We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to support key accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity based in Columbia, Maryland. This role will guide day-to-day financial activities, provide oversight across core accounting functions, and help maintain accurate and timely reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership in close processes, balance sheet review, and project-based financial analysis, with additional value placed on experience related to grant accounting and billing.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead daily accounting activities across multiple functional areas, ensuring work is completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation to maintain strong financial controls.<br>• Coordinate month-end close efforts and help drive the timely preparation of financial results.<br>• Partner with team members to evaluate project financial data and provide meaningful analysis for business decisions.<br>• Oversee general ledger activity and resolve discrepancies through detailed review and follow-up.<br>• Support accounting operations connected to research or grant-funded programs, including billing and related financial tracking when applicable.<br>• Provide guidance to accounting staff and help prioritize workloads across corporate and research-focused responsibilities.<br>• Assist with operational changes, including process updates or system-related adjustments, as needed.
<p> </p><p>Our client, a prestigious and well-established nonprofit organization, is seeking a Director of FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) to lead enterprise-wide budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, performance reporting, and decision support. This senior finance leader will partner closely with the CFO, Controller, and business unit leaders to translate strategic priorities into actionable financial plans and executive-ready reporting. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who can operate strategically while improving planning processes, enhancing reporting capabilities, and driving financial discipline across the organization. The Director will play a key role in strengthening enterprise planning, KPI visibility, and the use of business intelligence, while gaining significant exposure to executive leadership.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the annual budgeting process, including operating and capital planning, assumptions, templates, timelines, and executive presentation materials</li><li>Develop and manage monthly and quarterly forecasts incorporating actuals, staffing changes, program activity, pipeline trends, and business risks</li><li>Build rolling forecasts, scenario models, sensitivity analyses, and multi-year financial plans to support strategic decision-making</li><li>Partner with the CFO, Controller, HR, and business leaders on headcount planning, compensation assumptions, and resource allocation</li><li>Perform budget-to-forecast analysis and communicate shifts in outlook, assumptions, and financial needs</li><li>Improve planning oversight through better documentation, approval workflows, version control, and assumptions tracking</li><li>Produce consolidated planning summaries highlighting enterprise trends, risks, cross-functional dependencies, and recommended actions</li><li>Support cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and treasury-related analysis</li><li>Develop KPI dashboards, scorecards, flash reports, and monthly management reporting packages</li><li>Prepare executive-level reporting on budget performance, forecast updates, prior-year trends, and emerging risks</li><li>Deliver variance analysis and actionable insights for senior leadership and board audiences</li><li>Optimize the organization’s financial planning platform, including models, workflows, templates, and reporting outputs</li><li>Leverage automation, analytics, and AI-enabled tools to improve forecasting, reporting, and efficiency</li><li>Partner cross-functionally to improve integrations across planning, ERP, CRM, payroll, and expense systems</li><li>Build strong partnerships with business leaders to strengthen budget ownership, forecasting accountability, and financial acumen</li><li>Lead, coach, and develop FP&A and performance team members</li></ul><p>Compensation is based on skills, experience, training, knowledge, licensure, certifications, and other business needs. Our client offers medical coverage and a robust overall benefits package. </p><p><br></p><p>Please submit your resume in confidence to <strong>Raj Khanna, Senior Vice President at Robert Half</strong>, for immediate consideration or for one of our other active opportunities in the Washington Metro area.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
<p>We are looking for an accomplished fractional Chief Financial Officer with international non-profit experience to support a remote client engagement. This Long-term Contract opportunity is suited for a finance executive who brings deep experience overseeing complex accounting operations, financial strategy, and international financial environments. The ideal candidate will provide leadership across reporting, planning, cash management, and business performance oversight while helping guide critical financial decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the organization’s financial strategy, aligning fiscal priorities with operational and business objectives.</p><p>• Oversee accurate and timely financial reporting, including preparation and review of consolidated statements and month-end close activities.</p><p>• Direct cash flow planning and capital management efforts to maintain liquidity and support ongoing business needs.</p><p>• Build and refine budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes to improve visibility into performance and future results.</p><p>• Provide guidance on pricing strategy and financial modeling to support profitability and informed decision-making.</p><p>• Manage direct and indirect rate calculations while ensuring consistency, accuracy, and alignment with business requirements.</p><p>• Assess financial and business systems to strengthen reporting capabilities, controls, and overall efficiency.</p><p>• Support operations involving international finance matters, ensuring sound oversight across cross-border business activities.</p>
