We are looking for an Art Director to lead high-impact visual work for a long-term contract opportunity based in Arlington, Virginia. This role is ideal for an experienced creative specialist who can shape compelling brand experiences across digital and print channels while guiding design conversations with senior stakeholders. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-moving remote environment, bringing strategic thinking, strong visual judgment, and thoughtful execution to every project.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the creative direction and execution of brand assets across websites, publications, presentations, and other marketing materials.<br>• Develop original visual concepts that strengthen brand identity and support the needs of large, multifaceted organizations undergoing brand evolution.<br>• Present design solutions to executive-level clients with confidence, clearly explaining creative rationale and responding to feedback constructively.<br>• Partner closely with internal designers, freelance creatives, and cross-functional collaborators to deliver cohesive, high-quality work.<br>• Create effective front-end web design layouts and work alongside developers to ensure visual integrity through implementation.<br>• Produce high-quality deliverables in Adobe Creative Cloud as well as functional, visually refined materials in Word, PowerPoint, and Canva.<br>• Apply strong print design knowledge to develop materials that meet both creative and production standards.<br>• Stay informed on emerging design trends and bring fresh, relevant ideas into the creative process.
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>