<p><strong>We are looking for a motivated Staff Accountant to join a dynamic team in Baltimore, Maryland. This role involves managing daily accounting operations, analyzing financial data, and supporting broader firm-wide initiatives. You will work closely with professionals across various departments to ensure accuracy and efficiency in financial processes.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries on a daily basis to maintain accurate financial records.</p><p>• Reconcile general ledger accounts each month to ensure completeness and precision.</p><p>• Review and analyze monthly financial statements, providing detailed commentary to senior accounting leaders.</p><p>• Support the year-end financial statement audit and other required audits.</p><p>• Assist in managing accounting operations for international entities within the organization.</p><p>• Perform daily treasury activities to support cash flow management and financial planning.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Real Estate Operations, Human Resources, and Information Technology, to enhance accounting processes.</p><p>• Identify and implement process improvements to eliminate inefficiencies and optimize results.</p><p>• Conduct special projects and contribute to firm-wide business initiatives as needed.</p><p>• Undertake additional duties as assigned to support the accounting team's goals.</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>There is an opportunity with a terrific company for a full-time Staff Accountant. This position can offer you strong compensation, excellent benefits, and career advancement. Ambitious and detail-oriented candidates will be interested in Robert Half's opportunity to join a thriving, fast-paced company that recognizes talent and effort, as a Staff Accountant. Based in the Mclean, Virginia area, this role is a career-building, multi-faceted opportunity to work for a company that recognizes and rewards hard work. This position is for candidates with the ability to prepare journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance, and general ledger reconciliation and be responsible for many aspects of internal reporting during the monthly close. If you're looking for work where you will participate in compliance, interact with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, and review schedules reporting processes, this role might be right for you. You will be preferred for this role if you have a complex understanding of Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets.</p><p><br></p><p>Major responsibilities</p><p>- Oversee depreciation, fixed asset ledgers, and reconciliation</p><p>- Regular maintenance and reconciliation of journal entries</p><p>- Assist with the month end, quarter end and year end closing process by preparing monthly financial close workbooks</p><p>- Prepare monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses for management reporting</p><p>- Ad hoc reporting and performing special projects upon request</p><p>- Produce complex journal entries and account reconciliations which include, but are not limited to, cash, prepaid expenses, and payroll</p><p>- Become well-versed in month end balance sheet account reconciliations</p><p>- Conduct month end close and compose journal entries with minimal supervision</p><p>- Maintain, implement, and adhere to internal controls. Also ensure that accounting procedures comply with GAAP</p><p>- Handle intercompany transactions, billings, and reconciliation</p><p>- Organize schedules for monthly payments and capital lease</p><p>- Coordinate and analyze a variety of financial data, then report it in a way that is useful and understandable</p><p>- Partake in various department-wide initiatives</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>Our client, a rapidly growing, well capitalized world class leader in the energy sector, is recruiting for their new Tax Analyst. This highly visible and challenging position will provide hands on tax accounting, provision, compliance and analysis support, as the company moves forward with cutting edge new global level projects. Reporting to a highly skilled Manager, this role will allow room to add your signature on the organization as the company’s infrastructure grows and their global reach expands. Core duties for this challenging Tax Analyst role you will include: </p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with preparation of quarterly and annual tax provision, including financial statement disclosures</li><li>Support tax form preparation and compliance efforts for the company’s domestic and foreign operations</li><li>As part of a team, work on tax planning projects that look to optimize tax strategies and ensure compliance</li><li>Assist with tax forecasting and budgeting as well as potential strategies for tax savings </li><li>Utilize technology and various tax software tools to best identify opportunities automate processes and improve efficiencies </li><li>Prepare indirect tax filings and research including necessary analysis and tax research including coordinating with outside consultants</li><li>Conduct ad hoc tax research, create projections and scenario analysis as requested by management </li></ul><p> </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 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> </p><p><br></p><p> </p><p> </p>
