We are looking for an experienced Financial Analyst to join an engineering organization in Simi Valley, California. This role partners closely with finance leadership to strengthen planning, reporting, and cost analysis across the business. The position is ideal for someone who can turn operational and financial data into clear insights that support sound decisions, accurate forecasting, and compliance with accounting expectations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Monitor program revenue and profitability trends, and deliver clear reporting that highlights performance drivers and margin movement.<br>• Partner with managers to develop forecasts, annual operating budgets, and long-range financial plans that align with business objectives.<br>• Contribute to weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting by preparing analyses that support leadership review and decision-making.<br>• Perform detailed variance analysis comparing actual results to budgets, forecasts, and historical trends, and recommend actions to address risks or capture opportunities.<br>• Lead gross margin analytics during month-end activities, including cost reviews and related financial assessments.<br>• Support inventory control efforts by validating standard costs, researching zero-cost items, resolving negative quantity issues, and preparing excess and obsolete inventory analysis.<br>• Prepare recurring labor and cost reports, maintain periodic cost roll updates, and help ensure work orders are completed on schedule.<br>• Assist with proposal pricing, hardware costing, contract-specific cost reporting, month-end close tasks, and balance sheet reconciliations.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Business Analyst to support operational teams within a financial services environment in Carpinteria, California. This role contributes to day-to-day business analysis activities while also taking ownership of intermediate-level projects, operational reviews, and cross-functional coordination efforts. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, clear communication skills, and the ability to identify process improvements that strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide flexible support across operations teams by assisting high-volume work areas and adapting to shifting departmental priorities.<br>• Manage business analysis assignments that include quality control reviews, audit support activities, and special projects tied to operational performance.<br>• Partner with operations leaders and technology teams to gather business needs, document functional specifications, coordinate project activities, and support system testing efforts.<br>• Investigate recurring processing issues or workflow disruptions, assess root causes, and present practical recommendations to leadership.<br>• Handle departmental service and research requests with accuracy, timeliness, and appropriate follow-through.<br>• Review existing procedures with managers to uncover inefficiencies, strengthen controls, and suggest process enhancements.<br>• Track operational patterns and performance trends to help identify training opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives.<br>• Maintain readiness to perform essential responsibilities remotely when business continuity needs require off-site support.
<p>Robert Half Management Resources is recruiting for a Senior Financial Analyst to support retail channel finance through pricing analysis, revenue insights, and cross-functional business partnership in Santa Barbara, California. This is a 3-month remote contract opportunity focused on translating financial data into clear recommendations that improve profitability and decision-making. The role will rely heavily on Anaplan for reporting, forecasting, and modeling while working closely with finance and operational stakeholders to evaluate performance across key channels.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Evaluate pricing updates and financial adjustments to confirm they are consistent with approved business assumptions and internal guidance.</p><p>• Conduct period-over-period performance reviews, identify key variances, and explain the drivers behind changes in revenue and profitability.</p><p>• Review claims activity, support approval workflows, and coordinate pricing submissions to help ensure accurate execution with channel partners at the purchase order stage.</p><p>• Collaborate with business leaders to develop financial models that inform planning, scenario analysis, and operational decisions.</p><p>• Produce reporting and analytical outputs in Anaplan, using the platform as the primary tool for ongoing financial review and insight generation.</p><p>• Assess product and bundle profitability to highlight margin opportunities and support strategic pricing decisions.</p><p>• Contribute to the development of the Americas profit and loss view, including review timing and the impact of downstream channel performance.</p><p>• Analyze gross-to-net revenue elements such as promotional activity, dealer margin structures, invoice pricing, and general ledger mapping to improve financial visibility.</p>
<p><strong>Job Title</strong></p><p>Lead Business Systems Analyst</p><p> </p><p><strong>Company Overview</strong></p><p>A 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.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Role Summary</strong></p><p>The 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.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><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><p><strong>Compensation & Benefits</strong></p><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><p><strong>Additional Details</strong></p><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 la</li></ul>
<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.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Data Analyst to join our team in California in a contract position with the potential to become permanent. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with sales and order data, organizing information into clear reports, and helping managers make informed decisions. The successful candidate will be comfortable handling large data sets, performing data entry, and using Excel to turn raw information into accurate, easy-to-read summaries.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Gather information from multiple business systems and consolidate it into usable reports.<br>• Prepare sales-focused reporting that highlights high-value customers, including accounts with monthly purchases above established thresholds.<br>• Identify inactive customers by reviewing order history and flagging accounts with no recent purchasing activity.<br>• Organize, clean, and structure raw data so it can be reviewed quickly and used effectively by sales leadership.<br>• Build spreadsheets and tables that present key details in a clear, practical, and visually accessible format.<br>• Use Excel functions such as VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP to compare records, validate information, and improve reporting accuracy.<br>• Support day-to-day order processing by entering and maintaining data with a high level of precision.<br>• Communicate proactively when information is unclear, asking thoughtful questions to ensure accuracy and alignment.<br>• Provide analytical and administrative support to internal teams in an onsite office environment.