We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to manage and oversee financial operations for multiple entities involved in large-scale development projects in Germantown, Maryland. This role includes preparing financial reports, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with both Federal Income Tax accounting and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The ideal candidate will play a critical role in maintaining financial accuracy, documenting gains under applicable accounting standards, and supporting effective financial controls.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and finalize monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for multiple entities and projects, ensuring timely completion of consolidations, variance analyses, and bank reconciliations.<br>• Record daily financial activities and ensure month-end accruals are accurately captured and documented.<br>• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and internal controls to mitigate financial risks and enhance reporting accuracy.<br>• Manage all aspects of accounting for acquisitions, dispositions, and gains on sales, including reviewing contracts, calculating gains, and preparing journal entries.<br>• Ensure compliance with Accounting Standards Codification 606 and other applicable standards, accurately recording revenue and project costs.<br>• Collaborate with project managers to estimate and record period-end accruals with appropriate supporting documentation.<br>• Oversee cash flow management, including budgeting, forecasting, and maintaining real estate tax schedules to ensure timely payments.<br>• Assist with audit and tax preparations by providing necessary schedules and documentation.<br>• Support the Controller in managing job cost closeouts and ensuring accurate cost allocations.<br>• Perform special projects, such as reconciling job-related expenditures and calculating management fees, as needed.
<p>Our client, an international real estate company is looking for a couple of divisional Controllers to oversee financial operations and accounting processes within a couple different real estate divisions. This role involves managing accounting records, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and legal agreements. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in commercial real estate accounting and leadership to drive accuracy and efficiency across all financial activities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the preparation and maintenance of accounting records for assigned projects and entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Supervise and develop accounting staff, providing training and guidance to support their growth and attention to detail.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams and external parties to ensure effective communication and coordination of financial matters.</p><p>• Manage treasury functions, including bank reconciliations, cash flow projections, and contribution/distribution calculations.</p><p>• Review and approve funding requests, reserves, and write-offs in line with governing agreements.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with legal documents such as loan agreements, joint venture contracts, and property management agreements.</p><p>• Conduct thorough reviews of general ledger entries, monthly and quarterly financial reports, and accounting memos for new or complex items.</p><p>• Maintain and enforce internal controls to preserve asset integrity and reliability of accounting records.</p><p>• Administer audits, including financial statement preparation and internal controls assessments.</p><p>• Provide oversight on tax projections and preparation, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate for these Controller roles will have an active CPA, 6+ years of commercial real estate accounting experience (mixed-use and industrial), forecasting/budgeting, joint ventures, financial statement preparation, strong supervisory skills and the ability to be in an office in DC 3 days/week. Comp range 140-175K + 20% bonus. To apply to this Controller role please do so through this posting or reach out to Caren Bromberg Bach on LinkedIn or call Caren Bach at 301.965.9035. </p>
<p>Are you a seasoned professional passionate about information security and compliance? A national leading consulting firm is seeking an <strong>ISO Lead Certified Senior Manager</strong> to take a pivotal role in their Risk Consulting Practice. You’ll lead a team dedicated to providing top-tier advisory and attestation services for ISO 27001 compliance, helping clients streamline their processes, strengthen their security posture, and align with international standards. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in an environment that offers challenging projects, leadership opportunities, and strategic initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>Your role will bring variety and impact, including:</p><ul><li><strong>Business Development:</strong> Identify new opportunities, create client proposals, and contribute to thought leadership in the ISO space.</li><li><strong>Client Delivery:</strong> Oversee scheduling, client interactions, and the completion of consulting and attestation projects with a focus on quality and professional standards.</li><li><strong>Compliance Excellence:</strong> Ensure workpapers adhere to methodology and standards while juggling multiple client engagements and maintaining precision.</li><li><strong>Risk Awareness:</strong> Stay on top of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and changes in regulations, providing recommendations for compliance updates.</li><li><strong>Strategic Reporting:</strong> Present system performance and risk analyses to client leadership with actionable improvement plans.</li><li><strong>Leadership & Mentorship:</strong> Guide and support junior team members, helping them grow their skills and confidence.</li><li><strong>Training Initiatives:</strong> Help clients implement information security awareness programs across their organizations.</li></ul><p><strong>Why This Role?</strong></p><p>If you're ready to step into a leadership role where you can showcase your expertise, build client relationships, and lead a team of talented professionals, this position offers tremendous growth potential. You’ll be working in an environment that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning while tackling impactful challenges.</p><p><strong>Next Steps:</strong></p><p>Interested in learning more about this exciting opportunity? Take action today! <strong>Reach out to Jim Meade at Robert Half or connect with him on LinkedIn.</strong> We look forward to connecting with you and discussing how you can leverage your skills and experience in this role.</p>