<p>Are you an accounting professional with at least 2 years of <strong>property accounting</strong> experience, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for supporting teams in dynamic environments? We’re looking for a talented and dedicated <strong>Property Accountant</strong> to play a vital role in maintaining financial accuracy, ensuring tax compliance, and supporting ongoing financial operations across our diverse portfolio of residential properties. In this role, you’ll be a key contributor to the financial health of the organization, working closely with property managers, the accounting team, and leadership. If you’re skilled in GAAP principles, process improvement, and enjoy collaborative environments, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in property accounting. My client is a family-owned business with an existing portfolio of residential and commercial properties as well as several in development. This is a great opportunity to join a smaller organization where most employees have been for 10+ years and have opportunities to get involved in and learn multiple areas of accounting. This is an on-site position with core hours being 9-5.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and/or review <strong>bank reconciliations</strong>, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>Generate <strong>monthly GAAP financial statement packages</strong> for managed property portfolios.</li><li>Prepare <strong>account reconciliation schedules</strong> and supporting documentation, including roll-forwards and detailed analysis of balance sheet accounts (A/R, prepaids, fixed assets, accrued liabilities, etc.).</li><li>Complete <strong>month-end GL property close</strong> by collaborating with A/P and A/R teams to ensure income and expenses are properly classified.</li><li>Manage <strong>quarter-end accruals</strong> and GL reconciliations for assigned property portfolios.</li><li>Collaborate with property managers to support <strong>budgeting, planning/forecasting</strong>, and variance analysis throughout the year.</li><li>Assist in the year-end GL close and work with external partners to complete annual financial audits and tax return preparation.</li><li>Coordinate the preparation of year-end workpapers and assist outside accountants with audit filings.</li><li>Partner with the Controller to ensure compliance with HUD, investor, and federal/state regulations, including tax filings.</li><li>Develop a deep understanding of all accounting processes for managed properties and lead efforts for continuous process improvements.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Are you a driven, organized, detail-oriented Senior Accountant with sharp analysis skills? If that sounds like you, then we should talk. My client is looking for a Senior Accountant who will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of their finances. Reporting directly to the Senior Controller, this position will not only have significant exposure to the EVP of Finance and the Chief Financial & Administrative Officer but will also have the opportunity to drive positive results across the team. The Senior Accountant will be on site for the first 90 days and then transition to 4 days in-office and 1 day work from home. If you are a highly motivated and driven individual looking to work in a complex structure that rewards high performers, please apply.</p><p>Major Responsibilities:</p><p>General Ledger:</p><ul><li>Assist in the month-end closing process, reconcile assigned accounts, and prepare and post general journal entries.</li></ul><p>Financial Reporting & Analysis:</p><ul><li>Assist in preparing monthly financial statements, revenue, and expense analysis, and year-end audit.</li><li>Perform financial analysis and assist with the annual budget.</li></ul><p>General Department Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Prepare schedules, research issues, and work collaboratively with staff accountants, accounts payable personnel, controllers, and accounting systems staff.</li><li>Undertake special projects and show the ability and initiative to be a team player.</li><li>Occasionally assist in training new employees.</li></ul><p>Please apply directly to this job post for consideration. If you have additional questions, please contact Lee Chernett, VP at Robert Half Finance & Accounting, via LinkedIn or by calling 571.297.9074</p>
<p>My client is a dynamic and forward-thinking manufacturing company specializing in government contracting. With a strong commitment to innovation, quality, and excellence, they have established themselves as a leader in providing cutting-edge products and services to government agencies. They are seeking an experienced and dedicated Controller to join their finance team and play a crucial role in our continued success.</p><p>Position Overview:</p><p>As the Controller for the government contracting division within the manufacturing sector, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the financial operations, accounting functions, and compliance activities of the organization. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and optimizing our financial processes to support our growth and strategic objectives.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Lead and manage the financial reporting process, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of financial statements and other management reports.</li><li>Provide strategic financial insights and analysis to support decision-making, budgeting, and resource allocation within the government contracting division.</li><li>Oversee the month-end and year-end closing processes, including reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals.</li><li>Maintain a strong system of internal controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard company assets, ensure compliance with relevant regulations, and mitigate financial risks.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement cost-effective solutions, drive process improvements, and optimize financial performance.</li><li>Manage and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering their growth, development, and performance.</li><li>Work closely with external auditors and government agencies to ensure accurate and timely completion of audits, reviews, and compliance requirements.</li><li>Monitor and analyze cash flow, liquidity, and working capital to support operational needs and investment decisions.</li><li>Lead the preparation and submission of government contract proposals, ensuring compliance with financial and accounting regulations.