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11 results for Budget Analyst in Thousand Oaks, CA

Financial Analyst

Pasadena, CA
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Temporary / Contract
27 - 29 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is in search for a Financial Analyst for local ongoing opportunities. The Financial Analyst, you will conduct financial modeling on various financial products as well as measure, analyze and forecast performance in conjunction with operating plans. Additional duties include advising management on the allocation of resources to best accomplish objectives and preparing reports for management. For Immediate consideration please email your resume and call 626.463.2030 to schedule an interview. Financial Modeling:· Develop and maintain financial models to analyze and forecast company performance· Use spreadsheet tools to create projections, scenario analyses, and sensitivity analyses.Budgeting and Forecasting:· Collaborate with various departments to create and manage budgets.· Prepare financial forecasts, identifying trends and potential areas of concern or opportunity.Financial Reporting:· Generate and analyze financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.· Communicate financial results and trends to management and stakeholders.Variance Analysis:· Conduct variance analysis to compare actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts.· Identify and investigate discrepancies, providing explanations for variances.Decision Support:· Provide decision support by analyzing financial data and making recommendations for strategic and operational decisions.· Assess the financial impact of potential investments, projects, or business initiatives.Market and Industry Analysis:· Monitor economic and industry trends that may impact the organization's financial performance.· Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
2026-09-02T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

Compton, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support distribution finance operations in Compton, California. This position will work closely with operations, supply chain, and leadership teams to deliver planning, performance analysis, and profitability insights that guide business decisions. The role is ideal for someone who can interpret complex financial data, build practical models, and identify opportunities to improve margins, cost efficiency, and operational performance. Responsibilities: • Drive the annual budget cycle and recurring forecast updates by incorporating distribution, warehousing, freight, and third-party logistics cost assumptions. • Build and refine financial models that assess revenue performance, gross margin trends, and end-to-end distribution expenses. • Review monthly results against plan, explain key variances, and recommend actions to address financial risks and capture improvement opportunities. • Collaborate with warehouse, procurement, and logistics teams to evaluate labor, transportation, storage, and handling expenses. • Measure operational and partner performance through key indicators such as inventory movement, fulfillment efficiency, and freight cost per unit. • Analyze profitability across customers, product lines, and sales channels to support pricing decisions and margin improvement strategies. • Prepare dashboards, management reports, and presentation materials that convert detailed financial information into clear business insights. • Maintain allocation approaches and monthly schedules for intercompany profit distribution, ensuring documentation is complete and audit ready. • Partner with accounting, tax, and operational leaders to support compliance, resolve financial allocation questions, and contribute to strategic projects as needed.
2026-09-01T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst

West Los Angeles, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
28 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join a finance transformation team supporting revenue and royalty operations for an entertainment company that has recently gone through a merger. This long-term contract position is expected to run for a minimum of six months, with potential for extension, and will focus on improving financial workflows, strengthening reporting consistency, and enhancing operational efficiency. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, advanced Excel expertise, and hands-on experience working with complex financial data in a fast-paced environment. Previous experience with royalties is a plus. Responsibilities:• Lead efforts to standardize cash reporting data received from multiple partners so information can be reviewed and processed more consistently.• Analyze existing revenue and royalty procedures, uncover inefficiencies, and help implement more effective operating methods across related functions.• Assist with finance system implementation activities by supporting data mapping, testing, validation, and reconciliation between prior and newly introduced platforms.• Create and maintain clear process guides, standard operating procedures, and training resources that improve knowledge sharing and support scalable operations.• Review cash reporting and royalty expense activities to identify opportunities for better accuracy, productivity, and overall process performance.• Partner with internal stakeholders to help establish control measures and approval workflows tied to contract setup and royalty calculations.• Prepare and organize customer revenue data, assign transactions to the correct internal titles and licensor agreements, and investigate reporting variances.• Compile transaction details and related expenses for royalty statement preparation, then generate statements in accordance with contractual payment terms.• Respond to royalty audit requests by gathering supporting records and delivering documentation in a timely manner.
2026-08-31T00:00:00Z

