Prior -Pharmaceutical, Life Science, Medical Devices or Biologics Gene therapy experience required<br>Salary-$135k - $170k + Bonus<br>Location: Newark, DE<br><br>A leading biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP& A) Manager to lead financial planning, reporting, and analytical support for its R& D portfolio. This role will partner closely with business leaders, oversee budgeting and forecasting cycles, and provide actionable insights to drive strategic decision-making. The FP& A Manager will also manage a small team of analysts while ensuring accuracy, transparency, and consistency in all financial processes. This role requires very strong technical and analytical skills including Microsoft Excel and Alteryx<br><br>Key Responsibilities<br><br>Lead financial planning, forecasting, and long-range planning activities across assigned programs and business units<br><br>Manage, mentor, and develop a team of FP& A analysts and senior analysts<br><br>Act as the primary Finance Business Partner for program and functional leadership, providing financial guidance and strategic recommendations<br><br>Oversee monthly and quarterly close activities, including variance analysis, actuals reporting, and performance tracking<br><br>Drive development and enhancement of financial models, reporting tools, and estimation templates<br><br>Present high-quality financial insights, dashboards, and recommendations to senior leadership and governance committees<br><br>Conduct advanced financial analyses (NPV, IRR, ROI, scenario modeling) to support portfolio decisions<br><br>Partner with cross-functional teams (R& D, Operations, HR, etc.) to align financial objectives with business strategy<br><br>Ensure compliance with corporate policies, financial controls, and reporting standards<br><br>Lead continuous improvement initiatives in financial reporting and analytics processes<br><br>Qualifications<br><br>Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline; MBA and/or CPA preferred<br><br>8–12 years of progressive experience in Finance or FP& A, with at least 2+ years in a management role<br><br>Industry experience in Pharma, Life Sciences, Biotech, or Healthcare strongly preferred<br><br>Strong leadership skills with proven ability to manage and develop high-performing teams<br><br>Advanced technical and analytical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling<br><br>Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) and financial systems (Hyperion Essbase or similar) preferred<br><br>Excellent communication and presentation skills, with ability to influence senior stakeholders<br><br>Strong business acumen with experience supporting R& D or complex project-based organizations
<p><strong>Lead the Future of Financial Strategy</strong></p><p>Our client is seeking a dynamic financial leader to take on a highly visible role driving strategy, insights, and growth. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact by guiding long-term planning, shaping financial processes, and influencing key business decisions at the executive level.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, proven leadership experience, and a passion for turning numbers into strategy. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to mentor a team, collaborate closely with senior leaders, and play a central part in steering the organization toward its future goals.</p><p><br></p><p>This position offers the chance to lead high-level financial initiatives, enhance forecasting and reporting, and champion innovative approaches that will drive results. If you’re looking to combine strategy, leadership, and growth in your next career move, this opportunity could be the perfect fit.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced FP& A Manager to join our team in Arlington, Virginia. In this short-term contract position, you will play a key role in supporting month-end financial reporting and analysis for numerous departments within our organization. This role offers flexibility and requires collaboration with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial documentation and reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Compile and finalize monthly financial reports to provide clear insights into organizational performance.</p><p>• Review financial statements for over 30 departments to ensure accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Evaluate general ledger transaction reports and identify necessary adjustments.</p><p>• Analyze budget and forecast variances to detect discrepancies and recommend corrections.</p><p>• Support the preparation and documentation of significant and non-routine accounting transactions.</p><p>• Collaborate with the accounting team to adhere to month-end close schedules and deadlines.</p><p>• Ensure timely delivery of management-level financial results reporting.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting processes and implement enhancements.</p><p>• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting principles and practices relevant to higher education.</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>We are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join our client's team in Columbia, Maryland. In this role, you will play a critical part in managing forecasts, budgets, and financial reporting while driving process improvements and supporting key decision-making initiatives. This position offers an opportunity to collaborate with leadership and contribute to the organization's financial success.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and oversee monthly forecasts and budgets for operational expenses and workforce planning.</p><p>• Develop comprehensive monthly reporting packages and present findings to leadership teams and budget stakeholders.</p><p>• Conduct detailed analyses of key balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and sufficiency.</p><p>• Track and assess sample and travel expenditures to align with budgetary and compliance standards.</p><p>• Serve as the primary point of contact with Corporate Accounting to ensure accurate setup and timely reporting of accounting master data.</p><p>• Create and monitor cost KPIs while identifying opportunities for savings and efficiency initiatives.</p><p>• Drive process improvements through enhanced cost analytics and collaboration with department and regional leaders.</p><p>• Provide strategic decision-making support and evaluate organizational structures and initiatives.</p><p>• Lead data collection, analysis, and reporting efforts for the annual insurance renewal process.</p><p>• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses to support finance and operational teams.</p>
<p>We are seeking a Sr. Accountant to join our team in Newark, Delaware. This role involves a variety of accounting tasks within a business unit or functional area of responsibility. The position requires an individual who can accurately record and report financial transactions, reconcile accounts, and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Accurately record and report financial transactions </p><p>• Participate in the monthly financial statement close process </p><p>• Analyze and review financial statements and variances </p><p>• Prepare, review, and analyze account reconciliations </p><p>• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements</p><p>• Prepare monthly reporting packages, including analysis of current actual results to prior period actual results</p><p>• Assist in the accounting, analysis, and budgeting of various accounts in coordination with Financial Planning & Analysis (FP& A)</p><p>• Interact with internal and external auditors, Controller's Group, and Business Units as required to accomplish goals</p>
<p>Our client is a clean energy company seeking a driven Financial Analyst to join their team in Arlington, Virginia. This role focuses on supporting renewable energy projects through strategic financial analysis, modeling, and transaction execution. If you are passionate about clean energy and have a strong background in finance, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of solar and energy storage projects.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and maintain advanced financial models, including joint venture structures, partnership flips, and lease pass-throughs.</p><p>• Oversee transaction execution and manage the financial closing process for multiple renewable energy projects.</p><p>• Collaborate with investors to negotiate financing terms for solar and energy storage portfolios, including debt, equity, and tax equity investments.</p><p>• Partner with internal teams to estimate financial assumptions, track project variables, and integrate financing requirements into company processes.</p><p>• Participate in client meetings and industry conferences to represent the organization and facilitate project discussions.</p><p>• Assist senior team members in negotiating and closing project financing deals, including tax equity sales.</p><p>• Monitor and analyze project development metrics to ensure financial feasibility and compliance with investment conditions.</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Finance Specialist to join our team in <strong>Lititz, Pennsylvania</strong>. In this long-term contract role, you will play a key part in managing financial processes and ensuring accurate reporting for our clients. This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects while contributing to the efficiency and integrity of financial operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Develop, implement, and continuously improve accounting procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance.</li><li>Prepare and deliver comprehensive financial reports for clients within established deadlines.</li><li>Process and manage stop loss and aggregate claims in collaboration with stop loss carriers.</li><li>Generate and maintain monthly invoices for clients, reconciling these invoices with carrier records.</li><li>Monitor and, when necessary, record receivables and vendor payments to ensure seamless financial operations.</li><li>Assist in conducting audits to verify financial accuracy and compliance.</li><li>Provide support to finance team or contribute to internal audit processes and data entry to maintain workflow consistency.</li><li>Take part in special projects that enhance financial operations and organizational goals.</li></ul><p>If interested, please send resume over to Marcella @ marcella.pachuilo@roberthalf com</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>
We are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join our team in Bethesda, Maryland. This role is integral to managing and analyzing the financial aspects of capital projects, ensuring precise reporting, and fostering collaboration across multiple departments. If you excel in financial modeling, variance analysis, and process improvements, this position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and reconcile detailed capital project reports, including multi-year plans, quarterly forecasts, and budget updates.<br>• Develop and maintain analytical dashboards and tools to enhance reporting efficiency and provide valuable insights.<br>• Collaborate with leaders in Accounting, Design & Construction, and Asset Management to refine processes and ensure compliance.<br>• Manage monthly and quarterly updates in NetSuite to maintain accurate project financial data.<br>• Investigate and analyze project variances, produce comprehensive variance reports, and offer actionable recommendations.<br>• Oversee the close-out process for capital projects, ensuring accurate reconciliation and thorough documentation.<br>• Assist in creating financial presentations tailored for executive stakeholders.<br>• Participate in cross-departmental initiatives aimed at improving processes and optimizing systems.
