<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant in Baltimore, Maryland. This Contract to permanent position offers an opportunity to lead accounting operations, supervise staff, and contribute to the financial management of the organization. The role requires a proactive and detail-oriented individual with strong leadership and technical accounting expertise.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Supervise and guide accounting and administrative staff by assigning, reviewing, and evaluating their work.</p><p>• Oversee the preparation of financial reports, payroll records, and statistical data to ensure accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Develop and manage the agency’s budget by compiling data, recommending expenditures, and monitoring financial activities.</p><p>• Establish and update accounting procedures and forms to improve operational efficiency.</p><p>• Conduct cost analyses and prepare detailed statistical and financial reports for senior management.</p><p>• Train new team members in accounting policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance.</p><p>• Monitor and control accounting forms and related documentation from various departments.</p><p>• Interpret and apply relevant laws, regulations, and standards to maintain compliance.</p><p>• Perform additional duties as required to support the financial operations.</p>
<p>Exciting opportunity for a Senior Accountant with a dynamic team and growing company! An ideal candidate will have prior public accounting experience, and/or experience working with accounting for a private equity backed company. </p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half has partnered with a reputable company in the area that is a leader in their industry that is experiencing tremendous growth to hire their next Senior Accountant! </p><p>As a Senior Accountant, you will partner with the Assistant Controller and Controller on monthly closings, preparing financial reporting packages, general ledger maintenance, fixed asset maintenance, and more. In additional to traditional G/L responsibilities, this Senior Accountant will be tasked with helping to streamline procedures, create efficiencies, and help identify strengths of the team members to be used most effectively. You will also play a key role in getting internal controls and procedures in place for more accurate reporting. This position is a challenging, multi-faceted opportunity to work for a company that recognizes and rewards hard work and offers flexible schedules!</p><p> </p><p>A sample of your responsibilities will include:</p><p>- Regular maintenance and reconciliation of journal entries</p><p>- Compose thorough journal entries and account reconciliations which include, but are not limited to, cash, prepaid expenses, intercompany entries, fixed assets and depreciation, etc.</p><p>- Assist with the month-end closing process by preparing monthly financial statements</p><p>- Implement procedures and policies to streamline processes and create efficiencies for more accurate reporting</p><p>- Performing additional special projects upon request</p><p> </p><p>Could our next team member be you? Are you a hard-worker that is motivated to become a leader and grow within a company? Are you a team player that will pitch in where needed? </p><p>If so, please apply immediately to Tracy Kaszuba at Robert Half on LinkedIn, or email me directly at tracy.kaszuba@roberthalf. </p>
<p><strong>SENIOR TAX ASSOCIATE / TAX MANAGER (DOE) - PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM IN NORTHERN BALTIMORE COUNTY </strong></p><p> </p><p>My client, a public accounting firm in Northern Baltimore County, is searching for a Senior Tax Associate or Tax Manager - depending on experience. As Manager, you will be responsible for providing oversight to a small staff of tax accountants working with all entity types, tax planning projections, preparing complex federal and state, as well as individual income, estate and trust returns. You will also communicate with the IRS on an as needed basis. As Senior, you will oversee and mentor staff level tax associates and be the right hand on tax engagements to the assigned Tax Manager / Partner. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-known and respected firm with opportunities for growth and career development!! Please submit your resume today for immediate consideration!!</p><p> </p><p>What You'll Get To Do Every Day:</p><ul><li>Review and manage staff deliverables including tax returns, extensions, tax planning calculations, and write-work for all entity types (C-Corp, S‐Corp, Partnership, fiduciary, multi-state, trust and individual).</li><li>Review Compiled financial statements for Corporations, Not for Profit entities, and Partnerships, including workpapers, accounting and adjusting entries, bank reconciliations, and client books and records.</li><li>Prepare and review complex tax planning projections for individual and corporate estimated tax liability.</li><li>Manage and monitor client deliverables and due dates.</li><li>Prepare complex U.S. and multi-state income tax returns for business entities, including consolidated and non-consolidated C-corporations, S‐Corporations, Partnerships, Fiduciary, and Non-Profit Organizations.</li><li>Prepare complex U.S. and state individual income, gift tax, and estate tax returns.</li><li>Conduct complex tax research and prepare memorandum outlining findings and conclusions.</li><li>Respond to IRS and state agency audits, inquires, and tax notices.</li><li>Communicate with IRS and clients in connection with audits, inquires, and tax notices.</li><li>Delegate projects to staff that can handle them most efficiently and provide accounting and tax assistance to staff as needed.</li><li>Engage in consulting and special projects as requested by Management and Clients.</li><li>DOE and level hired - Take direction and report to the Managers / Principals / Partners of the tax department.</li></ul><p>Please send your resume immediately to be considered to Tracy Kaszuba on LinkedIn or to Tracy.Kaszuba at RobertHalf</p>
