We are looking for an experienced Director of Accounting to lead the finance and accounting function for a growing real estate organization in Laurel, Maryland. This hybrid role offers the chance to work closely with executive leadership, strengthen financial operations, and help shape the company’s long-term direction. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in accounting, a strategic mindset, and the ability to build scalable processes that support continued expansion.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the company’s accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial management across day-to-day and strategic activities.<br>• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles while maintaining timely and reliable reporting.<br>• Produce financial statements, executive reports, and business insights that support leadership decision-making.<br>• Oversee core transactional functions such as payables, receivables, payroll coordination, banking activity, and cash oversight.<br>• Develop budgets, cash flow projections, forecasts, and financial plans that align with organizational goals.<br>• Perform modeling and analysis related to profitability, pricing, and operating performance to guide business strategy.<br>• Partner with senior leaders on growth initiatives, offering financial perspective on key business decisions.<br>• Maintain compliance across tax coordination, licensing, insurance, registrations, and internal financial controls.<br>• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, automate reporting, and implement scalable financial systems and governance practices.<br>• Build the foundation for a future accounting team by establishing structure, mentoring capability, and supporting organizational growth.
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a publicly traded real estate investment organization to identify an <strong>Accounting</strong> <strong>Director</strong>. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity with a financially strong, growth-oriented company that owns a large and diverse national real estate portfolio.</p><p>Reporting to senior accounting leadership, this role will oversee the accounting and reporting activities for a significant real estate portfolio while leading a team of accounting professionals. The position offers the rare combination of strategic leadership, technical accounting, cross-functional collaboration, and direct exposure to executive management. <strong> The compensation, benefits, bonus and long term incentive make this opportunity stand out. The team and company culture make it a job of a lifetime. Email your resume to Jim Meade at Robert Half right away for consideration.</strong></p><p>Responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Lead the accounting and financial reporting for a large real estate portfolio.</li><li>Manage, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals.</li><li>Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.</li><li>Review lease transactions, property-level accounting, and related account reconciliations.</li><li>Partner closely with Acquisitions, Asset Management, Treasury, FP&A, Legal, and Financial Reporting teams.</li><li>Support investments, dispositions, financing activities, and other strategic transactions.</li><li>Identify opportunities to enhance processes, controls, and efficiencies across the accounting function.</li><li>Serve as a trusted business partner and accounting resource for senior leadership.</li></ul><p>Why Consider This Opportunity?</p><ul><li>Join a respected industry leader with a national platform and strong long-term growth outlook.</li><li>Highly visible role with direct interaction across multiple business functions and senior leadership.</li><li>Opportunity to lead an experienced team and make a meaningful impact on the organization.</li><li>Collaborative culture that values accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Competitive compensation package, including base salary, bonus potential, and long-term incentive opportunities.</li></ul>
<p><strong>About the Opportunity</strong></p><p>Our client, a mission oriented nonprofit organization, is seeking a Controller/Director of Accounting to lead its accounting and financial reporting functions. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring financial integrity, strengthening internal controls, supporting strategic initiatives, and providing executive leadership with meaningful financial insights to guide decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting leader who enjoys combining hands-on financial management with strategic partnership across the organization.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>The Controller/Director of Accounting will oversee all accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting support, audit coordination, compliance activities, and treasury functions. The position serves as a key advisor to executive leadership and is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records while supporting the organization's long-term financial sustainability.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Direct all aspects of the accounting function, including month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and general ledger management.</li><li>Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records while maintaining compliance with applicable accounting standards.</li><li>Oversee day-to-day accounting activities related to payables, receivables, payroll, fixed assets, and cash transactions.</li><li>Maintain a scalable accounting infrastructure capable of supporting organizational growth.</li></ul><p><strong>Strategic Financial Management</strong></p><ul><li>Provide leadership with meaningful financial insights, trends, and recommendations to support operational and strategic initiatives.</li><li>Assist in long-range planning efforts through forecasting, cash flow modeling, and financial analysis.</li><li>Evaluate financial performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, profitability, and resource allocation.</li><li>Partner with department leaders to support planning, budgeting, and financial decision-making.</li></ul><p><strong>Governance, Risk & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain a strong internal control environment designed to safeguard organizational assets and improve financial accountability.</li><li>Coordinate annual audits and serve as a primary liaison with external accounting partners.</li><li>Oversee regulatory reporting requirements and ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures.</li><li>Monitor compliance with funding, reporting, and operational requirements as applicable.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership & Team Development</strong></p><ul><li>Manage, mentor, and develop members of the accounting team.</li><li>Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous professional growth.</li><li>Establish priorities, improve workflows, and create efficiencies across the department.</li><li>Serve as a trusted business partner to executive leadership and key stakeholders.</li></ul>
<p>We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Reimbursement Operations to lead and optimize a growing reimbursement organization. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing reimbursement programs, managing a team of reimbursement professionals, developing operational reporting and dashboards, and driving performance through data-driven decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>The Director will establish departmental goals, monitor key performance indicators, identify trends and opportunities, and ensure the delivery of exceptional support throughout the reimbursement process. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with strong reimbursement expertise, exceptional analytical skills, and a proven ability to build scalable processes while developing high-performing teams.</p><p><br></p><p>Essential Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for reimbursement managers, team leads, and reimbursement specialists.</li><li>Develop department objectives, service standards, and measurable performance goals aligned with organizational priorities.</li><li>Create and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and reporting tools that provide visibility into operational performance, team productivity, reimbursement outcomes, and customer service metrics.</li><li>Establish and monitor key performance indicators, including benefit verification turnaround times, authorization metrics, appeal outcomes, reimbursement case volumes, resolution timelines, productivity measures, and service level performance.</li><li>Analyze reimbursement data and operational trends to identify opportunities for process improvements and enhanced customer support.</li><li>Present operational metrics, reimbursement insights, and performance reports to senior leadership.</li><li>Oversee reimbursement workflows, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and compliance with established procedures.</li><li>Lead escalation efforts involving complex reimbursement issues, payer challenges, and reimbursement-related obstacles.</li><li>Partner with internal teams to improve operational effectiveness and streamline reimbursement-related processes.</li><li>Identify and implement best practices that improve reimbursement outcomes and enhance organizational performance.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives through workflow optimization, automation opportunities, and technology enhancements.</li><li>Ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and adherence to organizational policies and applicable reimbursement requirements.</li><li>Manage departmental staffing plans, resource allocation, and workforce planning initiatives.</li><li>Support change management efforts associated with new programs, systems, and operational initiatives.</li><li>Serve as a subject matter expert regarding reimbursement processes, payer requirements, and reimbursement strategy.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>