</li><li>Stay updated on changes in government contracting regulations, accounting standards, and industry trends to ensure the company's continued compliance and competitive advantage.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Budget Analyst to join our team in Baltimore, Maryland, on a Contract-to-Permanent basis. This role involves preparing, analyzing, and monitoring various types of budgets. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical capabilities, advanced knowledge of accounting principles, and proficiency in financial reporting tools to drive effective budget management.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and manage annual budgets, ensuring detailed preparation and accurate data input.</p><p>• Conduct budget reviews with relevant departments and integrate feedback into financial planning processes.</p><p>• Prepare and submit financial forms, invoices, and supporting documentation for various programs.</p><p>• Analyze financial documents to assess budgetary impacts and operational performance.</p><p>• Prepare financial forecasts for assigned programs, including income and expense projections.</p><p>• Perform budget modifications, create journal entries, and address discrepancies through detailed analysis.</p><p>• Research and analyze operational factors affecting financial outcomes and produce narrative reports on findings.</p><p>• Review requisitions and personnel forms to ensure appropriate cost allocations and funding availability.</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>Large and rapidly growing construction and engineering firm is seeking a Financial Analyst to join their team. This is a newly created position for an organization that has a strong history of promoting from within and providing a terrific culture, professional growth and competitive compensation packages resulting in long tenure within the team. The Financial Analyst will be based out of the corporate HQ in Tysons Corner.</p><p><br></p><p>Core Responsibilities include:</p><p><br></p><p>Project Cost Control</p><p>Collaborate with project management team to create accurate budgets and manpower forecast for multi-year construction projects.</p><p>Monitor and control indirect costs by performing budget to actual variance analysis weekly, identifying and eliminating root cause for variances.</p><p>Establish accurate cash flow forecast to ensure the project is cash positive for the duration.</p><p>Ensure accurate and timely complex multi-million-dollar billing submission on monthly basis.</p><p><br></p><p>Project Procurement Planning</p><p>Lead procurement planning effort for the project. Work closely with project management team to develop detailed procurement plan for the project after award ensuring compliance and logistics are included.</p><p>Help project team procure the job according to plan.</p><p>Perform monthly analysis of actual bought vs. plan.</p><p><br></p><p>Work Breakdown Structure:</p><p>Assist project management team in establishing Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) at the time of award.</p><p>Assist with maintenance of WBS responsibilities at the project level.</p><p>Ensure WBS is maintained throughout the project duration.</p><p><br></p><p>Project Controls:</p><p>Assist project team with monthly financial forms including providing cost analysis with explanation for variances, ensure acceptable justification for variances and help in preparation of monthly financials for review.</p><p><br></p><p>Please apply directly to this posting or contact Lee Chernett, VP at Robert Half Finance & Accounting, via LinkedIn</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>My client is a company within the real estate industry looking for a Senior Accountant to fill the role in their DC office. The ideal Senior Accountant for this role will be responsible for assisting the accounting team with the day-to-day operations and ensuring the financial statements are reported accurately. The responsibilities for the Senior Accountant will include preparing monthly and quarterly financial statements, assisting with invoicing, posting various journal entries, reconciling the balance sheet accounts and collaborating with the team to achieve goals. This organization has room for growth and offers good benefits, including medical and dental benefits. </p><p><br></p><p>Daily responsibilities of the Senior Accountant include:</p><p><br></p><p>· Prepare financial statements.</p><p>· Assist with month-end close process.</p><p>· Reconcile various balance sheet accounts.</p><p>· Post journal entries.</p><p>· Assist with other ad hoc duties.</p>
<p>Our client, well known non-profit organization, is searching for their new Controller. This important role reports to a dynamic CFO who is known for mentorship and open lines of communication. The ideal candidate will have experience with evaluating and implementing accounting processes as well as managing the month end and annual close process efficiently. 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. Core duties for this Controller position will include:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Mentoring, directing and guiding the corporate accounting team including financial reporting, accounting operations, general ledger accounting functions and account reconciliations</li><li>Performing financial reporting, working on and managing the month-end close as well as coordination of needed compliance and the annual external audit</li><li>Serving as a liaison to auditors during annual financial statement audit and assist with audit preparation</li><li>Responsibility for information on form 990 in collaboration with the other corporate level teams</li><li>Ensuring proper reporting for an array of funding sources including federal and state contracts as well as corporate sponsorships and other special agreements</li><li>Reviewing balance sheet account reconciliations and preparing adjusting entries as needed</li><li>Act as a key liaison with department heads and operations to assist with their financial needs as well as complete financial reporting and management reporting package</li><li>Work with their technology team to assist with projects relating to corporate wide systems and processes</li><li>Cross training staff, including both hands on day to day training and via courses as recommended</li><li>Closely supporting the CFO on additional projects</li></ul><p>Our client offers medical benefits as part of their overall compensation package.</p><p> </p><p>Please submit your resume in confidence to Raj Khanna, Senior Vice President, Robert Half or directly via LinkedIn for immediate consideration for this or one of our many current openings in the Washington, DC Metro area.</p><p><br></p>
