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15 results for Senior Financial Analyst in San Diego, CA

Senior Financial Analyst
  • Solana Beach, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 48 - 55 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client is hiring a Senior Financial Analyst to join their growing finance organization and play a key role in guiding financial strategy and operational decision making. As companies continue to navigate complex financial environments, experienced analysts who can interpret data, evaluate performance, and provide meaningful business insights have become an essential part of successful leadership teams. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with senior executives and department leaders to evaluate financial performance, develop forecasts, and support long-term strategic planning initiatives. Rather than focusing solely on historical reporting, the Senior Financial Analyst will help drive forward-looking analysis that informs critical business decisions and supports sustainable growth.</p><p><br></p><p>Our client is seeking a finance professional who understands the broader business implications of financial analysis. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with large data sets, building advanced financial models, and presenting financial insights in a clear and strategic manner to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead financial planning and forecasting initiatives</li><li>Analyze financial results and provide strategic insights</li><li>Develop and maintain advanced financial models</li><li>Support budgeting and long-term financial planning</li><li>Prepare executive-level financial reports and presentations</li><li>Partner with department leaders to evaluate financial performance</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-03-06T00:00:00Z
Junior Financial Analyst
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 28 - 30 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client is hiring a Junior Financial Analyst to support their finance team and assist with financial planning, analysis, and reporting initiatives. This opportunity is ideal for an early-career finance professional who is eager to develop analytical skills while contributing to meaningful financial insights that support business decision making. In today’s competitive business environment, organizations rely heavily on data-driven financial analysis to guide strategic planning, evaluate performance, and identify areas for improvement. The Junior Financial Analyst will work closely with experienced finance leaders to gather financial data, perform analysis, and help transform complex financial information into clear and actionable insights.</p><p><br></p><p>This role offers exposure to many of the core functions that define modern finance departments, including budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance reporting. Our client is seeking a candidate who is curious, analytical, and comfortable working with financial data while collaborating with cross-functional teams.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with financial reporting and analysis</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting processes</li><li>Analyze financial performance and identify trends</li><li>Build and maintain financial models and spreadsheets</li><li>Prepare reports and presentations for leadership</li><li>Assist with data collection and financial research</li></ul>
  • 2026-03-06T00:00:00Z
Senior Accountant
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 40 - 45 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client, a fast-growing leader in the biotech sector, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting groundbreaking research and innovation within a rapidly evolving industry.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes</li><li>Prepare and analyze financial statements in compliance with GAAP and company policies</li><li>Reconcile complex accounts and maintain the general ledger</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives</li><li>Support internal and external audits, preparing schedules and documentation as needed</li><li>Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams on special projects and process improvements</li><li>Ensure regulatory compliance and support company growth through sound accounting practices</li><li>Leverage ERP and accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft D365, or QuickBooks</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-02-26T00:00:00Z
Senior Accountant
  • Elfin Forest, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 85000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in San Marcos, California. This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail and a solid background in financial reporting, inventory accounting, and audit preparation. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records while driving process improvements across accounting operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes to deliver accurate and audit-ready financial statements.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries in NetSuite, ensuring compliance and proper documentation.<br>• Manage balance sheet reconciliations, journal entry logs, and closing workpapers.<br>• Handle inventory accounting, including system-to-physical reconciliations and adjustments, while supervising physical inventory counts.<br>• Address agriculture-specific inventory matters such as yield variances, shrinkage, and spoilage.<br>• Develop and present internal and external financial statements and management reports.<br>• Provide support for audits, tax filings, and annual reporting requirements.<br>• Collaborate with operations teams to enhance inventory accuracy, costing methods, and accounting procedures.<br>• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline close processes and system workflows.
