<p>Robert Half is looking for an ambitious Controller to join a small (25 person) financial services company 2 days/week in DC in the alternative energy space. The leadership position is responsible for all of accounting and supervising an Accounting Manager. The Controller plans and directs all accounting operational functions, manages the accumulation and consolidation of financial data for internal and external financial statements, analyzes accounting and internal control systems, and guides departmental staff. This company offers very competitive compensation (240K-275K+bonus) and a comprehensive benefits package. We want to hear from you if you can be a hands-on Controller while motivating and mentoring the Accounting Manager. In the Controller position you will oversee the accounting operations of the company fulfilling specific responsibilities customary for the role of Controller. In addition, you will be responsible for working with other team members of the company on general matters that help promote the success of the business. You will report to the Chief Financial Officer and work collaboratively with the COO and other company leaders.</p><p><br></p><p>Your responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Lead the full accounting cycle, including the general ledger, AP/AR, revenue recognition, and monthly, quarterly, and annual close.</li><li>Prepare and review GAAP financial statements and key management and lender reports with a strong focus on accuracy and quality.</li><li>Oversee fund accounting and, when applicable, asset or property accounting, including NAV calculations, fair value, investor waterfalls, and capital activity.</li><li>Strengthen internal controls over financial reporting, including SOX or similar compliance frameworks where applicable.</li><li>Partner with external auditors to lead annual audits and financial statement reviews.</li><li>Drive the tax compliance process, including tax provisions, apportionment schedules, K-1 collection, advisor coordination, and return review.</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and treasury activities, including liquidity planning and credit facility compliance.</li><li>Support new product launches, transactions, and complex deals by reviewing legal and transaction documents for accounting and reporting impact.</li><li>Enhance financial systems, reporting tools, and automation initiatives to improve efficiency and support growth.</li><li>Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures aligned with U.S. GAAP and industry best practices.</li><li>Deliver financial insights and board-ready materials that help senior leadership make informed strategic decisions.</li><li>Mentor and develop the accounting and finance team while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Serve as the main point of contact for external partners, including IT, cybersecurity, insurance, and valuation providers.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Qualified candidates for this Controller role with have 15+ years working in accounting at another financial services company (preferably PE), an active CPA, supervisory experience, hands on day-to-day accounting, NetSuite a HUGE plus, forecasting/budgeting and a solid understanding for tax equity investing. To apply to this Controller role please do so through this posting, reach out to Caren Bromberg Bach on LinkedIn or call Caren Bach at 301.965.9035.</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><strong>Controller – Broad Leadership Role (Accounting + Operations)</strong></p><p>I’m partnering with a <strong>growing $30M construction company</strong> to hire a <strong>Controller</strong> who will take ownership of the accounting function while also overseeing select <strong>HR compliance and administrative processes</strong>.</p><p>This is a great opportunity for a <strong>hands-on Controller or strong Assistant Controller</strong> who enjoys wearing multiple hats and being a <strong>trusted right hand to ownership</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What makes this role stand out:</strong></p><ul><li> <strong>70% accounting leadership</strong> (close, financials, controls)</li><li> Oversight of <strong>HR/compliance processes</strong> </li><li> Report directly to a <strong>hands-off, supportive owner</strong></li><li> Partner with a strong <strong>VP of Operations</strong></li><li> Tight-knit team with opportunity to <strong>shape processes and structure</strong></li><li> Stable business with both <strong>property management + construction exposure</strong></li></ul><p><strong>What you’ll be doing:</strong></p><ul><li>Own <strong>month-end close, financial reporting, and balance sheet integrity</strong></li><li>Oversee <strong>AP/AR functions and day-to-day accounting operations</strong></li><li>Help improve <strong>processes, controls, and systems</strong></li><li>Provide oversight of <strong>HR compliance, personnel processes, and documentation</strong> (with internal support already in place)</li><li>Act as a key partner to ownership and operations</li></ul><p>If you’re looking for a role where you can <strong>own the numbers, influence operations, and grow with the business</strong>, this is worth a conversation.</p><p>Apply directly or via email to Jim Meade at Robert Half.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee the financial operations of our organization, specializing in federal and military construction projects. This role demands a strategic leader who can ensure compliance, maintain financial integrity, and drive performance across all accounting and financial processes. If you have a strong background in construction accounting and federal contracting, this position offers an excellent opportunity to lead and shape the financial vision of a dynamic company.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct all accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and project accounting.<br>• Prepare and manage accurate financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual statements.<br>• Oversee job cost accounting, work-in-progress schedules, and revenue recognition based on percentage-of-completion methods.<br>• Ensure compliance with federal regulations and cost accounting standards for government contracts.<br>• Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial plans to support organizational goals.<br>• Implement and maintain robust internal controls to ensure audit readiness for both financial and government audits.<br>• Collaborate with project leaders to assess contract performance and mitigate financial risks.<br>• Manage cash flow and maintain strong banking relationships, including oversight of bonding and financial capacity.<br>• Provide strategic financial insights to executive leadership to support decision-making.<br>• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team to achieve departmental goals.