<p>About the Opportunity</p><p>A growing, mission-driven nonprofit organization serving communities throughout Maryland is seeking a Finance Director to join its leadership team. This position offers an opportunity to play a key role in the organization's financial strategy, sustainability, and long-term impact.</p><p>The Finance Director will partner closely with executive leadership, the Board of Directors, and program leaders to ensure strong financial management, regulatory compliance, and effective stewardship of resources. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys balancing day-to-day financial operations with strategic planning and organizational leadership.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Financial Leadership & Strategy</p><ul><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning initiatives.</li><li>Monitor financial performance and resource allocation.</li><li>Partner with executive leadership to support organizational strategy and sustainability.</li><li>Provide financial guidance and analysis to leadership and the Board.</li></ul><p>Financial Management & Reporting</p><ul><li>Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy of financial records.</li><li>Oversee payroll and accounts payable functions.</li><li>Develop and manage cash flow projections.</li><li>Perform account reconciliations and prepare journal entries.</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP, federal grant requirements, and regulatory guidelines.</li><li>Prepare timely and accurate financial reports for leadership and the Board.</li><li>Coordinate the annual audit process and IRS Form 990 preparation.</li></ul><p>Grant Management & Compliance</p><ul><li>Track grant awards, contracts, and funding requirements.</li><li>Monitor grant budgets and expenditures.</li><li>Ensure proper allocation and compliance of restricted funds.</li><li>Prepare financial reports for funding agencies.</li><li>Support grant-related audits and reporting requirements.</li><li>Partner with program leaders to manage grant-funded budgets.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>A growing and established organization is seeking a <strong>Senior Accounting Manager</strong> to oversee General Accounting, Project Accounting, and Accounts Payable functions. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, leading process improvement initiatives, and supporting the continued growth of the business. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys developing teams while driving operational excellence.</p><p>Responsibilities</p><p><strong>Leadership & Team Development</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop Accounting and Accounts Payable team members.</li><li>Establish performance goals and support employee growth and development.</li><li>Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li></ul><p><strong>General Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee fixed assets, capital project accounting, prepaids, accruals, bank reconciliations, intercompany accounting, and other key balance sheet accounts.</li><li>Ensure accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.</li><li>Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.</li><li>Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and internal controls.</li></ul><p><strong>Accounts Payable & Working Capital</strong></p><ul><li>Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including vendor management, payment processing, and issue resolution.</li><li>Implement and maintain strong controls related to vendor setup, approvals, and payments.</li><li>Partner with business leaders to improve working capital performance and optimize payment strategies.</li></ul><p><strong>Process Improvement & Systems</strong></p><ul><li>Drive process improvement, standardization, and automation initiatives.</li><li>Enhance accounting procedures and internal controls to support scalability.</li><li>Partner with technology teams on ERP enhancements and workflow improvements.</li></ul><p><strong>Audit, Compliance & Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as a primary contact for external auditors related to accounting operations.</li><li>Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.</li><li>Support compliance with SOX requirements and corporate accounting policies.</li><li>Assist with financial reporting and management reporting needs.</li></ul><p><strong>Cross-Functional Collaboration</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Treasury, and other stakeholders.</li><li>Provide accounting guidance and financial insights to business leaders.</li><li>Support strategic projects, operational initiatives, and growth activities.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>My client is a large private equity backed government contractor in search of an accomplished accounting operations/shared services leader to oversee core transactional teams and strengthen performance across payroll, payables, and receivables. This position is suited for someone who combines strong people leadership with a practical approach to improving workflows, reporting, and internal controls. The ideal candidate brings experience supporting government-related customers, navigating integrated finance platforms, and partnering across departments to enhance accuracy, speed, and accountability.