<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>We are looking for a skilled Staff Accountant to join our dynamic team in Baltimore, Maryland. In this role, you will be an integral part of the full-cycle accounting processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial operations. While Accounts Payables, Receivables, and Reconciliations are the primary responsibility, you will also work with numerous other departments and stakeholders. This client is known for its low turnover and great work-life balance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Perform comprehensive accounting functions, including general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end closings.</p><p>• Prepare detailed financial reports and performance summaries for both internal stakeholders and external partners.</p><p>• Conduct accounts receivable and accounts payable oversight, ensuring timely and accurate processing.</p><p>• Reconcile monthly bank statements and resolve discrepancies to maintain accurate records.</p><p>• Support expense reviews by analyzing transactions and posting necessary journal entries.</p><p>• Assist with the year-end audit process by compiling required documentation, preparing work papers, and generating financial statements.</p><p>• Develop budgets and forecasts using financial models, providing accurate assumptions for expenses and supporting community financial planning.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve accounting processes and recommend efficient solutions.</p><p>• Participate in special projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing financial operations.</p>
<p>Northern Delaware client, seeks a Senior Accounting Manager with proven general ledger expertise. This role will be responsible for managing the month end process, creating financial reporting schedules, assisting with the quarterly/annual auditing process, overseeing general ledger activities, reviewing journal entries, preparing balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring compliance with GAAP/IFRS, developing financial growth strategies, maintaining the general ledger, overseeing daily accounting operations, and identifying opportunities for process improvements and system enhancements. We are looking for a Senior Accounting Manager with solid tax compliance and reporting skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong understanding of GAAP standards, and the capacity to multi-task while meeting crucial deadlines.</p><p><br></p><p>What you get to work on daily</p><p>· Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP</p><p>· Develop and implement internal controls</p><p>· Analyze financial data and present reports to senior management</p><p>· Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes</p><p>· Manage general ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals</p><p>· Coordinate and manage the month-end/year-end process</p><p>· Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff</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>We have partnered with a successful client on their search for a Senior Treasury Analyst with strong knowledge of global cash management and foreign exchange transactions. In this role, the Senior Treasury Analyst will manage cash reporting/forecasting, maintain daily treasury activities, manage investment strategies, perform account consolidation, prepare financial scheduling, assist with global bank reconciliations, and monitor credit, cash flow, income and liquid assets. The ideal candidate for this role should have strong analytical abilities, stay abreast on industry trends and ensure the company is financially efficient.</p><p> </p><p>Primary Responsibilities</p><p>· Oversee daily cash flow forecasting</p><p>· Analyze and interpret financial data</p><p>· Create cash management strategies</p><p>· Monthly bank account analysis</p><p>· Provide guidance on investments and liabilities</p><p>· Oversee financial management system</p><p>· Perform SOX compliance</p><p>· Complete interest accrual calculations</p><p>· Assist with month close process</p><p>· Prepare treasury reports and statements</p>
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Newark, Delaware. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to contribute to critical financial operations, including monthly and quarterly closings, financial reporting, and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley controls. The ideal candidate will excel in analyzing data, improving processes, and collaborating across departments to drive organizational success.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee and execute monthly and quarterly financial statement closings, ensuring accurate and timely recording of transactions.<br>• Prepare detailed financial reports and analyses, identifying trends, variances, and root causes to support decision-making processes.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address accounting challenges, support forecasting, and enhance planning functions.<br>• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements by maintaining effective internal controls and adapting them as needed.<br>• Analyze existing processes and recommend improvements, leveraging emerging technologies to enhance efficiency.<br>• Lead special projects related to automation, regulatory changes, and process optimization.<br>• Provide support to internal and external auditors during audits, ensuring timely responses to data requests.<br>• Present financial results and insights to leadership, fostering clear communication and informed decision-making.<br>• Mentor and guide less experienced team members while promoting a collaborative and innovative work environment.<br>• Occasionally work overtime, weekends, or travel to meet business needs.
