<p>We are looking for an experienced Audit Manager to oversee part-time audit engagements specializing in 401(k) and employee benefit plan audits. This role is ideal for a, semi-retired auditor, or someone with a background in public accounting seeking flexible and seasonal work. This position allows you to leverage your expertise while maintaining a balanced work schedule.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead audit engagements for employee benefit plans, including 401(k), 403(b), and defined benefit plans.</p><p>• Conduct thorough audit planning and risk assessments to identify critical testing areas.</p><p>• Execute audit fieldwork efficiently while adhering to deadlines and applicable standards.</p><p>• Review workpapers, financial statements, and supplemental schedules for accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Ensure all audits meet regulatory requirements, including Uniform Guidance and industry standards.</p><p>• Communicate audit results and recommendations effectively to clients, providing clear and practical guidance.</p><p>• Collaborate with clients to address issues and deliver tailored solutions.</p><p>• Maintain confidentiality and uphold high standards of integrity in handling sensitive information.</p><p>• Stay updated on regulatory changes and industry trends impacting employee benefit plans.</p><p>• Ensure audit quality and consistency throughout engagements.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations in Carson, California. This role oversees accurate financial reporting, manages the monthly close cycle, and strengthens processes that support compliance and business visibility. The ideal candidate brings deep technical accounting knowledge, strong analytical skills, and the ability to guide audit readiness, reconciliations, and performance reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring journal entries, account analysis, and ledger activity are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Oversee reconciliation activities across cash, payables, receivables, inventory, and other balance sheet accounts while resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Manage fixed asset records, including capitalization, depreciation, retirements, and related reporting to maintain accurate asset accounting.<br>• Prepare financial statements and management reports, delivering meaningful variance analysis and key performance insights to support decision-making.<br>• Support internal and external audit efforts by organizing schedules, workpapers, and documentation required for efficient review processes.<br>• Maintain and enhance internal control procedures, including testing activities that promote compliance, accuracy, and risk reduction.<br>• Supervise general ledger operations and ensure accounting records align with company policies and reporting requirements.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams on system and reporting tools used for accounting and business intelligence, helping improve data quality and reporting effectiveness.
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead the financial operations of our organization in Long Beach, California. This role requires a detail-oriented individual who can oversee accounting processes, ensure compliance with financial standards, and contribute to strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in managing teams and delivering accurate financial insights to support organizational goals.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Supervise and manage all accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, tax accounting, and cost analysis.<br>• Prepare and review financial reports to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and company standards.<br>• Develop and implement budgeting and forecasting systems to provide accurate financial projections.<br>• Coordinate and oversee internal audits to ensure adherence to established procedures.<br>• Lead and mentor the accounting team by recruiting, training, and evaluating staff performance.<br>• Establish and maintain effective internal controls to secure the organization's financial assets.<br>• Monitor and analyze financial data to identify trends and provide actionable insights.<br>• Ensure timely and accurate month-end close processes and reconciliations.<br>• Collaborate with other departments to streamline financial reporting and improve operational efficiency.<br>• Stay updated on industry trends and participate in development opportunities.
