<p>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. </p><p>Financial Modeling:</p><p>· Develop and maintain financial models to analyze and forecast company performance</p><p>· Use spreadsheet tools to create projections, scenario analyses, and sensitivity analyses.</p><p>Budgeting and Forecasting:</p><p>· Collaborate with various departments to create and manage budgets.</p><p>· Prepare financial forecasts, identifying trends and potential areas of concern or opportunity.</p><p>Financial Reporting:</p><p>· Generate and analyze financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.</p><p>· Communicate financial results and trends to management and stakeholders.</p><p>Variance Analysis:</p><p>· Conduct variance analysis to compare actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts.</p><p>· Identify and investigate discrepancies, providing explanations for variances.</p><p>Decision Support:</p><p>· Provide decision support by analyzing financial data and making recommendations for strategic and operational decisions.</p><p>· Assess the financial impact of potential investments, projects, or business initiatives.</p><p>Market and Industry Analysis:</p><p>· Monitor economic and industry trends that may impact the organization's financial performance.</p><p>· Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform strategic decision-making.</p><p> </p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Business Analyst to support digital document accessibility initiatives in Ventura, California. This Long-term Contract position focuses on improving the usability and compliance of Word and PDF materials by ensuring they meet recognized accessibility standards. The ideal candidate will combine strong document remediation expertise with the ability to guide stakeholders, build practical standards, and help expand accessible content practices across the organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Produce and update Microsoft Word and PDF documents so they align with established accessibility requirements and organizational standards.<br>• Build interactive, accessible fillable forms with properly defined fields, meaningful labels, logical tab sequencing, and keyboard-friendly navigation.<br>• Organize document elements using clear structural components such as headings, lists, tables, links, alternative text, and accurate reading order.<br>• Evaluate files through automated accessibility checks and hands-on review, then correct issues that affect compliance and usability.<br>• Confirm that documents function effectively with screen readers and other assistive technologies used by diverse audiences.<br>• Improve legacy files and create reusable templates, formatting guidance, and document standards that support consistent accessible output.<br>• Work closely with content owners and cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen accessibility practices across multiple departments.<br>• Provide training and knowledge sharing to staff so teams can produce accessible documents more efficiently and meet delivery timelines.<br>• Manage technical document components such as tagging, metadata, and related structural elements needed for compliant digital files.
We are looking for a Business Analyst to join a Contract assignment based in San Fernando, California. In this approximately three-month engagement, you will partner closely with company leadership to evaluate available business data, strengthen reporting capabilities, and turn raw information into practical performance insights. This role is ideal for someone who combines financial and operational perspective with strong hands-on experience in analysis, dashboard development, and management reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review data available across the company’s business systems and current reporting tools to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and opportunities for better decision support.<br>• Design and build dependable reports and dashboards that give leadership clear visibility into sales results, margin performance, backlog status, inventory position, and operational outcomes.<br>• Define meaningful key performance indicators that align with business goals and document calculation logic so reporting remains consistent and transparent.<br>• Validate data accuracy by reconciling outputs, investigating reporting discrepancies, and establishing repeatable methods for ongoing measurement.<br>• Translate financial and operational findings into actionable recommendations that support decision-making for owners and management.<br>• Work with existing Power BI assets and related data sources to improve usability, clarity, and relevance of reporting deliverables.<br>• Prepare reporting documentation, metric definitions, and process guidance to support long-term adoption by internal stakeholders.<br>• Provide knowledge transfer and training to team members so they can maintain and use reports effectively after the engagement ends.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing-focused team in Ventura, California. This position plays a key role in strengthening cost visibility, supporting accurate financial reporting, and delivering analysis that helps guide operational and business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in standard costing, inventory valuation, and variance review, along with the ability to work effectively across departments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare recurring monthly financial and cost reports, highlighting patterns, risks, and meaningful recommendations for business leaders.<br>• Analyze manufacturing performance by reviewing material, labor, and overhead results and investigating variances against established standards.<br>• Develop and maintain cost of goods sold analysis to improve financial accuracy and provide insight into production economics.<br>• Review and update product cost structures for current inventory as well as newly introduced items to ensure reliable valuation.<br>• Support external audit activities by organizing documentation, responding to inquiries, and helping maintain compliance with reporting requirements.<br>• Collaborate with operational and leadership teams on special financial analyses, planning efforts, and strategic decision support.<br>• Maintain standard cost accounting records within business systems and help ensure data integrity across costing-related transactions.<br>• Use tools such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Navision, and advanced Excel to perform analysis and manage reporting needs.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Oxnard, California. This role is responsible for delivering accurate product cost insights, strengthening cost controls, and supporting informed business decisions through thorough financial analysis. The ideal candidate will work closely with operations, purchasing, inventory, and production teams to evaluate cost drivers, investigate variances, and improve the accuracy of cost data across the business.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Evaluate material, labor, and production-related expenses to measure operating performance and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency.<br>• Monitor the financial impact of design updates, supplier pricing shifts, process changes, and service modifications on overall manufacturing costs.<br>• Create, refine, and maintain documented costing procedures to support consistent and reliable accounting practices.<br>• Prepare recurring analyses that compare standard costs with actual results, highlighting key variances and trends for management review.<br>• Maintain cost records and reporting used to support spending control, budgeting, and operational planning.<br>• Review production cost data, investigate irregular entries, and confirm that inventory and manufacturing transactions are properly reflected in financial records.<br>• Generate cost estimates for new or revised products and provide profitability analysis to support planning and decision-making.<br>• Oversee month-end reporting and follow-up for inventory adjustments, purchase price variance, standard cost updates, aging production orders, and other manufacturing-related general ledger activity.<br>• Partner with production, engineering, planning, purchasing, and inventory teams to resolve structural costing issues, improve master data accuracy, and support monthly cost accounting close activities, audits, and variance reviews.