<p>My client is in the process of hiring an Accounting Manager to join their team in Pasadena, Maryland. As an integral part of the team, you will primarily be tasked with managing financial close processes, budgeting, forecasting and supervising a dedicated team of accounting professionals. You will also play a significant role in interacting with various stakeholders to ensure the timely and efficient close of the month-end processes and all internal management and financial reporting requirements.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Contribute to the development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and operational strategies.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to improve system efficiencies and business practices.</p><p>• Engage with budget owners and other stakeholders at all levels to facilitate the month-end close and internal management and financial reporting processes.</p><p>• Assist with gathering information necessary for the preparation of tax returns.</p><p>• Provide summary feedback regarding variances in financial statements compared to the budget.</p><p>• Offer guidance and advice on financial and accounting processes.</p><p>• Supervise and motivate the accounting team, ensuring they have the support necessary to meet their job duties and responsibilities.</p>
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our team on a long-term contract basis. Based in Washington, District of Columbia, this role offers an excellent opportunity to build foundational experience in the financial services industry. The ideal candidate will contribute to compliance efforts, ensuring transactions align with regulatory standards and identifying any irregularities in financial activity.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Investigate alerts generated by transaction monitoring systems to detect unusual patterns or potentially suspicious activities.<br>• Analyze transactional behaviors to assess deviations from expected norms and identify inconsistencies.<br>• Conduct thorough follow-ups on flagged transactions and perform due diligence to determine legitimacy.<br>• Prepare detailed documentation of findings for review by senior compliance personnel or regulatory authorities.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to gather necessary information for customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence processes.<br>• Stay informed about relevant financial regulations and apply them effectively in daily operations.<br>• Participate in training sessions to remain updated on evolving regulatory standards and best practices.<br>• Work alongside the technology team to optimize transaction monitoring systems for better performance.
<p>Are you looking for an exceptional career opportunity in a boutique, challenging, and rewarding environment? A prestigious Ultra-High-Net-Worth (UHNW) <strong>family office</strong> is seeking an <strong>Assistant Controller</strong> to join their growing team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with private equity and investment fund financials, elevate your skill set, and enjoy competitive compensation with substantial bonus potential. Email Jim Meade at Robert Half right away for immediate consideration!</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist in the preparation and management of financial statements for investments within private equity, hedge funds, and other investment vehicles.</li><li>Oversee general ledger activity, monthly closings, and account reconciliations.</li><li>Collaborate with external auditors and tax advisors to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and reporting deadlines.</li><li>Provide detailed financial analysis and ad hoc project support to help guide investment and portfolio management decisions.</li><li>Maintain and enhance internal controls to safeguard family office assets and investments.</li><li>Assist with the preparation of tax schedules and coordination of tax filings.</li><li>Research and apply the appropriate accounting principles and standards for investment fund reporting.</li></ul><p><strong>The Ideal Candidate:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Education:</strong> Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA license is highly preferred.</li><li><strong>Preferred:</strong> 4+ years in public accounting with a tax focus on private equity clients or investment funds.</li><li><strong>Alternatively:</strong> Strong private equity or investment fund accounting experience (fund accounting, financial reporting, and tax compliance).</li><li><strong>Technical Knowledge:</strong> Expertise in investment-related accounting practices and knowledge of tax laws as they relate to private equity or investment fund structures.</li><li><strong>Systems Proficiency:</strong> Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting/reporting systems related to investment management.</li><li><strong>Soft Skills:</strong> Strong analytical ability, excellent organizational skills, and meticulous attention to detail. The candidate must also demonstrate discretion and confidentiality when working within a UHNW family office environment.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join This Family Office?</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Compensation:</strong> Competitive base salary (up to $120k) plus a <strong>substantial annual performance bonus.</strong></li><li><strong>Growth:</strong> An opportunity to grow your financial acumen in a high-performing family office with exposure to a broad range of investment structures.</li><li><strong>Culture:</strong> Boutique and close-knit environment that values excellence, partnership, and innovation.</li><li><strong>Stability:</strong> Work for a well-established and successful UHNW family with a long-term investment strategy.</li></ul>
