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.
<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 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>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>