<p><strong>Financial Manager</strong> – Construction & Infrastructure Projects</p><p>Are you a skilled financial professional with experience in <strong>budgeting, cost analysis, procurement planning, supervisory tasks</strong>, and working in the <strong>construction or similar industry</strong>? This is an exciting opportunity for you to make an impact by supporting critical infrastructure and large multi-year programs. As part of the Finance Management team, you will work closely with project management teams on budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, billing, and procurement strategies to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, remain cash-positive, and stay compliant with contract expectations. This position also offers the opportunity to conduct high-level interactions with project teams, customers, and executives to deliver accurate financial data and insights that drive key business decisions.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Project Cost Control</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate with project teams to <strong>prepare accurate budgets</strong> and forecast manpower needs for multi-year programs</li><li>Perform weekly <strong>budget vs. actual analysis</strong>, identify variances, and address with project managers</li><li>Establish and maintain <strong>cash flow forecasts</strong>, ensuring that the project remains cash-positive</li><li>Ensure monthly complex billing submissions are accurate and timely</li><li>Track contract reconciliations and changes to reflect accurate financial data</li><li>Conduct efficient <strong>Key Project Reviews (KPR)</strong> to monitor project financials and performance</li><li>Support project teams with monthly financial forms and provide variance explanations</li></ul><p><strong>Project Procurement Planning</strong></p><ul><li>Lead procurement planning efforts by collaborating with project teams to develop detailed plans post-award, ensuring compliance and logistical requirements are met</li><li>Ensure procurement is completed according to plan before 20% job completion and perform monthly analysis of purchased vs. planned budgets</li></ul><p><strong>Award Management</strong></p><ul><li>Enter orders into the CMS system promptly</li><li>Create work orders in the system for scheduling service operations</li><li>Generate and submit monthly billing for assigned projects in alignment with invoicing terms and conditions</li><li>Resolve billing concerns to ensure invoices are paid on time</li><li>Post invoices in both the customer’s system and the company’s accounting system</li><li>Prepare data for monthly reports and participate in weekly project meetings</li><li>Monitor contract compliance and ensure customer reporting aligns with billing requirements</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><p>This role offers an opportunity to work on <strong>mission-critical infrastructure projects</strong>, providing valuable financial insights and solutions that influence project success on a large scale. It is ideal for someone seeking growth with hands-on involvement across budgeting, procurement, billing, and financial analysis in a collaborative environment where innovation and excellence are key values. This is a newly created position due to growth with tremendous opportunity to continue to advance your career while working in a collaborative fast-paced environment in a highly visible role</p>
<p>Join a market-leading, visionary commercial real estate developer and property manager with over seven decades of success shaping the metropolitan Washington landscape. With a renowned, award-winning portfolio spanning office, residential, retail, hospitality, and mixed-use assets—and an active pipeline of market-defining projects—this organization offers a dynamic career environment at the forefront of industry transformation.</p><p><br></p><p>We are seeking an experienced tax professional (flexible on title and compensation based on experience) to oversee tax compliance and planning for a diversified portfolio, including properties at all stages of development, financial investment holdings, and interests in sports entities. This role will provide exposure to tax work for Partnerships, S Corporations, C Corporations, trusts, individuals, private equity, and more, along with leadership responsibilities for a talented tax team.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Prepare and review individual income tax returns (multiple generations) and project extension payments and quarterly estimated taxes.</li><li>Collect and analyze documentation needed for return compliance and split of income tax liabilities.</li><li>Manage and coordinate with external advisors on tax planning.</li><li>Prepare and project taxable income for various trusts and manage quarterly estimates.</li><li>Oversee tax accounting for private equity returns, including tracking and projecting income, coordinating return prep, and collaborating with external partners.</li><li>Prepare and review gift tax returns.</li><li>Manage tax notices and offer personal financial support such as loan applications and private equity filings.</li><li>Supervise and develop the tax team including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and performance management.</li><li>Identify training needs, execute training programs, and ensure the team's ongoing professional growth.</li><li>Support other duties and responsibilities as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client, a privately owned real estate firm involved in real estate investment, development and property management worldwide is one of the largest real estate organizations in the world and they are looking for a Senior Property Accountant. This Senior Property Accountant will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and propriety of all financial data and reports. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:</p><ul><li>Collaborate closely with Controller, Property/Project Manager, and Accountants to maintain the accuracy of accounting, financial reporting, and construction draw processes, when required.</li><li>Create funding requests for both investors and lenders.</li><li>Perform treasury-related tasks, which include initiating wire transfers for distributions, debt service, and other periodic or special payments.</li><li>Analyze accounts receivable (AR) aging to evaluate collectability and recommend write-offs or reserves as needed.</li><li>Support the Property Management team with analysis of accounts receivable data to assist in collection efforts, if necessary.</li><li>Post journal entries to the general ledger, ensuring compliance with GAAP or other applicable accounting standards. If relevant, review journal entries prepared by Accountants or external parties to ensure accuracy and alignment with accounting principles.</li><li>Manage project/property reporting schedules and draw calendars.</li><li>Execute month-end close tasks, including preparing and reviewing reconciliations of complex accounts.</li><li>Conduct thorough reviews and analyses of the general ledger.</li><li>Accurately calculate, invoice, and record Property/Development Management fees and Construction Management fees in a timely manner.</li><li>Oversee fixed asset records by setting up and tracking new assets and processing monthly depreciation/amortization.</li><li>Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements along with detailed supporting schedules, in coordination with the Property/Project Manager to ensure correctness.