<p>Robert Half is recruiting for an interim Accounting Manager / Consultant for our client in the City Government and public sector industry.</p><p>The interim Accounting Manager provides leadership and oversight of governmental accounting operations, with a strong emphasis on GASB compliance. This role manages accounting staff, supports audits and closings, and advises leadership on fiscal and regulatory matters. This opportunity will be located onsite in Downey, CA.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>* Manage and supervise accounting staff</p><p>* Oversee payroll, budget monitoring, expenditures, and accounting systems</p><p>* Ensure compliance with GASB, federal, state, and local regulations</p><p>* Lead month‑end and year‑end close, including accruals and reconciliations</p><p>* Prepare and review financial statements, analyses, and reports</p><p>* Coordinate internal and external audit activities</p><p>* Develop and update accounting policies and procedures</p><p>* Support budget development, projections, and adjustments</p><p>* Serve as liaison with county, state, and other government agencies</p><p>* Provide fiscal guidance and training to departments and stakeholders</p><p><br></p><p>Requirements</p><p>* 4+ years of accounting experience, including supervisory experience</p><p>* Prior experience in a city department, water district, school district, county, or other governmental entity</p><p>* Strong working knowledge of GASB standards</p><p>* Experience with governmental accounting systems and Excel</p><p>-Prior government, city, water district or educational industry experience - must have</p>
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join a contract opportunity with a growing advertising-focused organization in Irvine, California. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can support a fast-moving environment, oversee critical close activities, and strengthen financial reporting accuracy. The position offers a hybrid schedule and requires a strong blend of technical accounting knowledge, analytical ability, and comfort working through complex operational changes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead core month-end close activities, including preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to meet a six-day close timeline.<br>• Manage general ledger accuracy by investigating variances, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring financial data is properly recorded and maintained.<br>• Prepare financial statement support and assist with audit-related requests by organizing documentation and responding to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.<br>• Perform detailed account reconciliations across operating expense areas and follow issues through to resolution in a timely manner.<br>• Contribute directly as a hands-on accounting leader, partnering with senior accounting staff while handling the majority of day-to-day accounting execution.<br>• Support accounting system-related initiatives by validating vendor data, testing transactions, and helping confirm processes function correctly in updated platforms.<br>• Analyze large data sets in Excel to identify trends, improve reporting quality, and produce meaningful insights for finance and accounting leadership.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams during a period of organizational activity, including integration support tied to newly added business operations.
<p>Robert Half Management Resources is recruiting for a strong Accounting Manager to support our prestigious financial services firm on a 3–4-month hybrid engagement in Los Angeles, supporting their stand-alone broker-dealer entity. This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced accounting professional who is comfortable managing core accounting functions in a regulated financial services environment. The role calls for an individual who is comfortable balancing technical accounting work with cross-functional collaboration and audit support.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee daily accounting operations and maintain the accuracy of general ledger activity for the broker-dealer business.</p><p>• Lead monthly and quarterly close processes, ensuring deliverables are completed on time and in accordance with reporting standards.</p><p>• Prepare and review journal entries, supporting schedules, and other core accounting documentation.</p><p>• Produce financial statements and related analyses to support internal leadership and reporting needs.</p><p>• Complete detailed balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies through timely investigation and follow-up.</p><p>• Examine financial results, identify variances, and communicate key findings to finance leaders and business partners.</p><p>• Uphold adherence to internal controls, accounting guidelines, and applicable regulatory expectations within the financial services sector.</p><p>• Coordinate with auditors and internal stakeholders by providing documentation, explanations, and timely responses to requests.</p><p>• Contribute to special projects, reporting initiatives, and process-related improvements as business needs evolve.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Financial Reporting Manager to oversee and enhance the accounting and financial operations of our project in Costa Mesa, California. In this role, you will lead a team to ensure accurate financial reporting, maintain strong process controls, and deliver critical insights to support operational efficiency. This position requires a proactive leader who can manage audits, reconcile financial records, and collaborate with various stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and implement accounting procedures, including robust internal controls, to ensure compliance and accuracy.<br>• Lead, monitor, and assess the performance of accounting processes and team members.<br>• Supervise the preparation of daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries, financial reports, and reconciliations.<br>• Manage weekly payables, customer refunds, and ensure timely processing of transactions.<br>• Conduct evaluations of operational software to identify opportunities for process improvements and system optimizations.<br>• Coordinate internal and external audits, including inventory checks and compliance with established standards.<br>• Monitor and enhance accounting systems to ensure they meet organizational needs and regulatory requirements.<br>• Collaborate with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and auditors to address financial queries and ensure smooth operations.<br>• Participate in project meetings to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making.<br>• Ensure achievement of daily and monthly key performance metrics to meet organizational goals.