  • 2026-02-11T00:00:00Z
Senior Accountant
  • Solana Beach, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 40 - 46 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half is partnering with a rapidly expanding <strong>manufacturing and distribution company</strong> seeking a knowledgeable and highly organized <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> to join their accounting team. This role supports complex accounting functions, inventory processes, and monthly close activities within a dynamic, production-driven environment. Ideal for accountants who enjoy ownership, operations partnership, and helping strengthen the internal infrastructure of a growing company.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Own key areas of the <strong>month-end close</strong>: journal entries, accruals, allocations, and reconciliations</li><li>Prepare <strong>balance sheet and P&amp;L schedules</strong>, variance analysis, and supporting documentation</li><li>Manage inventory accounting transactions, standard costing, cycle counts, and COGS analysis</li><li>Assist with <strong>financial statement preparation</strong>, internal reporting, and consolidated financials</li><li>Support year-end audit, internal controls, and process documentation</li><li>Partner with supply chain, operations, and production teams to validate financial data</li><li>Identify opportunities for <strong>process improvements</strong>, automation, and workflow optimization</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and KPI analysis as needed</li></ul>
  • 2026-02-24T00:00:00Z
Senior Accountant
  • Solana Beach, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 45 - 49 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half is partnering with a well-capitalized <strong>finance &amp; mortgage</strong> organization based in <strong>Solana Beach</strong> to hire a meticulous, deadline-driven <strong>Senior Accountant</strong>. You’ll own key areas of the close, support <strong>loan accounting</strong> and <strong>servicing reconciliations</strong>, and help sharpen internal controls as the company scales. Ideal for someone who enjoys complex reconciliations, multi-entity accounting, and partnering with FP&amp;A and servicing teams.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Lead monthly <strong>close</strong> for assigned entities: JEs, accruals, allocations, consolidations, and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Manage <strong>loan-level accounting</strong> (purchase, sales, servicing, premium/discount amortization)</li><li>Reconcile <strong>warehouse lines</strong>, custodial accounts, and servicing remittances; support cash management</li><li>Prepare <strong>GAAP</strong> financials, flux/variance analysis, and supporting schedules</li><li>Partner with <strong>secondary marketing/treasury</strong> on hedging impacts and gain-on-sale entries</li><li>Maintain and document <strong>internal controls</strong>; assist with external audit and lender reporting</li><li>Support process improvements, close calendar optimization, and policy documentation</li><li>Collaborate with FP&amp;A on <strong>budget-to-actuals</strong> and KPI reporting</li></ul>
  • 2026-03-02T00:00:00Z
Financial Analyst
  • San Marcos, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 75000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
  • Essential Duties &amp; Responsibilities<br>• Collect and record historical financial data<br>• Manage databases of financial records<br>• Create and update financial analysis reports and models<br>• Collect financial data from internal and external sources<br>• Set and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and objectives<br>• Collaborate with accounting and operations teams<br>• Use predictive, driver-based, and multi-scenario planning for forecasts<br>• Maintain an orderly financial records library and data store<br>• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting<br>• Foster a culture of ethics, integrity, and good governance<br>• Provide technical support to department heads<br>• Assist with budgets, forecasts, and financial modeling<br>• Prepare variance analyses, risk/opportunity assessments, and ad hoc reports<br>• Identify and research variances in forecasts, budgets, and prior-year expenses<br>• Participate in corporate projects impacting the organization<br>Required Knowledge, Skills, &amp; Abilities<br>• Strong knowledge of accounting, financial, and operational principles<br>• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills<br>• High commitment to quality, ethics, and compliance<br>• Ability to navigate ambiguous situations<br>• Superior attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.<br>• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint<br>• Advanced skills in system, database, and data analysis<br>• Effective leadership and teamwork abilities<br>• Capability to analyze financial data and prepare reports<br>Education &amp; Experience<br>• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration preferred<br>• 2+ years of experience in accounting or financial analysis preferred<br>• Strategic planning and implementation experience is a plus<br>• Strong background in systems, databases, and information technology<br><br>Join our team to help shape and drive our financial strategy while ensuring our company&#39;s financial health and growth.<br><br>Are you a numbers whiz with a knack for turning data into actionable insights? We&#39;re looking for a dynamic Financial Planner and Analyst to join our team! Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, you&#39;ll be at the heart of our financial strategy, helping to shape the future of our company. If you love diving into data, collaborating with a passionate team, and making a real impact, this job is for you!
  • 2026-02-19T00:00:00Z
Financial Analyst
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 37 - 43 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A fast-growing manufacturing and distribution company in Carlsbad is seeking a sharp and forward-thinking <strong>Financial Analyst</strong> to support operational finance and strategic planning initiatives. This role sits at the intersection of finance and operations, helping leadership understand performance drivers across production, inventory, and margin.</p><p>If you enjoy digging into the numbers and turning data into actionable business intelligence, this is a high-visibility opportunity.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Be Responsible For</strong></p><ul><li>Build and maintain financial models to support forecasting and planning</li><li>Analyze production costs, margins, and inventory trends</li><li>Prepare monthly variance analysis and performance reporting</li><li>Support annual budgeting and rolling forecasts</li><li>Partner with operations leaders to evaluate financial performance</li><li>Develop dashboards and management reporting packages</li><li>Identify opportunities for cost efficiencies and process improvements</li><li>Assist with month-end close support and ad hoc analysis</li></ul>
  • 2026-02-19T00:00:00Z
Financial Analyst
  • Rancho Santa Fe, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 36 - 42 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A premium wellness and lifestyle organization in Rancho Santa Fe is seeking a polished and analytical <strong>Financial Analyst</strong> to support revenue analytics, service line performance, and executive reporting. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a relationship-driven business environment and enjoys translating financial data into strategic insights that support growth and client experience.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze revenue trends, pricing models, and service profitability</li><li>Support forecasting and long-range planning initiatives</li><li>Prepare executive dashboards and KPI reporting</li><li>Partner with department leaders on budget performance</li><li>Monitor expenses and identify optimization opportunities</li><li>Assist with financial presentations for leadership meetings</li><li>Support ad hoc reporting and special projects</li><li>Ensure data accuracy across financial systems</li></ul>