</li><li>Create lender-related reserve, escrow, or draw requests (including tenant improvements, commissions, and capital expenses).</li><li>Investigate accounting standards, draft memorandums outlining positions, and document appropriate treatment for unique or new financial items.</li><li>Implement and monitor procedures to ensure compliance with internal controls.</li><li>Provide assistance to the Asset Management and Property Management teams in preparing annual property budgets and reconciling differences between Argus models and budgets/forecasts. Enter approved budgets into relevant accounting systems.</li><li>Compile and submit information required for financial statement and internal audits.</li><li>Generate tax projections and develop tax preparation workpapers as needed.</li><li>Support and mentor new accountants in their respective specialties or product areas to ensure the consistency and accuracy of processes and deliverables.</li><li>Contribute to projects, ad hoc reporting, and analysis for the Accounting team as requested.</li></ul><p>The ideal candidate for this Senior Property Accountant role will have a BS in accounting from an accredited university- 3+ years of public accounting (auditing of real estate companies) or another real estate company doing similar work. This real estate company has a lot to offer an employee since they are a global firm located in the heart of DC. To apply to this Senior Property Accountant job please do so through this posting or reach out to Caren Bromberg Bach on LinkedIn or call Caren Bach at 301.965.9035.</p>
<p>FINANCE MANAGER WANTED WITH ENGINEERING / TECHNOLOGY / GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING SERVICES INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE! </p><p><br></p><p>Do you enjoy interacting with Operations Leaders, Contracts Managers and Project Management? Want to leverage your finance skills into a more interactive role?? If so, this is the job for you!!</p><p> </p><p>Identify issues and resolve problems in this stimulating Finance Manager position. This role would be best suited for candidates who consider themselves a self-starter. You will keep Senior and Executive Leadership up to date on the status of a variety of projects and contracts. You will have responsibility for overseeing financial reporting and processes for your assigned region, while serving as an financial liaison between the field and accounting. Make an impact by joining a well-managed organization with a collaborative culture!!</p><p> </p><p>Your responsibilities will include:</p><p>- Support the RFP and contracts process</p><p>- Distinguish and evolve process improvements to streamline reporting and improve team efficiency</p><p>- Stimulate accountability and the meeting of deliverables</p><p>- Serve as liaison with the field and corporate departments (finance, contracts, purchasing, legal, etc.)</p><p>- Support the accounting team during the closing process to confirm deadlines are met</p><p>- Construct relevant and timely reports on financial data analytics like actual spend against budgets/outlook, the monthly flash report, and key financial metrics</p><p>- Contribute to ensure a competent, trained staff through development, goal setting, and regular assessment</p><p>- Other ad hoc projects as they arise or are assigned</p><p> </p><p>Come join our growing team!! We offer a generous total compensation package including generous base, bonus potential, and fantastic benefit package, including a flexible work option! </p><p>Apply now directly to tracy.kaszuba@roberthalf to be considered!</p>
<p>Our client is a rapidly growing and well financed global company in the emerging energy sector. They are recruiting for a Senior Accountant to join their world class team. This is a ground floor opportunity for a talented Senior Accountant to take their career to the next level quickly with a great amount of career runway as this company rapidly builds their finance team and overall infrastructure. This exciting Senior Accountant position will report to a tenured Director and provide accounting support at the corporate level for their cutting edge new global level projects.</p><p> </p><p>Duties for this this exciting Senior Accountant role will include the following:</p><p> </p><p>· Work closely with the corporate accounting team and be a key contributor to the month end and year end accounting close as well as financial reporting</p><p>· Prepare journal entries including monthly accruals, adjusting entries and complex entries to support complex transactions.</p><p>· Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations for accounts assigned and related account schedules</p><p>· Assist with the external audit process and provide supporting schedules and requested information to support the year end external audit and quarterly reviews</p><p>· Support management with the development of key accounting processes as well as design of internal controls</p><p>· As a part of a team, assist with system implementations and related technology projects</p><p>· Work effectively between project operations teams and the corporate accounting team to maintain information flow and hit reporting deadlines</p><p>· Perform ad hoc projects for management as assigned.</p><p> </p><p>Our client offers fully paid medical insurance as part of their overall compensation package in addition to other robust benefits.</p><p> </p><p>Please submit your resume in confidence to Raj Khanna, Senior Vice President at Robert Half or directly via LinkedIn for immediate consideration for this or one of our other active career opportunities in the Washington Metro area.</p><p> </p><p><br></p>
My client is a large government defense contractor seeking a new Controller to lead their financial operations and ensure compliance with government cost accounting standards. The ideal candidate will bring accounting expertise, deep knowledge of public accounting, and a mastery of government contracting. This is a high-impact role at the heart of our organization’s financial integrity and strategic growth. The controller will be asked to run the day-to-day accounting management of the organization while managing 5 staff members underneath them. This role will report to the CFO. They are holding true to the qualifications below. Company Overview Join one of the nation's leading government defense contractors—a dynamic, innovation-driven organization with annual revenues exceeding $500 million. They specialize in cutting-edge solutions across defense and national security sectors, operating in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. Position Summary We are seeking a experienced Controller to Key Responsibilities Lead the accounting department, overseeing financial reporting, month-end closing, and regulatory submissions Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, payroll, financial reporting, risk management, budgeting and forecasting support, and collaborating with third-party stakeholders (tax, audit, government, etc…) Lead the development of a high-performing team of 5 accounting staff members Manage and maintain Costpoint ERP system operations Develop and monitor indirect rates, ensuring alignment with contract requirements and optimizing cost recovery Prepare and submit Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS) and other reports required by DCAA and DCMA Collaborate with executive leadership to provide financial insights for decision-making Ensure compliance with GAAP, FAR, CAS, and other relevant regulations Support audits and financial reviews conducted by internal and external agencies Mentor and develop a high-performing finance team
