We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support financial planning and operational performance in Chestertown, Maryland. This role will focus on analyzing manufacturing and inventory costs, delivering accurate reporting, and providing insights that help leadership improve profitability. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in standard costing, financial analysis, and cross-functional collaboration within a manufacturing environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Examine cost structures across materials, labor, and overhead to uncover opportunities for improved efficiency and reduced spend.<br>• Track production results against established standards, investigate variances, and communicate findings with practical recommendations.<br>• Partner with operations, procurement, and other business teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and cost planning activities.<br>• Prepare recurring cost accounting reports and management summaries that clearly reflect financial performance and key trends.<br>• Maintain oversight of inventory costing, including valuation reviews and reconciliation of inventory-related balances.<br>• Support decision-making by assessing how cost fluctuations influence margins, pricing, and overall business results.<br>• Strengthen cost accounting processes by identifying workflow improvements that increase accuracy, consistency, and timeliness.<br>• Ensure financial practices align with applicable accounting requirements and provide support during internal and external audit reviews.<br>• Contribute to the financial evaluation of new products or services by developing cost estimates and related analysis.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support the financial oversight of complex project-based manufacturing work in Linthicum, Maryland. This position plays a key role in monitoring project costs, guiding revenue recognition, and producing accurate financial insights that help improve profitability and operational decision-making. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across finance and operations, managing deadlines, and translating project activity into clear financial reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the financial performance of assigned projects by overseeing budgets, projections, cost accumulation, and margin analysis from initiation through completion.</p><p>• Review labor, materials, overhead, and subcontractor expenses to ensure project costs are recorded accurately and reflected in a timely manner.</p><p>• Work closely with project managers and operational teams to confirm financial inputs, evaluate developing issues, and highlight potential cost or profit concerns early.</p><p>• Apply appropriate revenue recognition treatment based on contract terms and project progress, including percentage-of-completion or milestone-driven methods where required.</p><p>• Prepare monthly close activities for project accounts and deliver reporting on revenue, backlog, profitability, and forecasted outcomes within established deadlines.</p><p>• Build and maintain cost-to-complete models and forward-looking financial forecasts, then analyze variances against budget or prior expectations.</p><p>• Maintain organized supporting documentation and strong audit-ready records to reinforce compliance, transparency, and reporting accuracy.</p><p>• Partner with engineering, procurement, operations, and finance leadership to align financial results with project execution and improve decision support.</p><p>• Contribute to internal control compliance, audit requests, and process improvements that strengthen efficiency, consistency, and scalability across project accounting activities.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Financial Analyst/Manager to oversee and enhance financial operations within a technology-driven environment. This role will focus on budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for IT projects, capital expenditures, and operational expenses. You will play a critical part in ensuring resource optimization, financial transparency, and the successful delivery of strategic initiatives. This is an in-office position with a phenomenal organization that offers career growth opportunities, exciting and challenging work, and excellent environment and highly competitive total compensation packages.</p><p><br></p><p>How You Will Make an Impact:</p><p>• Develop, implement, and monitor annual budgets and forecasts for IT operations and capital expenditures.</p><p>• Collaborate with IT leaders, project managers, and finance teams to create detailed budgets and financial plans for technology projects.</p><p>• Analyze and report on costs related to infrastructure, software, hardware, and cloud services.</p><p>• Manage vendor agreements and software licensing expenditures, ensuring compliance and cost efficiency.</p><p>• Partner with development teams to track financial performance and resource allocation for internal IT projects.</p><p>• Conduct variance and trend analyses to identify financial risks and opportunities, providing actionable recommendations.</p><p>• Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports to IT leadership and senior management on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.</p><p>• Maintain detailed tracking and reporting mechanisms for approved business cases and cost-benefit analyses.</p><p>• Design and refine dashboards, KPIs, and ad hoc reports to monitor technology investments and project outcomes.</p><p>• Lead initiatives to improve financial reporting processes and optimize resource utilization within the IT function.</p>