<p>Our client, a well-established and growing real estate development company in Gaithersburg, MD is looking for an up and comping Controller to join their company. This </p><p>position plays a critical leadership role in overseeing all financial operations of the organization, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance across accounting, reporting, and internal controls. The person holding this position is responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting functions, preparing consolidated financial statements, and supporting strategic decision-making through financial analysis and reporting. As a key member of the management team, the Controller will work closely with executive leadership to guide fiscal planning, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain strong financial health across multiple real estate development projects </p><p>and affiliated entities.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate will work closely with the executive team to ensure that the company remains financially healthy and adheres to good financial and accounting practices. </p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p>▪ Overseeing the organization’s daily accounting functions </p><p>▪ Managing the accounting, payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable departments</p><p>▪ Communicating regularly with (and reporting to) the EVP</p><p>▪ Coordinating and preparing internal and external financial statements</p><p>▪ Coordinating activities of external auditors</p><p>▪ Managing insurance needs</p><p>▪ Coordinating and preparing tax schedules and reports </p><p>▪ Oversee debt compliance</p><p>▪ Assessing current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and </p><p>implementing new processes</p><p>▪ Overseeing regulatory reporting, frequently including tax planning and compliance</p><p>▪ Hiring, training and retaining accounting staff</p><p><br></p><p>Qualifications:</p><p>▪ BA or BS degree in accounting, finance or business from an accredited university. </p><p>▪ An active CPA license.</p><p>▪ Minimum of 7 years of accounting experience working in a public accounting firm doing either tax or audit for real estate clients OR in-house with a real estate company. </p><p>▪ Ability to analyze financial issues and provide practical solutions.</p><p>▪ Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment.</p><p>▪ Strong ethical standards and a commitment to professional integrity.</p><p>▪ Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.</p><p><br></p><p>This position is 5 days/week in the office in Gaithersburg, MD and the comp range is 140-160K in base salary with bonus potential and full benefits. To apply to this Real Estate 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>My client in Loudon County, VA, a well-respected, well-established, and growing ($2B+ in revenue) construction company, is looking for a detail-oriented project accountant to join their team. This role focuses on managing financial operations for construction projects, ensuring accurate cost tracking, compliance, and profitability analysis. You will be assigned a very large construction project along with smaller less complex projects. This job is primarily onsite 4-5 days. This is a project accountant position and the company favors candidates with construction experience.</p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>Project Billings</strong>: Compile, prepare, and analyze monthly project billings in accordance with contract requirements.</li><li><strong>Financial Analysis</strong>: Perform financial analysis and reconcile project costs against the project budget.</li><li><strong>Vendor Compliance Management</strong>: Oversee vendor compliance, including managing insurance, lien waivers, retention, and W-9s.</li><li><strong>Cost Tracking and Reporting</strong>: Produce and analyze job performance and profitability through job cost tracking reports.</li><li><strong>Status Reporting and Budget Maintenance</strong>: Assist in the preparation of status reports while maintaining accurate project statuses and budget information.</li><li><strong>Issue Resolution</strong>: Identify and resolve both basic and complex project-related accounting issues in a timely manner.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you are interested in this position, please apply to this posting or send your resume in confidence to Cesario Brooks. Find me on LinkedIn.</p>
