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Project Accounting and Finance Consultant
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Robert Half
Glen Allen, VA (In Person)
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We are seeking experienced Project Accounting & Finance professionals for contract engagements ranging from Senior Accountant and Financial Analyst roles to Controller, Director of Finance, and CFO-level assignments. These consultants support organizations through critical initiatives, including system implementations, process improvements, audit readiness, financial close acceleration, and leadership coverage.
This role is ideal for adaptable professionals who thrive in dynamic environments and can quickly add value across accounting and finance functions.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead or support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timelinessManage general ledger activities, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparationProvide financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting support to guide business decisionsOversee or assist with project-based initiatives such as ERP implementations, system upgrades, and process automationSupport audit readiness and compliance, including preparation of schedules and coordination with external auditorsEvaluate and improve internal controls, workflows, and accounting processesPartner cross-functionally with operations, HR, FP&A, and executive leadershipDeliver executive-level reporting and insights for senior stakeholders (Controller/CFO-level engagements)Step into interim leadership roles to manage teams, stabilize operations, and drive accountabilityTypical Engagement AreasInterim backfill (leave coverage, turnover, or vacancy gaps)ERP implementations (SAP, Oracle, Workday, NetSuite, etc.)M&A support (integration, carve-outs, due diligence)Financial clean-up and catch-up projectsAudit preparation and remediationProcess improvement and documentation
This role is ideal for adaptable professionals who thrive in dynamic environments and can quickly add value across accounting and finance functions.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead or support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timelinessManage general ledger activities, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparationProvide financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting support to guide business decisionsOversee or assist with project-based initiatives such as ERP implementations, system upgrades, and process automationSupport audit readiness and compliance, including preparation of schedules and coordination with external auditorsEvaluate and improve internal controls, workflows, and accounting processesPartner cross-functionally with operations, HR, FP&A, and executive leadershipDeliver executive-level reporting and insights for senior stakeholders (Controller/CFO-level engagements)Step into interim leadership roles to manage teams, stabilize operations, and drive accountabilityTypical Engagement AreasInterim backfill (leave coverage, turnover, or vacancy gaps)ERP implementations (SAP, Oracle, Workday, NetSuite, etc.)M&A support (integration, carve-outs, due diligence)Financial clean-up and catch-up projectsAudit preparation and remediationProcess improvement and documentation