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7 results for Forensic Accountant in Norfolk, VA

Sr. Accountant

Virginia Beach, VA
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Temporary to Hire
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a team in Virginia Beach, Virginia in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This role will support accurate financial reporting by reviewing account activity, developing supporting schedules, and delivering meaningful analysis for leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting judgment, a solid grasp of month-end processes, and the ability to investigate variances and reporting issues with precision. Responsibilities: • Prepare and refine financial statements to support timely and accurate reporting for management review. • Build and maintain detailed work papers, reconciliations, and supporting schedules that substantiate account balances. • Lead key month-end close activities, including posting journal entries and validating general ledger accuracy. • Examine operating results, financial trends, and budget-to-actual differences to identify notable variances and performance drivers. • Research accounting guidance and reporting questions, then recommend appropriate treatment based on findings. • Perform account and bank reconciliations, resolving discrepancies in a thorough and timely manner. • Contribute to year-end audit preparation by organizing documentation and coordinating responses to audit requests. • Support special financial analysis assignments and cross-functional projects as business needs arise.
2026-07-08T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Norfolk, VA
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support financial operations for real estate redevelopment programs in Norfolk, Virginia. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate records, overseeing project-level accounting activity, and delivering meaningful financial analysis to support sound decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong public-sector accounting expertise, a detail-oriented approach, and the ability to manage multiple funding sources, reporting requirements, and compliance responsibilities. Responsibilities:• Oversee accounting activities for assigned redevelopment programs and projects, including funding arrangements such as grants, contracts, loans, bonds, credits, and subsidy-related transactions.• Prepare and record journal entries, maintain subsidiary and general ledger accuracy, and complete month-end and year-end closing activities for project and program accounts.• Review financial transactions such as cash receipts, disbursements, and funding drawdowns to ensure timely processing and accurate documentation.• Manage cash and investment-related activity by tracking balances, recording transactions, evaluating variances, and coordinating with financial institutions when needed.• Analyze financial results and project activity to identify trends, discrepancies, and issues requiring correction or management attention.• Support internal and external audits by organizing required documentation, assisting with audit preparation, and responding to financial inquiries.• Contribute to budget planning by performing financial and statistical analysis that supports forecasting and resource allocation decisions.• Reconcile routine and non-routine tax documentation, including forms related to vendor reporting and taxpayer information verification.• Collaborate with accounting staff and program stakeholders to ensure financial reporting, compliance, and project accounting processes remain aligned.• Prepare reports and summaries that communicate financial performance, findings, and recommendations to relevant internal parties.
2026-06-19T00:00:00Z

Director of Accounting

Newport News, VA
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Temporary to Hire
70 - 75 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Director of Accounting to provide senior financial leadership for a nonprofit organization in Newport News, Virginia. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a proven leader who can strengthen accounting operations, guide financial reporting, and support sound decision-making across the organization. The position will oversee core finance functions, promote strong internal controls, and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory expectations. Responsibilities: • Lead the accounting function by establishing effective policies, procedures, and financial practices that support accurate reporting and regulatory compliance. • Direct month-end and annual close activities, ensuring timely preparation of financial statements, audit support, and other key reporting deliverables. • Strengthen internal control frameworks across departments and address financial governance issues through corrective action and ongoing oversight. • Oversee debt-related activities, including bond financing coordination, external stakeholder communication, and alignment with governing regulations and organizational requirements. • Manage senior finance personnel by driving recruitment, coaching, performance management, and career development across the team. • Provide oversight for accounts payable, purchasing, payroll, and related operational finance processes to improve consistency and accountability. • Monitor departmental budgets, track expenditures against approved plans, and evaluate long-term obligations such as pensions, benefits, and deferred compensation. • Advise executive leadership on financial risk, insurance-related liabilities, and partnership arrangements that may affect the organization’s fiscal position.
2026-07-10T00:00:00Z

Internal Auditor

Chesapeake, VA
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Permanent / Full Time
78500 - 82500 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Internal Auditor to join a retail organization in Chesapeake, Virginia and contribute to a strong, risk-aware control environment. In this role, you will help evaluate business processes, assess compliance with financial and operational standards, and support audits across stores, distribution operations, and corporate teams. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with audit leadership while identifying practical recommendations that strengthen performance and accountability. Responsibilities: • Support audit preparation by gathering background information, meeting with key business partners, and outlining process flows and risk areas. • Carry out testing for financial, operational, and compliance reviews in multiple areas of the business, including store and distribution environments. • Evaluate internal controls related to financial reporting and document any weaknesses, exceptions, or improvement opportunities. • Perform audit fieldwork through walkthroughs, interviews, record examination, and control validation to assess process effectiveness. • Develop organized workpapers that clearly support testing results, audit conclusions, and recommended actions. • Present audit issues, underlying causes, and practical recommendations to audit management in both written and verbal formats. • Collaborate with audit team members and business stakeholders to promote effective controls and ongoing process improvement. • Travel to business locations as needed, up to 25%, including occasional overnight trips. • Assist with risk-based reviews that help the organization strengthen governance, compliance, and operational efficiency.
2026-06-23T00:00:00Z