<p>A large global organization with $B+ revenue is seeking a Controller to oversee both the strategic and day to day operations of the accounting function.</p><p>This is a high impact leadership role responsible for ensuring a timely and accurate close, maintaining a clean and defensible balance sheet, and overseeing intercompany, consolidation, and international accounting activities across a complex multi entity structure. <strong>If this role is of interest email your resume to Jim Meade at Robert Half right away as I am actively setting up interviews.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why This Role</strong></p><ul><li>Leadership role within a large global multi entity environment</li><li>High visibility exposure to senior finance leadership</li><li>Opportunity to work in a complex international accounting structure</li><li>Involvement in a major ERP implementation</li><li>Strong focus on team development and growth</li></ul><p><strong><em>Key Responsibilities</em></strong></p><p><strong>Accounting Leadership and Close</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee daily accounting operations with focus on balance sheet integrity reconciliations and financial reporting</li><li>Ensure a timely accurate and predictable monthly close with no material surprises</li><li>Review account and bank reconciliations and ensure issues are identified and resolved</li></ul><p><strong>Intercompany and Consolidations</strong></p><ul><li>Lead intercompany accounting eliminations and allocations across domestic and international entities</li><li>Ensure transactions comply with GAAP internal controls and tax requirements</li><li>Oversee consolidations and parent company reporting</li></ul><p><strong>International and Technical Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Apply multi currency accounting including revaluation translation and foreign exchange considerations</li><li>Ensure accurate reporting across global entities</li><li>Advise on non routine and complex accounting matters</li></ul><p><strong>Audit Compliance and Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the external audit process and support interim and year end reviews</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies and reporting requirements</li><li>Partner with teams including tax payroll AP and finance</li></ul><p><strong>Systems and Process Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Support and help drive the ERP implementation</li><li>Improve accounting processes and transition from legacy systems</li><li>Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership and Team Development</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and develop an accounting team including managers</li><li>Provide coaching and technical development</li><li>Build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement</li></ul>
<p>My client, a private equity-backed SaaS organization, is seeking a Head of Shared Services (Controller) to lead and scale its core accounting operations. This role will oversee billing, collections, accounts payable, and revenue recognition support, driving consistency, efficiency, and accuracy across high-volume transaction cycles. This leader will play a critical role in building scalable processes, strengthening controls, and supporting a growing, fast-paced organization. </p><ul><li style="">Lead end-to-end shared services accounting operations, including billing, invoicing, collections, cash application, accounts payable, and revenue support.</li><li style="">Oversee month-end close activities related to accounts receivable, revenue recognition support, and payables, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.</li><li style="">Drive consistency and discipline across billing cycles, payment processing, reconciliations, and customer and vendor account management.</li><li style="">Develop, standardize, and optimize order-to-cash and procure-to-pay processes to support scalability and operational efficiency.</li><li style="">Monitor KPIs and service-level metrics, analyze operational performance, and implement process improvements that reduce cycle times and enhance accuracy.</li><li style="">Identify and lead automation initiatives and system enhancements across accounting operations and shared services workflows.</li><li style="">Support revenue recognition processes in alignment with applicable accounting guidance (ASC 606), partnering closely with technical accounting as needed.</li><li style="">Strengthen internal controls, ensure audit readiness, and maintain well-documented processes and financial records.</li><li style="">Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, sales operations, procurement, and technical accounting to resolve issues and improve data flow and decision-making.</li><li style="">Build, lead, and develop a high-performing shared services team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and strong service delivery.</li></ul>
<p>A well-established, privately held specialty contractor in the greater Carroll/Frederick County market is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead all accounting and financial operations. This is a high-visibility role reporting directly to ownership, with responsibility for driving accurate financial reporting, job costing oversight, and operational decision support.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations including month-end close, financial statement preparation, and cash management</li><li>Lead job costing, WIP reporting, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition for ongoing projects</li><li>Partner with operations to provide insight into project profitability, cost tracking, and margin improvement</li><li>Strengthen internal controls, streamline processes, and improve reporting visibility across the business</li><li>Manage AP/AR, payroll, and banking relationships while ensuring compliance with GAAP and tax requirements</li><li>Prepare budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis to support strategic planning</li><li>Serve as the primary liaison with external CPA firm for year-end review/tax work</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client, a well-funded, stable international non-profit organization, is searching for their new Controller. This important role reports to an experienced Director with strong industry experience. The Controller will provide day to day guidance, mentorship and training to an established team and will have room to add their signature to the success of the organization. </p><p><br></p><p>Core duties for this Controller position will include:</p><p><br></p><p>• Develop and implement financial procedures and systems to ensure effective overall management of the organization’s finances.