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Finance Lead – SAP S/4HANA Migration  Location: San Jose, CA Experience: 6+ Years Industry: Semiconductor ManufacturingRole Overview We are seeking a proactive Finance Lead with a deep background in the semiconductor industry to guide our strategic migration from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA. Acting as the vital link between Operations Finance and technical teams, you will ensure precise process documentation, robust system design, and a seamless transition of our financial architecture.Key Responsibilities SAP S/4HANA Implementation Strategic Liaison: Represent Operations Finance in migration phases, ensuring system design meets complex manufacturing business needs. Process Architecture: Lead AS-IS and TO-BE workflow documentation, focusing on inventory, costing, variances, and close processes. Readiness & Testing: Collaborate with IT and Manufacturing to support configuration reviews, end-to-end validation, and cutover activities. Industry Alignment: Integrate semiconductor best practices into S/4HANA design workshops to optimize cost flows. Operational Excellence & Innovation Project Leadership: Manage timelines and stakeholder alignment for system enhancements and process automation. AI & Analytics: Identify and drive automation opportunities across financial close and data validation processes. Manufacturing Finance & Inventory Cost Accounting: Oversee accurate inventory valuation, including standard cost updates and reserve adjustments. Variance Analysis: Perform detailed manufacturing variance analysis and reporting to drive actionable operational insights. Qualifications Experience: 6+ years in semiconductor manufacturing finance with a heavy focus on inventory and cost accounting. SAP Expertise: Extensive hands-on experience with SAP ECC and/or S/4HANA (FI/CO modules), including configuration and troubleshooting. Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of semiconductor cost structures (wafer fabrication/backend), complex BOMs, and routing configurations. Technical Skills: Advanced Excel/data skills and proven experience in major system transformations and process design. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. salary: $50.83 - $55.83 per hourshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 5 PMeducation: BachelorsResponsibilities• Serve as the Operations Finance representative in the SAP S/4 HANA migration, aligning system design with business needs. • Lead comprehensive process documentation, including AS-IS and TO-BE workflows for Operations Finance. • Collaborate with IT, manufacturing, and operations to support solution design, configuration reviews, testing, and readiness activities, leveraging semiconductor manufacturing knowledge. • Participate in design workshops to integrate finance impacts (inventory, costing, variances, close processes) into S/4 HANA, applying industry best practices. • Oversee data validation, reconciliation, and cutover to ensure smooth migration. Finance Projects & Operational EfficiencySkillsManager QualificationsYears of experience: 6 yearsExperience level: ExperiencedRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days. Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. 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Fully Onsite Cost Analyst / Junior Cost Accountant – Manufacturing  Randstad has an immediate need for a fully onsite Cost Analyst / Junior Cost Accountant to support financial operations within a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for cost accounting, variance analysis, standard costing, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, KPI tracking, and month-end close support. You’ll work with ERP systems, manufacturing financial data, and advanced Excel functions (pivot tables, lookups, formulas) to analyze performance, perform reconciliations, and deliver actionable insights to leadership. Experience with Power BI or other reporting tools is a plus. Ideal Candidate: Analytical finance or accounting professional with advanced Excel skills, ERP exposure, and foundational knowledge of cost accounting, financial analysis, and manufacturing finance who is eager to grow technical and operational expertise. This role is moving quickly — email your resume to lisa.norman@randstadusa.com for immediate consideration.salary: $24 - $25 per hourshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 5 PMeducation: BachelorsResponsibilities Perform cost analysis and support standard cost development Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes Conduct variance analysis and interpret financial data Support month-end close and reporting activities Provide timely financial insights to management to support business decisions Assist with special projects assigned by the Site Controller Learn and work within ERP/manufacturing accounting systems Required Associate’s degree OR currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Advanced Microsoft Excel skills Basic understanding of accounting principles Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Exposure to cost accounting concepts Experience with Power BI or other reporting tools Familiarity with ERP systems    SkillsCost Accounting (1 year of experience is preferred)Variance Analysis (1 year of experience is preferred)Financial Analysis (1 year of experience is preferred)Budgeting and Forecasting (1 year of experience is preferred)Month-End Close (1 year of experience is preferred)Standard Costing (1 year of experience is preferred)Manufacturing Finance (1 year of experience is preferred)ERP (1 year of experience is preferred)Excel Pivot Tables (1 year of experience is preferred)Data Reporting / Power BIQualificationsYears of experience: 1 yearExperience level: Entry LevelRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Growing real estate investment and development company is looking to add an Analyst to the team in Jacksonville! We are looking for experience in the construction and/or real estate industries, specifically focused on job cost accounting. The Cost Accountint Analyst will be responsible for managing the financial reporting and cost accounting for assigned projects, to include the tracking of job cost activity to budgets.  This is a dynamic opportunity with exposure to leadership in multiple areas of the organization.salary: $70,000 - $90,000 per yearshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 5 PMeducation: BachelorsResponsibilities Process, code, and review vendor invoices for accuracy and proper job cost classification, ensuring alignment with approved budgets and contract terms. Maintain detailed project cost accounting records & track project costs against budgets, reconciling job cost details to the general ledger. Prepare and post monthly journal entries related to construction and development activities. Reconcile WIP and other project-related balance sheet accounts. Roll forward and maintain lien waiver and lien release trackers, and coordinate with lenders, title companies, and construction teams to clear outstanding draw conditions. Monitor retainage balances and ensure proper release in accordance with loan agreements and contract terms. Support internal and external audits by preparing project schedules and providing supporting documentation. Misc. other duties and/or projects, as needed SkillsJob Cost (1 year of experience is required)Accounts Payable (1 year of experience is required)Roll Forward (1 year of experience is preferred)Lien WaiverFinancial Reporting - Internal (1 year of experience is preferred)Cash Flow ForecastingWIP (1 year of experience is required)Account Reconciliation (1 year of experience is required)Month-End Close (1 year of experience is required)Journal Entries (1 year of experience is required)Yardi (1 year of experience is preferred)ConstructionReal EstateQualificationsYears of experience: 1 yearExperience level: ExperiencedRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.