<p>We are looking for a skilled Financial Reporting Manager to join our team on a long-term contract basis. In this role, you will provide leadership and technical expertise in financial and regulatory reporting, ensuring compliance and supporting governance activities. Based in Irvine, California, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make an impactful contribution while collaborating with stakeholders at various levels.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee external financial reporting processes, including audit coordination and related governance activities.</p><p>• Manage financial regulatory reporting and respond to examination inquiries.</p><p>• Act as an advisor to bridge technical and regulatory matters between Accounting and Business Finance teams.</p><p>• Contribute to the design and implementation of internal control and reporting enablement initiatives.</p><p>• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure smooth integration and operational efficiency.</p><p>• Provide knowledge transfer and guidance to internal teams to enhance reporting capabilities.</p><p>• Support compliance with regulatory standards and requirements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Deliver results independently while maintaining high standards and accountability.</p>
<p>Robert Half Management Resources is recruiting for a Senior Internal Auditor with KSOX experience to support a high-priority controls and compliance engagement within a complex CPG/Retail environment. This consultant will play a key role in helping reassess and strengthen process-level controls and documentation across multiple grocery divisions. The ideal candidate will bring a strong internal audit foundation, experience performing walkthroughs and control testing, and the ability to work independently in a fast-moving remote environment.</p><p><br></p><p>This engagement is best suited for a senior-level audit professional that is a hands-on, who can step into an environment with inconsistent documentation, quickly build credibility with stakeholders, lead effective walkthroughs, and help bring structure to the client’s KSOX controls program. They should be comfortable operating independently, asking thoughtful questions, and identifying both immediate documentation needs and broader remediation opportunities.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Conduct walkthrough interviews with control operators, control owners, and finance leadership across three grocery divisions to validate control design and operating processes.</li><li>Review and assess existing RCMs for completeness, accuracy, and alignment to current-state business processes.</li><li>Identify inconsistencies, outdated documentation, and gaps in control descriptions, supporting evidence, systems, and personnel involved.</li><li>Support validation of key versus non-key controls.</li><li>Update and remediate RCM documentation and related audit support materials as needed.</li><li>Partner with stakeholders to investigate control changes, documentation issues, and follow-up items resulting from walkthroughs.</li><li>Help identify larger remediation items and scope questions for the external audit partner.</li><li>Support development and finalization of the interim testing plan.</li><li>Assist in preparing audit management documentation, including matrices, RCMs, and related support files.</li><li>Collect populations, evidence, and supporting documentation for selected controls.</li><li>Perform interim testing for in-scope controls and document conclusions clearly and thoroughly.</li><li>Escalate control deficiencies, improvement opportunities, and potential risks in a timely manner.</li><li>Bring structure and consistency to audit tracking, evidence management, and status reporting in a remote environment.</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half is searching for an Accounts Payable Manager to start immediately for an assignment that offers great long-term potential. As the Accounts Payable Manager, you will match and batch code, resolve A/P issues, process expense reports, update and reconcile sub-ledger to G/L, and process checks. The assignment offers an opportunity to transition full-time. For immediate consideration apply today!</p><p>Team Leadership:</p><p>· Supervise and lead the accounts payable team.</p><p>· Provide guidance, training, and support to team members.</p><p>Process Oversight:</p><p>· Ensure efficient and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and related transactions.</p><p>· Establish and enforce policies and procedures for accounts payable processes.</p><p>Invoice Approval:</p><p>· Review and approve high-value or critical invoices.</p><p>· Work closely with other departments for necessary approvals.</p><p>Payment Authorization:</p><p>· Authorize payments within established approval limits.</p><p>· Ensure compliance with payment terms and discount opportunities.</p><p>Budget Management:</p><p>· Collaborate with finance and budgeting teams to manage cash flow related to accounts payable.</p><p>· Monitor and control expenses within budgetary constraints.</p><p>Reporting:</p><p>· Generate and analyze reports related to accounts payable.</p><p>· Provide financial data and insights to senior management.</p><p>Compliance and Audits:</p><p>· Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and relevant regulations.</p><p>· Prepare for and support internal and external audits.</p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Account Manager to support high-net-worth clients through a business management and family office environment in Encino, California. This role serves as a key point of coordination across financial activities, helping keep client matters organized, accurate, and progressing on schedule. The ideal candidate combines strong accounting knowledge with a service-focused approach, excellent judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with discretion and care.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily client service activity from initial request through completion, maintaining clear tracking of priorities, timelines, and outstanding items.</p><p>• Oversee cash management tasks by reviewing account activity, coordinating transfers and wire requests, and ensuring supporting records are complete and accurate.</p><p>• Manage insurance-related administration, including renewals, policy updates, and claims coordination with external brokers and advisory partners.</p><p>• Lead onboarding for new clients by establishing accounts, gathering required documentation, arranging access, and setting up internal workflows.</p><p>• Coordinate financial and administrative support for significant purchases such as real estate and vehicles, working with lenders, agents, and other third parties.</p><p>• Assist with reporting and transaction processes, including 1099 preparation and coordination with tax and accounting providers for periodic filings.</p><p>• Prepare and review core accounting activities such as general ledger maintenance, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close support.</p><p>• Contribute to operational improvements and special assignments by identifying efficiencies and providing flexible support where business needs require it.</p>
