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15 results for Budget Analyst in Washington, DC

Budget Analyst
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 36.49 - 40.24 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a skilled Budget Analyst to join our team in Baltimore, Maryland, on a Contract to permanent basis. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing, analyzing, and monitoring a variety of budgets, including departmental, grant, program, and development budgets. This position requires strong analytical abilities, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and proficiency in financial reporting tools and software.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and manage annual budgets for various programs and initiatives, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organizational goals.</p><p>• Conduct analyses of financial documents to assess impacts on budgets and operations.</p><p>• Monitor income and expenditures, identify areas of concern, and recommend budget modifications as needed.</p><p>• Prepare and submit required forms, invoices, and supporting documentation for assigned areas.</p><p>• Analyze performance indicators, such as vacancy and utilization rates, to evaluate program efficiency.</p><p>• Forecast financial positions for assigned programs and provide actionable insights.</p><p>• Review requisitions and personnel forms to confirm proper allocation of costs and available funding.</p>
  • 2026-03-11T00:00:00Z
Budget Analyst
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 35.49 - 42.24 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Budget Analyst to join our team in Baltimore, Maryland. In this Contract to permanent position, you will play a critical role in preparing, analyzing, and managing budgets. This role requires strong analytical abilities, proficiency in accounting principles, and expertise in creating detailed reports and narratives to support financial decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and manage annual budgets, ensuring accuracy and compliance with guidelines.</p><p>• Conduct budget reviews and modifications and resolving discrepancies as needed.</p><p>• Monitor program expenditures, analyze financial performance indicators, and report areas of concern.</p><p>• Prepare journal entries and reconcile accounts based on budget analysis results.</p><p>• Analyze performance measures, assisting staff with adjustments and ensuring alignment with financial operations.</p>
  • 2026-02-26T00:00:00Z
Financial Analyst
  • McLean, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 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>
  • 2026-02-24T00:00:00Z
Financial Analyst
  • Manassas, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 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>
  • 2026-02-11T00:00:00Z
Financial Analyst
  • Columbia, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 85000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is partnering with a dynamic organization to hire a <strong>Financial Analyst</strong> who will play a key role in <strong>budgeting</strong>, <strong>forecasting</strong>, and <strong>financial modeling</strong> for a diverse <strong>real estate portfolio</strong>. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys providing actionable insights to senior leadership. The hiring manager is fantastic and having placed multiple people in this group over the years, the feedback has always been terrific. People stay and are promoted often multiple times.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Coordinate <strong>annual operating budgets</strong> and <strong>quarterly forecasts</strong> for assigned properties</li><li>Collaborate with <strong>accounting</strong> and <strong>operations teams</strong> on monthly and quarterly close processes</li><li>Develop and maintain <strong>financial models</strong> to support <strong>strategic initiatives</strong>, <strong>capital projects</strong>, and <strong>investment decisions</strong></li><li>Analyze <strong>performance trends</strong>, identify <strong>risks and opportunities</strong>, and provide recommendations to management</li><li>Prepare and present reports on <strong>revenue</strong>, <strong>NOI</strong>, <strong>occupancy</strong>, and other key metrics</li><li>Support <strong>asset management</strong> with <strong>lease and capital alternative modeling</strong></li><li>Drive <strong>P&amp;L forecasting</strong> and <strong>performance reporting</strong> at property and portfolio levels</li><li>Participate in organizational projects and <strong>ad-hoc analysis</strong> as needed</li></ul><p>If you’re ready to make an impact in a growing organization, <strong>apply today or contact Jim Meade at Robert Half</strong>.</p>
  • 2026-03-03T00:00:00Z
Business Analyst
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 30 - 36 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a skilled Business Analyst to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Baltimore, Maryland. This role requires a strong analytical mindset and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams while working on challenging projects. The ideal candidate will have expertise in handling large data sets and supporting financial and regulatory initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct detailed analysis and documentation to support account opening processes and project tracking.</p><p>• Prepare and summarize meeting notes to ensure effective communication and alignment across teams.</p><p>• Utilize advanced data skills to format large data sets for testing, including performing lookups and pivot operations.</p><p>• Develop reports and dashboards with Power BI to support business decision-making.</p><p>• Apply knowledge of payment systems, including clearing processes and messaging standards, to enhance operational efficiency.</p><p>• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project milestones and deadlines are met successfully.</p><p>• Identify opportunities for process improvement and propose actionable solutions.</p><p>• Facilitate cross-functional communication to ensure smooth execution of business objectives.</p>
  • 2026-03-10T00:00:00Z
Financial Analyst/Manager
  • McLean, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 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>
  • 2026-03-10T00:00:00Z
Financial Analyst/Manager
  • McLean, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 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>
  • 2026-03-10T00:00:00Z
Financial Manager
  • McLean, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 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>
  • 2026-02-11T00:00:00Z
Financial Analysts - multiple roles
