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11 results for Budget Analyst in Washington, DC

Financial Analyst
  • McLean, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Large and rapidly growing construction and engineering firm is seeking a Financial Analyst to join their team. This is a newly created position for an organization that has a strong history of promoting from within and providing a terrific culture, professional growth and competitive compensation packages resulting in long tenure within the team. The Financial Analyst will be based out of the corporate HQ in Tysons Corner.</p><p><br></p><p>Core Responsibilities include:</p><p><br></p><p>Project Cost Control</p><p>Collaborate with project management team to create accurate budgets and manpower forecast for multi-year construction projects.</p><p>Monitor and control indirect costs by performing budget to actual variance analysis weekly, identifying and eliminating root cause for variances.</p><p>Establish accurate cash flow forecast to ensure the project is cash positive for the duration.</p><p>Ensure accurate and timely complex multi-million-dollar billing submission on monthly basis.</p><p><br></p><p>Project Procurement Planning</p><p>Lead procurement planning effort for the project. Work closely with project management team to develop detailed procurement plan for the project after award ensuring compliance and logistics are included.</p><p>Help project team procure the job according to plan.</p><p>Perform monthly analysis of actual bought vs. plan.</p><p><br></p><p>Work Breakdown Structure:</p><p>Assist project management team in establishing Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) at the time of award.</p><p>Assist with maintenance of WBS responsibilities at the project level.</p><p>Ensure WBS is maintained throughout the project duration.</p><p><br></p><p>Project Controls:</p><p>Assist project team with monthly financial forms including providing cost analysis with explanation for variances, ensure acceptable justification for variances and help in preparation of monthly financials for review.</p><p><br></p><p>Please apply directly to this posting or contact Lee Chernett, VP at Robert Half Finance &amp; Accounting, via LinkedIn</p>
  • 2026-05-29T00:00:00Z
Financial Analyst
  • Crofton, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Financial Analyst</strong></p><p>A growing organization is seeking a <strong>Financial Analyst</strong> to join its finance team in a high-visibility role focused on <strong>cash flow analysis, liquidity planning, and financial modeling</strong>. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of financial operations and strategic analysis, with direct exposure to company performance, cash forecasting, and executive decision support. This role is ideal for an analytical, proactive professional who wants to go beyond standard reporting and play a key part in understanding how cash moves through the business. You’ll work closely with finance and operational teams to improve visibility into cash position, forecast future needs, and support broader financial planning initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze daily cash activity and help monitor the organization’s overall cash position</li><li>Build, maintain, and improve short-term and longer-range cash flow models</li><li>Support liquidity planning by identifying trends in inflows, outflows, and working capital activity</li><li>Perform financial modeling related to cash usage, operating performance, and future funding needs</li><li>Assist with analysis tied to borrowing activity, repayment planning, and capital allocation decisions</li><li>Track key financial obligations, payment schedules, and related reporting metrics</li><li>Partner with accounting and finance teams to connect operational activity to cash flow and forecast assumptions</li><li>Prepare reporting and analysis used by leadership to support financial planning and business decisions</li><li>Contribute to process improvements and help create structure in a dynamic, evolving environment</li><li>Support ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed</li></ul><p><strong>Why Apply:</strong></p><ul><li>High-impact role with strong visibility to leadership</li><li>Opportunity to own meaningful analysis tied to cash flow and business performance</li><li>Broad exposure across finance, operations, and strategic planning</li><li>Strong fit for someone who enjoys building models, improving processes, and helping guide decisions in a growing company</li></ul><p>If you’re a finance professional who enjoys digging into cash flow, building meaningful models, and partnering across the business to improve financial visibility, apply immediately! Send your resume to Tracy Kaszuba on LInkedIn or to Tracy.Kaszuba at RobertHalf.</p>
  • 2026-05-08T00:00:00Z
Financial Analyst
  • Manassas, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 110000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Large and rapidly growing design build firm is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join their team. This is a newly created position for an organization that has a strong history of promoting from within and providing a terrific culture, professional growth and competitive compensation packages resulting in long tenure within the team. The Senior Financial Analyst will be based out of a satellite location in Manassas, VA with future growth opportunities at the corporate HQ in Tysons Corner.</p><p><br></p><p>Core Responsibilities include:</p><p><br></p><p>Project Cost Control</p><p>Collaborate with project management team to create accurate budgets and manpower forecast for multi-year construction projects.</p><p>Monitor and control indirect costs by performing budget to actual variance analysis weekly, identifying and eliminating root cause for variances.</p><p>Establish accurate cash flow forecast to ensure the project is cash positive for the duration.</p><p>Ensure accurate and timely complex multi-million-dollar billing submission on monthly basis.</p><p><br></p><p>Project Procurement Planning</p><p>Lead procurement planning effort for the project. Work closely with project management team to develop detailed procurement plan for the project after award ensuring compliance and logistics are included.</p><p>Help project team procure the job according to plan.</p><p>Perform monthly analysis of actual bought vs. plan.</p><p><br></p><p>Project Controls:</p><p>Assist project team with monthly financial forms including providing cost analysis with explanation for variances, ensure acceptable justification for variances and help in preparation of monthly financials for review.</p><p><br></p><p>Please apply directly to this posting or contact Lee Chernett, VP at Robert Half Finance &amp; Accounting, via LinkedIn</p>
