We are looking for a Senior Internal Auditor to join a retail organization in California. In this role, you will help strengthen financial and operational controls by partnering with audit leadership, business stakeholders, and external auditors. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to compliance efforts, operational reviews, and advisory work while supporting a well-organized and effective audit function.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Partner with internal audit leadership to carry out annual compliance activities, including process walkthroughs and testing of internal controls tied to financial reporting.<br>• Monitor identified control issues and help drive timely corrective actions by coordinating follow-up efforts with relevant business teams.<br>• Build productive working relationships with external auditors by organizing walkthrough sessions, aligning schedules, and supplying supporting documentation for audit procedures.<br>• Contribute to the preparation and delivery of operational audits and consulting engagements across key business areas.<br>• Administer the department’s audit management platform, maintaining accurate records, status updates, and reporting outputs.<br>• Execute assigned portions of audit projects with thorough workpapers and documentation that meet established internal audit standards.<br>• Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness, identifying gaps and communicating observations in a clear and precise manner.
<p>We are looking for an Accountant / Audit Support specialist to assist with a short-term contract assignment in Santa Barbara, California. This position will support fiscal oversight activities by examining vendor agreements, financial records, and invoice documentation across multiple programs to help confirm compliance with funding and audit standards. The ideal candidate brings an accounting foundation and prior exposure to audit-related review work, along with strong Excel skills and the ability to work independently.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct fiscal monitoring reviews for program-related vendor and subrecipient agreements to evaluate compliance with financial and contractual requirements.</p><p>• Examine contract terms and supporting financial documentation to verify that billing practices align with approved funding guidelines.</p><p>• Review invoice samples and related records to identify discrepancies, incomplete support, or areas requiring follow-up.</p><p>• Assess existing processes used to monitor financial activity and recommend improvements where controls or documentation are lacking.</p><p>• Collaborate with department leadership and program stakeholders to communicate findings and clarify compliance expectations.</p><p>• Organize and summarize audit-related information in a clear format to support internal review and external oversight needs.</p><p>• Use Excel and other accounting tools to analyze financial data, reconcile details, and track review outcomes.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Financial Analyst to support strategic financial planning and deliver meaningful insights that guide business decisions. This role partners with leadership to evaluate performance, build reliable forecasts, and turn complex data into clear recommendations. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, advanced Excel capabilities, and a background working with financial reporting and decision-support tools.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop financial models, budgets, and rolling forecasts to support planning, performance tracking, and operational decision-making.<br>• Analyze variances, trends, and profitability drivers, then translate findings into practical recommendations for leadership.<br>• Create and maintain dashboards, automated reports, and key performance metrics using business intelligence and data visualization tools.<br>• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and data mining to answer business questions, identify risks, and uncover opportunities for improvement.<br>• Prepare presentations and communicate analytical results to leadership, committees, and other stakeholders in a clear and actionable way.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather data, improve reporting accuracy, and strengthen financial planning processes.<br>• Use advanced Microsoft Excel features, including complex formulas, Power Query, and structured modeling techniques, to manage and interpret large data sets.<br>• Participate in required job-related training and career development activities, including online, in-person, and offsite coursework as assigned.
<p>Robert Half Management Resources is recruiting for an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst to join our team to support a large and multifaceted organization in west Los Angeles, California. This 4+ month contract opportunity is ideal for a finance specialist who excels in budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cross-functional support while working closely with operational leadership. The role is based on-site and will play a key part in helping leaders understand performance, manage resources effectively, and maintain strong financial oversight during a critical coverage period.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct financial planning activities for a major operating budget of roughly $58M, while also maintaining visibility over related managed funds.</p><p>• Act as the lead finance contact for facilities and operations teams, offering guidance on budgets, projections, and financial decision-making.</p><p>• Produce recurring monthly reporting that highlights actual results against plan, explains key variances, and supports leadership review.</p><p>• Build quarterly financial packages and written summaries for the broader budget and finance organization.</p><p>• Evaluate spending patterns and performance trends to support business reviews and translate financial results into clear insights for stakeholders.</p><p>• Conduct month-end expense analysis, monitor transactions for accuracy, and prepare accounting reclassifications when necessary.</p><p>• Analyze workforce-related costs, including headcount trends and labor spending, to support planning and oversight.</p><p>• Manage purchasing card reconciliation activities and help enforce compliance with internal financial controls.</p><p>• Partner with facilities leaders to monitor a capital renewal fund of approximately $17M, including project budgeting, spend tracking, and reporting.</p><p>• Contribute to process documentation, standard operating procedures, and finance support tied to the upcoming PeopleSoft-to-Dayforce transition.</p>
We are looking for an experienced tax specialist to support corporate tax operations in California. This role contributes to accurate compliance, reliable reporting, and stronger tax processes across income tax, sales tax, and fixed assets. The ideal candidate brings sound technical knowledge, strong analytical ability, and a collaborative approach to working with finance, accounting, and external partners.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the preparation of federal, state, and international income tax filings, along with related calculations, payment support, and detailed documentation.<br>• Complete recurring sales and use tax returns and perform reconciliations that confirm balances are accurate, complete, and compliant.<br>• Review fixed asset activity on a regular basis, maintain tax-related asset records, and calculate depreciation for reporting and filing purposes.<br>• Prepare property tax submissions and perform cost segregation analyses to support appropriate tax treatment of capital assets.<br>• Assist with tax audits by organizing support materials, responding to requests, and helping resolve questions from auditors and advisors.<br>• Investigate tax calculation discrepancies, address system-related issues, and help improve the consistency of data across tax and finance platforms.<br>• Use tax and financial software, including OneSource and related tools, to produce timely filings and support reporting needs.<br>• Partner with accounting, finance systems teams, and external specialists to strengthen controls, improve workflows, and enhance tax reporting efficiency.