Business Analyst

Santa Monica, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
124000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
Job TitleLead Business Systems Analyst Company OverviewA leading public-sector organization based in Los Angeles, CA, dedicated to delivering high-quality services to its community through innovation, transparency, and operational excellence. The organization leverages modern technology solutions to enhance service delivery, improve internal processes, and support data-driven decision-making across departments. Role SummaryThe Lead Business Systems Analyst serves as a strategic partner bridging business needs and technology solutions. This role leads large-scale system initiatives, drives process improvements, and ensures business applications are optimized for performance and user experience. Based in Los Angeles, CA, this position plays a critical role in shaping technology roadmaps and delivering impactful solutions that support organizational objectives while overseeing a small team. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead business systems initiatives, serving as a primary liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders</li><li>Gather, analyze, and document business requirements, translating them into functional specifications and user stories</li><li>Oversee system implementations, upgrades, and enhancements across enterprise applications</li><li>Develop and maintain technology roadmaps aligned with business strategy</li><li>Manage vendor relationships, including RFP/RFI/RFQ processes and contract oversight</li><li>Configure, test, and support enterprise software systems to ensure reliability and performance</li><li>Monitor system performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement optimization strategies</li><li>Facilitate training sessions and develop documentation to support end users and self-service capabilities</li><li>Lead incident response efforts, including root cause analysis and post-incident reviews</li><li>Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and oversight to a team of 3–4 direct reports</li></ul>Compensation & Benefits<ul><li>$120,000 – $140,000</li><li>Competitive benefits package including healthcare, retirement plans, and paid time off</li><li>Opportunities for professional development and certification support</li></ul>Additional Details<ul><li>Work model: Hybrid (3 days onsite per week)</li><li>Position includes oversight of a small team (3–4 direct reports)</li><li>May require occasional evenings or weekend support for critical system needs</li><li>Opportunity to work on high-impact, enterprise-level systems and initiatives</li><li>Eligibility Requirement: Candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents</li><li>Background Screening Requirement: Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a comprehensive background check, consistent with applicable law</li></ul>
2026-08-19T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Ventura, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing-focused finance team in Ventura, California. This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail who can interpret cost data, strengthen reporting accuracy, and provide practical recommendations that support business decisions. The position will play a key part in monitoring product costs, explaining financial performance, and collaborating with operational leaders to improve visibility into manufacturing results. NetSuite or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central preferred. Responsibilities: • Analyze material, labor, and overhead activity within the standard costing framework and investigate cost variances to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions. • Prepare recurring monthly financial reports, highlight notable performance patterns, and translate findings into meaningful insights for leadership. • Develop thorough month-end reviews of manufacturing variances and cost of goods sold to support accurate financial reporting. • Maintain and revise product cost data for new items as well as existing inventory to ensure costing reflects current production realities. • Assist with external audit activities by organizing required documentation, responding to inquiries, and helping maintain compliance with reporting standards. • Work closely with finance, operations, and leadership teams on special analyses, budgeting support, and broader business initiatives. • Use systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Navision, and advanced Excel tools to manage data, reporting, and cost analysis processes.
2026-07-31T00:00:00Z

Cost Accountant

Oxnard, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
115000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Cost Accountant to join our team in Oxnard, California. This role is responsible for strengthening cost accounting practices, supporting accurate financial reporting, and helping maintain compliance within a manufacturing environment. The position also contributes to inventory and margin analysis, close activities, and ongoing process enhancements that improve operational and financial performance. Responsibilities:• Manage month-end and quarter-end accounting activities related to inventory, cost of sales, and revenue reporting, including the preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations.• Review product costing, standard costs, and manufacturing-related financial data to ensure accuracy and alignment with company policies and applicable accounting guidance.• Prepare and interpret gross margin and variance analyses to identify trends, explain performance results, and support business decisions.• Coordinate physical inventory reviews and audit support activities while helping maintain reliable inventory records and strong internal controls.• Provide guidance and day-to-day oversight to cost accounting and estimating staff, supporting development in technical and government cost accounting practices.• Partner with cross-functional teams in finance and operations to improve costing methods, reporting quality, and overall efficiency.• Support internal and external audit requests by supplying documentation, explaining accounting treatment, and helping address compliance requirements.• Use Oracle and advanced Excel tools to analyze financial information, maintain reporting accuracy, and streamline recurring accounting processes.Senior
2026-08-18T00:00:00Z

Management Analyst

Hermosa Beach, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
28 - 40 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Management Analyst to support the Police Department in Hermosa Beach, California. This Contract position will partner with department leadership on accreditation activities, financial coordination, purchasing processes, grant support, and a wide range of administrative functions. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, organized work habits, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a public-sector environment. Responsibilities: • Oversee accreditation-related activities by organizing records, monitoring compliance milestones, and preparing materials for reviews, audits, and assessments. • Support development and tracking of the department’s annual budget, including assistance with financial reporting and mid-year budget updates. • Coordinate purchasing operations by handling solicitation documents, purchase requests, vendor agreements, and invoice processing. • Identify grant opportunities and assist with submissions, award administration, compliance monitoring, and required reporting. • Maintain departmental policy documentation in Lexipol and help keep directives aligned with current legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements. • Facilitate policy update workflows by coordinating revisions, employee acknowledgements, and related training communications. • Draft and refine staff reports for submission while working closely with the City Manager’s Office and City Clerk’s Office on routing and finalization. • Research operational issues, evaluate information, and present practical recommendations that support departmental goals and administrative effectiveness.
2026-09-02T00:00:00Z

