<p>Our client, a very well-known non-profit with a meaningful and enduring mission, is searching for their new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Reporting to their dedicated CEO, the CFO will be a key member of the Executive Team. The CFO will lead and manage all day-to-day finance and accounting operations, grant compliance as well as oversee their human resources and IT group. This critical CFO position will also work with the executive team to execute the organization’s strategic planning processes and lead the evolution of finance and accounting and related systems to support organizational growth and mitigate risk. The core duties for this fulfilling and challenging CFO role will include:</p><p> </p><p>• Responsibility for the finance and accounting functions as well as human resources and IT areas.</p><p>• Managing cash forecasting and management as well as oversee the annual budgeting process and annual audit</p><p>• Leading the strategic financial planning and analysis effort as well as provide analysis and guidance to the executive team</p><p>• Working closely with the executive team on tracking organizational performance against strategic goals</p><p>• Overseeing the preparation and presentation of financial reports, projections and analyses to the executive team, Board and other pertinent audiences</p><p>• Leading the financial evaluation and due diligence of potential growth opportunities in consultation with the executive team and the Board</p><p>• Managing the relationships with financial institutions, investment advisors and other outside consultants</p><p>• Serving as liaison for financial issues to the Board, participating in regular Board and committee meetings</p><p>• Overseeing compliance in all aspects of the organization – including contract review, reporting requirements, business licenses, investor relations and audits</p><p>• Providing financial oversight and perspective on contracts which the organization may enter.</p><p><br></p><p>Your base pay will depend on your skills, experience and training, knowledge, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. </p><p>Our client offers medical benefits as part of their overall compensation package in addition to other robust benefits.</p><p><br></p><p>Please respond in confidence to Raj Khanna, Senior Vice President at Robert Half or directly via LinkedIn for immediate consideration for this fast-moving opportunity or one of our other leadership openings in the Washington, DC Metro area.</p>
<p>We are seeking a Regional Controller to join our client's team in Loudon County, VA. This candidate will oversee a $600M+ region in a much larger organization. In this role, you will provide financial leadership, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and drive operational efficiencies within the region. You will collaborate with leadership and operational teams to support financial planning, reporting, and decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><p>• Collaborate with regional leaders to establish financial objectives aligned with organizational goals.</p><p>• Provide guidance and training to operational leaders on financial policies and procedures.</p><p>• Prepare and monitor division budgets, expense forecasts, and financial reports to ensure fiscal accountability.</p><p>• Research accounting standards and policies to maintain compliance with federal regulations and GAAP.</p><p>• Negotiate contract terms with subcontractors and customers to enhance business relationships.</p><p>• Ensure the accuracy and reliability of accounting systems and internal controls through daily operational oversight.</p><p>• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency in accounting and administrative functions.</p><p>• Deliver timely and accurate financial data to support job cost analysis and forecasting.</p><p>• Facilitate effective use of ERP systems for project planning and financial management.</p><p>• Manage compliance matters related to business licenses, insurance, bonding, and audits.</p><p>• Develop strategies to support the collaboration, growth, and attention to detail of the regional accounting team.</p><p>• Create and present financial models and forecasts to guide strategic investments and resource allocation.</p><p><br></p><p>If you are interested please apply to this posting or send your resume in confidence to Cesario Brooks. Find me on LinkedIn</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>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Washington, District of Columbia. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in non-profit financial operations who is ready to contribute to key accounting functions and drive accurate financial reporting. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead month-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Oversee general ledger operations, maintaining compliance with organizational policies and accounting standards.</p><p>• Prepare and analyze detailed financial reports to inform decision-making.</p><p>• Manage fund accounting activities specific to non-profit organizations.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure audit readiness and address financial discrepancies.</p><p><br></p>
