We are looking for an experienced Director of Accounting to lead the finance and accounting function for a growing real estate organization in Laurel, Maryland. This hybrid role offers the chance to work closely with executive leadership, strengthen financial operations, and help shape the company’s long-term direction. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in accounting, a strategic mindset, and the ability to build scalable processes that support continued expansion.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the company’s accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial management across day-to-day and strategic activities.<br>• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles while maintaining timely and reliable reporting.<br>• Produce financial statements, executive reports, and business insights that support leadership decision-making.<br>• Oversee core transactional functions such as payables, receivables, payroll coordination, banking activity, and cash oversight.<br>• Develop budgets, cash flow projections, forecasts, and financial plans that align with organizational goals.<br>• Perform modeling and analysis related to profitability, pricing, and operating performance to guide business strategy.<br>• Partner with senior leaders on growth initiatives, offering financial perspective on key business decisions.<br>• Maintain compliance across tax coordination, licensing, insurance, registrations, and internal financial controls.<br>• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, automate reporting, and implement scalable financial systems and governance practices.<br>• Build the foundation for a future accounting team by establishing structure, mentoring capability, and supporting organizational growth.
<p><strong>About the Opportunity</strong></p><p>Our client, a mission oriented nonprofit organization, is seeking a Controller/Director of Accounting to lead its accounting and financial reporting functions. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring financial integrity, strengthening internal controls, supporting strategic initiatives, and providing executive leadership with meaningful financial insights to guide decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting leader who enjoys combining hands-on financial management with strategic partnership across the organization.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>The Controller/Director of Accounting will oversee all accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting support, audit coordination, compliance activities, and treasury functions. The position serves as a key advisor to executive leadership and is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records while supporting the organization's long-term financial sustainability.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Direct all aspects of the accounting function, including month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and general ledger management.</li><li>Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records while maintaining compliance with applicable accounting standards.</li><li>Oversee day-to-day accounting activities related to payables, receivables, payroll, fixed assets, and cash transactions.</li><li>Maintain a scalable accounting infrastructure capable of supporting organizational growth.</li></ul><p><strong>Strategic Financial Management</strong></p><ul><li>Provide leadership with meaningful financial insights, trends, and recommendations to support operational and strategic initiatives.</li><li>Assist in long-range planning efforts through forecasting, cash flow modeling, and financial analysis.</li><li>Evaluate financial performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, profitability, and resource allocation.</li><li>Partner with department leaders to support planning, budgeting, and financial decision-making.</li></ul><p><strong>Governance, Risk & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain a strong internal control environment designed to safeguard organizational assets and improve financial accountability.</li><li>Coordinate annual audits and serve as a primary liaison with external accounting partners.</li><li>Oversee regulatory reporting requirements and ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures.</li><li>Monitor compliance with funding, reporting, and operational requirements as applicable.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership & Team Development</strong></p><ul><li>Manage, mentor, and develop members of the accounting team.</li><li>Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous professional growth.</li><li>Establish priorities, improve workflows, and create efficiencies across the department.</li><li>Serve as a trusted business partner to executive leadership and key stakeholders.</li></ul>