<p>We are looking for a Senior Cost Accountant to join our team in White Marsh, Maryland. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in overseeing financial reporting, inventory valuation, and cost analysis within a manufacturing environment. This position involves working closely with operational departments to ensure accurate cost standards and managing a variety of financial processes to maintain the integrity of the company's accounting systems.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead all financial reporting activities, including inventory valuation, consolidation processes, and income tax accounting.</p><p>• Collaborate with operational teams to establish accurate standard costs by reviewing vendor quotes and labor/material inputs in Bills of Manufacture (BOMs).</p><p>• Manage daily accounting functions such as accounts payable, invoicing, payroll, inventory integrity, and fixed asset records.</p><p>• Supervise daily cash flow and banking operations to ensure timely and accurate transactions.</p><p>• Prepare month-end closing activities, journal entries, and inventory valuation analysis.</p><p>• Perform monthly reconciliations for bank accounts and balance sheets, ensuring alignment with company records.</p><p>• Oversee timely payment of debts to avoid penalties and maintain financial compliance.</p><p>• Conduct variance analysis for materials, labor, and overhead to identify cost-saving opportunities.</p><p>• Assist in budget preparation and forecasting to support strategic financial planning.</p><p>• Coordinate with external auditors, preparing annual financial reports and workpapers for audits.</p>
<p>Our client within the manufacturing industry has an exciting opportunity for a Property Accounting Manager with the proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and work effectively in a dynamic, fast paced environment. This Property Accounting Manager will be responsible for managing and developing a team with expertise in the assigned area of concentration. The Property Accounting Manager role will oversee daily and monthly accounting activities for all operations within specified areas of expertise, focusing on ensuring the accuracy of financial information to safeguard the company's assets. If you hold a high level of financial modeling skills, have strong technical accounting abilities, and can safeguard company assets, this may be the role for you!</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Complete the month-end close process and reporting, ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all property and general & administrative (G& A) activities by maintaining experienced staff. </li><li>Develop and implement best practices and procedures. </li><li>Provide direction and support for the assigned team, guiding their training and development to increase competency and commitment. </li><li>Prepare ad-hoc reports, analyses, and special projects as needed by the Director of Shared Services. </li><li>Assist and support audit initiatives, and monitor, enforce, and test internal control systems. </li><li>Prepare the annual budget for respective areas. </li><li>Direct and review staff activities and other special projects as assigned.</li></ul>
<p>Are you ready to bring your tax expertise to a dynamic, fast-paced team? We're seeking a skilled Tax Accountant to help streamline compliance, optimize tax strategies, and drive financial success for a public accounting firm in Lewes, DE. In this Contract-to-Permanent position, you will handle the preparation and review of various tax returns while ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with strong technical expertise and a passion for delivering impactful tax solutions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and review tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and fiduciaries.</p><p>• Develop and implement tax planning strategies to optimize financial outcomes for clients.</p><p>• Stay updated on evolving tax laws and assess their impact on clients or the organization.</p><p>• Conduct thorough tax research and provide accurate guidance to ensure adherence to regulations.</p><p>• Assist in audits and handle correspondence with federal, state, and local tax authorities.</p><p>• Maintain detailed and organized documentation to support tax filings and audits.</p><p>• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver strategic tax advice and insights.</p><p>• Identify and recommend process improvements to streamline tax preparation and increase accuracy.</p><p>• Utilize accounting software, such as QuickBooks, to manage financial data and records.</p><p>• Prepare financial statements and journal entries to support overall accounting functions.</p><p><br></p><p>If you or anyone you know is immediately available for work and interested in learning more, don't wait and apply online today!</p>
