<p>Robert Half is seeking an dynamic accounting leader to oversee financial reporting, technical accounting, and close operations for a fast growing organization in Baton Rouge. This role will guide a team of accounting professionals, strengthen reporting accuracy, and support the business through sound accounting insight and cross-functional partnership. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with practical leadership and a commitment to improving processes, controls, and team performance. This direct hire role offers a competitive compensation, bonus structure, and benefits plan, hybrid work schedule and opportunities for continued career growth!</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycle, ensuring deadlines are met and financial results are accurate and well supported.</p><p>• Supervise, coach, and develop accounting staff while creating a high-accountability environment focused on growth and collaboration.</p><p>• Review key accounting deliverables such as journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses to maintain reporting quality.</p><p>• Interpret complex accounting matters, document conclusions in formal memos, and advise the business on the application of relevant accounting standards.</p><p>• Establish and monitor internal controls over financial reporting, identify weaknesses, and implement corrective actions where needed.</p><p>• Work closely with finance and operational leaders to provide accounting guidance on contracts, transactions, and business initiatives.</p><p>• Drive improvements in accounting workflows by introducing best practices, automation, and more efficient procedures.</p><p>• Lead or contribute to system implementation efforts and broader process enhancement initiatives that support scale and operational effectiveness.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager with banking experience to lead accounting operations for a credit union in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This position oversees financial controls, reporting accuracy, budgeting support, and investment-related financial oversight while helping maintain compliance with accounting standards and regulatory expectations. The role also provides leadership to the accounting team and partners closely with senior finance leadership on analysis, forecasting, and key financial initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead daily accounting and finance activities, ensuring accurate execution of core processes and alignment with applicable federal and state requirements.</p><p>• Supervise the Accounting Department by setting priorities, assigning work, coaching team members, evaluating performance, and supporting employee development.</p><p>• Establish and maintain effective internal controls, recordkeeping practices, and departmental procedures that protect assets and support dependable financial information.</p><p>• Review general ledger activity and related financial records to confirm completeness, accuracy, and proper accounting treatment.</p><p>• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports that clearly communicate the organization’s financial position and operating results.</p><p>• Support the Chief Financial Officer with annual budgeting, ongoing budget monitoring, projections, and financial analysis.</p><p>• Direct cost accounting activities and develop statistical and operational reporting that supports informed business decisions.</p><p>• Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory examiners to facilitate reviews and demonstrate compliance with GAAP and credit union regulations.</p><p>• Assist with oversight of the investment portfolio and contribute to asset liability management and related financial reporting.</p><p>• Maintain working knowledge of the credit union’s data processing environment, including operational capabilities, maintenance needs, upgrades, and reporting outputs.</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support our client's financial activities of a laboratory medical practice in Baton Rouge. This role partners closely with the Controller to maintain reliable accounting records, contribute to timely financial reporting, and help keep daily transactions running smoothly. The position also provides support across payables, invoicing, month-end processes, and selected payroll activities while upholding healthcare accounting and compliance standards.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Maintain accurate financial records by posting journal entries, updating the general ledger, and documenting routine accounting activity.</p><p>• Support accounts payable and billing functions by reviewing invoices, processing payments, and helping monitor incoming receivables.</p><p>• Assist with month-end close tasks, including account reconciliations, variance review, and preparation of supporting schedules.</p><p>• Contribute to financial reporting and budgeting efforts by compiling data, organizing documentation, and preparing recurring reports for leadership review.</p><p>• Help ensure audit readiness and regulatory compliance by maintaining complete records and following established healthcare accounting procedures.</p><p>• Perform manual data entry and reconciliation work to verify transaction accuracy and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.</p><p>• Provide backup assistance for payroll-related activities in coordination with the Human Resources Manager when needed.</p><p>• Work closely with the Controller on day-to-day accounting operations and special projects that support the practice’s financial management.</p>
