<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Statutory Accountant to strengthen financial reporting operations and support a growing organization in River Ridge, Louisiana. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate books, preparing statutory reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively across reporting cycles and cross-functional teams.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee general ledger activity by reviewing transactions, posting entries, and resolving discrepancies to keep financial records accurate and complete.</p><p>• Produce financial statements and supporting analyses by evaluating account activity, identifying trends, and summarizing key reporting data.</p><p>• Prepare and monitor balance sheet and income statement reporting to support statutory accounting requirements and leadership review.</p><p>• Record and organize accounting activity with clear documentation that supports audit readiness and internal transparency.</p><p>• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end statutory close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting deliverables.</p><p>• Compile schedules and financial information needed by external tax advisors and auditors during review and filing cycles.</p><p>• Apply financial controls, accounting policies, and regulatory standards to maintain compliance across all reporting activities.</p><p>• Assist with reconciliations across cash, balance sheet, and other key accounts to verify completeness and accuracy of reported results.</p><p><br></p><p>For consideration, please contact Mary Wood @ Robert Half. 504-383-0743</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>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a growing organization in New Orleans, Louisiana on a contract-to-permanent basis. In this role, you will support core accounting operations, contribute to timely financial reporting, and partner with leadership to maintain accurate records across the general ledger. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing routine accounting work with analysis, process support, and special projects.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Record and review journal entries while reconciling key accounts such as cash, prepaid balances, payroll, and other general ledger activity.<br>• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close by preparing schedules, verifying account activity, and helping complete financial close documentation.<br>• Produce balance sheet and income statement analyses that help management understand operating results and financial trends.<br>• Maintain fixed asset records, track depreciation activity, and reconcile related balances to ensure accurate reporting.<br>• Administer recurring entries, intercompany transactions, and related reconciliations with a high degree of accuracy and follow-through.<br>• Assist with internal control compliance by supporting accounting procedures, preparing audit-ready documentation, and coordinating with external auditors during reviews and annual audits.<br>• Develop financial statements, cash flow forecasts, budgets, and other reports that present accounting data in a clear and meaningful format.<br>• Contribute to departmental initiatives and complete ad hoc reporting or special assignments as business needs evolve.
We are looking for a strategic finance leader to guide financial planning and operational oversight for a real estate portfolio in New Orleans, Louisiana. This role serves as a key advisor to senior client leadership while directing budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial controls across a complex property environment. The ideal candidate brings strong commercial judgment, deep real estate finance expertise, and the ability to lead high-performing teams in a fast-moving setting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Serve as the primary finance partner to senior client leadership, providing insight that supports business decisions and long-term planning.<br>• Direct the daily operations of the finance function, setting priorities for the team and ensuring accurate, timely delivery of accounting and reporting activities.<br>• Develop and oversee annual budgets, rolling forecasts, cash flow projections, and financial models to support portfolio performance.<br>• Monitor financial results, evaluate variances, and highlight risks and opportunities that may affect budget or forecast outcomes.<br>• Maintain strong governance over ledgers, accounting workflows, and internal controls to support compliance and reliable financial reporting.<br>• Coordinate expense reporting, cash oversight, and disbursement activity while ensuring appropriate treatment of operating costs and related tax considerations.<br>• Prepare consolidated monthly profit and loss statements, balance sheet reporting, and other internal financial summaries for management review.<br>• Partner with regional accounting leadership to align financial practices with established service standards and client expectations.<br>• Lead communication across regional finance teams through regular meetings, sharing updates, resolving issues, and promoting consistent execution.<br>• Support team capability building by participating in training initiatives, sharing best practices, and driving ongoing process improvement.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Cost Accountant to join a growing team in New Orleans, Louisiana in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position plays a central role in maintaining accurate financial reporting, supporting <strong>project-based</strong> cost tracking, and providing insight into budgets, cash flow, and overall business performance. The role is primarily in person with a hybrid schedule option, requiring regular on-site presence multiple days each week in New Orleans, Louisiana.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct day-to-day accounting activities across payables, receivables, and general ledger functions to support reliable financial operations.</p><p>• Lead project financial tracking by managing job cost records, billing activity, and supporting schedules tied to revenue and contract performance.</p><p>• Complete recurring reconciliations for bank accounts and key balance sheet accounts, including operating, payroll, and project-related accounts.</p><p>• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and evaluate results to identify trends, issues, and areas requiring follow-up.</p><p>• Build, update, and monitor budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections while reviewing variances against actual performance.</p><p>• Maintain cost and budget data within NetSuite and ensure financial information remains current, organized, and decision-ready.</p><p>• Record payroll-related journal entries for compensation, taxes, and benefits accruals with a high level of accuracy.</p><p>• Help maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local tax obligations and support timely filings and documentation.</p><p>• Provide guidance to accounting team members through training, oversight, and ongoing performance support.</p>
We are looking for a strategic finance leader to oversee financial management and administrative operations for the organization in Metairie, Louisiana. This role will serve as a key advisor to executive leadership, guiding budgeting, reporting, compliance, and operational improvements that support sustainable growth and service excellence. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in complex, multi-program environments and can translate financial data into clear insights for leaders across the organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the organization’s finance and accounting functions, ensuring accurate reporting, sound fiscal management, and strong operational oversight.<br>• Collaborate with executive leadership to shape financial plans that advance long-term stability, organizational growth, and mission-focused outcomes.<br>• Evaluate financial results across departments, programs, and geographic areas to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.<br>• Lead the annual budgeting cycle, forecasting activities, audit readiness efforts, and ongoing financial analysis to support informed decision-making.<br>• Build and refine reporting tools that provide visibility into revenue, expenditures, labor costs, cash position, and overall business performance.<br>• Oversee technology-related coordination by working with system providers and internal stakeholders to improve financial and administrative workflows.<br>• Partner with teams across operations, human resources, billing, quality, and program leadership to strengthen compliance, communication, and accountability.<br>• Guide managers and regional leaders on financial expectations, purchasing practices, reporting standards, and administrative procedures.<br>• Serve as a primary point of contact for auditors, banking partners, consultants, vendors, funders, and other external financial stakeholders.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the financial strategy and operations of our client's organization in Metairie, Louisiana. This role requires a dynamic leader with expertise in accounting, financial management, and strategic oversight across multiple business entities. The ideal candidate will possess a strong ability to manage complex financial processes while providing valuable insights to drive business growth.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage accounting functions and oversee controllers for various business entities, including dealerships and property holdings.</p><p>• Ensure the accurate and timely preparation of monthly and annual financial statements.</p><p>• Monitor cash flow, intercompany transactions, and bank balances to maintain financial stability.</p><p>• Collaborate with external CPAs to ensure compliance with tax regulations and timely filing of corporate, partnership, and property-related tax returns.</p><p>• Review and manage contracts such as property leases, vendor agreements, and loan documents, identifying potential financial or legal risks.</p><p>• Administer insurance policies, including property, liability, and auto coverage, while handling renewals and claims.</p><p>• Oversee real estate operations, including income tracking, property tax management, and capital improvements.</p><p>• Provide strategic financial analysis to support decision-making related to business expansions, acquisitions, and other opportunities.</p><p>• Lead and develop accounting and administrative teams, fostering a culture of accountability and precision.</p><p>• Optimize internal processes and reporting systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.</p>