</p><p>• Monitor the organization’s financial status and identify operational risks, providing timely updates to senior management.</p><p>• Manage the preparation of the annual budget, track actual revenues and expenditures, and ensure compliance with donor reporting requirements.</p><p>• Oversee payroll and disbursement processes while maintaining robust internal controls over financial activities.</p><p>• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, including corporate tax returns and field office financial reports.</p><p>• Manage cash flow and investment activities in line with board-approved policies, ensuring efficient fund collection and disbursement.</p><p>• Prepare detailed financial reporting for the Board of Trustees, senior leadership, and external stakeholders.</p><p>• Act as the primary liaison for external audits, ensuring efficient coordination and timely completion of audit processes.</p><p>• Supervise and train finance staff to ensure they are equipped to maintain high standards of performance.</p><p>• Participate in collaborative initiatives with other centers to streamline finance and administrative practices.</p><p><br></p><p>The base pay range for this role is between $135k and $165k and your base pay will depend on your skills, experience, certifications and other business needs. The client offers strong overall benefits as part of their compensation package including medical benefits. </p><p> </p><p>Please submit your resume in confidence to Raj Khanna, Senior Vice President, Robert Half for immediate consideration for this or one of our many current openings in the Washington, DC Metro area.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee the financial operations of a growing construction company based in Ashburn, Virginia. This role involves managing all aspects of accounting, payroll, and project-based financial activities to ensure accurate reporting and budgeting. The ideal candidate will thrive in a hands-on environment and bring a strong background in construction accounting as well as proficiency with Sage 300 (Timberline).</p><p><br></p><p>How you will make an impact:</p><p>• Manage full-cycle general ledger accounting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant standards.</p><p>• Oversee payroll processes, including automated payroll systems, to ensure timely and efficient operations.</p><p>• Handle project accounting tasks, including tracking costs and revenues for construction projects.</p><p>• Prepare detailed financial reports and budgets to support organizational goals.</p><p>• Administer AIA billing processes, ensuring proper documentation and timely submissions.</p><p>• Utilize Sage 300 software to streamline accounting functions and maintain financial records.</p><p>• Collaborate with project managers to monitor financial performance and address variances.</p><p>• Conduct regular audits and reconciliations to maintain the integrity of financial data.</p><p>• Provide strategic insights based on financial analysis to guide decision-making.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and standards within the construction industry.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to support a nonprofit organization through a contract engagement. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting specialist who can oversee daily financial operations while also managing higher-level reporting and close activities. The position will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting leadership with budget insights, and ensuring readiness for year-end reporting and audit needs.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the organization’s accounting activities from transaction processing through final reporting, ensuring accuracy across the full financial cycle.</p><p>• Oversee payroll administration and confirm timely, correct processing in alignment with nonprofit requirements and internal policies.</p><p>• Lead monthly and annual close procedures, including reconciliations, journal entries, and review of account balances.</p><p>• Produce clear and timely financial statements to support organizational leadership and operational decision-making.</p><p>• Monitor cash flow and maintain oversight of cash management activities to help sustain financial stability.</p><p>• Evaluate budget-to-actual results, identify notable variances, and communicate meaningful insights to stakeholders.</p><p>• Maintain the general ledger and ensure financial data is recorded consistently and in accordance with applicable standards.</p><p>• Coordinate audit preparation by organizing schedules, supporting documentation, and responses needed for external review.</p>
We are looking for a Plant Controller to oversee the financial and administrative operations of our facility. This role will lead core accounting activities, contribute to budgeting and audit readiness, and provide support across human resources and purchasing functions. The position is well suited for a finance specialist who can balance accurate reporting with strong cross-functional coordination in a growing manufacturing environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct day-to-day accounting activities for the site, including general ledger management, accounts receivable, and accounts payable processes.<br>• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in alignment with International Financial Reporting Standards, including support for audited year-end statements.<br>• Coordinate recurring intercompany account reviews and reconciliations to help ensure accurate financial records.<br>• Prepare and submit annual budget materials to leadership, using operational and financial data to support planning.<br>• Partner with corporate teams during quarterly and annual audit cycles by gathering documentation, addressing questions, and supporting compliance efforts.<br>• Assist with the preparation of information needed for federal and state tax filings in coordination with corporate finance resources.<br>• Contribute to risk management activities by supplying financial inputs for insurance evaluation and coverage selection related to property, casualty, and liability programs.<br>• Administer retirement plan responsibilities, including maintaining compliant documentation, overseeing participant account records, supporting fiduciary obligations, and ensuring timely Form 5500 filings.