Description We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to join our team in Monrovia, California. In this role, you will oversee key financial processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance while contributing to strategic decision-making. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail to work in a dynamic environment and support critical operational functions. Responsibilities: • Lead and manage cost accounting activities, including inventory valuation, standard cost roll-ups, and variance analysis for manufacturing or lab operations. • Prepare comprehensive financial reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, including variance analysis and performance metrics for senior management. • Oversee the month-end close process, ensuring accurate recording of accruals, journal entries, and reconciliations related to operational expenses. • Provide financial data and schedules to support audit requirements and public company compliance. • Manage equity compensation reporting and forecasting, including modeling expenses for RSUs, stock options, and other plans. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as R& D and Operations, to develop and maintain financial models and forecasts. • Utilize business intelligence tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Adaptive Insights to analyze trends and deliver actionable insights. • Assist in creating the annual operating plan, long-term forecasts, and reforecast cycles to align with organizational goals. • Identify opportunities to enhance financial systems, processes, and controls to support the growth of the organization. Requirements • Proven experience in cost accounting, with expertise in inventory valuation and variance analysis. • Strong knowledge of month-end close processes, journal entries, and account reconciliation. • Familiarity with public company reporting requirements and audit processes. • Experience in equity compensation reporting and forecasting, including RSUs and stock options. • Proficiency in financial modeling and using business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau. • Solid understanding of manufacturing cost accounting, particularly in life sciences or biotech industries. • Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail. • Ability to work collaboratively across departments and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .