Large/growing company in Oakton, VA seeks senior accountant- analyst. Responsibilities include analysis and reporting, monthly close support and interaction with operating groups. Ideal candidate will have accounting/finance background 2 to 5 years experience and pursuing CPA or MBA. Compensation up to $90K’s +bonus. Please send resume to ldelriego@capitalsearch.com in Word format

Fast growth company in Fairfax County seeks senior financial analyst for visible role. Responsibilities include financial modeling for acquisition targets, budgets and planning. Ideal candidate will have above referenced experience, reporting KPI’s, advanced Excel and presentation skills and 3 to 5 years experience. Opportunity for advancement. Compensation up to $100K + bonus and excellent benefits. Please send resume to ldelriego@capitalsearch.com in Word format.

Our client in Montgomery County seeks Manager, Sarbanes-Oxley.  The position will conduct and support SOX compliance and the internal audit function. The position will also assist in overseeing technical accounting research related to new and proposed accounting standards.

• Conduct, support and assist with the internal audit function, initial implementation and ongoing SOX compliance requirements.
• Assist in the preparation, reporting and filing of SEC periodic reports such as Forms 8-K, 10-Q, 10-K and Annual Report.
• Ensure compliance with all SEC, FASB, NYSE and eventual IFRS rules and regulations.
• Assist in managing SEC filings related to XBRL reporting.
• Assists in recruiting, training and evaluating staff; assist in developing and implementing continued training for professional accounting associates.
• Liaison with finance department, internal legal counsel and external independent auditors.

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA required
• Six to eight years’ experience in top-tier public accounting firms and/or public company environment.
• At least two (2) years’ experience with SOX and internal controls.
• Strong and extensive knowledge of SEC Reporting, US GAAP and Internal Controls.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Our client, a long standing and reputable non-profit organization is in need of an Assistant Controller to provide support to the Controller in all matters of financial accounting operations.

• Direct daily operations including general ledger, procurement, accounts receivable (cash application), accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets, sales and use tax, and cash flow management.
• Assist the Controller with the preparation of accurate and timely monthly and annual financial statements.
• Oversee the maintenance and accurate inventory of all assets and the reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, including supporting documentation as required by auditors.
• Direct staff in monthly pre-closing meeting and review analysis of general ledger accounts prepared by staff.
• Develop, implement, and monitor an appropriate system of internal controls and monitor departmental goals and objectives.
• Plan, assign, and direct work of managers and various direct reports.
• Interview, hire, train, and promote the ongoing development of staff.
• Provide timely and ongoing communication to the Controller regarding all areas of responsibility, including personnel and performance issues, and accounting issues.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance;
• CPA or advanced degree preferred;
• 8 years of relevant experience;
• 5 years minimum of supervisory experience required;
• Financial reporting; nonprofit and grant allocation experience preferred.
• Experience with 501c3
• Experience with PeopleSoft or similar ERP software required.

Our client, a publicly traded company in Northern Virginia seeks a talented Manager of Financial Reporting to join its team of professionals.  In this position, you are responsible for the preparation of the company’s financial statements to include SEC filings, formulate accounting policies and prepare financial analyses for executive management.

• Responsible for the preparation of the company’s consolidated financial statements in compliance with GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Manage the preparation of the financial sections of the company’s earnings press releases, annual report and proxy.
• Oversee the external audit of the financial statements.
• Prepare and review SEC filings and prospectuses.
• Research accounting and technical literature to determine the proper accounting for complex or unusual transactions.
• Implement new accounting standards.
• Ensure that the corporation is compliant with GAAP and SEC accounting standards.
• Manage corporate oversight of the company’s internal controls over financial reporting.
• Oversee company-wide accounting policies and procedures
• Manage and prepare financial analyses for executive management decision-making.

Requirements:

• A Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) in Accounting, Finance or equivalent experience is required.
  Seven years of related experience
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Powerpoint).
• Must have a demonstrated strength in technical accounting, application of GAAP, SEC financial reporting and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Extensive experience researching, documenting and implementing accounting standards.
• Experience with SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, 11-K, S-1).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Our client, a successful and well established technology company seeks Controller for one of its divisions.