<p>Robert Half has partnered with an extremely stable firm on their search for an Accounting Manager looking to advance within finance. This hybrid, accounting role will consist of leading the accounting department and overseeing its daily operations and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and improving financial processes. In this role you will lead the month end close process, generate financial reporting packages, oversee financial budgeting, manage the annual external audit process, monitor cash flow activities, process bank reconciliations, coordinate with internal departments on implementation and maintenance of financial systems, review regulatory requirements, assist with tax compliance, and ensure the security of all financial assets. We are looking for an Accounting Manager with solid financial analysis skillset, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong understanding of GAAP standards, and the ability to multi-task while meeting crucial deadlines.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the monthly financial close process, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately and financial statements are prepared on time.</p><p>• Take ownership of regulatory reporting and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards.</p><p>• Prepare, review, and approve account reconciliations for various corporate entities and accounts.</p><p>• Develop monthly financial reporting packages, including analysis of current results compared to prior periods, for use by senior management and the Board.</p><p>• Assist in implementing updates to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as needed.</p><p>• Provide accounting, analysis, and budgeting support for various accounts.</p><p>• Collaborate with finance teams across the organization to address and resolve accounting issues.</p><p>• Participate in special projects and fulfill requests from the Controller’s Group as required.</p><p>• Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external auditors, ensuring audit requirements are met efficiently.</p>
<p>Our client, a large NP in Washington, DC is looking for a Financial Assurance Manager to join their accounting team. This is a new position, and this Financial Assurance Manager will be responsible for overseeing the financial assurance processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and ensuring the timely completion of all financial audits. The Financial Assurance Manager is responsible for coordinating and managing the various financial audits of the pensions and healthcare trusts. This position is also responsible for ensuring the timely filing of annual Forms 5500 and 990 for each trust, preparing documents required under the MOU with OSM, and recommending improvements to financial processes.</p><p><br></p><p>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Lead and manage financial assurance audits with external auditors, including annual financial statements for 8 separate trusts, special annual agreed-upon procedures (AUP), Centers for Medicare Services (CMS), and ad-hoc audits involving various federal agencies.</li><li>Develop and implement financial assurance policies and procedures to ensure alignment with regulatory standards and adherence to internal controls.</li><li>Manage the preparation of external actuarial reports for all 8 trusts, coordinating data compilation from finance, research, and investment teams.</li><li>Ensure the accurate and timely submission of required filings, including Forms 990 and 5500, OSM submissions, PBGC reports, and PCORI filings.</li><li>Reconcile beneficiary lists for the Combined Benefit Fund (CBF), 92 Benefit Plan, and 93 Benefit Plan, preparing reports to be filed with OSM by designated deadlines.</li><li>Conduct the required time study for allocations every three years, including data collection, analysis, and reporting to the CFO, and manage the audit for external verification of updated allocations.</li><li>Maintain a detailed audit calendar, ensuring the department is well-prepared for upcoming audits, regulatory filings, and legal reviews.</li><li>Work closely with internal departments and external auditors to support financial operations and ensure compliance. Participate in cross-functional initiatives.</li><li>Supervise the Assurance Accountant and collaborate with finance staff to maintain audit readiness and ensure compliance with regulations and standards.</li></ul><p>The ideal candidate for this Financial Assurance Manager role will have an ACTIVE CPA, 5+ years of audit experience coming out of a Big 4 or large regional firm, at least 3 years of supervisory, strong organizational and problem-solving skills as well as exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. This role is 3 days/week in the office in DC and the comp range for this position is 130-155K in base salary plus full benefits. To apply to this Financial Assurance Manager 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><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced <strong>US Group Controller</strong> to oversee financial operations and reporting for our organization in Hanover, Pennsylvania. This role requires a meticulous leader with strong analytical skills to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial statements, compliance with regulations, and effective team management. The Controller will play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, and guiding financial decision-making while maintaining robust internal controls and <strong>must be willing to travel up to 50%.