Manager, General Accounting

Robert Half • San Ramon, CA • 8h ago

Who We Are

Robert Half has a long history of connecting opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. Bolstered by the strength of our brand, our people, our technology, and our professional services business model, we find meaningful and exciting employment for the people we place and provide clients access to the specialized talent they need to help grow their businesses. We pioneered the idea of professional talent solutions over 80 years ago and continue to lead the industry in this space as a global, publicly traded company.

About the Role

We are seeking a Manager, General Accounting to lead key accounting and financial reporting activities across fixed assets, lease accounting, capitalized software and cloud implementation costs, prepaid assets, accruals, and corporate operating expenses. This highly visible role partners with business leaders and accounting teams across the organization to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and consistent application of accounting policy.

The ideal candidate brings strong accounting expertise, sound judgment, and a passion for developing people and improving processes. This role offers significant exposure to senior finance leadership, corporate business partners, and international accounting teams, with opportunities to influence decisions, drive process improvements, and support business transformation initiatives.

What You'll Do

Lead the monthly close for assigned areas, including journal entries, reconciliations, balance sheet analysis, aged-item review, and issue resolution.

Review and approve accounting schedules and supporting documentation prepared by the team.

Evaluate complex transactions and determine the appropriate accounting treatment, including escalation of non-routine matters.

Maintain compliance with US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, SOX, internal controls, and company policies.

Partner with business leaders, international accounting teams, and auditors to resolve accounting matters and support financial reporting.

Drive process improvements through automation, analytics, AI-enabled tools, and other transformation initiatives that enhance efficiency, controls, and reporting quality.

Maintain an understanding of financial systems, data flows, and interfaces supporting the ERP environment.

Develop and mentor team members through coaching, feedback, career development, and skill-building opportunities.

Foster a high-performing team culture focused on accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and practical problem-solving.

What You'll Need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Five or more years of progressive accounting experience, including experience reviewing work and leading or developing team members.

Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, SOX, and internal controls.

Public accounting experience preferred; CPA strongly preferred.

Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and financial ERP experience; Workday Financials is a plus.

Demonstrated interest in process improvement, automation, analytics, and leveraging emerging technologies, including AI-enabled finance tools.

The typical annual salary range for this position is shown below and is negotiable depending upon experience and location. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.

$100,000.00 - $153,000.00

We offer exceptional earning potential and a competitive benefits package, including group health insurance benefits (medical, vision, dental), FSA and HSA healthcare accounts, life and accident insurance, adoption and fertility assistance, paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks, and short/long term disability. Robert Half provides paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) our people receive varies based on their years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new hire earns up to 17 days of CTO per calendar year. Our people also receive up to 11 paid holidays per calendar year. We also offer the opportunity to contribute to our company 401(k) savings and investment plan or deferred compensation plan (if eligible), with an employer match of 100% on the first 3% of your contributions for eligible employees. Learn more at https://roberthalfbenefits.com .

Robert Half Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veteran

As part of Robert Half's Corporate Services facility employment process, any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Our recruiters use their expertise and may utilize AI to help with their evaluation of candidates.

Robert Half is committed to being an equal employment employer offering opportunities to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us by sending an email to HRSolutions@roberthalf.com or call 1.855.744.6947 for assistance.

In your email please include the following:

The specific accommodation requested to complete the employment application.

The location(s) (city, state) to which you would like to apply.

For positions located in San Francisco, CA: Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

For positions located in Los Angeles County, CA: 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.

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