<p>We are looking for a Cost Accounting Manager to lead plant-level financial oversight in Calabasas, California. This position will guide budgeting, reporting, and cost analysis activities while providing leadership across accounting operations in a retail-linked manufacturing environment. The role will partner closely with operations and senior leadership to improve financial visibility, strengthen controls, and support profitable decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct plant finance activities, including budgeting, accounting oversight, and regular financial reporting to monitor business performance.</p><p>• Lead product cost management by maintaining accurate costing methods, reviewing margin performance, and investigating manufacturing variances.</p><p>• Oversee accounts payable operations to support policy compliance, timely vendor payments, and reliable financial documentation.</p><p>• Manage monthly and quarterly close activities, including account reconciliations, review of cost-related entries, and preparation of financial statements.</p><p>• Build and refine standard cost models for materials, labor, and overhead to support accurate valuation and planning.</p><p>• Evaluate manufacturing spend and identify practical opportunities to reduce costs and improve overall profitability.</p><p>• Partner with production and operations leaders on process improvement efforts that enhance efficiency and financial performance.</p><p>• Prepare and deliver recurring cost reports, operational metrics, and variance commentary for senior leadership, including recommended corrective actions.</p><p>• Supervise inventory accounting through cycle counts, physical counts, and reconciliation processes to ensure accurate valuation.</p><p>• Develop and coach a small accounting team while promoting strong controls, accountability, and continuous improvement.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst IT L3 to support critical parts application initiatives within a fast-paced automotive environment in Marysville, Ohio. This Long-term Contract position combines hands-on business analysis, technical solution planning, and production support for warehouse and parts center systems. The role will work closely with project leadership, end users, and business stakeholders to improve application performance, deliver enhancements, and support larger IT initiatives. This position is onsite four days per week and includes occasional travel.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Serve as the primary analyst for parts center applications, supporting daily operations, system improvements, and larger project-based work.<br>• Partner with business users and technical teams to gather needs, define scope, and produce clear business and functional documentation from initiation through delivery.<br>• Perform detailed analysis, contribute to solution design, and support development, unit testing, integration testing, system validation, and user acceptance activities.<br>• Help shape application architecture by recommending practical technical approaches that align with operational and business requirements.<br>• Coordinate deployments and provide post-release support to ensure stable implementation and timely resolution of issues during warranty periods.<br>• Deliver technical assistance to end users and stakeholders, including support for communication interfaces tied to AS400-connected tools such as scanners, voice systems, and label printers.<br>• Monitor assigned work items through completion, maintaining visibility on progress, risks, and outcomes for project or team leadership.<br>• Manage change control activities using the Aldon tool and support compliance practices to meet Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.<br>• Contribute to production issue resolution and enhancement planning across warehouse, ordering, and fulfillment-related systems.<br>• Assist with integration-related support involving messaging and connected platforms used within parts and supply chain operations.
<p>We are looking for a Payroll Analyst to support a non-profit organization through a contract assignment. This role is ideal for a payroll specialist who can manage complex payroll operations with accuracy, maintain compliance across multiple states, and provide dependable support for a large employee population. The position requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to keep payroll processes running smoothly in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>• Process complete payroll cycles for a large workforce, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule.</li><li>• Administer payroll activities for employees across multiple states while applying current wage, tax, and compliance requirements.</li><li>• Use ADP Workforce Now to enter, review, validate, and maintain payroll data and related records.</li><li>Full-cycle Workday implementation experience.</li><li>Workday certification or Workday partner consulting background.</li><li>Experience in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations.</li><li>Exposure to Workday Financials and Finance workstreams.</li><li>Knowledge of California payroll and labor compliance requirements.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Security Analyst</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Company Overview</strong> </p><p>A manufacturing organization is seeking a Security Analyst to help protect its technology environment and strengthen cybersecurity operations. This role offers broad exposure to security monitoring, incident response, risk reduction, and security improvement initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Role Summary</strong> </p><p>The Security Analyst will monitor and respond to security threats while helping maintain and improve enterprise security controls. The ideal candidate is hands-on, analytical, and comfortable working across security operations, vulnerability management, and incident response.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Monitor and investigate security alerts and suspicious activity.</li><li>Support incident response, investigation, and remediation efforts.</li><li>Maintain and improve security monitoring and protection technologies.</li><li>Identify vulnerabilities and coordinate remediation activities.</li><li>Support data protection, identity, endpoint, and cloud security initiatives.</li><li>Analyze security trends and recommend improvements to controls and processes.</li><li>Collaborate with technology teams on security and risk-reduction initiatives.</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Details</strong></p><ul><li>Work model: Primarily remote</li><li>Occasional travel may be required</li><li>Full-time position</li></ul>
