Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Management Accountant to join our team in San Juan Capistrano, California. This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills and a passion for managing budgets, costs, and financial reporting. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate cost estimation, contract review, and auditing processes. Responsibilities: • Prepare budgets and cost estimates to support business plan updates and other organizational needs. • Conduct detailed reviews, estimates, and cost analyses for construction projects within the Planning Area scope. • Analyze construction costs against business plan allowances to ensure alignment and accuracy. • Develop and manage GL Wrap estimates, reporting, and auditing processes. • Review and evaluate pre-bid estimates prior to bid packages being issued, including cost analysis and exhibit composition. • Maintain strong relationships with contractors and suppliers to address cost-related matters effectively. • Identify and recommend improvements to financial processes and workflows. • Oversee contract and change order reviews, ensuring proposals align with job scope and cost coding requirements. • Track committed costs versus business plan allocations and ensure timely processing of invoices. • Approve and code utility invoices in alignment with organizational standards. Requirements • Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or financial management roles. • Proficiency in accounting software systems and tools such as ERP solutions and CRM. • Strong understanding of accrual accounting principles and annual budget preparation. • Experience with auditing processes and financial reporting. • Ability to analyze and interpret construction costs and business plans. • Familiarity with contract review and change order processes. • Excellent organizational and communication skills to maintain contractor and supplier relationships. • Skilled in using tools like Concur and About Time for financial tracking and reporting. 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. 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) .