  • 2026-05-19T00:00:00Z
Cost Accountant
  • Linthicum Heights, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 85000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support the financial oversight of complex project-based manufacturing work in Linthicum, Maryland. This position plays a key role in monitoring project costs, guiding revenue recognition, and producing accurate financial insights that help improve profitability and operational decision-making. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across finance and operations, managing deadlines, and translating project activity into clear financial reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the financial performance of assigned projects by overseeing budgets, projections, cost accumulation, and margin analysis from initiation through completion.</p><p>• Review labor, materials, overhead, and subcontractor expenses to ensure project costs are recorded accurately and reflected in a timely manner.</p><p>• Work closely with project managers and operational teams to confirm financial inputs, evaluate developing issues, and highlight potential cost or profit concerns early.</p><p>• Apply appropriate revenue recognition treatment based on contract terms and project progress, including percentage-of-completion or milestone-driven methods where required.</p><p>• Prepare monthly close activities for project accounts and deliver reporting on revenue, backlog, profitability, and forecasted outcomes within established deadlines.</p><p>• Build and maintain cost-to-complete models and forward-looking financial forecasts, then analyze variances against budget or prior expectations.</p><p>• Maintain organized supporting documentation and strong audit-ready records to reinforce compliance, transparency, and reporting accuracy.</p><p>• Partner with engineering, procurement, operations, and finance leadership to align financial results with project execution and improve decision support.</p><p>• Contribute to internal control compliance, audit requests, and process improvements that strengthen efficiency, consistency, and scalability across project accounting activities.</p>
  • 2026-05-22T00:00:00Z
Financial Analyst/Manager
  • McLean, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 130000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Financial Analyst/Manager to join our team in Tysons, Virginia. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in managing financial operations and ensuring the accuracy of project cost controls and billing processes. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with project teams and stakeholders to deliver timely financial insights and maintain the integrity of financial records. This is an in-office position with an organization that is exploding with growth and offers interesting and challenging work, professional growth, terrific environment and an attractive total compensation package.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and monitor accurate budgets and manpower forecasts for multi-year programs in collaboration with project managers.</p><p>• Analyze indirect costs weekly, providing variance analysis and recommendations to address discrepancies.</p><p>• Create and maintain cash flow forecasts to ensure projects remain cash-positive, making adjustments as necessary.</p><p>• Prepare and submit complex monthly billing, ensuring compliance with contract terms and conditions.</p><p>• Track contract reconciliations and change orders to ensure accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Generate ad-hoc reports for project managers and executives to support decision-making.</p><p>• Conduct monthly project reviews to evaluate financial performance and address variances.</p><p>• Assist project teams in preparing and reviewing monthly financial forms, ensuring explanations for any variances are documented.</p><p>• Lead procurement planning efforts, collaborating with teams to establish detailed procurement plans and monitor adherence.</p><p>• Manage order entry and work order creation in relevant systems to support service operations and ensure timely scheduling.</p>
  • 2026-05-07T00:00:00Z
Financial Analyst/Manager
  • McLean, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 95000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Financial Analyst/Manager to oversee and enhance financial operations within a technology-driven environment. This role will focus on budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for IT projects, capital expenditures, and operational expenses. You will play a critical part in ensuring resource optimization, financial transparency, and the successful delivery of strategic initiatives. This is an in-office position with a phenomenal organization that offers career growth opportunities, exciting and challenging work, and excellent environment and highly competitive total compensation packages.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop, implement, and monitor annual budgets and forecasts for IT operations and capital expenditures.</p><p>• Collaborate with IT leaders, project managers, and finance teams to create detailed budgets and financial plans for technology projects.</p><p>• Analyze and report on costs related to infrastructure, software, hardware, and cloud services.</p><p>• Manage vendor agreements and software licensing expenditures, ensuring compliance and cost efficiency.</p><p>• Partner with development teams to track financial performance and resource allocation for internal IT projects.</p><p>• Conduct variance and trend analyses to identify financial risks and opportunities, providing actionable recommendations.</p><p>• Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports to IT leadership and senior management on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.</p><p>• Maintain detailed tracking and reporting mechanisms for approved business cases and cost-benefit analyses.</p><p>• Design and refine dashboards, KPIs, and ad hoc reports to monitor technology investments and project outcomes.</p><p>• Lead initiatives to improve financial reporting processes and optimize resource utilization within the IT function.</p>