<p>My client is a dynamic and forward-thinking manufacturing company specializing in government contracting. With a strong commitment to innovation, quality, and excellence, they have established themselves as a leader in providing cutting-edge products and services to government agencies. They are seeking an experienced and dedicated Controller to join their finance team and play a crucial role in our continued success.</p><p>Position Overview:</p><p>As the Controller for the government contracting division within the manufacturing sector, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the financial operations, accounting functions, and compliance activities of the organization. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and optimizing our financial processes to support our growth and strategic objectives.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Lead and manage the financial reporting process, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of financial statements and other management reports.</li><li>Provide strategic financial insights and analysis to support decision-making, budgeting, and resource allocation within the government contracting division.</li><li>Oversee the month-end and year-end closing processes, including reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals.</li><li>Maintain a strong system of internal controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard company assets, ensure compliance with relevant regulations, and mitigate financial risks.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement cost-effective solutions, drive process improvements, and optimize financial performance.</li><li>Manage and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering their growth, development, and performance.</li><li>Work closely with external auditors and government agencies to ensure accurate and timely completion of audits, reviews, and compliance requirements.</li><li>Monitor and analyze cash flow, liquidity, and working capital to support operational needs and investment decisions.</li><li>Lead the preparation and submission of government contract proposals, ensuring compliance with financial and accounting regulations.</li><li>Stay updated on changes in government contracting regulations, accounting standards, and industry trends to ensure the company's continued compliance and competitive advantage.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Do You Love Numbers? Are You a Skilled Non-Profit Controller or Assistant Controller with an Entrepreneurial Spirit? Have you ever dreamed of combining your financial expertise with your passion for making a global impact? Are you ready to work for a forward-thinking non-profit organization that values innovation and looks for entrepreneurial leaders like you? If so, keep reading. This is your opportunity to step into a leadership role within a globally recognized social-impact organization that is driving positive change across the world.</p><p><br></p><p>Our client, a $35M non-profit in the DC Metro area, is looking for a talented Controller who will partner with the CFO to manage and oversee all aspects of the organization's financial and accounting operations. This leadership position offers the chance to work closely with senior executives and program leaders, empowering them to make informed decisions while ensuring financial excellence across the organization's operations. This isn't just a finance role; it's about joining a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference—designing systems, processes, and strategies that support the organization's work to create lasting social change worldwide.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>*Manage accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems to ensure compliance with GAAP standards and nonprofit regulatory requirements.</p><p>*Implement internal controls for revenue, costs, budgets, and asset protection while ensuring accurate financial transaction recordings.</p><p>*Coordinate and oversee audit processes.</p><p>*Analyze financial data, prepare timely reports, and communicate updates to senior leadership.</p><p>*Review and approve payroll transactions.</p><p>*Support the CFO in engaging with the board’s audit and finance committees on financial trends and strategies.</p><p>*Oversee accounting for grants and programs to ensure spending aligns with budgets and funding requirements.</p><p>*Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders like banks, lenders, and vendors.</p><p>*Develop and enforce finance policies, procedures, and systems to support operations.</p><p>*Lead improvements to the accounting ERP system (NetSuite) and coordinate system rollouts in additional locations.</p><p>*Lead and develop the finance team, fostering clear communication and strong collaboration.</p><p>*Strengthen partnerships with HR, IT, legal, and program teams to streamline operations.</p><p>*Promote a positive work environment and provide coaching to tackle challenges collaboratively.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate will be an individual who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and has the following qualifications: CPA,10+ years exp with 2–5+ years of experience in a Non-Profit Controller or Asst Controller role, strong background in grant accounting from private foundations NOT government grants, NetSuite or something similar, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to research and apply technical accounting standards as required, a collaborative mindset and ability to educate colleagues with varying levels of financial knowledge and a passion for innovation and working in entrepreneurial teams where creativity, adaptability, and results are valued. Comp range for this Controller role is 130-135K in base salary + bonus, full benefits and this is a hybrid role in the office in Arlington, VA a minimum of 3 days/week. To apply to this job 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>Our client, well known non-profit organization, is searching for their new Controller. This important role reports to a dynamic CFO who is known for mentorship and open lines of communication. The ideal candidate will have experience with evaluating and implementing accounting processes as well as managing the month end and annual close process efficiently. The Controller will provide day to day guidance, mentorship and training to an established team and will have room to add their signature to the success of the organization. Core duties for this Controller