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the preparation and accuracy of financial statements, ensuring they align with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Lead the development of annual budgets and financial forecasts to support strategic planning and performance evaluation.</p><p>• Present financial reports to senior leadership, highlighting trends and key metrics to inform business decisions.</p><p>• Establish and maintain internal controls to protect company assets and guarantee the reliability of financial data.</p><p>• Supervise and mentor the finance and accounting team, fostering growth and collaboration.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, financial reporting standards, and legal obligations, including coordination with external auditors.</p><p>• Partner with operational leaders to provide financial insights and support their understanding of business results.</p><p>• Oversee inventory processes, including cycle counts and year-end physical counts, resolving discrepancies in collaboration with operations.</p><p>• Manage banking relationships, approving transactions and ensuring accurate reconciliation processes.</p><p>• Take ownership of tax-related duties, including sales and use tax reporting, assisting with business tax filings, and conducting research as needed.</p>
<p>PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES</p><p>• Support and participate in the monthly financial statement close process for Business Unit or functional area of responsibility, ensuring that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely as well as analyzing and reviewing financial statements and variances. Consult and liaise with operating unit finance personnel on accounting issues. (40%)</p><p>• Prepare, review and analyze account reconciliations for companies and/or designated functions within Business Unit or functional area of responsibility. Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley control requirements. (20%)</p><p>• Prepare the monthly reporting packages, including analysis of current actual results to prior period actual results for use in internal and external reporting. Assists in the accounting, analysis and budgeting of various accounts in coordination with FP& A. (20%)</p><p>• Interact with internal and external auditors, Controller's Group and Business Units as required to accomplish goals. (10%)</p><p>• Assist, as needed, in special projects and the implementation of changes in FASB/GAAP. (10%)</p><p><br></p><p>JOB SCOPE</p><p>• Perform day-to-day activities associated with the monthly financial statement close process.</p><p>• Ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely.</p><p>• Proactively notify Principal, Manager or Director of any accounting/reporting issues or concerns.</p><p>• Work closely with other departments and Business Units regarding accounting activities.</p><p>• May participate in planning processes at project and departmental level.</p><p>• Work under minimal supervision.</p><p>• Position, at times, may require overtime, weekend work and limited travel.</p><p>Qualifications</p><p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</p><p>• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent</p><p>• 2-4 years of related experience</p><p>• Demonstrated technical knowledge and understanding of Accounting theory, principles, practices and regulations including FASB/GAAP and SOX compliance</p><p>• Understands requirements for documentation in work papers, disclosures and memos; demonstrated ability to document a broad range of technical issues</p><p>• Demonstrated successful use of technology to improve process efficiency</p><p>• Demonstrated project management skills</p><p>• Commitment to highest standards of quality and integrity</p><p>• Exude a high degree of professionalism and treats others with respect</p><p><br></p><p>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</p><p>• MBA with a concentration in Accounting or Finance</p><p>• CPA</p><p>• Public Accounting expertise</p><p>• Regulatory/utility/FERC/SEC reporting or energy industry experience</p>