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct and coach teams responsible for payroll, accounts payable, billing, collections, and cash application, while setting clear goals and reinforcing high standards of execution.</p><p>• Monitor day-to-day performance across accounting operations by establishing meaningful metrics, analyzing trends, and preparing reporting that supports leadership decisions.</p><p>• Safeguard the quality and timeliness of invoicing, payment processing, and receivables activity through disciplined oversight and adherence to established controls.</p><p>• Identify inefficiencies in transaction workflows and implement process enhancements that decrease manual work, shorten turnaround times, and improve consistency.</p><p>• Work closely with sales, order operations, and other business partners to strengthen billing inputs, reduce discrepancies, and limit issues that delay collections.</p><p>• Support the monthly close process by ensuring subledger activity is complete, exceptions are addressed promptly, and operational records are ready for reconciliation.</p><p>• Maintain a strong compliance environment by upholding documentation standards, reinforcing policy alignment, and assisting with audit-related requests.</p><p>• Collaborate with accounting, HR, IT, FP&A, and other stakeholders to improve coordination across interconnected processes and drive broader operational effectiveness.</p><p>• Take on additional projects and operational priorities as business needs evolve.</p>
<p><strong>Accounting Manager | Reston, VA (on-site) | $120-130K+15% bonus target</strong></p><p>Are you a public accounting firm<strong>-trained accounting professional</strong> ready to take the next step into a high-impact leadership role? We are seeking an <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to join a high-performing corporate accounting team and help drive operational excellence, strong financial reporting, and continuous process improvement. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who combines a strong technical accounting foundation with leadership ability, business partnership skills, and a passion for building and developing teams. Reporting to the Accounting Director, this role will lead the operational accounting function, oversee close and reporting activities, and play a key role in strengthening controls, improving processes, and supporting audit readiness.</p><p>Why This Role Stands Out</p><ul><li>Excellent fit for professionals with a <strong>Big 4 or large regional public accounting background</strong></li><li>High-visibility role with leadership responsibility and direct exposure to senior accounting leadership</li><li>Opportunity to influence <strong>process improvements</strong>, team development, and accounting operations</li><li>Strong mix of <strong>technical accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and people leadership</strong></li><li>Join a respected, growth-oriented organization with a strong track record of internal promotion and long-term career development</li></ul><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead, coach, and develop the operational accounting team, creating an engaging and high-performance environment</li><li>Coordinate and execute the <strong>month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close</strong> processes to ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality financial reporting</li><li>Prepare and analyze management reporting to support business insight and decision-making</li><li>Identify and implement <strong>process improvements</strong> that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across accounting operations</li><li>Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of <strong>internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR)</strong></li><li>Help ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and financial reporting standards</li><li>Partner with internal and external auditors and manage audit requests, deliverables, and communications</li><li>Research and evaluate <strong>technical accounting matters</strong> and support sound accounting conclusions</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>My client, a large construction industry leader is looking for an Accounting Manager to join their growing team. This position offers challenging work, a strong team of some of the best and brightest to partner with, competitive compensation and excellent quality of life and benefits. <strong>If you are a CPA looking to improve your situation email Jim Meade at Robert Half right away or connect with me on LinkedIn.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review Job Costing to ensure GAAP compliance.</p><p>• Compare actual performance with anticipated results, making necessary financial amendments as required.</p><p>• Compile audit paperwork when needed.</p><p>• Examine periodic job cost reports, spot check cost activities, create budgets and semi-annual forecasts, and discern variances.</p><p>• Communicate with project managers to troubleshoot issues and enhance decision-making process.</p><p>• Manage and direct the operations of the accounting team, serving as a mentor to develop their abilities and foster professional progression.</p><p>• Work alongside project management to gather estimates and distribute prompt monitoring reports to project managers and other corporate leaders.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to GAAP, firm policies, and contractual obligations.</p><p>• Oversee a reliable internal control system.</p>