non-profit accounting standards.• Develop and implement strategies to maintain the integrity of financial data across the organization.• Collaborate with leadership to align financial planning with organizational goals.• Monitor and analyze the organization's financial performance, recommending adjustments as needed.• Maintain oversight of business systems to optimize efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.• Serve as the organization's Treasurer and Auditor-Controller, upholding fiscal accountability.• Provide strategic input on financial policies to support long-term sustainability.
2026-10-21T22:48:45Z

Controller

San Fernando, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
140000.00 - 160000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations and provide reliable financial insight for a multi-entity organization in San Fernando, California. This role is responsible for overseeing close processes, financial reporting, cash management, compliance, and team leadership while supporting sound business decisions through analysis and forecasting. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, a hands-on leadership style, and the ability to strengthen controls and improve financial processes in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities: • Direct the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close cycles and deliver consolidated financial statements along with management reports that support business performance reviews. • Oversee cash position monitoring, banking activity, and payment execution while maintaining disciplined controls around receipts, disbursements, and overall treasury processes. • Lead and develop the accounting function, providing guidance to team members across core areas such as payables, receivables, and broader day-to-day accounting operations. • Drive the annual budgeting process and recurring forecast updates, using financial results and trend analysis to recommend actions that improve operating performance. • Ensure timely completion of sales tax, payroll tax, and other statutory filings across multiple jurisdictions, and maintain required registrations, licenses, and reporting obligations. • Supervise essential accounting activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll-related entries, inventory accounting, and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts. • Establish and refine internal controls, standard operating procedures, and documentation to support accurate reporting and audit readiness. • Coordinate external audit and tax engagements, including support for intercompany activity, transfer pricing documentation, and related financial reviews. • Maintain accounting and reporting platforms while identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, improve accuracy, and enhance the efficiency of finance processes.
2026-10-09T17:23:43Z

Controller

Torrance, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
200000.00 - 250000.00 USD / Yearly
CONTROLLER – MANUFACTURING | TORRANCE, CARobert Half is seeking an experienced Controller for a confidential manufacturing client in Torrance, CA.This is an excellent opportunity for a CPA with public-company experience and a strong background in financial reporting, technical accounting, internal controls, and process improvement. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader who can identify inefficiencies, strengthen controls, improve processes, and partner effectively across the organization.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead preparation and review of periodic financial statements, footnotes, earnings materials, and regulatory filings.</li><li>Oversee financial controls, accounting policies, governance, and management review processes.</li><li>Partner with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.</li><li>Support accounting and reporting requirements related to M& A, financings, and other strategic initiatives.</li><li>Research and interpret US GAAP and regulatory requirements and apply them to financial reporting and disclosures.</li><li>Manage reporting calendars and coordinate cross-functional teams to meet critical deadlines.</li><li>Support the monthly/quarterly close and consolidation process.</li><li>Review financial information for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and increased efficiency across accounting and financial reporting functions.</li><li>Develop and implement improved accounting procedures, controls, workflows, and reporting processes.</li><li>Provide accounting leadership and technical guidance to management and cross-functional business partners.</li></ul>Ideal Candidate<ul><li>Active CPA required.</li><li>Publicly traded company experience required.</li><li>Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting, financial statements, and internal controls.</li><li>Proven experience with external audits and complex financial reporting.</li><li>Demonstrated success improving accounting processes, implementing efficiencies, and strengthening controls.</li><li>Experience with M& A, financings, or other complex transactions preferred.</li><li>Manufacturing or multi-entity experience strongly preferred.</li><li>Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.</li></ul> If you are a CPA with public-company experience who enjoys improving processes and building stronger accounting operations, we would like to hear from you. For confidential consideration, please email your Robert Half recruiter. If you're not currently working with anyone at Robert Half, please click "Apply" or call 562-800-3963 and ask for David Bizub. Please reference job order number00460-0013512978 email resume to [email protected]
2026-11-02T23:58:44Z