<p>Non-Profit in NW Washington DC is looking for an experienced <strong>Associate Director, Human Resources and Administration</strong> to join their team. <strong>This will require 4 days on site! </strong>The Associate Director of HR involves working closely with senior leadership to create a collaborative and engaging work environment that aligns with the organization’s mission and values. If you are passionate about HR management, employee engagement, and compliance, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact.</p><ul><li>Advise the senior management team on overall strategic human resource best practices.</li><li>Identify and implement appropriate HR systems or optimize existing systems to support efficient and effective management of HR information and data.</li><li>Foster a sense of belonging, engagement, and excellence across all departments and teams. Support and facilitate an environment in which staff continue to take initiative, provide feedback, and collaborate based on mutual respect in service to the mission, vision, and values.</li><li>Work closely with hiring managers to identify new talent, including advising and facilitating recruitment and advertising, and supporting senior managers as needed during the process.</li><li>Oversee and facilitate a comprehensive onboarding process for new team members.</li><li>Collaborate with the Senior Director of Administration to review and develop benefits programs that support team member recruitment and retention.</li><li>Help educate employees about available benefits programs.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all federal and local regulations.</li><li>Develop programs and strategies to recognize staff achievements and contributions, provide opportunities for teambuilding, and boost morale and well-being, with special attention to a hybrid work environment.</li><li>Lead and organize the annual review practice and develop systems and processes to ensure that it functions smoothly.</li><li>Oversee biweekly payroll process.</li><li>Retain personnel files in a secure and confidential manner and maintain all required filing and employee record retrieval systems for past and current team members.</li><li>Ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations, and organizational policies.</li><li>Maintains knowledge of HR trends and best practices, federal and state regulatory changes, new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to senior management.</li><li>Ensure that annual Workers Compensation, and other relevant, audits are performed when due.</li><li>Periodically review and propose updates to the team member handbook.</li></ul><p>If you are interested in this opportunity or other openings in accounting, HR, or administration, please apply and feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn- Alex Walker</p>
<p>As the <strong>Project Accountant </strong>for our client South of Baltimore, you will hold a key role in managing financial aspects of construction projects, working as the primary liaison between project managers (PMs) and the accounting department. You will be instrumental in building relationships and streamlining communication with the PMs to ensure accurate financial reporting and project success. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive accountant to not only bring technical expertise but also develop trusted partnerships across departments in a company that values growth and collaboration.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong>:</p><ul><li><strong>Project Finance Management</strong>: Handle project budgets, forecasts, expenses, and overall financial tracking to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.</li><li><strong>Liaison Role</strong>: Serve as the first dedicated connection between accounting and project managers. Build strong, collaborative relationships to enhance financial accuracy and operational efficiency.</li><li><strong>Job Cost Reporting</strong>: Provide regular updates and reports to PMs and leadership regarding cost variances, resource allocations, and overall project financial health.</li><li><strong>Invoicing</strong>: Prepare and review project-related invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely submission to clients. Address any discrepancies with PMs or clients.</li><li><strong>Subcontractor Coordination</strong>: Manage financial aspects of subcontractor agreements, including payments and compliance with proper documentation.</li><li><strong>Compliance and Documentation</strong>: Ensure all financial activities align with established company policies, industry regulations, and GAAP standards.</li><li><strong>Cross-Department Collaboration</strong>: Partner with PMs to develop budgets, review forecasts, and assist with financial decisions at all stages of project lifecycle.</li><li><strong>Process Improvement</strong>: Identify opportunities to enhance project accounting systems and improve communication workflows between accounting and operations teams.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a diligent and motivated individual to join our growing tax department. The Senior Tax Associate will report directly to the Senior Tax Manager and focus on the company's tax compliance and reporting needs, while also assisting on development projects. The ideal candidate is a team player with experience in tax return preparation, tax provision, strong knowledge of tax laws and regulations, and solid accounting expertise.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>Support coordination and timely filing of federal, state, and local income tax returns, including review of work prepared by external advisors.</p><p>Prepare quarterly estimated tax payments for federal and state filings.</p><p>Assist in preparing and reviewing complex tax calculations.</p><p>Compile supporting financial statements and documents.</p><p>Help conduct tax research and prepare memos.</p><p>Assist in resolving tax notices and audits at federal, state, and local levels.</p><p>Support a variety of tax compliance and reporting projects as needed.</p><p>Maintain and enhance processes for income tax-related internal controls.</p><p>Identify and implement process improvements within the tax function.</p><p>Take on additional duties as assigned by management.</p><p>Education & Experience:</p><p><br></p><p>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Tax; Master’s degree is a plus.</p><p>CPA license strongly preferred.</p><p>Minimum 2–3 years of relevant tax experience with a large corporate or public accounting firm.</p><p>Experience with major public accounting firms preferred.</p><p>Must be detail-oriented, organized, and resourceful.</p><p>Ability to manage multiple tasks and work within tight deadlines.</p><p>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.</p><p>Capable of handling multiple projects independently with minimal supervision.</p><p>Experience managing and developing people is preferred.</p><p>Ability to work and communicate effectively across various teams and with outside regulatory agencies, auditors, and management.</p>
