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29 results for Controller in Washington, DC

Assistant Controller
  • Arlington, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 50 - 65 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to support a growing organization in Arlington, Virginia through a Long-term Contract engagement. This role is ideal for a finance leader who can guide core accounting activities, maintain accurate records, and deliver timely reporting in a fast-moving business setting. The position offers the opportunity to oversee close activities, strengthen financial controls, and partner with leadership on key accounting priorities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities to ensure financial data is complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule.<br>• Maintain the general ledger and review journal entries to support proper classification and reporting of financial transactions.<br>• Prepare and support financial reporting packages for leadership, investors, and other stakeholders in accordance with applicable standards and requirements.<br>• Lead account reconciliation efforts, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies across key balance sheet and income statement accounts.<br>• Coordinate with internal team members on day-to-day accounting operations, including support for accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.<br>• Partner with external auditors, tax advisors, and other third parties by organizing documentation and responding to financial review requests.<br>• Contribute to internal management reporting by analyzing results and providing clear, timely accounting information.<br>• Handle special projects and ad hoc financial analyses to support business needs and operational decision-making.
  • 2026-06-02T00:00:00Z
Assistant Controller
  • Arlington, VA
  • remote
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 150000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
  • <p> </p><p>Our client is a well capitalized, private equity backed company that is in very high growth mode with an impressive number of recent acquisitions as well as current nationwide targets. They are actively recruiting for their Assistant Controller to join their world class team. This is a great opportunity for a talented Assistant Controller to take their career to the next level quickly with a great amount of career runway as this company continues to build their finance team and overall infrastructure. This Assistant Controller position will report to a talented Controller and provide accounting leadership, mentorship and technical guidance for their corporate team. Duties for this this exciting Assistant Controller position will include the following:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Lead the corporate accounting team and while still being a hands on, key contributor to the month end and year end accounting close as well as three statement financial reporting</li><li>Oversee post-acquisition accounting integration, and build scalable controls and processes that align with the rapid growth of the company</li><li>Lead the accounting for new acquisitions including purchase accounting entries, fair value measurements, acquisition deal checklists and related accounting integration</li><li>Review and prepare journal entries including monthly accruals, adjusting entries and complex entries to support complex transactions.</li><li>Oversee and perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations for accounts assigned and related account schedules</li><li>Act as a key liaison to the outside accounting firm regarding the external audit process and provide supporting schedules and requested information to support the year end external audit and quarterly reviews</li><li>Lead the constant review and development of key accounting processes as well as design of internal controls</li><li>As a part of a team, project manage upcoming system implementations and related technology projects</li><li>Effectively coordinate between operations teams and the corporate accounting team to maintain information flow and hit reporting deadlines</li><li>Perform ad hoc projects for senior management as assigned.</li></ul><p><strong>Our client offers solid bonus potential as well as potential equity participation.</strong></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>Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.</p><p><br></p><p>Please submit your resume in confidence to Raj Khanna, Senior Vice President at Robert Half for immediate consideration for this or one of our other active career opportunities in the Washington Metro area.</p><p> </p><p><br></p><p> </p>
  • 2026-05-08T00:00:00Z
Buyer
  • Linthicum Heights, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 34.49 - 37.49 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Buyer to support supply chain operations for a Long-term Contract position based in Linthicum, Maryland. In this role, you will help secure materials, maintain appropriate inventory levels, and support production needs through effective purchasing and vendor coordination. This opportunity is well suited for someone with strong analytical ability, clear communication skills, and a practical understanding of procurement processes within a manufacturing or distribution environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage purchasing activities, including creating purchase orders, tracking receipts, reviewing material usage, and resolving supplier-related documentation issues.</p><p>• Analyze inventory patterns and demand signals to establish stocking strategies that support service targets and production schedules.</p><p>• Facilitate regular cross-functional planning discussions with production and sales teams to align supply availability with customer requirements.</p><p>• Monitor supplier performance, provide status updates to internal stakeholders, and escalate risks that could affect continuity of supply.</p><p>• Take prompt action to accelerate critical shipments or resolve shortages when material availability threatens customer commitments.</p><p>• Review key purchasing and inventory metrics such as open orders, receipts, and inventory movement, and use findings to improve performance.</p><p>• Support cost-control efforts by participating in pricing discussions and identifying opportunities to reduce overall purchasing expense.</p><p>• Maintain procurement processes for assigned product lines or market segments and ensure timely communication on supply status and changes.</p>
  • 2026-06-02T00:00:00Z
Corporate Controller
  • Fairfax, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 170000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Corporate Controller to join a fast-growing, private equity-backed government contractor in Fairfax, Virginia. This is a unique opportunity to play a key leadership role in the finance team, supporting organizational growth and contributing to strategic financial initiatives. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, providing technical expertise and hands-on guidance to drive financial reporting, systems enhancements, and integration processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee consolidated financial reporting for multiple entities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.</p><p>• Prepare monthly and annual financial reports for private equity stakeholders, including detailed flux analysis.</p><p>• Lead accounting system upgrades and transformations to align with organizational growth and acquisition activities.</p><p>• Support merger and acquisition processes, managing the integration of new entities into the financial structure.</p><p>• Implement best practices for systems and data integration to streamline financial reporting and consolidation.</p><p>• Manage external audits and tax compliance, fostering strong relationships with external partners.</p><p>• Coordinate federal, state, and local tax reporting to ensure compliance with regulations.</p><p>• Collaborate with business unit controllers to align accounting functions with organizational objectives.</p><p>• Develop and oversee the preparation of consolidated budgets and rolling forecasts.</p><p>• Analyze revenue, expenses, and margins to optimize project profitability and guide senior leadership in achieving financial goals.</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> </p><p>Please respond in confidence to Raj Khanna, Senior Vice President at Robert Half for immediate consideration for this fast-moving opportunity or one of our other immediate </p><p>openings in the Washington, DC Metro area.</p><p> </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-05-29T00:00:00Z
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