<p>INTERESTING FINANCE OPPORTUNITY FOR SOMEONE LOOKING TO BREAK INTO OPERATIONS FINANCE, CONTRACTS, AND BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS!</p><p> </p><p>Are you looking to get away from being behind an Excel spreadsheet and use your finance and analytical experience to be more interactive with the operations side of the business? Are you looking to leverage your analytical skills to build relationships and build business? Do you have knowledge of contracts? If so, this is the job for you! Robert Half has partnered with a premier client in the area to help build out their Financial Operations team! In this role, you will be focused on providing support to your assigned business units, and partner with senior leadership to update and maintain financial reporting to identify opportunities and improve efficiencies. You must have superior analytical and problem-solving skills, and be proactive and action-oriented to dig for answers and find solutions. A successful candidate will have a strong attention to detail, the ability to prioritize, and a sense of urgency to meet multiple deadlines.</p><p> </p><p>How will you make an impact:</p><ul><li>Support a portfolio of projects with contract review, amendments, and financial analysis</li><li>Work to streamline and automate processes with assigned business units</li><li>Review and analyze project costs, allocations, and monthly financial statements </li><li>Participate in monthly financial calls with Senior Leadership</li><li>Forecasting and update financial projection models </li><li>Additional ad hoc reporting as assigned</li></ul><p>Do not miss out on this a unique opportunity where hard work is rewarded and you are recognized for your efforts!! Apply immediately to be considered, or contact Tracy Kaszuba on LinkedIn, and you can email me directly with the email at my LinkedIn profile. </p>
<p><strong>Financial Manager</strong> – Construction & Infrastructure Projects</p><p>Are you a skilled financial professional with experience in <strong>budgeting, cost analysis, procurement planning, supervisory tasks</strong>, and working in the <strong>construction or similar industry</strong>? This is an exciting opportunity for you to make an impact by supporting critical infrastructure and large multi-year programs. As part of the Finance Management team, you will work closely with project management teams on budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, billing, and procurement strategies to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, remain cash-positive, and stay compliant with contract expectations. This position also offers the opportunity to conduct high-level interactions with project teams, customers, and executives to deliver accurate financial data and insights that drive key business decisions.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Project Cost Control</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate with project teams to <strong>prepare accurate budgets</strong> and forecast manpower needs for multi-year programs</li><li>Perform weekly <strong>budget vs. actual analysis</strong>, identify variances, and address with project managers</li><li>Establish and maintain <strong>cash flow forecasts</strong>, ensuring that the project remains cash-positive</li><li>Ensure monthly complex billing submissions are accurate and timely</li><li>Track contract reconciliations and changes to reflect accurate financial data</li><li>Conduct efficient <strong>Key Project Reviews (KPR)</strong> to monitor project financials and performance</li><li>Support project teams with monthly financial forms and provide variance explanations</li></ul><p><strong>Project Procurement Planning</strong></p><ul><li>Lead procurement planning efforts by collaborating with project teams to develop detailed plans post-award, ensuring compliance and logistical requirements are met</li><li>Ensure procurement is completed according to plan before 20% job completion and perform monthly analysis of purchased vs. planned budgets</li></ul><p><strong>Award Management</strong></p><ul><li>Enter orders into the CMS system promptly</li><li>Create work orders in the system for scheduling service operations</li><li>Generate and submit monthly billing for assigned projects in alignment with invoicing terms and conditions</li><li>Resolve billing concerns to ensure invoices are paid on time</li><li>Post invoices in both the customer’s system and the company’s accounting system</li><li>Prepare data for monthly reports and participate in weekly project meetings</li><li>Monitor contract compliance and ensure customer reporting aligns with billing requirements</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><p>This role offers an opportunity to work on <strong>mission-critical infrastructure projects</strong>, providing valuable financial insights and solutions that influence project success on a large scale. It is ideal for someone seeking growth with hands-on involvement across budgeting, procurement, billing, and financial analysis in a collaborative environment where innovation and excellence are key values. This is a newly created position due to growth with tremendous opportunity to continue to advance your career while working in a collaborative fast-paced environment in a highly visible role</p>