•   Manage all aspects of accounting and financial reporting.
• Month-end close process, financial reporting, preparation of internal monthly reports, balance sheet analysis.
• Support operations and finance teams in new business pricing, budgeting, forecasting, client negotiations, managing complex contracts, ad-hoc requests.
• Coordinate quarter end and year end audits with internal and external auditors.
• Lead and develop staff supporting above responsibilities.
• Participate in financial process improvements
• Responsible for implementing and compliance to internal accounting controls

 Requirements:

• BS Accounting, CPA a must
• 10 years management experience working in controller capacity
• 2-4 years Big 4 public accounting experience (Preferred)
• Deltek Costpoint experience is required
• Strong revenue recognition and federal government contracting experience required
• Strong working knowledge of FAR and CAS requlations with DCAA audit experience
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously

Large publicly traded company in Montgomery County, MD seeks a Director of Financial Systems to head up two large implementations that will take place in the next year.   The ideal candidate will have experience heading up a large Hyperion (Planning/budgeting) implementation and a large ERP implementation.   This is an excellent growth potential to build a strong systems team in this growing company.

•  Develops information systems strategies for the enterprise by contributing software, communication, and network information, analysis, and recommendations to strategic thinking and direction; establishing systems objectives in line with organizational objectives.
• Establishes information systems operational strategies by evaluating information technology trends; establishing critical measurements; determining production, productivity, quality, and customer-service strategies; designing systems; accumulating resources; resolving problems; directing and implementing change.
• Develops information systems financial strategies by determining cost estimates for systems, communications, and network development; estimating, forecasting, and anticipating requirements, trends, and variances; aligning monetary resources; developing action plans; measuring and analyzing results; initiating corrective actions; minimizing the impact of variances.
• Updates information technology knowledge by consulting with vendors; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Implements information systems by determining priorities; scheduling and assigning projects; monitoring progress; evaluating outcomes.
• Supports users by developing systems support technical services, including help desk and remote-location service.

 Requirements:

• Technical Leadership
• ERP Implementation
• Quality Management, Promoting Process Improvement, Change Management, Supports Innovation
• Financial Planning and Strategy and Technical Understanding
• Decision Making, Developing Standards and Problem Solving

An exciting job opportunity to join a talented, fun and high energy group.  An excellent chance to shine and show your talent.

• Drive corporate planning activities including monthly forecasts and annual operating plan.
• Analyze financial results and ensure accurate and timely completion of all deliverables (i.e. - inputs, consolidation, analysis and financial reports).
• Present financial reports management and the board of directors, including the integration of the strategy planning into the operational budgeting process.
• Drive forecast accuracy, predictability in results and perform ad hoc analyses as required.
• Build analytical models that utilize both financial and non-financial data to forecast results.
• Participate in the development and implementation of new process improvements.

Great opportunity to join one of the DC Metro area’s leading employers.  This role will be responsible for managing controls with respect to risk to the firm's financial statements by ensuring that adequate controls, risk reporting and analysis are in place. Incumbents will work closely with divisional management to identify and implement the necessary risk control requirements.

• Support the compilation of quarterly and annual SOX scoping and deficiencies aggregation analysis, including soliciting and coordinating with various stakeholders for information
• Support preparation of Board Committee materials
• Support quarterly self-assessments of entity level controls
• Assist with the coordination of responses to documentation requests and assist with development of agreed upon procedures in conjunction with external and internal audit exams
• Assist with coordination of efforts to remediate and report on deficiencies
• Assist with the development and maintenance of  internal control methodologies, standards, and procedures
• Coordinate with other areas of the company to align risk management practices

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting
• 5 to 7 years of relevant experience
• Experience with Sarbanes Oxley 404, internal controls and risk management practices
• High proficiency with Microsoft Access and Excel
• Professional certification (CPA, CIA)
• Self-motivated, pro-active, and results-driven problem solver with excellent analytical and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to work within a team as well as independently
• Aptitude for details and ability to multitask

Responsibilities

• Drive corporate planning activities including monthly forecasts and annual operating plan.
• Analyze financial results and ensure accurate and timely completion of all deliverables (i.e. - inputs, consolidation, analysis and financial reports).
• Present financial reports management and the board of directors, including the integration of the strategy planning into the operational budgeting process.
• Drive forecast accuracy, predictability in results and perform ad hoc analyses as required.
• Build analytical models that utilize both financial and non-financial data to forecast results.
• Participate in the development and implementation of new process improvements.

Requirements 

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required
• An MBA and CPA/CFA is preferred
• Extensive budgeting, forecasting, analysis and financial reporting experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (i.e. - Pivot Tables, V Lookups, and Macros).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills