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7 results for Interim Controller in Walnut Creek, CA

Assistant Controller
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 130000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an Assistant Controller to join our team in Santa Clara, California. In this role, you will assist the Controller in managing accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. This position requires strong attention to detail, expertise in construction accounting, and a collaborative approach to working with various departments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.<br>• Prepare and analyze financial statements in compliance with industry standards and organizational requirements.<br>• Manage job cost accounting tasks, including tracking schedules, cost-to-complete calculations, and percentage-of-completion reports.<br>• Perform reconciliations for general ledger accounts and balance sheet items to maintain data accuracy.<br>• Contribute to cash flow forecasting and budgeting to support organizational financial planning.<br>• Oversee revenue recognition and contract accounting processes to ensure compliance with relevant guidelines.<br>• Collaborate with project managers to evaluate job performance, profitability, and variance analysis.<br>• Develop and enhance internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures to improve operational efficiency.<br>• Coordinate audits, tax preparation, and external reporting to meet regulatory and compliance obligations.<br>• Supervise and guide accounting staff, supporting growth and effective team collaboration.
  • 2026-08-11T00:00:00Z
Assistant Controller
  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 150000 - 175000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting in Oakland, California. This role will oversee close activities, maintain the integrity of the general ledger, and support audit readiness across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and a hands-on approach to improving financial accuracy and process discipline.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Manage month/year-end close, financial reporting, cash flow, and business performance analysis.</li><li>Oversee accounting operations, including GL, AP/AR, reconciliations, fixed assets, accruals, and journal entries.</li><li>Lead and develop accounting staff while ensuring accurate, compliant accounting processes.</li><li>Ensure tax compliance and oversee federal, state, and local filings.</li><li>Administer payroll, employee onboarding/offboarding, and payroll-related compliance.</li><li>Manage 401(k), profit-sharing plans, and retirement plan reporting requirements.</li><li>Coordinate insurance renewals and support risk management activities.</li><li>Provide financial insights, improve controls, and support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives.</li></ul>
  • 2026-08-26T00:00:00Z
Assistant Controller
  • Rutherford, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Join a respected wine company in Napa, Ca as an <strong>Assistant Controller</strong>. This is a highly visible role that will partner closely with senior leadership to oversee accounting operations, strengthen financial reporting, and support strategic business decisions. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys balancing day-to-day accounting responsibilities with process improvement, analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. This opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic organization while helping drive financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and continued growth. </p><p><br></p><p>Please note: This is a 100% onsite position. Candidates should be comfortable working onsite full-time.</p><p><br></p><p>Contact Robyn Rosemon directly for more information: 707.387.0299</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger activity, accounts payable, accounts receivable, account reconciliations, and monthly close processes.</li><li>Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.</li><li>Maintain strong internal controls and ensure accounting practices comply with company policies, regulatory requirements, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).</li><li>Administer and optimize financial and business systems while improving coding structures, reporting functionality, and data integrity.</li><li>Develop monthly management reports, budget-to-actual analyses, and financial dashboards that provide insight into business performance and key trends.</li><li>Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes through financial analysis, performance monitoring, and recommendations to improve profitability and operational efficiency.</li><li>Manage finished goods inventory accounting, including inventory reconciliations, physical count oversight, adjustments, and variance analysis.</li><li>Coordinate audit preparation and compliance activities, including financial statement support, tax filings, sales and use tax reporting, and related documentation.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline processes, implement automation, and enhance accounting workflows to improve efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Partner with operations, sales, and leadership teams to support business initiatives, financial modeling, special projects, and strategic decision-making.</li><li>Provide mentorship and guidance to accounting staff while fostering a collaborative and team-oriented environment.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-08-28T00:00:00Z
Assistant Controller or Controller
  • San Francisco, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 150000 - 225000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>The Controller is responsible for the effective and efficient financial operations of the family office. This role is accountable for ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and timeliness of all</p><p>accounting and reporting functions. This role involves managing the financial activities of the family office’s entities while providing strategic financial insights, proactive risk management</p><p>and mitigation. Ensures the insurance programs are current and appropriate to cover all needed coverages for the estates, entities and activities of the Principals. Maintains the highest level of discretion and professionalism.</p><p>Duties:</p><p>• Serves as the primary contact for the CEO, CFO of Investments, and estate leadership on all family office financial and insurance matters.</p><p>● Builds and maintains strong, collaborative relationships with senior management peers, working closely with the CEO to address and align on tax requirements and financial strategies.</p><p>● Maintains accurate and current books and records for all assigned entities.</p><p>● Generates and distributes monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. Proactively reviews financial reporting with CEO.</p><p>● Reviews financial information prepared by external accounting partners for accuracy and reasonableness.</p><p>● Coordinates with banking teams for financial transactions and effectively manages banking relationships, including opening accounts and maintaining user permissions.</p><p>● Monitors and manages cash balances, ensuring the appropriate movement of funds to support cash flow needs.</p><p>● Maintains accurate and timely records of intercompany transactions.