<p>Robert Half is seeking analytical and driven Entry-Level Financial Analysts for contract and contract-to-hire opportunities with growing organizations across the Bay Area. These roles are ideal for recent graduates and early-career professionals looking to develop their skills in financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and business decision support.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field, strong Excel skills, and a desire to build a career in corporate finance, FP&A, or strategic analysis.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.</li><li>Analyze financial data and prepare reports for management.</li><li>Build and maintain Excel-based financial models.</li><li>Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and business metrics.</li><li>Support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting processes.</li><li>Perform variance analysis comparing actuals to budgets and forecasts.</li><li>Collect, organize, and analyze large datasets to identify trends and business insights.</li><li>Assist with revenue, expense, and profitability analysis.</li><li>Create dashboards, presentations, and ad hoc reports for leadership teams.</li><li>Support special projects related to financial planning, operations, and strategic initiatives.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Transformation Manager to support core accounting operations and strengthen financial reporting processes in San Francisco, California. This individual contributor role focuses on improving the accuracy and efficiency of close activities, reconciliations, and audit readiness while partnering with stakeholders across the finance organization. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge and a hands-on approach to managing general ledger activity, journal entries, and reporting deliverables.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead accounting transformation projects, including process improvements, system implementations, automation, and change initiatives.</li><li>Serve as the accounting SME for system upgrades, ensuring strong controls and compliance with US GAAP and reporting requirements.</li><li>Gather, document, and translate accounting requirements for new systems and processes.</li><li>Support solution design, UAT, and financial system enhancements.</li><li>Design and document future-state processes, workflows, and SOPs.</li><li>Identify risks and implement effective financial and compliance controls.</li><li>Standardize accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.</li><li>Partner with cross-functional teams to build scalable, automated, audit-ready processes.</li><li>Support change management, training, and post-implementation adoption.</li><li>Track project progress, risks, and deliverables to meet business goals.</li><li>Stay current on accounting technology, automation, and industry best practices.</li></ul>
<p>Reach out to <strong><u>Michelle Espejo</u></strong><u> via </u><strong><u>email or LinkedIn</u></strong> for additional information or questions regarding this listing.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Controller | Investment Firm | Orinda; Hybrid</strong></p><p> </p><p>Join a <strong>highly regarded investment firm</strong> with a thoughtful, long-term investment approach and strong reputation in the market. This is a <strong>high-visibility, hands-on role</strong> with broad exposure across fund and investment operations, significant autonomy, and the opportunity to shape the role based on your experience and interests.</p><p> </p><p>Ideal for someone who enjoys <strong>wearing multiple hats, solving problems, and taking ownership</strong> in a sophisticated investment environment. <strong>Strong employee tenure, fully covered benefits, unlimited PTO, bonus potential, complimentary meals, and a collaborative team culture.</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support daily trade and investment operations for open-ended funds</li><li>Reconcile trades, positions, cash, and investment activity</li><li>Partner with fund administrators, custodians, brokers, and other service providers</li><li>Resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate, timely processing</li><li>Support settlements, corporate actions, cash movements, and related activity</li><li>Support additional fund structures as the role evolves</li><li>Take ownership of operational projects and process improvements</li></ul><p><strong>For fastest consideration, reach out to <u>Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn</u>.</strong></p>