<p>We are looking for a Controller to lead the accounting and reporting for a small venture capital company. This position partners with internal stakeholders and external advisors to deliver accurate financial information, maintain compliance obligations, and support a high standard of reporting. Based in Sherman Oaks, California, the role plays a key part in strengthening financial operations and ensuring timely execution of fund-related activities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct accounting activities across multiple vehicles, including capital activity, cash movements, allocation methodologies, and overall ledger accuracy.</p><p>• Produce quarterly and annual fund financial statements that align with applicable reporting standards and organizational requirements.</p><p>• Coordinate year-end audits and tax reporting processes, working closely with outside auditors and tax professionals to ensure timely completion of K-1s and related filings.</p><p>• Oversee limited partner reporting deliverables and support clear, accurate communication tied to fund performance and financial results.</p><p>• Assist with fund closings, launches of new investment vehicles, and transaction support related to portfolio company activity.</p><p>• Review and enhance accounting workflows, internal controls, and financial systems to improve reliability, efficiency, and scalability.</p><p>• Partner with fund administrators and cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues, reconcile data, and maintain consistent reporting across stakeholders.</p><p>• Utilize NetSuite to manage accounting records, reporting processes, and financial oversight responsibilities.</p>
<p>Robert Half Management Resources is looking for an experienced interim Controller to join a privately held multi-unit restaurant organization in Encino, California on a contract basis. This on-site engagement is designed for a hands-on finance leader who can evaluate the current accounting environment, confirm the reliability of financial information, and identify practical ways to strengthen reporting and operational performance. The role requires an independent, detail-oriented individual who is comfortable working on-site, partnering with leadership, and delivering clear recommendations that support informed business decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review accounting workflows across internal staff and external support providers to identify inefficiencies, control gaps, and areas for improvement.</p><p>• Examine financial statements, chart of accounts structure, and system reporting within Restaurant365, Toast POS, and related platforms to verify consistency and accuracy.</p><p>• Assess internal controls, including separation of responsibilities and approval practices, to determine whether current procedures adequately protect financial integrity.</p><p>• Observe the day-to-day activities of the existing Controller and accounting team to gain a clear understanding of responsibilities, dependencies, and workflow execution.</p><p>• Monitor a complete month-end close cycle and evaluate the timing, quality, and reliability of reporting deliverables.</p><p>• Collaborate with the outside accounting firm to review service quality, work products, and the effectiveness of the current outsourced support model.</p><p>• Analyze how financial data moves across operational and accounting systems, including POS, delivery, and invoicing tools, and identify reporting or reconciliation issues.</p><p>• Prepare a structured assessment of the current accounting function that highlights operational risks, process breakdowns, and opportunities to improve efficiency.</p><p>• Present actionable recommendations to leadership regarding process enhancements, reporting improvements, control strengthening, and future organizational design for the finance function.</p>
<p>We are seeking a detail-oriented Controller to join our real estate development team in Chatsworth, California. This role will oversee the company’s day-to-day accounting and financial operations, ensure compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations, and deliver timely, accurate reporting to support strategic business decisions. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and process improvement, with the ability to support a fast-paced, project-driven environment.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial reporting, to ensure accuracy and efficiency.</li><li>Prepare and analyze financial statements, budgets, cost reports, and variance analyses related to development projects and overall company performance.</li><li>Develop forecasts for revenue, expenses, cash flow, and earnings to support business planning and investment decisions.</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP, corporate accounting policies, and applicable tax requirements, including the preparation of tax schedules and filings.</li><li>Establish, maintain, and improve accounting policies, internal controls, and procedures to support operational effectiveness and mitigate risk.</li><li>Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, identifying opportunities to streamline reporting timelines and improve accuracy.</li><li>Administer and review sales agent commission calculations, ensuring timely and accurate processing.</li><li>Create and maintain dashboards and financial reports in Microsoft Power BI to provide actionable insights for leadership.</li><li>Partner with management to evaluate financial results, monitor budgets, and support decision-making across real estate development activities.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an Interim Director of Taxation to support a manufacturing organization in California through a long-term contract assignment. This <u>onsite </u>role will lead key tax accounting and compliance activities across domestic and international operations, while partnering closely with internal leadership, external service providers, and auditors. The position is ideal for an experienced tax specialist who can strengthen reporting accuracy, improve processes, and provide technical guidance on complex tax matters affecting the business.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the preparation of quarterly and annual global tax provisions covering federal, state, international, and joint venture matters in accordance with ASC 740 and US GAAP.</p><p>• Support the shift from an outsourced provision model to an internally managed process by helping implement tax provision software, automation, and more efficient workflows.</p><p>• Partner with the Tax Manager to evaluate the effective tax rate, calculate tax expense, review legal-entity tax basis balances, and identify discrete items requiring separate treatment.