  • 2026-02-19T00:00:00Z
Financial Analyst
  • Rancho Santa Fe, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 44 - 50 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A fast-scaling <strong>software/technology firm</strong> is partnering with Robert Half to add an analytical, forward-thinking <strong>Financial Analyst</strong> to their FP&amp;A team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves modeling, working cross-functionally, and supporting strategic decision-making in a high-growth environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Build and maintain complex <strong>financial models</strong>, revenue forecasts, and multi‑scenario analyses</li><li>Prepare monthly reporting packages, KPI dashboards, and budget-to-actual variance explanations</li><li>Support planning cycles: annual budget, quarterly forecasting, and long‑range models</li><li>Partner with Sales, Product, and Operations to analyze performance drivers</li><li>Conduct <strong>SaaS metric analysis</strong> (ARR, churn, renewals, margins, customer cohorts)</li><li>Assist with board presentations and investor-ready reporting</li><li>Evaluate business cases for new products, pricing, software spend, and headcount planning</li><li>Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to support strategic initiatives</li></ul>
  • 2026-02-24T00:00:00Z
Financial Operations Analyst
  • San Marcos, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 43 - 50 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half is supporting a high-growth <strong>retail/distribution company in San Marcos</strong> seeking a sharp, analytical <strong>Financial Operations Analyst</strong> to strengthen their FP&amp;A and operational performance tracking. This role blends traditional financial analysis with inventory analytics, margin reviews, forecasting, and cross-functional partnership. Ideal for someone who enjoys fast-changing environments and making data meaningful for business leaders.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze sales, margin, inventory, and operational performance across multiple product categories</li><li>Prepare weekly and monthly KPI dashboards with insights for leadership</li><li>Support budgeting/forecasting cycles with models, scenarios, and variance commentary</li><li>Partner with Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Operations to validate cost and volume data</li><li>Evaluate pricing changes, promotions, and product performance trends</li><li>Work with Accounting to reconcile inventory variances, landed cost, COGS, and shrink</li><li>Assist with monthly close support: accruals, reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting</li><li>Develop and refine models for demand forecasting, revenue planning, and operational efficiency</li><li>Prepare presentations for senior leadership, highlighting risks, trends, and opportunities</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-02-27T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 38 - 43 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our company is actively seeking a skilled Senior Accountant to join our finance and accounting team. The ideal candidate has strong analytical abilities, deep understanding of accounting principles, and proven experience handling advanced accounting functions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, review, and analyze complex general ledger accounts</li><li>Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness</li><li>Prepare and interpret financial statements for senior management</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis efforts</li><li>Oversee compliance with internal controls, GAAP, and regulatory requirements</li><li>Collaborate with auditors and facilitate audit processes</li><li>Mentor junior accounting staff and support professional development</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-02-26T00:00:00Z
Payroll Analyst
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 32 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Analyst to support their payroll operations and ensure timely, accurate payroll processing. This role is ideal for professionals with strong analytical skills and a thorough understanding of payroll systems and compliance in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process and audit payroll transactions for accuracy and compliance</li><li>Maintain payroll records and reconcile payroll reports</li><li>Assist with quarterly and annual payroll filings, tax reporting, and year-end processes</li><li>Resolve payroll discrepancies and answer employee queries</li><li>Support payroll system upgrades and process improvements</li><li>Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to implement payroll policies and procedures</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-02-26T00:00:00Z
Jr. Staff Accountant
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Jr. Staff Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in Carlsbad, California. This position is ideal for someone who is skilled in managing financial transactions and ensuring the accuracy of accounting records. The role will involve a variety of accounting tasks to support daily operations, with the possibility of an extension based on business needs.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) transactions accurately and efficiently.<br>• Perform cash postings and ensure proper allocation to accounts.<br>• Review and code credit card transactions to the general ledger (GL).<br>• Assist with data entry projects to maintain precise financial records.<br>• Support miscellaneous accounting tasks as needed to meet organizational goals.<br>• Conduct reconciliations for bank accounts to ensure accurate balances.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries to maintain up-to-date ledgers.<br>• Collaborate with team members to streamline invoice coding processes.<br>• Utilize NetSuite accounting software to manage financial activities effectively.
  • 2026-03-05T00:00:00Z
Junior Accountant
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 21 - 23 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A growing manufacturing and distribution company in Carlsbad is seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Junior Accountant</strong> to support the monthly close process and day-to-day accounting operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their accounting career who wants hands-on exposure to cost accounting, inventory, and financial reporting.</p><p>You’ll work closely with senior accounting staff and gain real visibility into how financial data drives operational decisions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Be Responsible For</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries for month-end close</li><li>Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate variances</li><li>Assist with inventory and cost accounting analysis</li><li>Support accounts payable and receivable processes as needed</li><li>Maintain supporting schedules and audit-ready documentation</li><li>Assist with fixed asset tracking and depreciation schedules</li><li>Participate in process improvement initiatives within accounting</li><li>Support external audit requests and financial reporting</li></ul>
  • 2026-02-21T00:00:00Z