We are looking for an Accounting Supervisor to join our team in Metairie, Louisiana in a contract-to-permanent capacity. If you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment while identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies, supporting the success of others, and contributing to a culture that fosters detail oriented and career growth, this could be the role for you. This role is ideal for an experienced senior accountant who can lead core financial operations, guide a small team, and help ensure timely and accurate reporting. The position will play a central role in close activities, financial analysis, cash oversight, and process improvement while partnering with leadership and cross-functional teams. <br> Responsibilities: • Direct daily accounting operations across the general ledger, payables support, fixed assets, project-related accounting, and intercompany activity. • Manage monthly and quarterly close cycles by coordinating tasks, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring deadlines are met with a high degree of accuracy. • Prepare and approve journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules used in financial reporting. • Produce monthly financial statements, including balance sheet and income statement packages, for leadership review and corporate consolidation. • Analyze revenue, cost activity, and account fluctuations to identify variances, resolve issues, and explain unusual results. • Reconcile operational and project financial data to the general ledger and work with internal partners to investigate and correct discrepancies. • Partner with accounts payable and treasury-related stakeholders to review weekly disbursement activity, cash needs, wire schedules, and related documentation. • Supervise and develop three accounting team members by assigning work, reviewing output, and reinforcing consistent procedures and accountability. • Support audits, tax-related inquiries, and internal control initiatives by organizing documentation, researching accounting matters, and recommending process improvements. • Collaborate with data and business teams to enhance reporting accuracy, improve workflows, and apply technology or automation where it adds value.
<p>We are looking for an Assistant Controller to lead core accounting operations and maintain the accuracy of financial reporting for our Baton Rouge, Louisiana team. This position plays a central role in overseeing close activities, strengthening ledger integrity, and supporting audit readiness across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge along with the ability to guide day-to-day processes in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the monthly close process, ensuring deadlines are met and financial results are prepared accurately and on time.</p><p>• Oversee general ledger activity by reviewing entries, monitoring balances, and maintaining the integrity of accounting records.</p><p>• Prepare and review journal entries to support routine accounting transactions and period-end adjustments.</p><p>• Manage account reconciliations by investigating discrepancies and resolving outstanding items in a timely manner.</p><p>• Coordinate audit support activities by organizing documentation, responding to requests, and assisting with financial statement audit preparation.</p><p>• Supervise key transactional functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll, to promote accurate and efficient processing.</p><p>• Analyze financial data and reporting outputs to identify issues, improve controls, and support informed business decisions.</p><p>• Partner with internal stakeholders to maintain compliance with accounting policies and ensure consistent financial practices.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial operations and provide strong oversight across accounting, reporting, and compliance activities. This position is suited for an experienced finance specialist who can strengthen budgeting practices, ensure accurate monthly reporting, and uphold accounting standards in a dynamic business environment. The ideal candidate brings deep technical knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to support strategic decision-making through reliable financial insight.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the organization's accounting function, ensuring financial records are accurate, complete, and aligned with established reporting standards.</p><p>• Oversee the preparation and review of monthly financial statements, delivering timely analysis to support leadership decisions.</p><p>• Lead annual budgeting efforts and monitor performance against financial plans, highlighting variances and recommending corrective action.</p><p>• Manage audit readiness and coordinate with internal and external auditors to support efficient and well-documented review processes.</p><p>• Apply GAAP principles across financial activities and maintain compliance with relevant accounting policies and controls.</p><p>• Supervise general ledger activity, reconciliations, and period-end close processes to promote consistency and accuracy.</p><p>• Partner with operational and executive stakeholders to provide financial guidance, planning support, and performance insight.</p><p>• Utilize NetSuite to manage reporting, improve financial visibility, and support efficient accounting workflows.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an growth opportunity for those who are looking to lead a team and join a company in transition/expansion mode. If you have 5+ years of Accounting Manager/Controller lever supervisory experience in a complex organization, this could be a great role to advance your career! Please apply directly and call Carrie Lewis at 504-383-0612. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half Finance and Accounting!</p>
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to support the financial operations of our hospitality organization in New Orleans, Louisiana. This role is suited for a detail-oriented finance specialist who can oversee core accounting activities, produce reliable reporting, and help leadership make informed business decisions. The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the preparation of monthly and periodic financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss summaries, to ensure accurate and timely reporting.<br>• Perform detailed reconciliations across bank accounts, the general ledger, and balance sheet accounts, resolving discrepancies and confirming the integrity of financial data.<br>• Direct daily accounts payable and accounts receivable activities so transactions are recorded properly and processed within established timelines.<br>• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning by compiling financial data, analyzing trends, and highlighting key performance insights.<br>• Maintain the general ledger through accurate journal entries, accruals, and month-end close activities in alignment with accepted accounting practices.<br>• Monitor compliance with applicable financial regulations, tax filing obligations, and internal standards while helping maintain audit-ready records.<br>• Conduct reviews and audit support procedures to validate the completeness and accuracy of accounting documentation and financial transactions.<br>• Use accounting platforms and spreadsheet tools effectively, and coordinate with software providers when updates or system improvements are needed.<br>• Contribute to cost accounting efforts and provide broader accounting support as needed across the finance department.