<p>Are you an ambitious accounting professional with a passion for the construction and real estate industry? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where each day brings new opportunities to make a meaningful impact? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!</p><p>Our small but growing construction and property management real estate firm is seeking an organized and detail-oriented <strong>Project Accountant</strong> to join our passionate and dedicated team. As we expand our footprint, we need a financial expert to help us effectively manage the complexities of pre-development, construction, and property management accounting while partnering closely with project managers and executives.</p><p>If you’re looking for a role where your contributions will truly shape the success and direction of a company, we’d love to hear from you.</p><p><strong>Who We Are</strong></p><p>We are a boutique real estate firm specializing in construction, property management, and development. As a growing business, we pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial energy, collaborative culture, and commitment to delivering exceptional projects that enhance communities. We prioritize innovation, integrity, and teamwork, making this an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to grow their careers in an evolving and rewarding environment.</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>As the <strong>Project Accountant</strong>, you’ll own critical financial functions across our real estate development lifecycle. From maintaining budgets, tracking costs, and ensuring compliance to preparing draw requests and financial statements, your work will provide the structure and insights necessary to drive our projects forward. If you are someone who loves working with numbers, think of this role as the cornerstone of keeping our projects on track financially.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><p>Your main responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li><strong>Pre-Development Accounting</strong>: Maintain and track budgets for land acquisition, zoning, permitting, and feasibility studies while managing expenditures and financial modeling for project pro formas.</li><li><strong>Construction Financing Oversight</strong>: Process contractor invoices and prepare monthly construction loan draw packages, including reconciling disbursements and ensuring compliance with lender and investor agreements.</li><li><strong>Financial Reporting</strong>: Prepare project-based financial reports and variance analysis for presentation to executives, lenders, and investors; ensure transparency and accuracy in cost forecasting.</li><li><strong>Budget Monitoring</strong>: Manage contingency fund allocations, track loan interest and fees, and assist in capital partner reporting.</li><li><strong>Compliance</strong>: Liaise with teams to support audits, ensure insurance and bond compliance, and maintain accurate job cost reports by cost code.</li></ul>
<p>Our client is a rapidly growing, well capitalized world leader in their sector, is recruiting for their new Senior Tax Accountant. This challenging position will be responsible for corporate tax compliance, income tax provisions, and partnership taxation. The role will manage complex tax processes and build effective relationships across various departments as the company moves forward with cutting edge new energy projects. This exciting Senior Tax Accountant position will clearly allow you to add your signature on the organization as the company’s reach expands. Reporting to a talented Tax Manager, who is known to be a strong mentor, you will: </p><p><br></p><p>• Oversee and monitor income tax payments, including quarterly estimates, extensions, and annual tax returns for partnership funds.</p><p>• Maintain and coordinate the tax compliance calendar, ensuring alignment with external service providers.</p><p>• Handle communications from federal and state tax authorities, including tracking, documenting, and responding to tax notices.</p><p>• Facilitate annual nexus reviews for income tax compliance.</p><p>• Review and interpret legal documents and contracts to ensure accurate tax reporting.</p><p>• Collaborate with teams across Accounting, Finance, Asset Management, and other departments to gain insights into financial performance and transactions.</p><p>• Utilize technological tools to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency in tax processes.</p><p>• Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned to support the tax function.</p><p><br></p><p> Your base pay will depend on your skills, experience, certifications and other business needs. The client offers medical benefits as part of their compensation package. </p><p> </p><p>Please submit your resume in confidence to Raj Khanna, Senior Vice President, Robert Half for immediate consideration for this or one of our</p><p>many current openings in the Washington, DC Metro area.</p>
<p>The Recruiter is responsible for sourcing, screening, and facilitating the hiring of top talent for a dynamic financial services organization. This role partners closely with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and develops strategic approaches to attract qualified professionals for both temporary and permanent positions. The Recruiter serves as a brand ambassador, ensuring a positive candidate experience and helping build a workforce aligned with the firm’s business goals<strong>.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate with hiring managers to identify talent requirements and define job specifications for roles across finance, accounting, operations, compliance, and related functions.</li><li>Source, engage, and attract qualified candidates using multiple channels—including online databases, professional networks, direct referrals, and targeted outreach.</li><li>Screen resumes and conduct initial interviews to assess skills, experience, and cultural fit.</li><li>Manage the candidate pipeline, schedule interviews, and communicate feedback throughout the process.</li><li>Negotiate offers in line with compensation guidelines and facilitate onboarding documentation.</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates to promote retention and support long-term talent pipelines.</li><li>Monitor industry trends to keep the recruitment strategy aligned with market best practices.</li><li>Comply with all internal policies and applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.</li><li>Represent the company's values and ethics throughout every stage of candidate engagement.