<p>Our client has an awesome opportunity for an organized Tax Accountant/Full Charge Bookkeeper with expertise processing personal and business taxes. The responsibilities for this role will consist of a variety of financial tasks such as completing bookkeeping activities, preparing client tax write-ups, providing tax services, preparing tax projections, implementing tax strategies, identifying tax risks, and coordinating tax planning. The ideal Tax Accountant/Full Charge Bookkeeper should preferably have public accounting experience, experience processing corporate and personal tax returns, and proven knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws.</p><p> </p><p>What you get to do daily</p><p>· Review federal, state, and local tax returns</p><p>· Ensure compliance with tax laws</p><p>· Create tax strategies</p><p>· Generate tax projections and analysis</p><p>· Review complex tax returns</p><p>· Analyze tax account reconciliations</p><p>· Coordinate the year end audit process</p><p>· Identify tax discrepancies</p><p>· Financial Reporting</p><p>· Implement best practices</p><p>· Maintain positive client relationships</p>
<p>We are seeking a detail-oriented Grant Accountant for a Contract-to-Permanent position in Dundalk, Maryland. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in managing grant-related financial activities while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This position is perfect for someone with a solid understanding of accounting principles and expertise in grant administration.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure grant-related activities adhere to federal, state, and program-specific compliance and reporting requirements.</li><li>Review and validate financial documents for accuracy and alignment with institutional policies and regulatory standards.</li><li>Monitor grant expenditures and cost allocations to ensure compliance with allowability, allocability, and reasonableness criteria.</li><li>Prepare budget forecasts and perform trend analyses to support financial planning efforts.</li><li>Generate and interpret financial reports for internal use, external auditors, and government agencies.</li><li>Act as a subject matter expert on regulatory frameworks, including Uniform Guidance, applying guidelines to post-award grant management.</li><li>Administer time and effort certifications for faculty and staff associated with sponsored projects, ensuring adherence to regulations.</li><li>Develop and maintain policies and procedures to uphold grant financial compliance aligned with organizational and governmental frameworks.</li><li>Analyze financial records to identify discrepancies and prepare adjustments or correcting entries when necessary.</li><li>Support grant audits by compiling worksheets, schedules, and documentation for external auditors and grant agencies.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>My client is a real estate company seeking a Corporate Accountant to assist their day-to-day operations in their Washington, DC office. The ideal person for the Corporate Accountant position will have experience with the month end close process, preparing monthly financial reports, experience with preparing appropriate journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts and an overall understanding of accounting compliance with US GAAP. This organization offers great opportunities for growth and an excellent benefit package including health benefits.</p><p><br></p><p>Daily responsibilities of the Corporate Accountant include:</p><p><br></p><p>· Prepare monthly financial reports.</p><p>· Prepare appropriate journal entries.</p><p>· Reconcile various balance sheet accounts.</p><p>· Research real estate accounting principles.</p><p>· Ensure company is in compliance with regulatory agencies.</p>
<p>Are you an audit professional with 2–5 years of experience looking to transition into industry before busy season? One of our top clients—an international Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)—is seeking a <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> to join their high-performing team.</p><p>This role is ideal for candidates who have audited or worked within large, publicly traded or international companies. You’ll be involved in <strong>complex international reporting</strong> and <strong>revenue recognition</strong>, gaining exposure to sophisticated accounting operations in a global environment.</p><p>What sets this opportunity apart?</p><ul><li><strong>Exceptional team culture</strong> with virtually no turnover</li><li><strong>Beyond competitive compensation and benefits</strong></li><li><strong>Supportive leadership and career development</strong></li><li><strong>Work-life balance that’s rare in the industry</strong></li></ul><p>If you’re considering a move before busy season, this is one interview you won’t regret. To learn more about this role—or other opportunities with Robert Half—please apply here or email your resume directly to <strong>Jim Meade at Robert Half</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p><p>We’re seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> to help drive the success of our accounting operations. In this versatile role, you’ll play an integral part in managing key accounting functions, financial analyses, and process improvements while collaborating with internal and external partners.</p><p>Your responsibilities will include a broad variety of accounting and financial duties. You’ll work on tasks such as maintaining financial records, analyzing variances, supporting cash management, reconciling accounts, handling vendor relationships, assisting with corporate reporting, and other related activities. You'll also have the opportunity to take on unique projects and enhance accounting workflows within the organization.</p><p>If you’re eager to contribute to a robust accounting team while having the flexibility to grow and take on new challenges, this is the role for you!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate with colleagues across departments and external service providers to ensure smooth financial operations.