  • Columbia, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 85000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Financial Analysts – Stable &amp; 4 days WFH Hybrid | Columbia, MD</strong></p><p>A leading global technology and solutions organization is expanding its U.S. finance team and is seeking <strong>multiple Financial Analysts</strong> to support continued growth. This is an outstanding opportunity for professionals who enjoy analytical work, cross‑functional collaboration, and contributing directly to strategic business decisions.</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>In this position, you will play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance analysis. You’ll partner with operations, engineering, and finance leadership to provide insights that drive business outcomes. The environment is fast‑paced, international, and highly collaborative.</p><p>This role offers a <strong>hybrid schedule</strong>—primarily remote with <strong>one day per week</strong> in the Columbia, MD office.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, and reporting packages</li><li>Perform variance analysis and provide actionable recommendations to leadership</li><li>Support budgeting cycles and long‑range planning activities</li><li>Analyze operational metrics and identify trends</li><li>Collaborate across departments to improve financial visibility and decision-making</li><li>Prepare presentations for senior management</li></ul><p><strong>If you are qualified and interested please email your resume to Jim Meade at Robert Half right away.</strong></p>
  • 2026-03-09T00:00:00Z
Fund Accountant
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 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>
  • 2026-02-11T00:00:00Z
Project Accountant
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 70000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are seeking a Project Accountant to join a team of industry experts. If you have exposure and or understanding of job costing or Percentage of Completion (PoC) accounting, enjoy working in a fast-paced setting and are looking for an opportunity that provides growth -this could be the role for you! The ideal candidate will have two years of experience and be comfortable with the below responsibilities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><p>Review booking documents and set up new projects, change orders, and service agreements accurately and on time in the ERP system.</p><p>Process changes in estimates for active projects accurately and on time in the ERP system.</p><p>Close out projects in ERP system upon completion.</p><p>Assist with preparation and review of WIP analysis after each payroll cycle.</p><p>Review and validate monthly charges to active projects and resolve discrepancies.</p><p>Enter time charged to jobs from weekly timesheets.</p><p>Complete special department projects as directed.</p><p>Adhere to all company policies and protocols.</p><p>Assist in month end close; other special projects as needed.</p><p><br></p><p>WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT YOU</p><p>Up to two years of job costing and/or percentage of completion accounting experience.</p><p>Teamwork-oriented.</p><p>Must be detail-oriented and able to follow through independently.</p><p>Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.</p><p>Ability to make routine judgments and decisions.</p><p>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.</p><p>Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.</p><p>Experience with accounting software (MS Dynamics preferred or Sage 300 Construction &amp; Real Estate).</p><p>Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including ability to construct formulas with accurate syntax, using advanced functions, and pivot tables.</p><p>Bachelor&#39;s degree in accounting, economics, or finance.</p>
  • 2026-03-09T00:00:00Z
Director of Financial Planning and Analysis
  • Towson, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 140000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client is seeking to add a Director of FP&amp;A to their team due to growth. This individual will oversee the FP&amp;A functions for the entire organization. This includes management reporting, forecasting, and financial analysis processes, as well as providing strategic financial insights to support the organization&#39;s goals of growth and cash flow improvement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Manufacturing/Construction or like industry. A focus on pricing, margins, and contracts is preferred due to the nature of the business. This position offers the ability to lead a team and is highly visible to the C-Suite. Building reports, presenting, and working with multiple departments is required. </p>
  • 2026-02-19T00:00:00Z
Operations Analyst
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client is looking for an Operations Analyst to join their team in Baltimore, Maryland. The ideal candidate will bring a strong analytical mindset and a detail-oriented approach to financial reporting and operational analysis. This role offers the opportunity to work across multiple departments, including finance, sales, and operations, and contribute to our dynamic and collaborative culture.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Analyze financial data to create dashboards, forecasts, and sales performance reports that support business decisions.</p><p>• Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel techniques to manage and interpret large datasets effectively.</p><p>• Collaborate with finance, sales, and operations teams to address cross-functional challenges and improve processes.</p><p>• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic initiatives and operational improvements.</p><p>• Maintain clear and precise communication with stakeholders across various departments.</p><p>• Assist in the development and refinement of performance metrics and reporting standards.</p><p>• Adapt to a fast-paced environment by managing multiple priorities and responsibilities.</p><p>• Support the implementation or transition to new systems, including Microsoft Dynamics and other related platforms.</p><p>• Ensure data accuracy and integrity in all reporting and analysis tasks.</p><p>• Contribute to a positive and engaging workplace culture while driving continuous improvement.</p>
  • 2026-02-10T00:00:00Z
Finance Manager
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 39.5865 - 45.837 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a skilled Finance Manager to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Washington, District of Columbia. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in auditing, budgeting, and financial management to support the organization’s goals. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee month-end close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.</p><p>• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic decision-making and forecasting.</p><p>• Analyze financial statements and reports to identify trends and provide actionable insights.</p><p>• Coordinate and conduct financial audits to ensure compliance and accuracy.</p><p>• Manage budgeting processes, including preparation and monitoring of annual budgets.</p><p>• Reconcile balance sheet accounts to maintain financial integrity and resolve discrepancies.</p><p>• Prepare annual tax filings and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize financial operations and reporting.</p><p>• Provide leadership and guidance on financial planning and analysis.</p><p>• Support forecasting initiatives to align with organizational objectives.</p>
  • 2026-02-25T00:00:00Z