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client a real estate owner, developer, and manager of over 2M square feet of commercial space with a focus on shopping center redevelopment and revitalization is looking for a Senior Accountant to join their accounting team. This position will be reporting directly to the Controller in hopes of promoting this position to Assistant Controller within a year. This Senior Accountant will play an integral part in their finance and accounting team (5 people in accounting). The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for managing all finance-related activities of real estate properties, assisting in the administering of leases, managing cash flows, reconciling bank statements, and maintaining the general ledger in Sage/Timberline, among other duties. This person will also assist in property/development accounting, preparing financial statements, and assisting with tax-related tasks. Day to day activities include but are not limited to:</p><p>• Maintain and reconcile multiple bank accounts on a monthly basis, identifying discrepancies and resolving any issues promptly.</p><p>• Oversee and verify reconciliation of all financial accounts.</p><p>• Manage the general ledger, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and timely updated.</p><p>• Efficiently conduct quarter-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely production of quarterly financial statements.</p><p>• Assist in administering and managing leases, ensuring all financial obligations are met in accordance with the lease agreements.</p><p>• Execute cash management duties, predicting cash needs of the property, and managing transactions.</p><p>• Involved in property and development accounting, ensuring all financial transactions relating to the property and development are accurately recorded and reported.</p><p>• Prepare comprehensive financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, cash flows, and equity changes reports.</p><p>• Collaborate effectively with property managers, providing them with any required financial information and handling financial queries.</p><p>• Use Timberline/Sage 300 software to enhance efficiency and accuracy of accounting tasks.</p><p>• Manage fixed assets, tracking the purchase, depreciation, and disposal of these assets.</p><p>• Assist in preparing, analysis and submission of tax returns, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to financial laws and guidelines in all operations.</p><p>• Assist Controller with various ad hoc projects as needed.</p><p>• Come to work every day with a positive “can do” attitude willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done.</p><p>The ideal candidate for this Senior Accountant role will have a BS/BA in accounting, finance or related fields, 3+ years of preferably real estate accounting (they are open to other industries as well as straight public accounting (audit or tax) as long as have real estate clients, strong analytical skillset and attention to detail, intermediate Excel skills, excellent problem-solving ability and someone who is self-motivated along with excellent time management skills. Comp range for this role is 100-120K in base salary + bonus and benefits. This is a hybrid role (3-4 days/week in the office) once up and running which should take about 3 months. Very good work/life balance. Relaxed, laidback and comfortable office with a dog. To apply to this Senior Accountant role please do so through this posting or reach out to Caren Bromberg Bach on LinkedIn or call Caren Bach at 301.965.9035.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced finance leader to join our team as a Director of Finance in Washington, District of Columbia. This is a contract position offering an opportunity to oversee crucial financial operations within a dynamic non-profit organization. The ideal candidate will manage financial processes, ensure accurate reporting, and support the organization’s strategic goals.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the month-end closing process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.</p><p>• Monitor cash flow and implement effective forecasting strategies to optimize financial resources.</p><p>• Manage cash handling and allocation processes to maintain organizational liquidity.</p><p>• Identify and analyze budget variances, providing actionable insights to improve financial performance.</p><p>• Collaborate with accounting staff to streamline processes and maintain accurate records.</p><p>• Provide leadership and guidance to the finance team, fostering growth and efficiency.</p><p>• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to enhance operational effectiveness.</p><p>• Support organizational decision-making by delivering detailed financial analyses and recommendations.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Corporate Controller to join a fast-growing, private equity-backed government contractor in Fairfax, Virginia. This is a unique opportunity to play a key leadership role in the finance team, supporting organizational growth and contributing to strategic financial initiatives. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, providing technical expertise and hands-on guidance to drive financial reporting, systems enhancements, and integration processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee consolidated financial reporting for multiple entities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.</p><p>• Prepare monthly and annual financial reports for private equity stakeholders, including detailed flux analysis.</p><p>• Lead accounting system upgrades and transformations to align with organizational growth and acquisition activities.</p><p>• Support merger and acquisition processes, managing the integration of new entities into the financial structure.</p><p>• Implement best practices for systems and data integration to streamline financial reporting and consolidation.</p><p>• Manage external audits and tax compliance, fostering strong relationships with external partners.</p><p>• Coordinate federal, state, and local tax reporting to ensure compliance with regulations.</p><p>• Collaborate with business unit controllers to align accounting functions with organizational objectives.</p><p>• Develop and oversee the preparation of consolidated budgets and rolling forecasts.</p><p>• Analyze revenue, expenses, and margins to optimize project profitability and guide senior leadership in achieving financial goals.</p><p><br></p><p>Your base pay will depend on your skills, experience and training, knowledge, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. </p><p>Our client offers medical benefits as part of their overall compensation package in addition to other robust benefits.</p><p> </p><p>Please respond in confidence to Raj Khanna, Senior Vice President at Robert Half for immediate consideration for this fast-moving opportunity or one of our other immediate </p><p>openings in the Washington, DC Metro area.