</li><li>Manage the preparation, reconciliation, and review of accounting reports, journal entries, and general ledger accounts.</li><li>Analyze financial data to resolve variances and deliver actionable insights to stakeholders.</li><li>Support day-to-day cash management and maintain compliance with payment and receivable activities.</li><li>Contribute to developing organizational processes and documenting procedures to enhance efficiency.</li><li>Help ensure accuracy with regulatory filings, financial reports, and audit processes, as needed.</li></ul><p><strong>What We Offer:</strong></p><ul><li>A growth-oriented culture that values learning, development, and upskilling.</li><li>The opportunity to make a tangible impact while honing a broad skill set across financial operations.</li><li>Flexible opportunities to broaden your career, with tools and mentorship to support your goals.</li></ul>
<p>Are you ready for your next big challenge? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and attention to detail are key? Our client is a diverse professional services firm that has experienced strong, consistent growth, and they are seeking an <strong>Assistant Controller</strong> who’s ready to join a thriving and dynamic team.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You'll Do:</strong></p><p>As the <strong>Assistant Controller</strong>, you will be a vital partner in our company’s financial success. Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li><strong>Leadership:</strong> Supervise and guide accounting staff in areas like accounts payable (AP), payroll, and general ledger responsibilities.</li><li><strong>Financial Management:</strong> Lead monthly close activities, manage prepaids and accrued liabilities, update fixed asset and intangible depreciation schedules, and conduct variances analysis aligned with departmental budgets and forecasts.</li><li><strong>Compliance and Oversight:</strong> Ensure compliance with US GAAP principles while managing internal and external audits, as well as payroll and tax-related filings.</li><li><strong>Treasury Functions:</strong> Oversee bank accounts, credit cards, and corporate expense programs to ensure smooth workflows and reconciliation.</li><li><strong>Process Improvement:</strong> Collaborate on building and documenting policies that improve transaction efficiency and align financial reporting with industry best practices.</li><li><strong>Strategic Analysis:</strong> Prepare reports, conduct financial analyses, and support decision-making as part of departmental forecasting and budgeting efforts.</li></ul>
<p><strong>🚀 Financial Analyst – Launch Your Career | up to $80K + 10% Bonus</strong></p><p>Are you ready to turn your love for numbers into a fast-moving career? Whether you’re a Analyst or Accountant early in your professional journey, this is your chance to join a company that values your potential and invests in your growth.</p><p>My client is a national leader in the real estate industry and they are hiring a <strong>Financial Analyst</strong> who’s excited to dive into data, build financial models, and help drive smart business decisions. If you’ve got close to <strong>2 years of experience</strong> (internships count!) and strong <strong>Excel skills</strong>, we want to hear from you. <strong>Apply here and email Jim Meade at Robert Half right away for consideration!</strong></p><p><strong>🎯 What You’ll Be Doing:</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze financial data and trends to support business strategy</li><li>Build and maintain Excel-based models and dashboards</li><li>Collaborate with teams across the company to solve real business challenges</li><li>Help with budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking</li></ul><p><strong>🙌 Who Should Apply:</strong></p><ul><li>Graduates with 1+ year of experience in finance, accounting, or auditing</li><li>Staff Accountants or Auditors looking to pivot into a more analytical role</li><li>Excel wizards who love working with data and solving problems</li><li>Curious, driven, and eager to learn</li></ul><p><strong>💸 Compensation & Perks:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Base Salary: up to $80,000</strong></li><li><strong>Annual Bonus: 10%</strong></li><li>Full benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401(k), and more)</li><li>Generous PTO and flexible work environment</li><li>Supportive, friendly team culture</li><li>Clear path for <strong>career growth and promotion</strong></li></ul>
<p>Robert Half is seeking a highly organized and experienced <strong>Senior Administrative Assistant</strong> to support our client in the Towson/Timonium, MD area. This is a direct-hire position that offers full-benefits and hybrid work schedule! This individual will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth functioning of administrative tasks, client communications, and internal reporting. The ideal candidate will have advanced Excel skills and a strong background in professional services or financial environments. 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>Provide high-level administrative support to office staff.</li><li>Schedule meetings, and coordinate client appointments.</li><li>Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, presentations, and spreadsheets.</li><li>Develop and maintain complex Excel workbooks, including:</li><li>Pivot tables</li><li>VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP</li><li>Data validation</li><li>Assist with the preparation and formatting of financial statements, proposals, and other related documents.</li><li>Maintain and organize digital and physical filing systems.