<p>National leader seeks an Accounting Manager with proven public accounting experience, and SEC experience. This role will be responsible for preparing journal entries, budgeting of various accounts, supervising accounting staff, managing the month end close process, performing general ledger analysis, completing account reconciliations, assist external auditors with the annual auditing process, prepare financial reports/statements, and develop and implement process improvements needed that will increase the internal revenue. We are looking for an Accounting Manager with a solid financial analysis skill set, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong understanding of GAAP standards, and the capacity to multitask while meeting crucial deadlines.</p><p><br></p><p>What you get to work on daily</p><p>· Maintain general ledger accounts</p><p>· Accounts Payable/Receivable</p><p>· Account Reconciliation</p><p>· Manage month-end/year-end audits</p><p>· Review monthly accruals</p><p>· Account Analysis</p><p>· Spreadsheet Maintenance</p><p>· Prepare financial statements/reports</p>
<p>A well-established family office in the Greater Baltimore area is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented <strong>Assistant Controller</strong> to join its finance team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic, investment-focused environment with exposure to complex partnership structures and private equity investments. The role is targeted up to $125k base + bonus and excellent benefits. <strong>Email Jim Meade at Robert Half right away for consideration and connect with him on LinkedIn.</strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist in the preparation and review of financial statements and reports for various entities within the family office.</li><li>Manage accounting for complex investment partnerships, including private equity, hedge funds, and other alternative investments.</li><li>Collaborate with external tax advisors and auditors to ensure accurate and timely filings.</li><li>Support the Controller in maintaining internal controls and improving financial processes.</li><li>Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis.</li><li>Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><ul><li>Work in a collegial, low-turnover environment with long-term stability.</li><li>Gain exposure to sophisticated investment strategies and structures.</li><li>Competitive compensation package with discretionary bonus.</li><li>Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a lean, high-performing team.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>Our client, a prestigious and well-established investment firm, is searching for their new Chief Financial Officer. This high-profile CFO role will lead the organization from a financial perspective and report directly to the founder of the firm. The duties for this challenging position will be varied and allow for an individual to bring value and their mark to the firm. Our client will be offering a competitive salary with other unique upside potential.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Financial Oversight:</strong> Lead the process for the creation and analysis of financial reports, including detailed partner statements, allocation reviews, and portfolio appraisals.</li><li><strong>Investment Management:</strong> Spearhead all aspects of interest and tax associated with respective investments.</li><li><strong>Executive Communications:</strong> Oversee the preparation of external facing documents to other executives, partners and 3rd parties.</li><li><strong>Operational Responsibility:</strong> Administer financial workflows across multiple entities within the company framework, ensuring accurate allocations and compliance.</li><li><strong>Standards Compliance:</strong> Guarantee adherence to GAAP and the often intricate terms outlined in agreements to maintain financial integrity.</li></ul><p><strong>Strategic Coordination with External Partners:</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate closely with auditors and tax experts to navigate audits, prepare tax returns at both the federal and state levels, and ensure compliance, including the distribution of tax schedules.</li><li>Support the firm’s compliance infrastructure, including timely filing and adherence to regulatory requirements.</li><li>Manage relationships with outsourced service providers such as banks, payroll companies, IT vendors, and insurance brokers to ensure seamless daily operations.</li></ul><p><strong>Operational Leadership and Financial Strategy:</strong></p><ul><li>Direct the management of cash flow and develop comprehensive financial forecasts.</li><li>Drive operational efficiency by identifying and implementing opportunities for process improvement, especially concerning financial reporting and operations.</li><li>Regularly collect and assess key performance data and operational metrics.</li></ul><p><strong>Team Development and Leadership:</strong></p><ul><li>Build and mentor a high-achieving finance and accounting team, fostering collaboration and growth.</li><li>Strategically allocate workloads across core areas, including operations, and financial reporting.</li><li>Lead initiatives to establish proactive workflows, elevate accuracy, and promote scalability as the organization grows.</li></ul>