</p><p> </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half has a new direct-hire opportunity for<strong> Payroll Specialist</strong> near Tracy's Landing, MD. This position will process certified payrolls in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including the Davis-Bacon Act and prevailing wage laws. This position sits fully on-site Monday-Friday. If interested, please apply directly to this posting or contact Cody Marshall at Robert Half to learn more.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process weekly certified payroll for employees.</li><li>Ensure compliance with prevailing wage laws, including the Davis-Bacon Act, state-specific requirements, and union agreements (if applicable).</li><li>Prepare and submit Certified Payroll Reports.</li><li>Maintain and update employee data, wage rates, job classifications, and worksite locations.</li><li>Monitor hours worked and job codes to ensure correct reporting and classification.</li><li>Coordinate with project managers, HR, and accounting to gather required job and labor data.</li><li>Respond to government agency or contractor requests for audits, documentation, or payroll clarifications.</li><li>Ensure proper retention of payroll records per federal and state guidelines.</li><li>Manage garnishments, deductions, and benefit contributions as required.</li><li>Assist with general payroll processing and reporting during non-certified cycles as needed.</li><li>Stay up to date with changes in wage determinations, labor compliance, and payroll legislation.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Cost Accountant to join our team in Sykesville, Maryland. This position offers an exciting opportunity to manage financial operations and ensure accurate cost analysis for construction projects. You will have regular contact with project managers and estimators, assisting throughout the lifecycle of projects. The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting leadership and project managers with critical financial insights and reporting through presentation and review. This position is an individual contributor role with high visibility to the C-Suite.</p><p><br></p><p>For additional information, reach out to Adam Dean at adam.dean@roberthalf</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Monitor and manage project accounting processes, including cost tracking, progress billing, and financial reporting.</p><p>• Prepare and analyze monthly Work In Progress (WIP) reports to evaluate project profitability and overall financial performance.</p><p>• Collaborate with project managers and leadership to maintain budgets, forecast expenses, and address financial challenges.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with audits, regulatory filings, and workers' compensation requirements.</p><p>• Review and approve subcontractor invoices, payments, and lien waivers with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Develop and implement efficient accounting procedures to enhance accuracy in financial reporting.</p><p>• Provide mentorship and guidance to accounting staff at the entry level to strengthen team expertise.</p><p>• Work closely with external auditors, clients, and vendors to resolve financial discrepancies and build effective relationships.</p><p>• Deliver financial recommendations and insights to support organizational decision-making.</p><p>• Ensure billing aligns with contract requirements and submit progress payments with precision.</p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Project Accountant to join our team in Baltimore, MD. In this long-term role, you will focus on maintaining financial accuracy and providing key financial insights for assigned projects. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with project managers and the finance team to ensure successful financial management and compliance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Monitor and analyze project costs, revenue, and expenses throughout the project lifecycle to ensure accurate reporting.</p><p>• Ensure all projects comply with contracts, regulations, and internal financial procedures.</p><p>• Manage progress billing using established methods and ensure timely invoicing.</p><p>• Collaborate with project managers to provide financial insights and support successful project execution.</p><p>• Prepare monthly financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss reports.</p><p>• Review and reconcile vendor invoices, accounts, and month-end statements to ensure accuracy.</p><p>• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting practices and procedures to support compliance.</p><p>• Perform certified payroll tasks and ensure adherence to all relevant standards.</p><p>• Handle other accounting-related duties as assigned to support the team.</p>
<p>We are seeking an Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive support to the organization’s CEO. You will play a crucial role in managing their day-to-day activities, ensuring efficiency, and fostering effective communication across all levels of the organization. The role is working for an IT Firm in the Reston area and is primarily remote. THE ROLE REQUIRES SECRET OR TOP SECRET CLEARANCE. The successful candidate is energetic and resourceful, thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking initiative and problem-solving. You are ambitious, perceptive, articulate and a mature multi-tasker with outstanding writing, research and organizational skills. No coaching necessary on the basics. You’ve already mastered them. You’re hungry for exposure and experience in all aspects of the organization and will have the opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects and initiatives. You will serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies including senior management, board members, donors, renowned scientists and various representatives from the media, academic and creative communities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Manage calendars: schedule meetings, appointments, and organize conference calls; manage all aspects of out-of-office travel with precision and attention to detail.</li><li>Manage CEO’s contacts database.</li><li>Act as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, managing emails, calls, and correspondence with professionalism and discretion.</li><li>Organize and prioritize incoming requests and information, ensuring the CEO and Co-founder are well-informed and prepared for upcoming commitments.</li><li>Prepare agendas, take meeting minutes, and follow up on action items to drive accountability and progress on key initiatives.</li><li>Be a prudent/professional, yet affable/approachable gatekeeper.</li><li>Have an ear to the ground to surface successes and challenges faced by staff.</li><li>Handle administrative tasks such as expense reports, document preparation, and bookings of meeting spaces, to enhance operational efficiency.</li><li>Uphold strict confidentiality regarding sensitive information and executive decisions, demonstrating integrity and discretion in all interactions.</li><li>Schedule Board of Director meetings and oversee onsite details including venue and catering, and preparation and distribution of Board materials.</li><li>Assist in the execution of special projects and initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet deadlines and deliver exceptional results. Plan events including lunches, dinners, and social gatherings, and assist in development and fundraising projects with high-level donors.</li><li>Approach new tasks and responsibilities with care and enthusiasm.</li><li>MUST HAVE SECRET OR TOP SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE!</li></ul><p><br></p><p> All interested candidates in this Executive Assistant opportunity and other fulltime opportunities in Accounting Operations please send your resume to Ian Gainor via LinkedIn. </p>