</li><li>Coordinate internal and external communications, including handling confidential client information.</li><li>Support billing, time entry, and expense tracking using accounting or timekeeping software.</li><li>Liaise with IT and vendors for office equipment and technology needs.</li><li>Contribute to process improvements and workflow optimization across the office.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Accountant to join our client's team located in Chestertown, Maryland. This role will oversee month-end close activities and payroll, with a growth path to Controller. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage month-end close processes, prepare journal entries, and financial statements.</li><li>Process payroll, ensuring compliance with regulations.</li><li>Prepare financial reports and assist with budgets and forecasts.</li><li>Handle accounts payable/receivable and cash flow management.</li><li>Assist with audits and ensure GAAP compliance.</li><li>Improve financial processes using Sage software.</li><li>Mentor junior staff and develop skills for the Controller role.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Project Accountant to join our team in Baltimore, Maryland. In this Contract position, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of contractor and vendor documentation, as well as supporting the finalization of service, commodity, and construction contracts. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with a strong background in contract administration and project coordination.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review and verify contractors’ and vendors’ submitted documents, including reimbursements</p><p>• Conduct audits on active contracts to confirm monthly progress payments and compliance.</p><p>• Prepare and compile necessary reports and documentation.</p><p>• Analyze contractors’ and vendors’ estimates.</p><p>• Maintain detailed records and produce comprehensive reports to support contract administration processes.</p><p>• Create graphs, charts, and other visual aids using standard business software to present data and findings.</p><p>• Communicate effectively through both written and verbal methods to ensure clarity across all stakeholders involved.</p><p>• Support compliance and documentation standards throughout the lifecycle of contracts.</p>
<p>Do You Love Numbers? Are You a Skilled Non-Profit Controller or Assistant Controller with an Entrepreneurial Spirit? Have you ever dreamed of combining your financial expertise with your passion for making a global impact? Are you ready to work for a forward-thinking non-profit organization that values innovation and looks for entrepreneurial leaders like you? If so, keep reading. This is your opportunity to step into a leadership role within a globally recognized social-impact organization that is driving positive change across the world.</p><p><br></p><p>Our client, a $35M non-profit in the DC Metro area, is looking for a talented Controller who will partner with the CFO to manage and oversee all aspects of the organization's financial and accounting operations. This leadership position offers the chance to work closely with senior executives and program leaders, empowering them to make informed decisions while ensuring financial excellence across the organization's operations. This isn't just a finance role; it's about joining a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference—designing systems, processes, and strategies that support the organization's work to create lasting social change worldwide.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>*Manage accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems to ensure compliance with GAAP standards and nonprofit regulatory requirements.</p><p>*Implement internal controls for revenue, costs, budgets, and asset protection while ensuring accurate financial transaction recordings.</p><p>*Coordinate and oversee audit processes.</p><p>*Analyze financial data, prepare timely reports, and communicate updates to senior leadership.</p><p>*Review and approve payroll transactions.</p><p>*Support the CFO in engaging with the board’s audit and finance committees on financial trends and strategies.</p><p>*Oversee accounting for grants and programs to ensure spending aligns with budgets and funding requirements.</p><p>*Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders like banks, lenders, and vendors.</p><p>*Develop and enforce finance policies, procedures, and systems to support operations.</p><p>*Lead improvements to the accounting ERP system (NetSuite) and coordinate system rollouts in additional locations.</p><p>*Lead and develop the finance team, fostering clear communication and strong collaboration.</p><p>*Strengthen partnerships with HR, IT, legal, and program teams to streamline operations.</p><p>*Promote a positive work environment and provide coaching to tackle challenges collaboratively.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate will be an individual who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and has the following qualifications: CPA,10+ years exp with 2–5+ years of experience in a Non-Profit Controller or Asst Controller role, strong background in grant accounting from private foundations NOT government grants, NetSuite or something similar, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to research and apply technical accounting standards as required, a collaborative mindset and ability to educate colleagues with varying levels of financial knowledge and a passion for innovation and working in entrepreneurial teams where creativity, adaptability, and results are valued. Comp range for this Controller role is 130-135K in base salary + bonus, full benefits and this is a hybrid role in the office in Arlington, VA a minimum of 3 days/week. To apply to this 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>We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a well respected industry leader in Baltimore, Maryland. This role, will play a critical part in managing financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting company objectives in the energy industry. Your expertise will contribute to accurate reporting, efficient processes, and the success of ongoing programs specifically focused on variance analysis.