<p>Our client, a very well capitalized, private equity backed company that is in high acquisition mode with a number of current nationwide targets, is recruiting for their Manager of Technical Accounting and Deal Analysis to join their world class team. Based in the Washington, DC area, this is a ground floor opportunity for a talented Technical Accounting Manager to take their career to the next level quickly with a great amount of career runway as this company rapidly builds their finance team and overall infrastructure. This newly created Manager of Technical Accounting position will work with a tenured Controller support their talented CFO closely. This opportunity offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment, where your skills in public accounting, business combinations, and financial reporting will be highly valued. This role will oversee the preparation of opening balance sheets for acquisitions, ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, and support the Controller in various technical accounting tasks.</p><p><br></p><p>In addition, this role will provide accounting leadership and technical guidance for the corporate team and their acquisition integrations. Duties for this this exciting Manager of Technical Accounting and Deal Analysis position will include the following:</p><p><br></p><p>• Supporting ongoing acquisitions including preparation of opening balance sheets and support technical accounting matters related to the transaction</p><p>• Performing financial analysis to support deal structuring, including purchase price allocation and post-transaction adjustments.</p><p>• Calculating working capital by entity and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, such as ASC 805 for business combinations.</p><p>• Supporting the Controller's group with account reconciliations and accounting for intercompany transactions.</p><p>• Compiling cash forecasts and reporting relating to acquisitions</p><p>• Assisting with the maintenance of technical accounting standards such as ASC 805, 606 and 842</p><p>• Supporting the continued implementation of their new ERP systems</p><p>• Preparing workpapers and month-end reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and select income statement accounts.</p><p>• Identifying and valuing tangible and intangible assets, liabilities, and goodwill.</p><p>• Assisting to integrate acquired entities into the consolidated financial reporting systems</p><p>• Support the company's annual audits and tax filings.</p><p><br></p><p>Our client offers healthcare benefits as part of their total 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 Metro area.</p>
<p><strong>SENIOR TAX ASSOCIATE / TAX MANAGER (DOE) - PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM IN NORTHERN BALTIMORE COUNTY </strong></p><p> </p><p>My client, a public accounting firm in Northern Baltimore County, is searching for a Senior Tax Associate or Tax Manager - depending on experience. As Manager, you will be responsible for providing oversight to a small staff of tax accountants working with all entity types, tax planning projections, preparing complex federal and state, as well as individual income, estate and trust returns. You will also communicate with the IRS on an as needed basis. As Senior, you will oversee and mentor staff level tax associates and be the right hand on tax engagements to the assigned Tax Manager / Partner. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-known and respected firm with opportunities for growth and career development!! Please submit your resume today for immediate consideration!!</p><p> </p><p>What You'll Get To Do Every Day:</p><ul><li>Review and manage staff deliverables including tax returns, extensions, tax planning calculations, and write-work for all entity types (C-Corp, S‐Corp, Partnership, fiduciary, multi-state, trust and individual).</li><li>Review Compiled financial statements for Corporations, Not for Profit entities, and Partnerships, including workpapers, accounting and adjusting entries, bank reconciliations, and client books and records.</li><li>Prepare and review complex tax planning projections for individual and corporate estimated tax liability.</li><li>Manage and monitor client deliverables and due dates.</li><li>Prepare complex U.S. and multi-state income tax returns for business entities, including consolidated and non-consolidated C-corporations, S‐Corporations, Partnerships, Fiduciary, and Non-Profit Organizations.</li><li>Prepare complex U.S. and state individual income, gift tax, and estate tax returns.</li><li>Conduct complex tax research and prepare memorandum outlining findings and conclusions.</li><li>Respond to IRS and state agency audits, inquires, and tax notices.</li><li>Communicate with IRS and clients in connection with audits, inquires, and tax notices.</li><li>Delegate projects to staff that can handle them most efficiently and provide accounting and tax assistance to staff as needed.</li><li>Engage in consulting and special projects as requested by Management and Clients.</li><li>DOE and level hired - Take direction and report to the Managers / Principals / Partners of the tax department.</li></ul><p>Please send your resume immediately to be considered to Tracy Kaszuba on LinkedIn or to Tracy.Kaszuba at RobertHalf</p>