<p>Excellent opportunity for a Staff Accountant with 1-2 years of accounting experience looking to join a public accounting firm! We will consider someone looking to switch public accounting firms, but we will also consider someone with corporate accounting experience (general ledger reconciliations, bank reconciliations, journal entries) that wants to get into public accounting. This is your opportunity to make the switch and gain valuable public accounting experience and ideally grow within a stable and reputable firm where employees have a lot of tenure! </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half has partnered with a long-time client to hire their next staff accountant. This Staff Accountant role is for candidates who can prepare adjusting journal entries, bank reconciliations, general ledger account reconciliations, and have a foundational knowledge of the general ledger. In this role, you will oversee client accounting records, reconcile their books and account recs, verify journal entries, payables, payrolls and more. You might be our ideal candidate, if you are a detail-oriented and team player, willing to pitch in where necessary.</p><p> </p><p>Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:</p><p>- Interacting with clients on their accounting records</p><p>- Periodically maintain and reconcile journal entries and account reconciliations</p><p>- Maintain fixed asset records and related depreciation / amortization schedules</p><p>- Trial Balance review and analysis</p><p>- Handle assigned compilation and reviews</p><p>- Impromptu reporting and special projects, when requested</p><p> </p><p>This is an opportunity to work under strong managers and partners who are excellent mentors and cultivate a team environment and opportunity for growth! Please apply immediately as this role will not last long! Send your resume directly to Tracy Kaszuba at Robert Half.</p>
<p>Our client, a well-funded, stable international non-profit organization, is searching for their new Controller. This important role reports to an experienced Director with strong industry experience. The Controller will provide day to day guidance, mentorship and training to an established team and will have room to add their signature to the success of the organization. </p><p><br></p><p>Core duties for this Controller position will include:</p><p><br></p><p>• Develop and implement financial procedures and systems to ensure effective overall management of the organization’s finances.</p><p>• Monitor the organization’s financial status and identify operational risks, providing timely updates to senior management.</p><p>• Manage the preparation of the annual budget, track actual revenues and expenditures, and ensure compliance with donor reporting requirements.</p><p>• Oversee payroll and disbursement processes while maintaining robust internal controls over financial activities.</p><p>• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, including corporate tax returns and field office financial reports.</p><p>• Manage cash flow and investment activities in line with board-approved policies, ensuring efficient fund collection and disbursement.</p><p>• Prepare detailed financial reporting for the Board of Trustees, senior leadership, and external stakeholders.</p><p>• Act as the primary liaison for external audits, ensuring efficient coordination and timely completion of audit processes.</p><p>• Supervise and train finance staff to ensure they are equipped to maintain high standards of performance.</p><p>• Participate in collaborative initiatives with other centers to streamline finance and administrative practices.</p><p><br></p><p>The base pay range for this role is between $135k and $165k and your base pay will depend on your skills, experience, certifications and other business needs. The client offers strong overall benefits as part of their compensation package including medical benefits. </p><p> </p><p>Please submit your resume in confidence to Raj Khanna, Senior Vice President, Robert Half for immediate consideration for this or one of our many current openings in the Washington, DC Metro area.</p>
<p>Our client, a growing gov k/services company is looking for an experienced Controller to take charge of financial/accounting operations for their company. In this role, you will oversee accounting processes, ensure accurate reporting, and provide strategic financial insights to support organizational goals. This position will report to a Senior Controller of another large subsidiary while collaborating closely with leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage and oversee all accounting operations for this company, ensuring timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.</p><p>• Perform daily accounting tasks, including reconciliations, journal entries, and reviews, while driving accuracy and efficiency improvements.</p><p>• Lead budget preparation by gathering and validating data, consolidating information, and delivering actionable insights to leadership.</p><p>• Monitor and analyze financial performance, including budget versus actuals, KPIs, and trends, and present findings to leadership.</p><p>• Coordinate internal reviews and external audits, ensuring compliance and resolution of any findings.</p><p>• Collaborate with corporate finance teams to align companies financial operations with organizational standards and governance.</p><p>• Safeguard company assets by enforcing strong internal controls, compliance practices, and risk management protocols.</p><p>• Provide financial guidance by applying company policies and recommending process improvements to enhance efficiency.</p><p>• Direct, mentor, and develop finance team members, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.</p><p>• Maintain and utilize financial systems to support accurate and efficient operations.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate for this Controller role will have a BS in Accounting (preferably a CPA), 7+ years of hands-on day to day accounting up to financial statement preparation, 3+ years of supervisory, strong US GAAP to include ASC 606 and ASC 842, budgeting/forecasting, services industry background and someone who can automate more of their systems. This role will be 3 days/week in the office once up and running. Compensation range is 150-160K in base salary plus full benefits. To apply to this role please do so through this posting or reach out to Caren Bromberg Bach on LinkedIn or call Caren Bach at 301.965.9035. </p>