  • 2026-05-07T00:00:00Z
Financial Manager
  • McLean, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 130000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Financial Manager</strong> – Construction &amp; Infrastructure Projects</p><p>Are you a skilled financial professional with experience in <strong>budgeting, cost analysis, procurement planning, supervisory tasks</strong>, and working in the <strong>construction or similar industry</strong>? This is an exciting opportunity for you to make an impact by supporting critical infrastructure and large multi-year programs. As part of the Finance Management team, you will work closely with project management teams on budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, billing, and procurement strategies to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, remain cash-positive, and stay compliant with contract expectations. This position also offers the opportunity to conduct high-level interactions with project teams, customers, and executives to deliver accurate financial data and insights that drive key business decisions.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Project Cost Control</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate with project teams to <strong>prepare accurate budgets</strong> and forecast manpower needs for multi-year programs</li><li>Perform weekly <strong>budget vs. actual analysis</strong>, identify variances, and address with project managers</li><li>Establish and maintain <strong>cash flow forecasts</strong>, ensuring that the project remains cash-positive</li><li>Ensure monthly complex billing submissions are accurate and timely</li><li>Track contract reconciliations and changes to reflect accurate financial data</li><li>Conduct efficient <strong>Key Project Reviews (KPR)</strong> to monitor project financials and performance</li><li>Support project teams with monthly financial forms and provide variance explanations</li></ul><p><strong>Project Procurement Planning</strong></p><ul><li>Lead procurement planning efforts by collaborating with project teams to develop detailed plans post-award, ensuring compliance and logistical requirements are met</li><li>Ensure procurement is completed according to plan before 20% job completion and perform monthly analysis of purchased vs. planned budgets</li></ul><p><strong>Award Management</strong></p><ul><li>Enter orders into the CMS system promptly</li><li>Create work orders in the system for scheduling service operations</li><li>Generate and submit monthly billing for assigned projects in alignment with invoicing terms and conditions</li><li>Resolve billing concerns to ensure invoices are paid on time</li><li>Post invoices in both the customer’s system and the company’s accounting system</li><li>Prepare data for monthly reports and participate in weekly project meetings</li><li>Monitor contract compliance and ensure customer reporting aligns with billing requirements</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><p>This role offers an opportunity to work on <strong>mission-critical infrastructure projects</strong>, providing valuable financial insights and solutions that influence project success on a large scale. It is ideal for someone seeking growth with hands-on involvement across budgeting, procurement, billing, and financial analysis in a collaborative environment where innovation and excellence are key values. This is a newly created position due to growth with tremendous opportunity to continue to advance your career while working in a collaborative fast-paced environment in a highly visible role</p>
  • 2026-05-19T00:00:00Z
Fund Accountant
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Are you an <strong>Accountant with Big 4 auditing experience</strong>—particularly with private equity (PE) or venture capital (VC) clients—or a <strong>Fund Accountant</strong> for a PE firm? Are you ready to contribute to a <strong>fast-growing investment firm</strong> leading innovative financial strategies? We are seeking a <strong>Fund Accountant</strong> to help expand and enhance the firm’s accounting, reporting, and operations functions.</p><p>This role offers <strong>broad exposure</strong> to multiple aspects of finance and operations within a high-growth environment, allowing you to impact the firm&#39;s trajectory positively. Reporting directly to the <strong>CFO</strong>, the role works closely with leadership across all levels, making your contributions integral to organizational success.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee <strong>fund accounting operations</strong>, including capital calls, distributions, and quarterly/annual fund financial statements by working with fund administrators.</li><li>Support investment activities such as <strong>deal closings</strong> and realizations, ensuring smooth transaction execution.</li><li>Monitor compliance with <strong>credit facility requirements</strong> and coordinate with internal/external stakeholders.</li><li>Lead <strong>investment valuations</strong> and ensure consistent portfolio reporting standards.</li><li>Manage audit processes, prepare documentation, and provide timely support to auditors.</li><li>Review quarterly financial and capital account statements for accuracy.</li><li>Ensure annual <strong>federal and state tax compliance</strong>, coordinating with external tax preparers to meet deadlines.</li><li>Assist with <strong>regulatory filings</strong> and compliance reporting alongside the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO).</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, and <strong>performance tracking</strong> for fund-level financial metrics.</li><li>Manage books and records for internal entities such as the management company and General Partner.</li><li>Address investor requests during <strong>fundraising</strong> and throughout fund lifecycles.</li><li>Partner on <strong>special projects</strong> alongside leadership, supporting growth and operational efficiencies.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate with leadership to <strong>elevate financial strategies</strong> and drive growth at a dynamic investment firm.</li><li>Gain <strong>broad exposure</strong> across finance, operations, compliance, and investor relations in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.</li><li>Contribute to exciting <strong>projects and initiatives</strong>, making a direct impact on the firm’s success.</li><li>Work in a <strong>motivated and innovative team culture</strong> committed to excellence and collaboration.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-05-19T00:00:00Z
Project Accountant
  • Bethesda, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>My client is a real estate company seeking a Project Accountant to assist with their day-to-day operations in their Bethesda, MD office. The ideal person for the Project Accountant position will have experience with the month end close process, preparing monthly financial reports, experience with preparing appropriate journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts and an overall understanding of accounting compliance with US GAAP. This organization offers great opportunities for growth and an excellent benefit package including health benefits.</p><p><br></p><p>Daily responsibilities of the Project Accountant include:</p><p><br></p><p>·      Prepare monthly financial reports.</p><p>·      Prepare appropriate journal entries.</p><p>·      Reconcile various balance sheet accounts.</p><p>·      Research real estate accounting principles.</p><p>·      Ensure company is in compliance with regulatory agencies.</p>
  • 2026-05-26T00:00:00Z
Senior Cost/Financial Analyst
  • Arlington, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client is an well-established construction business with growing operations that is seeking a Senior Cost Analyst to join their expanding team in Arlington, Virginia. This role is integral to the construction accounting team, focusing on cost management, budgeting/forecasting, financial reporting, and collaboration with project executives. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in analyzing budgets and providing accurate projections to support decision-making and organizational success.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct comprehensive reviews and updates of budgets and job status reports for multiple construction projects on a monthly basis.</p><p>• Deliver monthly profit projections and create dashboards to provide actionable insights for management.</p><p>• Facilitate job status meetings with stakeholders and project teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting.</p><p>• Provide guidance to entry-level cost engineers and other team members, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing.</p><p>• Train office and field staff in the use of project management software, ensuring efficient system utilization.</p><p>• Prepare and compile various monthly financial reports for senior leadership and company executives.</p><p>• Analyze project costs to identify risks, opportunities for savings, and implement mitigation strategies.</p><p>• Assist in the preparation of new construction project proposals, providing detailed cost analysis and recommendations.</p><p>• Support project executives in managing subcontractor agreements, change orders, and cost reporting.</p><p>• Audit and reconcile project performance using specialized project management software to ensure accuracy and compliance.</p>
  • 2026-05-08T00:00:00Z
Financial Planning &amp; Analysis Manager
  • Centreville, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 120000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>My client, a private equity-backed SaaS organization, is seeking a highly analytical FP&amp;A Manager to support financial planning, forecasting, and performance management across the business. This role will partner closely with senior leadership, functional leaders, and the executive team to deliver actionable insights, improve financial visibility, and support strategic decision-making in a high-growth environment.</p><ul><li style="">Lead the annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes, ensuring alignment with company growth objectives and improving forecast accuracy.</li><li style="">Build, maintain, and enhance financial models to support long-term planning, scenario analysis, and strategic initiatives.</li><li style="">Develop a deep understanding of SaaS revenue drivers, including ARR, churn, bookings, and revenue recognition, along with cost structure and margin performance.</li><li style="">Partner with business leaders across sales, marketing, product, and operations to evaluate performance, identify risks and opportunities, and drive accountability.</li><li style="">Prepare and deliver executive-level reporting packages, including board materials, dashboards, and financial presentations.</li><li style="">Perform detailed variance analysis and translate financial results into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders.</li><li style="">Support KPI development and tracking, with a focus on key SaaS metrics to drive operational and financial performance.</li><li style="">Assist in improving financial processes, reporting accuracy, and alignment between FP&amp;A and accounting teams.</li><li style="">Contribute to the enhancement and optimization of FP&amp;A systems, reporting tools, and business intelligence platforms.</li><li style="">Support strategic initiatives such as pricing analysis, unit economics, capital planning, and potential M&amp;A activity.</li></ul>
  • 2026-05-25T00:00:00Z