<p>Robert Half is seeking a strategic finance leader to oversee accounting operations and guide financial performance for a construction organization in the New Orleans area. This role will direct core financial activities such as reporting, cash oversight, budgeting, payroll governance, and job cost visibility while helping strengthen profitability through disciplined controls and sound decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, a deep understanding of compliance, and the ability to build reliable processes that support both daily operations and long-term business goals.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the preparation and review of accurate financial statements, management reports, and monthly closing activities to support executive decision-making.</p><p>• Oversee cash flow planning, daily cash position reporting, and banking relationships to maintain liquidity and support operational needs.</p><p>• Manage work-in-progress tracking and job cost reporting to provide clear visibility into project financial performance.</p><p>• Direct accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash application, and related accounting workflows to ensure procedures are followed consistently and effectively.</p><p>• Strengthen internal controls across payment processing, payroll administration, and financial approvals to reduce risk and improve accountability.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with use tax requirements and coordinate timely, accurate filings in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.</p><p>• Develop, document, and refine accounting policies and procedures that promote consistency, efficiency, and regulatory adherence.</p><p>• Support the administration and continuous improvement of accounting software, including user training, system controls, maintenance, and issue resolution.</p><p>• Conduct financial and compliance reviews before subcontractor payments are released and assist with special operational or finance-related projects as needed.</p>
<p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Vice President of Finance & Accounting</strong> to provide executive-level financial leadership for a portfolio of organizations. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and governing boards, overseeing financial strategy, accounting operations, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, audits, and long-term planning initiatives. The role also includes leading and developing finance teams, strengthening client relationships, driving operational excellence, and supporting business growth and strategic initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide strategic financial guidance to executive leadership and boards.</li><li>Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.</li><li>Lead audit preparation and regulatory reporting efforts.</li><li>Manage and develop high-performing accounting and finance teams.</li><li>Build strong stakeholder relationships and support business development activities.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a Accountant to support core accounting operations and provide accurate financial reporting for our client in the Greater Houma Area. This position will play an important role in maintaining financial records, supporting lending-related documentation, and contributing to audit readiness. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, solid Excel capabilities, and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues across multiple levels of the business.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop timely and accurate financial statements that support leadership decision-making and ongoing business operations.</p><p>• Compile and submit documentation packages required by banking partners to satisfy reporting and compliance obligations.</p><p>• Monitor outstanding loan activity, maintain related records, and help ensure all financing requirements are tracked appropriately.</p><p>• Build financial forecasts and projections to assist with planning, budgeting, and performance evaluation.</p><p>• Partner with internal teams and external auditors by organizing schedules, responding to requests, and supporting the annual audit process.</p><p>• Record and review journal entries while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger.</p><p>• Assist with corporate tax and sales tax activities, including preparation support and related financial documentation.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations and provide dependable financial insight for leadership in Westwego, Louisiana. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate reporting, strengthening internal processes, and guiding the team through monthly and year-end financial activities. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to support both day-to-day execution and long-term financial planning.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee daily accounting activities to ensure financial records are completed accurately and reporting deadlines are consistently achieved.<br>• Manage positive pay activity and related cash control processes to support secure and timely transaction handling.<br>• Review departmental workflows, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement more efficient practices while preserving a high standard of accuracy.<br>• Prepare and deliver financial analyses, management reports, and ad hoc updates requested by senior leadership.<br>• Direct the general ledger function, including oversight of month-end and year-end close activities and coordination of audit readiness efforts.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders and the parent organization on recurring financial reporting, planning initiatives, and broader business support needs.<br>• Develop and introduce process enhancements, tools, and department procedures that improve productivity and reporting effectiveness.<br>• Lead, coach, and support accounting staff through training, performance feedback, annual goal setting, and resolution of employee relations matters within the department.<br>• Contribute to system or process implementation efforts when needed, ensuring accounting requirements are addressed and operational continuity is maintained.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial operations and deliver accurate, timely reporting for our client who runs a well-established professional services firm in New Orleans, Louisiana. This role will guide core accounting activities, strengthen financial controls, and provide leadership with meaningful analysis to support planning and decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, sound business judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with precision and discretion.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements, ensuring reporting is complete, reliable, and delivered on schedule.</p><p>• Direct the month-end and year-end close cycle, maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and related financial records.</p><p>• Build and monitor budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses to help leadership evaluate performance and make informed operational decisions.