CFO

Norfolk, VA
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Permanent / Full Time
165000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to provide financial leadership for a housing organization in Norfolk, Virginia. This role partners closely with the Executive Officer to guide fiscal strategy, strengthen operational performance, and support housing and community-based programs across the organization. The CFO will oversee financial management, regulatory compliance, budgeting, and reporting while serving as a trusted advisor on matters affecting public housing, voucher programs, development activities, and affiliated properties. Responsibilities: • Provide executive-level financial oversight for housing operations, voucher programs, administrative functions, development initiatives, and related property portfolios. • Partner with the Executive Officer to shape organizational plans, establish priorities, and implement policies, objectives, and program strategies that support long-term stability. • Prepare, review, and present financial analyses, performance updates, and recommendations to support sound decision-making and organizational accountability. • Direct the development of annual budgets, monitor spending throughout the fiscal year, and help coordinate grant submissions and related financial documentation. • Ensure timely completion and review of required financial reports, statistical submissions, and official documents for governing bodies and applicable federal, state, and local agencies. • Track changes in housing regulations, funding requirements, and governmental standards to maintain compliance across financial and program operations. • Lead problem-solving efforts involving fiscal performance, operational risk, and program effectiveness by analyzing issues and developing practical solutions. • Serve as a designated senior representative in the Executive Officer’s absence and maintain effective communication with boards, agencies, and jurisdictional partners as assigned. • Safeguard confidential records and sensitive organizational information while maintaining consistent communication with leadership regarding departmental financial activity. • Participate in industry forums, training events, and meetings to stay current on developments affecting affordable housing and supportive service programs.
2026-06-26T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant and Analyst

Norfolk, VA
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Sr. Accountant and Analyst to support core accounting operations and financial reporting for a mission-driven non-profit organization in Norfolk, Virginia. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting audit activities, and helping deliver timely month-end and year-end close results. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, sound knowledge of general ledger accounting, and the ability to work across departments to strengthen reporting, compliance, and financial processes. Responsibilities: • Prepare and review financial reports, schedules, and supporting analyses to promote accurate and timely reporting outcomes. • Coordinate audit and review support by assembling documentation, organizing requested materials, and partnering with internal teams to gather required financial information. • Evaluate account reconciliations, journal entries, and ledger activity to help ensure the accuracy and completeness of accounting records. • Contribute to month-end and year-end close activities by developing supporting schedules and validating transactions tied to financial statement preparation. • Assist with reporting submissions required by applicable Virginia state accounting guidelines and established deadlines. • Perform financial analysis to identify discrepancies, explain variances, and support informed decision-making. • Participate in finance-related projects, including research on updated accounting guidance and execution of process improvement initiatives. • Review existing policies and procedures related to assigned responsibilities and recommend revisions that align with compliance expectations and operational best practices.
2026-07-10T00:00:00Z

Managing Director of Tax and Accounting

Virginia Beach, VA
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Tax and Accounting Director to lead our detail-oriented services firm in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This role requires a strategic and client-focused individual to oversee high-level client relationships, ensure technical accuracy in tax filings, and contribute to the overall growth and profitability of the organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership capabilities, technical expertise, and a passion for delivering exceptional service to high-net-worth individuals and closely-held businesses. Responsibilities:• Act as the primary point of contact for the firm's top-tier clients, managing relationships with high-net-worth individuals and closely-held businesses.• Lead tax planning meetings with business owners to provide strategic insights and demonstrate value beyond compliance.• Oversee the technical review and quality control of complex tax filings, including forms 1120S, 1065, 1041, and high-net-worth individual returns.• Collaborate with the Accounting Supervisor to maintain an efficient review pipeline during peak tax seasons.• Provide expert consulting on tax controversies, mergers and acquisitions, and succession planning.• Work closely with firm leadership to modernize pricing strategies and enhance client retention policies.• Mentor and guide staff on technical tax updates and best practices.• Assume responsibility for the firm's profitability and overall performance, including profit and loss oversight.
2026-06-11T00:00:00Z