Financial Analyst - Entry Level

Los Angeles, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an entry-level Financial Analyst to support a non-profit organization in Los Angeles, California through a Long-term Contract assignment. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, interpreting financial data, and contributing insights that help guide responsible decision-making. The role offers hands-on exposure to reporting, market research, and analytical tools in a mission-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Examine financial data sets to identify patterns, variances, and trends that support planning and budgeting decisions • Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports that present financial results in a clear and organized manner for internal stakeholders • Assist with market research by reviewing relevant financial activity, economic indicators, and sector developments • Use Bloomberg Terminal and related resources to gather data, validate information, and support analysis requests • Maintain accurate records and spreadsheets to ensure consistency across reports, forecasts, and supporting documentation • Partner with team members to summarize findings and translate complex financial information into practical insights • Help improve reporting accuracy by reviewing source data, checking calculations, and resolving discrepancies when they arise
2026-08-31T00:00:00Z

Accounting Analyst

El Segundo, CA
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Temporary / Contract
24.7 - 26 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Analyst to join a cosmetics organization in El Segundo, California on a Long-term Contract basis. This role supports day-to-day accounting and inventory activities across multiple product lines, with a focus on maintaining accurate records, analyzing discrepancies, and assisting with operational reporting. The position is well suited for someone who enjoys working with data, coordinating across teams, and keeping financial and inventory processes running smoothly in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Handle customer payment dispute research and follow through on chargeback resolution to support accurate financial outcomes. • Develop and update product markup information, ensuring calculations remain organized and aligned with business needs. • Review warehouse stock records and complete reconciliations to confirm inventory accuracy across locations. • Compare inventory data with external vendors and kitting partners, then investigate and resolve any mismatches. • Process order transfer activity and validate reporting for online sales channels such as Amazon and TikTok across multiple markets. • Record inventory-related adjustments tied to internal usage, testing, kitting activities, and production support needs. • Monitor returns, scrap activity, and related inventory movements to maintain reliable accounting records. • Organize cycle count activity, add new items to counting groups, and research variances involving raw materials and finished goods. • Coordinate the removal of obsolete inventory held at third-party facilities while supporting additional accounting and operational projects as needed.
2026-08-28T00:00:00Z

Grant Accountant

Los Angeles, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
32.71 - 42.12 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a detail-oriented Grant Accountant with 4 years of accounting experience to manage the financial administration of grants, ensure compliance with funding requirements, and support accurate reporting and reconciliation activities.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage the full accounting lifecycle for grant funds, including budgeting, tracking, reporting, and reconciliation.</li><li>Monitor grant expenditures to ensure compliance with donor, federal, state, and organizational guidelines.</li><li>Prepare financial reports for funders, internal leadership, and auditors.</li><li>Reconcile grant-related accounts and investigate discrepancies.</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close processes related to grants.</li><li>Maintain documentation for audits and grant reviews.</li><li>Collaborate with program managers and finance staff to track spending against grant budgets.</li><li>Support indirect cost calculations, revenue recognition, and restricted fund accounting.</li><li>Ensure timely invoicing, drawdowns, and revenue postings for assigned grants.</li></ul>
2026-08-14T00:00:00Z

Grant Accountant

Los Angeles, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
35 - 45 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Grant Accountant to manage the financial aspects of grant funding for organizations across various industries. This role involves ensuring compliance with grant regulations, tracking and reporting expenses, and supporting fiscal operations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in accounting and experience working with government, corporation, or foundation grants. If you combine dynamic communication skills with a positive attitude, then you may thrive in this position. If this sounds like you, please call our office 213.629.4602. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Grant Compliance: Ensure all financial activities comply with grant terms, Uniform Guidance (if applicable), and organizational policies.</li><li>Budget Management: Assist with development and tracking of grant budgets, monitoring expenditures against approved funding, and ensuring proper allocation of funds.</li><li>Reporting: Prepare accurate grant financial reports for internal use and submission to funders.</li><li>Audit Support: Facilitate grant audits by ensuring all documentation and policies follow auditing standards.</li><li>Grant Revenue Recognition: Accurately record grant-related revenue and expenses and manage reconciliations for grant accounts.</li><li>Collaboration: Work closely with program managers, development teams, and finance staff to provide financial insights and ensure meeting funding requirements.</li><li>Documentation and Recordkeeping: Maintain thorough records of budgets, invoices, agreements, and financial activities related to grants.</li><li>Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline grant accounting workflows and improve compliance processes.</li></ul>
2026-08-14T00:00:00Z