<p>Our client, a private school in Montgomery County is looking for a Controller to join their accounting team. This role will play a key part in managing financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and delivering timely and accurate reporting. The ideal candidate will help oversee accounting functions, support human resources and payroll operations, and contribute to strategic financial planning. This role is 5 days/week in the office until up and running and then you can work from home 1-2 days/week.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Supervise and assist with accounts receivable, payroll, human resources, and student billing activities within the Business Office.</p><p>• Prepare and ensure the accuracy of financial statements, cash flow analyses, and investment reports.</p><p>• Perform reconciliations for bank accounts, investments, and balance sheets on a regular basis.</p><p>• Maintain and update the general ledger chart of accounts to ensure proper financial tracking.</p><p>• Stay informed on relevant non-profit accounting regulations and implement necessary changes.</p><p>• Collaborate with leadership to prepare materials for Finance Committee and Board meetings.</p><p>• Coordinate with external auditors for the preparation and filing of Forms 5500 and 990.</p><p>• Lead efforts for annual financial audit preparation and ensure compliance with audit requirements.</p><p>• Assist with completing periodic surveys for various school-related organizations.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate for this Controller role will have 7+ years of NP accounting experience (day to day accounting up to financial statements and point person for the audit), BS in Accounting (preferably a CPA), supervisory skills, QuickBooks, Bill.com and strong investment accounting experience. 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>Our client, an international real estate company is growing and looking to hire on an experienced Accounting Manager for their mixed-use division. The Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations within their real estate development and property management projects. This role requires a proactive leader who can manage accounting functions, analyze investment performance, and ensure compliance with financial standards. Based in Washington, District of Columbia, this position offers an opportunity to contribute to the success of dynamic real estate portfolios.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee daily accounting activities related to real estate development and property management projects.</p><p>• Conduct detailed performance analyses for real estate investments to support strategic decision-making.</p><p>• Manage due diligence processes for acquisitions and dispositions of assets.</p><p>• Lead the preparation and execution of budgets and financial planning initiatives.</p><p>• Act as the primary point of contact with auditors, tax professionals, and consultants.</p><p>• Supervise and provide guidance to project accountants, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in their work.</p><p>• Regular review and analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts owned by Senior Accountant</p><p>• Assemble a variety of technical accounting policies, procedures, and analyses</p><p>• Assist in preparing GAAP financial statements through data analysis, document preparation, integrity validation, and reconciliation processes</p><p>• Ensure close deadlines are met by encouraging and managing the accounting team performance during the closing process</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate for this Accounting Manager role will have their BS in Accounting (CPA+), 5+ years of public accounting (audit with real estate clients) or currently coming out of another real estate company with supervisory experience. To apply to this Accounting Manager role please do so through this post or reach out to Caren Bromberg Bach on LinkedIn or call Caren Bach at 301.965.9035.</p>
<p><strong>Job Title: </strong>Controller<strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Industry: </strong>Professional Services</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Washington, DC</p><p><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Permanent</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p>A leading professional services organization based in Washington, DC is seeking a <strong>Controller</strong> to join its dynamic team. This critical leadership role will oversee the organization's financial operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards and regulations. As the Controller, you will play an essential role in driving strategic financial decisions and supporting business goals.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Financial Reporting and Analysis:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.</li><li>Perform in-depth financial analysis and provide recommendations to executive leadership to support strategic planning and operational improvements.</li></ul><p><strong>Accounting Operations:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage all day-to-day accounting functions, including month-end close, deferred revenue, WIP, accruals, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, budgeting, and general ledger activities.</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP standards and implement best practices for internal controls.</li></ul><p><strong>Budgeting and Forecasting:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and coordinate the annual budgeting process.</li><li>Develop financial forecasts and provide ongoing monitoring and variance analysis to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.</li></ul><p><strong>Audit and Compliance:</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors and regulatory agencies, ensuring successful execution of audits and compliance reviews.</li><li>Maintain adherence to all federal, state, and local regulations, including tax requirements applicable to the professional services sector.</li></ul><p><strong>Team Management and Leadership:</strong></p><ul><li>Supervise and mentor the accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability, development, and collaboration.</li><li>Lead strategic initiatives to improve department workflows, systems, and processes.</li></ul><p><strong>Strategic Financial Planning:</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate closely with senior leadership to align financial strategies with short-term and long-term business goals.</li></ul>
<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>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>