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage and oversee the accounts payable process, including invoice approvals, batch reviews, and postings.</p><p>• Monitor treasury activities, address positive pay exceptions, and collaborate with banks to resolve issues.</p><p>• Maintain control of check stock and facilitate vendor and customer payments in alignment with company policies.</p><p>• Prepare and review journal entries for assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses, ensuring accuracy and reconciliations.</p><p>• Analyze operating expenses by verifying transactions, resolving discrepancies, and identifying budget variances.</p><p>• Lead expense review sessions and contribute to the development of financial forecasts.</p><p>• Support month-end financial close processes in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).</p><p>• Produce high-quality financial reporting packages in a timely and accurate manner.</p><p>• Assist with ad hoc requests, special projects, and inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.</p><p>• Participate in annual financial audits and budget planning processes, ensuring thorough preparation and execution.</p>
<p><strong>Controller Opportunity</strong></p><p>Are you an experienced accounting leader ready to take on a high-impact role in a <strong>private-equity-backed company</strong> poised for rapid growth? A rising organization in the <strong>greater Annapolis area</strong> is looking for a <strong>Controller</strong> to oversee and enhance its financial infrastructure. Operating in a fast-paced environment, this role offers a chance to work closely with leadership and play a pivotal part in the company’s strategic financial direction. With a <strong>competitive target compensation of up to $160K + bonus</strong>, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact while furthering your career. This role is Hybrid with 2-3 days from home each week once you are up and running. Email Jim Meade at Robert Half immediately if interested.</p><p><br></p><p>As the Controller, you will serve as a key financial leader, responsible for areas including:</p><ul><li><strong>Strategic Oversight:</strong> Lead and manage all accounting operations to ensure timely and accurate reporting in compliance with <strong>GAAP</strong>.</li><li><strong>Process and System Optimization:</strong> Build and refine scalable processes, improve internal controls, and ensure overall operational efficiency.</li><li><strong>Compliance and Regulations:</strong> Oversee adherence to federal contracting regulations, including FAR, CAS, and DCAA compliance, ensuring audit readiness and operational accuracy.</li><li><strong>Financial Leadership:</strong> Collaborate with executive leadership to enhance forecasting, budgeting, and financial strategy for long-term success.</li><li><strong>Team Development:</strong> Take the lead in developing a high-performing accounting team and create opportunities to expand and mentor staff as the company grows.</li></ul><p>This is more than a leadership role—this is your chance to drive transformation in a company supported by private equity and primed for rapid growth.</p><p>✔ <strong>Top-Tier Compensation:</strong> Target earnings of up to $150K + bonus.</p><p>✔ <strong>Leadership Opportunities:</strong> Shape the future of the accounting function and position yourself for further senior-level roles.</p><p>✔ <strong>Impactful Work:</strong> Collaborate directly with executive leadership to influence strategic decision-making and drive operational success.</p><p>✔ <strong>Dynamic Environment:</strong> Join a culture built on innovation, growth, and teamwork.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Corporate Accountant to join our team in Washington, District of Columbia. In this role, you will play a critical part in managing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and supporting the organization’s strategic goals. This position requires a meticulous individual with strong accounting expertise and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Collaborate with third-party accounting firms to review monthly journal entries and reconcile accounts.<br>• Record and analyze journal entries, ensuring all supporting information is accurate and complete.<br>• Perform reconciliations for inter-company balances, key accounts, and sub-ledgers.<br>• Support month-end, quarter-end, and annual close processes, including consolidating reports and analyzing results.<br>• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, including drafting footnotes and compiling supporting documentation.<br>• Coordinate with external auditors to address inquiries related to journal entries and other financial matters.<br>• Manage daily cash operations, including cash flow analysis and projections for the General Partner and affiliates.<br>• Evaluate financial performance by identifying trends and conducting variance analyses.<br>• Ensure adherence to financial regulations, company policies, and legal requirements.