</p><p>● Oversees accounts payable processes, ensuring payments are accurate and appropriate. Approves invoices, including intercompany billing, and ensures timely payment of those transactions. </p><p>● Prepares annual financial plans in collaboration with estate management.</p><p>● Oversees vineyard financial planning and financial management, including planning preparation, cost analysis, and resource allocation. Leads the process for vetting external partners for vineyard financial expertise and maintains</p><p>effective relationships with partners.</p><p>● Designs, implements, and manages financial systems, processes, and internal controls to ensure operational efficiency. Proactively improves financial processes, procedures and systems which ensure accuracy, efficiency, and where applicable, ease of use for others (e.g., expense reporting).</p><p>● Ensures insurance coverage is current and adequate for all family office needs. Proactively plans for future coverages based on family office plans and strategies. Coordinates with insurance brokers to manage policies and report claims and ensures internal parties (e.g., CEO, estate leadership) are aware of</p><p>claim status.</p><p>● Coordinates with external partners in preparing tax returns for the principals. Ensures tax returns appear accurate and reasonable.</p><p>● Participates in special projects and initiatives as requested by the CEO.</p><p>● Monitors and oversees construction project financial plans, ensuring timely completion and adherence to financial targets. Reports any unplanned expense adjustments and concerns to the CEO.</p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-08-21T00:00:00Z
Fund Controller
  • San Francisco, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 240000 - 300000 USD / Yearly
  • <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 | Private Equity Firm | San Francisco | Hybrid</strong></p><p> </p><p>Our client is a <strong>growth-focused private equity firm</strong> investing in middle-market companies across business services, technology, and information sectors. Known for its collaborative and entrepreneurial culture, the firm partners closely with management teams to drive long-term growth and operational excellence.</p><p> </p><p>This is a high-visibility leadership role with significant autonomy. You’ll oversee the firm’s finance function, partner directly with senior leadership, and play a key role in financial strategy and operations.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee treasury operations including capital calls, distributions, and cash management</li><li>Manage cash flow forecasting and the annual budgeting process</li><li>Lead monthly closes and financial reporting for funds and GP entities</li><li>Oversee outsourced accounting operations and expense approvals</li><li>Manage fund administrator relationships and investment cash flow tracking</li><li>Prepare quarterly financial reporting and investment performance summaries</li><li>Lead annual audit and tax processes</li></ul><p> <strong>For fastest consideration, reach out to <u>Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn</u>.</strong></p>
  • 2026-08-28T00:00:00Z
Director of Accounting Services (Controller)
  • Stockton, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 120000 - 170000 USD / Yearly
  • Key Responsibilities<br>• Serve as the primary accounting contact and advisor for an assigned portfolio of client accounts.<br>• Manage full-cycle accounting for multiple clients, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, and month-end close.<br>• Set up, maintain, and optimize QuickBooks Online files, including chart of accounts, classes, locations, and integrations.<br>• Prepare and/or review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports for clients.<br>• Ensure timely and accurate reconciliations of bank, credit card, and other key balance sheet accounts.<br>• Develop and monitor client-specific accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.<br>• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis for clients; provide insights and recommendations.<br>• Review work performed by staff/accounting specialists, providing direction, training, and performance feedback.<br>• Coordinate with tax and assurance teams to support year-end engagements and information requests.<br>• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement technology and workflow enhancements for clients.<br>• Assist with onboarding new clients, including needs assessment, engagement scoping, and system setup.<br>• Manage engagement deadlines and priorities across multiple clients, communicating proactively with internal teams and client management.<br>Qualifications<br>• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.<br>• CPA license preferred but not required.<br>• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including prior supervisor/manager responsibilities.<br>• Prior experience in a CPA firm or client accounting services environment strongly preferred.<br>• Expert-level proficiency with QuickBooks Online, including advanced features and third-party app integrations.<br>• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP for small to mid-sized businesses.<br>• Experience with non-profit organizations and various reporting requirements related to non-profits.<br>• Proven ability to manage multiple client relationships and competing priorities.<br>• Demonstrated leadership skills, including staff supervision, coaching, and delegation.<br>• High level of comfort working in cloud-based and paperless environments.<br>• Excellent communication and client service skills.<br>• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
  • 2026-07-31T00:00:00Z
Controller - Leading Hedge Fund
  • San Francisco, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 200000 - 400000 USD / Yearly
  • <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 | Hedge Fund | San Francisco | Strong Compensation Package</strong></p><p> </p><p>Join a <strong>fast-growing investment firm </strong>focused on opportunities driven by the evolution of artificial intelligence. Known for its <strong>research-driven approach and sophisticated investment strategy</strong>, the firm has quickly built a strong reputation in the market.</p><p> </p><p>This is a newly created,<strong> high-visibility role with real ownership and impact</strong>. You’ll help build and scale institutional-grade fund accounting and reporting infrastructure within a <strong>collaborative, high-performing environment</strong>. The role offers <strong>strong compensation, long-term growth potential, and direct exposure to leadership</strong>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Own fund accounting and financial reporting across investment vehicles</li><li>Review NAVs, investor allocations, fees, capital activity, and partnership accounting</li><li>Manage fund administrator deliverables</li><li>Ensure accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting</li><li>Support complex portfolios (derivatives, options, long/short strategies)</li><li>Oversee valuations, reconciliations, and controls</li><li>Coordinate audits and support tax reporting with external advisors</li><li>Support regulatory and compliance reporting</li><li>Drive process improvements, automation, and reporting efficiency</li><li>Help build scalable systems and AI-enabled tools</li><li>Partner with senior leadership on fund oversight and special projects</li><li>Support new fund launches and infrastructure buildout</li></ul><p><strong>For fastest consideration, reach out to <u>Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn</u>.</strong></p>
  • 2026-08-28T00:00:00Z