<p><strong>Business Systems Analyst</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>A growing organization is seeking an Enterprise Applications Lead to support and enhance critical business systems, integrations, and operational technologies. This role will serve as a key liaison between technical and business teams, helping ensure enterprise applications remain reliable, scalable, and aligned with evolving business needs.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate will possess experience supporting enterprise platforms, application integrations, process improvements, and technology modernization initiatives across multiple business functions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support the administration, maintenance, and optimization of enterprise business applications</li><li>Troubleshoot system issues and coordinate resolution efforts across stakeholders</li><li>Manage user access, system configurations, workflows, and data governance processes</li><li>Support integrations between internal and external business systems</li><li>Assist with application enhancements, upgrades, testing, and deployment activities</li><li>Develop and maintain documentation, support procedures, and training materials</li><li>Monitor system performance and identify opportunities for process improvement</li><li>Partner with technical and business teams to support operational initiatives</li><li>Assist with data validation, reporting, and cross-functional business processes</li><li>Support technology projects and implementation efforts across the organization</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a <strong>Grant Accountant / Senior Grant Accountant</strong> to support the financial management of grant-funded programs for a nonprofit organization in Los Angeles. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys managing the day-to-day accounting functions associated with grants, ensuring compliance, and partnering with program leaders to support organizational goals. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in grant accounting, reconciliations, reporting, and nonprofit financial operations, with the ability to manage multiple funding sources in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong> • Prepare and maintain grant budgets, financial reports, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate tracking of grant activity.</p><p>• Monitor grant expenditures and funding balances to ensure compliance with grant agreements, donor restrictions, and funding requirements.</p><p>• Reconcile grant-related accounts, general ledger activity, and funding allocations to maintain accurate financial records.</p><p>• Perform month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis.</p><p>• Track and report on restricted and unrestricted funding sources, ensuring proper accounting treatment and reporting.</p><p>• Prepare financial documentation and schedules to support audits, grant monitoring reviews, and compliance requirements.</p><p>• Review grant agreements, contracts, and funding documentation to ensure adherence to financial and reporting obligations.</p><p>• Partner with program managers and department leaders to monitor spending, forecast funding needs, and address grant-related financial questions.</p><p>• Analyze budget-to-actual variances and provide recommendations to management regarding grant performance and funding utilization.</p><p>• Support internal and external financial reporting requirements related to grant-funded programs.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, governmental regulations, and organizational policies.</p><p>• Assist with special projects, process improvements, and other accounting initiatives as needed.</p><p><br></p>
<p>We are currently partnering with <strong>nonprofit in LA</strong> on an urgent search for <strong>two Grant Accountants</strong> to join their team onsite in the <strong>90056 area</strong>.</p><p> essionals who thrive in a hands-on environment. We are looking for individuals who are willing to <strong>roll up their sleeves and do the work</strong>, not just provide strategy or oversight. The team needs someone who can jump in, take ownership, and manage the day-to-day accounting responsibilities associated with grant funding.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities Include:</strong></p><ul><li>Preparing and maintaining grant budgets and financial reports</li><li>Monitoring grant expenditures and ensuring compliance with funding requirements</li><li>Reconciling grant-related accounts and general ledger activity</li><li>Performing month-end and year-end close activities</li><li>Tracking restricted and unrestricted funding</li><li>Assisting with audits and grant reporting requirements</li><li>Reviewing contracts, grant agreements, and funding documentation</li><li>Preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules</li><li>Partnering with program managers and department leaders regarding grant finances</li><li>Analyzing budget-to-actual variances and providing recommendations</li><li>Ensuring compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and governmental regulations</li><li>Supporting financial reporting and special projects as needed</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p> </p>
<p>Robert Half is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented <strong>Grant Accountant</strong> 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.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong>:</p><ul><li><strong>Grant Compliance</strong>: Ensure all financial activities comply with grant terms, Uniform Guidance (if applicable), and organizational policies.</li><li><strong>Budget Management</strong>: Assist with development and tracking of grant budgets, monitoring expenditures against approved funding, and ensuring proper allocation of funds.</li><li><strong>Reporting</strong>: Prepare accurate grant financial reports for internal use and submission to funders.</li><li><strong>Audit Support</strong>: Facilitate grant audits by ensuring all documentation and policies follow auditing standards.</li><li><strong>Grant Revenue Recognition</strong>: Accurately record grant-related revenue and expenses and manage reconciliations for grant accounts.</li><li><strong>Collaboration</strong>: Work closely with program managers, development teams, and finance staff to provide financial insights and ensure meeting funding requirements.</li><li><strong>Documentation and Recordkeeping</strong>: Maintain thorough records of budgets, invoices, agreements, and financial activities related to grants.</li><li><strong>Process Improvement</strong>: Identify opportunities to streamline grant accounting workflows and improve compliance processes.</li></ul><p> </p>