<p><strong>Accounting Manager</strong></p><p> Long Beach, California</p><p>We are partnering with a growing, dynamic organization in Long Beach to identify an experienced Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations and supervise a team of six. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, managing the month-end close, and maintaining strong accounting processes in a fast-paced environment.</p><p>The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and an effective people leader who can drive accountability while supporting team development and process improvement.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p> • Lead and manage the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial results</p><p> • Supervise a team of six accounting professionals, providing coaching, oversight, and performance management</p><p> • Oversee general ledger activity, including review and approval of journal entries and supporting documentation</p><p> • Manage account reconciliations, ensuring discrepancies are identified, investigated, and resolved</p><p> • Prepare and review financial statements and internal management reports</p><p> • Coordinate audit activities, including preparation of schedules and response to auditor requests</p><p> • Maintain and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls</p><p> • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy</p><p> • Partner with leadership to support business initiatives and financial reporting needs</p><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><p> • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred</p><p> • 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory experience</p><p> • Proven ability to manage and develop a team (experience overseeing 5+ staff preferred)</p><p> • Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting</p><p> • Proficiency with ERP systems and Excel</p><p> • Strong organizational and communication skills</p><p> • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines</p><p><br></p><p>For confidential consideration, please email your Robert Half recruiter. If you're not currently working with anyone at Robert Half, please click "Apply" or call 562-800-3963 and ask for David Bizub. Please reference job order number 00460-0013427902. email resume to [email protected]</p><p>This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role with a growing organization and make an immediate impact by strengthening processes and developing a high-performing team.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join our team in Irvine, California. This role is essential to overseeing key accounting functions, including general ledger management, accounts payable, and procurement. With a focus on leases, fixed assets, and Oracle Projects, the Accounting Manager will play a critical role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and analysis.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee daily general ledger accounting activities to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.<br>• Manage accounts payable and procurement processes, with a focus on leases, fixed assets, and Oracle Projects.<br>• Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals, fostering growth and collaboration.<br>• Coordinate and execute the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.<br>• Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex accounting issues and improve processes.<br>• Support the Assistant Controller with internal and external reporting requirements.<br>• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and internal policies.<br>• Provide updates and insights to accounting leadership on financial matters.<br>• Participate in audits, ensuring all documentation and reconciliations are completed accurately.
We are looking for a skilled Audit Senior to join our team in Long Beach, California. In this role, you will oversee audit engagements, ensuring compliance with rigorous standards and delivering high-quality results. You will play a key part in assessing internal controls, supervising audit staff, and providing valuable insights to enhance client financial practices.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead audit engagements, managing day-to-day audit activities and ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, and firm policies.<br>• Assess and document the effectiveness of clients' internal control systems and recommend improvements to accounting procedures.<br>• Supervise and mentor audit staff, reviewing their work and providing constructive feedback to enhance performance.<br>• Analyze transactional flows and key cycles to ensure accurate audit execution and reporting.<br>• Prepare and communicate audit plans while applying meticulous standards to complex issues.<br>• Research and apply governing accounting principles to client transactions, ensuring compliance with financial statement disclosure requirements.<br>• Identify, evaluate, and address complex accounting issues, consulting with senior team members when necessary.<br>• Utilize audit methodologies and tools to deliver efficient and thorough audit results under tight deadlines.<br>• Suggest enhancements to client internal controls and prepare draft communications in line with precise standards.<br>• Conduct research on complex accounting topics, forming well-reasoned conclusions and documenting their impact on audit engagements.