</p><p>• Oversee cash management, working capital, billing, receivables, payables, collections, and revenue recognition to support financial stability.</p><p>• Develop, maintain, and improve internal controls designed to protect assets, reduce risk, and support regulatory and policy compliance.</p><p>• Prepare supporting analyses, schedules, and presentation materials for executive and committee-level financial reviews.</p><p>• Supervise the billing specialist and other operational positions by providing training, feedback, and day-to-day leadership that supports growth and accountability.</p><p>• Manage payroll-related financial oversight, retirement deferral administration, benefits census coordination, and workers’ compensation audit support.</p><p>• Partner with firm leadership on profitability analysis by service line and location, and contribute financial insight to strategic and operational planning.</p><p>• Oversee accounting technology initiatives, system-related improvements, and facility management coordination as business needs require</p><p><br></p><p>The incumbent retired recently and our client is looking to make a direct hire for this opening quickly. If you are looking for a very stable, well run professional services firm to make a career move, our client has a strong base, bonus potential, flexibility outside of core working hours and one day work from home after an intial training period. Please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis at 504-383-0612 to discuss. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half!</p>
We are looking for a driven Entry Level Accountant to join a collaborative finance team. This opportunity is well suited for a recent accounting graduate who wants to develop practical experience in financial reporting, reconciliations, and close activities within a detail-focused business environment. The person in this role will contribute to core accounting operations while partnering with experienced team members to ensure accurate records and timely reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Support routine accounting activities across payables, receivables, and general ledger processes to help maintain accurate financial records.<br>• Create and record journal entries with appropriate backup documentation and attention to accounting accuracy.<br>• Reconcile bank activity and balance sheet accounts, researching and resolving variances in a timely manner.<br>• Contribute to month-end and year-end closing tasks by preparing schedules, reviewing data, and assisting with account analysis.<br>• Help compile financial statements, internal reports, and other recurring summaries for management review.<br>• Examine financial information for inconsistencies and work with team members to clarify or correct discrepancies.<br>• Maintain organized accounting files, spreadsheets, and system records to support reporting, audit readiness, and compliance needs.<br>• Assist with expense report review, audit support materials, tax-related schedules, budgeting support, and other assigned accounting projects.
<p>We are looking for a part-time Staff Accountant to support a healthcare organization in New Orleans, Louisiana through a long-term contract assignment. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys owning core close activities, strengthening financial accuracy, and contributing to management reporting in a fast-paced environment. The position works closely with accounting leadership on reconciliations, financial statement support, compliance activities, and process-focused accounting operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Create and post journal entries across key accounts while ensuring supporting documentation is complete and accurate.</p><p>• Reconcile general ledger accounts such as cash, prepaid expenses, payroll, and intercompany balances to maintain reliable financial records.</p><p>• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles by preparing workbooks, reviewing account activity, and resolving variances on schedule.</p><p>• Develop management reporting analyses for balance sheet and income statement activity to help leadership understand financial performance.</p><p>• Maintain fixed asset records, calculate depreciation, and track lease-related schedules and recurring payment obligations.</p><p>• Assist with internal control and compliance activities by following established accounting procedures and supporting audit readiness.</p><p>• Prepare financial statement support, cash flow information, budgets, and other reporting packages required by internal stakeholders.</p><p>• Contribute to special projects and ad hoc analysis, including department initiatives and process improvements related to accounting operations.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a growing organization in New Orleans, Louisiana in a short-term contract to permanent capacity. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys working across the close process, financial reporting, and reconciliations while partnering with leadership on accurate and timely reporting. The position offers broad exposure to general ledger activity, fixed assets, compliance support, and special projects in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Record and review journal entries across key accounts such as cash, prepaid expenses, payroll, and other general ledger activity.</p><p>• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles by preparing reconciliations, close schedules, and related reporting documents.</p><p>• Produce balance sheet and income statement analyses to help management evaluate financial performance and reporting accuracy.</p><p>• Manage fixed asset records, depreciation calculations, and lease or recurring payment schedules to maintain complete accounting support.</p><p>• Reconcile intercompany activity and investigate variances to ensure transactions are properly documented and resolved.</p><p>• Contribute to internal control compliance by helping maintain accounting procedures and supporting audit readiness for periodic reviews.</p><p>• Prepare financial statements, cash flow forecasts, budgets, and other ad hoc reports requested by leadership.</p><p>• Take part in department initiatives and special assignments aimed at improving reporting quality and accounting operations.</p>