<br>• Contribute to the development of financial projections, budgets, and analytical models, leveraging knowledge of key business drivers.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Property Accountant to join our client's team on the West side of Baltimore, Maryland. This role involves managing the financial responsibilities for a portfolio of properties, including ledger maintenance, variance analyses, and budget preparation. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and fostering strong tenant relationships.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the general ledger accounting for an assigned portfolio of properties, ensuring accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Prepare and process monthly journal entries, including detailed explanations for income statement variances.</p><p>• Conduct budget preparation and reforecast analyses to support financial planning.</p><p>• Assist in quarterly property valuations and provide insights on financial performance.</p><p>• Review leases and leasing activities to ensure accurate billing and adherence to lease terms.</p><p>• Handle reconciliations for real estate taxes, insurance, and utilities as required by lease agreements.</p><p>• Analyze recovery rates and expenses, ensuring alignment with property budgets and financial goals.</p><p>• Establish and maintain strong tenant relationships, resolving disputes related to recoverable expenses.</p><p>• Collaborate with audit processes and provide necessary documentation and support.</p><p>• Provide backup support for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and lease administration tasks as needed.</p>
<p><strong>Fixed Asset Accountant </strong></p><p> </p><p>A client of ours is looking for a Fixed Asset Accountant for a contract role. This role is responsible for managing the organization’s fixed asset processes, ensuring accurate depreciation, maintaining oversight of capital and controllable assets, and supporting digital transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to bridge finance with operational needs.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities of Fixed Asset Accountant </strong></p><ul><li>Oversee monthly depreciation calculations and ensure accuracy in reporting.</li><li>Maintain oversight of all physical assets, including capital and controllable items.</li><li>Manage processes for recording, tracking, and reconciling depreciation.</li><li>Serve as a liaison for central receiving, ensuring proper system setup and coordination with third-party providers.</li><li>Distinguish purchases made for grant-funded purposes from those for general use, ensuring proper tracking and reporting.</li><li>Conduct physical tracking of assets, ensuring proper assignment, transfer, and accountability.</li><li>Process and review daily transfer requests, with increased volume during year-end periods.</li><li>Facilitate effective communication between the finance team and day-to-day operational needs.</li><li>Drive digital transformation initiatives and leverage technology to improve efficiency in fixed asset management.</li><li>Support advancements in resources and technology to streamline asset tracking and reporting.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client, a highly visible non-profit organization with national operations and a meaningful and enduring mission, is searching for their new Director of Accounting. Reporting to their CFO, this role will be a key member of their finance team. The Director of Accounting will lead day-to-day accounting operations as well as GAAP financial reporting. This critical Director of Accounting position will also work closely with the CFO to implement an exciting new ERP system. As a close right hand to the CFO, the Director of Accounting will support new processes and training within finance and accounting and help support organizational growth and mitigate risk. Core duties for this fulfilling and challenging Director of Accounting role will include:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Handle diverse financial responsibilities including financial reporting and managing a staff who perform general ledger, financial reporting, billing and receivables, accounts payable and payroll accounting.</li><li>Closely assist the CFO with their ongoing systems implementation and integration including testing and chart of account development</li><li>Lead the comprehensive closing processes for monthly and annual periods across all entities and funds, ensuring timely production of combined financial reports and compliance with audit requirements, nonprofit filings, and labor documentation obligations.</li><li>Design, implement, and continually assess effective internal control mechanisms to align with non-profit industry standards and compliance</li><li>Supervise treasury-related activities, such as managing cash flow, reconciling banking records, overseeing investments, lines of credit and related loan management.</li><li>Ensure smooth coordination with human resources to oversee payroll processes, guaranteeing accurate handling of payroll operations.</li><li>Verify adherence to local, state, and federal tax regulations, including compliance with sales and use tax reporting.</li><li>Track and manage capital/fixed assets while performing detailed evaluations of financial impacts arising from acquisitions.</li><li>Review and allocate expenses and invoices in line with funding guidelines and category requirements, investigating detailed transactional records as necessary.</li><li>Perform financial analyses and deliver customized reporting for leadership teams, committees, and other stakeholders as required.