position will include:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Mentoring, directing and guiding the corporate accounting team including financial reporting, accounting operations, general ledger accounting functions and account reconciliations</li><li>Performing financial reporting, working on and managing the month-end close as well as coordination of needed compliance and the annual external audit</li><li>Serving as a liaison to auditors during annual financial statement audit and assist with audit preparation</li><li>Responsibility for information on form 990 in collaboration with the other corporate level teams</li><li>Ensuring proper reporting for an array of funding sources including federal and state contracts as well as corporate sponsorships and other special agreements</li><li>Reviewing balance sheet account reconciliations and preparing adjusting entries as needed</li><li>Act as a key liaison with department heads and operations to assist with their financial needs as well as complete financial reporting and management reporting package</li><li>Work with their technology team to assist with projects relating to corporate wide systems and processes</li><li>Cross training staff, including both hands on day to day training and via courses as recommended</li><li>Closely supporting the CFO on additional projects</li></ul><p>Our client offers medical benefits as part of their overall compensation package.</p><p> </p><p>Please submit your resume in confidence to Raj Khanna, Senior Vice President, Robert Half or directly via LinkedIn for immediate consideration for this or one of our many current openings in the Washington, DC Metro area.</p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a skilled Controller to lead and manage financial operations within our organization based in McLean, Virginia. This role requires an experienced individual with a strong understanding of accounting principles and the ability to oversee diverse financial functions while ensuring regulatory compliance. The Controller will play a critical role in guiding financial strategies and maintaining accurate financial records.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage all accounting operations, including billing, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, cost accounting, and financial statements.<br>• Prepare and compile monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports with accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Develop and oversee financial forecasts, budgets, and cash flow analyses to support strategic planning.<br>• Negotiate and manage corporate liability insurance policies, lines of credit, and investment portfolios.<br>• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).<br>• Serve as the primary liaison with auditors, investors, financial institutions, and other stakeholders on financial matters.<br>• Supervise the audit process and coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors.<br>• Provide detailed financial analyses to support decision-making on capital investments, contract negotiations, and cost management.<br>• Track organizational payments and prepare documentation for annual audits.<br>• Offer guidance to management on financial benchmarks, pricing strategies, and significant expenses.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our team on a contract basis in Bethesda, Maryland. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in non-profit accounting and financial reporting who can manage key financial processes effectively. You will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely financial operations for the organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee and execute month-end close procedures to ensure all financial records are accurate and up-to-date.</p><p>• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring consistency and compliance with accounting standards.</p><p>• Prepare monthly financial statements and reports to provide insights into the organization's financial health.</p><p>• Conduct detailed balance sheet account reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies.</p><p>• Manage and review journal entries to ensure accuracy and proper documentation.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with non-profit accounting regulations and US GAAP</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to address financial reporting needs and provide support on accounting matters.</p><p>• Identify and implement process improvements within the financial operations to enhance efficiency.</p>
We are looking for a skilled Controller to join our team on a contract basis in Baltimore, Maryland. This position involves working closely with financial records, audits, and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance. You will play a key role in preparing for a financial review and supporting audit initiatives for a private equity-backed medical device company.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct a detailed re-audit of financial records spanning the past three years.<br>• Perform a comprehensive Quality of Earnings (QoE) analysis.<br>• Collaborate closely with internal finance teams and external auditors to ensure data accuracy and completeness.<br>• Assist with monthly bank reconciliations and resolve any outstanding discrepancies.<br>• Simplify and streamline complex financial processes to improve efficiency.<br>• Utilize NetSuite to manage financial data and support ongoing cleanup efforts.<br>• Ensure timely completion of audit preparation tasks under tight deadlines.<br>• Provide hands-on support to the Controller and actively address urgent financial issues as they arise.<br>• Support the transition from QuickBooks to NetSuite and ensure smooth integration of data.<br>• Offer expert guidance on financial procedures and best practices to enhance operational effectiveness.