<p>Are you an <strong>Accountant with Big 4 auditing experience</strong>—particularly with private equity (PE) or venture capital (VC) clients—or a <strong>Fund Accountant</strong> for a PE firm? Are you ready to contribute to a <strong>fast-growing investment firm</strong> leading innovative financial strategies? We are seeking a <strong>Fund Accountant</strong> to help expand and enhance the firm’s accounting, reporting, and operations functions.</p><p>This role offers <strong>broad exposure</strong> to multiple aspects of finance and operations within a high-growth environment, allowing you to impact the firm's trajectory positively. Reporting directly to the <strong>CFO</strong>, the role works closely with leadership across all levels, making your contributions integral to organizational success.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee <strong>fund accounting operations</strong>, including capital calls, distributions, and quarterly/annual fund financial statements by working with fund administrators.</li><li>Support investment activities such as <strong>deal closings</strong> and realizations, ensuring smooth transaction execution.</li><li>Monitor compliance with <strong>credit facility requirements</strong> and coordinate with internal/external stakeholders.</li><li>Lead <strong>investment valuations</strong> and ensure consistent portfolio reporting standards.</li><li>Manage audit processes, prepare documentation, and provide timely support to auditors.</li><li>Review quarterly financial and capital account statements for accuracy.</li><li>Ensure annual <strong>federal and state tax compliance</strong>, coordinating with external tax preparers to meet deadlines.</li><li>Assist with <strong>regulatory filings</strong> and compliance reporting alongside the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO).</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, and <strong>performance tracking</strong> for fund-level financial metrics.</li><li>Manage books and records for internal entities such as the management company and General Partner.</li><li>Address investor requests during <strong>fundraising</strong> and throughout fund lifecycles.</li><li>Partner on <strong>special projects</strong> alongside leadership, supporting growth and operational efficiencies.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate with leadership to <strong>elevate financial strategies</strong> and drive growth at a dynamic investment firm.</li><li>Gain <strong>broad exposure</strong> across finance, operations, compliance, and investor relations in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.</li><li>Contribute to exciting <strong>projects and initiatives</strong>, making a direct impact on the firm’s success.</li><li>Work in a <strong>motivated and innovative team culture</strong> committed to excellence and collaboration.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>An established and growing organization is seeking a <strong>Project Accountant</strong> to join its Accounting & Finance team. This role will serve as a key liaison between Accounting, Operations, Project Management, and other business partners to ensure accurate financial management of projects from setup through completion.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Manage project accounting activities including project setup, maintenance, billing, revenue recognition, and financial analysis.</li><li>Track project budgets, costs, labor utilization, funding, and overall financial performance.</li><li>Partner with Project Managers and operational teams to ensure expenses, labor, and subcontractor costs are properly recorded and allocated.</li><li>Support customer invoicing, project reconciliations, month-end close activities, and project-related journal entries.</li><li>Prepare budget-to-actual reporting, profitability analysis, funding utilization, and project forecasting.</li><li>Identify financial risks, process improvement opportunities, and operational issues before they impact reporting.</li><li>Assist with system enhancements, process documentation, audit requests, and continuous improvement initiatives.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Seeking a dynamic and transformative <strong>Controller/Finance Leader</strong> for our York location. We are looking for a proven <strong>change agent and business leader with experience owning a P&L and driving financial performance in a growth-focused</strong> environment. This individual will serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, providing financial oversight, actionable analysis, and recommendations that support both operational execution and long-term business objectives. The ideal candidate <strong>combines strong accounting and finance expertise</strong> with a hands-on leadership style, a track record of process improvement, and the ability to enhance visibility into performance while <strong>leading meaningful organizational change.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• <strong>Work closely with operational leaders and executive stakeholders to identify opportunities for efficiency, margin improvement, and stronger business performance.</strong></p><p>• Direct the full scope of accounting and finance activities, ensuring timely close processes and reliable financial statements.</p><p>• Lead the planning cycle by preparing annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and longer-term financial outlooks for the division.</p><p>• Evaluate financial results and operating trends to provide leadership with insights that inform business decisions and profitability initiatives.</p><p>• Manage and mentor the accounting team, setting clear expectations and supporting skill development.</p><p>• Oversee cost accounting processes and analyze<strong> </strong>manufacturing or project-based performance drivers to improve financial transparency.</p><p>• Support the adoption and effective use of financial systems and reporting tools to enhance decision-making and process consistency</p>