</li><li>Assist in planning, preparing, and presenting detailed annual budgets and forecasts.</li><li>Guide, assess, and mentor accounting team members to foster career growth.</li></ul><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. Our client offers medical benefits as part of their overall compensation package in addition to other robust benefits.</p><p><br></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 leadership openings in the Washington, DC Metro area.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Our client, a prestigious international law firm, is searching for their new Manager of Accounting Operations. This visible role will support a dynamic Director, work with the finance & accounting team and have exposure to firm leadership and Partners. The role will key on overseeing accounting operations including A/P, cash and trust processes as well as the use of related technology tools and implementing efficient processes to automate and optimize the accounting operations functions. This exciting Manager of Accounting Operations position will be offered the opportunity to: </p><p> </p><ul><li>Manage the operational accounting department including the accounts payable, cash operations and trust areas as well as guiding the team to achieve department goals.</li><li>Lead the constant review and development of key accounting processes as well as design of internal controls.</li><li>As a part of a team, manage special projects and conduct analysis.</li><li>Effectively coordinate between accounting operations teams and the corporate accounting team to maintain information flow and hit reporting deadlines.</li><li>Oversee accounts payable processes and ensuring all financial obligations are met in a timely manner</li><li>Act as a key liaison to the outside accounting firm regarding the external audit process and provide supporting schedules and requested information to support the year end external audit and quarterly reviews.</li><li>Inform decision making and improve processes such as forecasting cash flow and financial performance to assist in strategic planning.</li><li>Implement and maintain trust accounting procedures to handle sensitive financial transactions.</li><li>Automate processes where possible to improve efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Manage the accounting of team performance and providing constructive feedback.</li><li>Collaborating with other departments to ensure the accuracy of financial information and to resolve any discrepancies</li><li>Developing and implementing accounting policies and procedures in line with firm objectives.</li><li>Perform ad hoc projects for senior management as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Our client offers medical benefits as part of their overall compensation package.</p><p><br></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, DC Metro area.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Are you looking for your next growth step in your career? Are you currently a Controller or Assistant Controller wanting to be a Controller? Do you have strong supervisory skills and a CPA? If so, our client, a $100M+ non-profit is looking for a Controller to manage and oversee the financial operations of a 15-person accounting department. This key leadership role requires strong expertise in accounting, financial compliance, and regulatory standards to support the organization’s mission and ensure fiscal accountability. The Controller will collaborate with senior leadership to maintain financial stability while directing core functions such as budgeting, reporting, and audits.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the daily operations of financial departments, including the General Ledger, Bursar’s Office and Payroll functions, ensuring accuracy in GL, bank recs, mthe end close, grants, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash management.</p><p>• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures that align with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), GASB standards, and federal, state, and local regulations.</p><p>• Supervise and mentor staff, providing training and guidance to ensure successful execution of their responsibilities.</p><p>• Review and approve financial reports to guarantee accuracy, timeliness, and accountability.</p><p>• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure the integrity, security, and functionality of financial systems, including updates and new versions.</p><p>• Prepare and submit financial reports required by state and federal agencies.</p><p>• Manage month-end and year-end financial closings efficiently and ensure compliance with all deadlines.</p><p>• Coordinate with auditors for financial and compliance audits, including preparation of schedules and reconciliations.</p><p>• Oversee collection processes, including dispute resolution, vendor meetings, and timely deposits of funds.</p><p>• Plan, monitor, and manage the annual budget for the Controller’s Office, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.</p><p><br></p><p>This Controller role is <strong>5 days/week</strong> in the office in PG County for the <strong>first 6 months</strong> and then the option for hybrid can be discussed with your manager. The ideal candidate will have an active CPA, 3+ years as an Assistant Controller or Accounting Manager, 4+ years of extensive supervisory experience of 5+ staff, advanced general ledger accounting operations and preferably non-profit industry experience but they will consider for-profit. Comp range for this Controller position is 120-140K in base salary + excellent benefits and great work/life balance. 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>