</p><p>• Coordinate with external auditors to provide tax accounting support, respond to inquiries, and facilitate timely review of provision workpapers and related documentation.</p><p>• Serve as a technical resource on long-term construction accounting, stock-based compensation, joint venture structures, and other permanent or timing-related book-to-tax differences.</p><p>• Assist with U.S. federal and state income tax filings for corporate and partnership entities in collaboration with outside providers and internal tax team members.</p><p>• Contribute to the management of income and indirect tax audits by researching issues, preparing responses, helping resolve controversies, and supporting reserve analysis.</p><p>• Oversee a range of operational tax activities such as handling tax notices, maintaining registrations and annual filings, monitoring department-related budgets, and managing corporate records platforms and licensing requirements.</p><p>• Drive continuous improvement by refining documentation, strengthening controls, and enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of tax department processes.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead core accounting activities and support accurate, timely financial reporting in California. This role is well suited for a hands-on leader who can guide close activities, strengthen internal controls, and partner with cross-functional teams on key financial initiatives. The ideal candidate brings deep accounting knowledge, strong supervisory skills, and the ability to contribute to strategic efforts such as audit readiness, process improvement, and complex finance-related projects.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct day-to-day accounting functions across payables, receivables, payroll, and financial reporting to maintain accurate and efficient operations.</p><p>• Manage the month-end close by preparing, reviewing, and evaluating journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.</p><p>• Produce periodic financial statements and ensure reporting is completed accurately for monthly, quarterly, and annual deadlines.</p><p>• Maintain adherence to applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and company financial policies.</p><p>• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance review to provide leadership with meaningful financial insights.</p><p>• Coordinate audit activities, serve as the primary contact for external auditors, and support the completion of audit deliverables.</p><p>• Strengthen accounting workflows and internal control practices by identifying opportunities for greater consistency, accuracy, and efficiency.</p><p>• Lead, coach, and develop accounting staff while promoting accountability and continued growth within the team.</p><p>• Collaborate with finance and operational partners on special projects, system enhancements, ad hoc reporting, and other business-critical initiatives.</p>
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to lead and optimize accounting operations with a particular focus on Accounts Payable. This is a hands-on role that demands strong technical expertise, operational efficiency, and leadership skills to manage financial activities in a dynamic, high-volume environment. The ideal candidate will thrive in a multi-entity, multi-currency setting and be committed to driving process improvements and ensuring compliance with financial standards.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage daily accounting operations with a focus on overseeing Accounts Payable and maintaining the integrity of the general ledger.<br>• Ensure timely and accurate completion of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes related to Accounts Payable and accruals.<br>• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses to support financial reporting.<br>• Implement process improvements and lead automation initiatives to enhance AP workflows and overall accounting operations.<br>• Design and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard financial processes and prevent risks such as duplicate payments or fraud.<br>• Supervise full-cycle Accounts Payable operations, including invoice processing, coding, approvals, payment runs, and vendor management.<br>• Monitor and resolve issues related to AP aging, discrepancies, and vendor disputes while maintaining compliance with established policies.<br>• Provide mentorship and leadership to accounting staff, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and ongoing development.<br>• Collaborate with IT and other departments to optimize financial systems and operational workflows.<br>• Support audits by preparing necessary schedules and documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
We are looking for an experienced accounting leader to oversee financial operations supporting affordable housing development and nonprofit corporate activities in California. This role blends hands-on accounting management with staff supervision, helping ensure reliable reporting, sound internal controls, and adherence to lender, grant, and regulatory requirements. The position works closely with organizational leadership to support development projects, construction-related accounting, and core corporate finance functions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead day-to-day accounting activities for affordable housing development projects and nonprofit corporate operations, ensuring records remain accurate and current.<br>• Supervise accounting team members, offering direction, coaching, and review of work to support quality performance and growth.<br>• Manage project-based financial tracking, including job costs, budgets, and the use of multiple funding sources across active developments.<br>• Oversee construction-related accounting processes such as vendor payments, customer receipts, bank draw activity, and preparation of draw submissions.<br>• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles, including reconciliations, journal posting, and preparation of timely financial reports.<br>• Maintain the general ledger structure and financial reporting framework, including chart of accounts oversight and production of financial statements.<br>• Analyze financial results through budget comparisons and variance reviews for both development and corporate entities, identifying trends and issues requiring attention.<br>• Monitor compliance with internal policies as well as lender, grant, and funding requirements, including recordkeeping for restricted funds, loans, and awards.<br>• Support annual audits, tax-related reporting, Form 1099 preparation, and other compliance reviews while helping strengthen accounting procedures and internal controls.<br>• Provide backup coverage for other accounting leadership responsibilities and assist with cash management, payroll support, treasury tasks, system administration, and special projects as needed.