Tax Manager - Public

Torrance, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
120000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Yearly
Public Accounting Opportunity | South Bay, CA | Partnership PotentialLooking for more than just your next accounting job? How about the opportunity to become a future partner?Our client, an established and growing public accounting firm in the South Bay, is seeking an ambitious accounting professional who wants to take their career to the next level. This is an opportunity to join a firm with significant growth potential, where the right individual can grow into a leadership role and potentially earn a path to partnership.Why Consider This Opportunity?<ul><li>Potential pathway to future partnership.</li><li>Significant professional and financial growth potential.</li><li>Opportunity to take on a leadership role and help shape the firm's future.</li><li>Work directly with a diverse portfolio of business and individual clients.</li><li>Opportunity to contribute to business development and firm expansion.</li><li>Collaborative environment where your contributions make a difference.</li></ul>Ideal Candidate:<ul><li>Background in public accounting and tax.</li><li>Experience with individual and business tax clients.</li><li>Strong technical, communication, and client relationship skills.</li><li>Entrepreneurial mindset with an interest in leadership and long-term growth.</li><li>CPA or CPA candidate preferred.</li></ul>If you're ready to move beyond the traditional public accounting career path and want an opportunity to build something long-term, we would love to connect.Apply today to explore this exciting opportunity! For confidential consideration, please email your Robert Half recruiter. If you're not currently working with anyone at Robert Half, please click "Apply" or call 562-800-3963 and ask for David Bizub. Please reference job order number 00460-0013539830 email resume to [email protected]
2026-11-06T22:28:42Z

Assistant Controller

Brea, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
140000.00 - 160000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Assistant Controller to support the financial leadership of our rubber manufacturing operation in Brea, California. This role oversees core accounting activities, strengthens financial controls, and delivers timely insights that help leaders manage plant performance and profitability. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing accounting experience, a hands-on approach to month-end close and cost analysis, and the ability to guide a team while partnering effectively across operations and business functions. Responsibilities: • Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and consolidated reporting are completed accurately and on schedule. • Produce and review management reports, corporate financial submissions, and variance analyses, translating key trends into clear business explanations for leadership. • Establish and maintain a strong internal control framework within a public-company environment, supporting audit readiness, segregation of duties, and timely correction of control gaps. • Manage standard costing activities, including cost structure maintenance, annual cost updates, and the accuracy of SKU and bill-of-material costing data. • Oversee inventory accounting by validating physical counts, monitoring reserve balances, and reconciling inventory records to the general ledger. • Investigate purchase price, labor, manufacturing, overhead, and margin variances, then work with stakeholders to turn findings into practical improvement plans. • Partner closely with operations and business unit leaders to identify cost drivers, improve productivity, and support informed financial decision-making. • Lead efforts to streamline reporting and reduce manual work through process improvement, automation, and the thoughtful use of new technologies, including AI tools. • Supervise and develop finance team members by setting performance expectations, coaching for growth, and building coverage that supports a scalable finance function. • Evaluate capital spending proposals through financial analysis and post-implementation review to confirm expected savings, productivity gains, and business value are achieved.
2026-10-14T17:43:45Z

Controller

Torrance, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
120000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the financial operations of a manufacturing business in Torrance, California. This role will guide accounting activities, deliver accurate reporting, and provide financial insight that supports sound business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, a solid background in manufacturing finance, and the ability to strengthen processes across the organization. Responsibilities:• Direct day-to-day accounting activities across the general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll, fixed assets, and inventory-related records.• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycles while ensuring reports are completed accurately and on schedule.• Produce financial statements and management reporting, then evaluate results to highlight trends, risks, and opportunities.• Drive budgeting, forecasting, cash planning, and broader financial analysis to support operational and strategic decisions.• Oversee cost accounting activities, including product costing, inventory valuation, and margin review, to improve financial visibility.• Manage audit preparation, support tax reporting obligations, and maintain adherence to applicable financial and regulatory standards.• Collaborate with sales, operations, and external consultants to resolve system configuration issues, improve data integrity, and establish efficient AP and AR workflows.• Correct and reconcile financial records impacted by prior processing errors while strengthening controls and mentoring the accounting team.
2026-10-19T15:28:46Z

Tax Manager - Corporate

Santa Monica, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
140000.00 - 155000.00 USD / Yearly
Tax Manager for well-established Real estate firm Growing real estate firm seeking a CPA to lead tax compliance, planning, and advisory functions for real estate entities and high-net-worth individuals.Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage and review tax returns for Partnerships, S Corps, C Corps, Trusts, and HNW individuals.</li><li>Prepare quarterly tax estimates and tax planning projections.</li><li>Research complex tax issues and present recommendations.</li><li>Respond to tax notices from federal and state agencies.</li><li>Review fixed asset classifications, depreciation, and real estate improvements.</li><li>Analyze operating and partnership agreements.</li><li>Assist with cash flow forecasting and loan covenant calculations.</li><li>Manage multiple engagements and ensure timely deliverables.</li><li>Participate in audits of employee benefit plans and private foundations.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Active CPA required.</li><li>5+ years of tax experience, preferably in public accounting.</li><li>Strong background in real estate taxation and partnership returns.</li><li>Experience with HNW individual tax returns.</li><li>Excellent tax research, analytical, and communication skills.</li></ul>Location: 100% OnsiteCompensation: Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits.
2026-10-24T00:08:44Z

22 results for Accounting Director in Thousand Oaks, CA