Finance Manager: Project Controllership & Team Leadership

LHH; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Annual bonus

Job summary

LHH partnered with a leading project-based organization to recruit a Finance Manager who will oversee divisional financial operations and serve as a key partner to accounting leadership and operational stakeholders. The role blends controllership, operational finance, and team leadership, with opportunities to influence both day-to-day execution and long-term process improvements.

Ideal for someone seeking greater ownership and progression from an Assistant Controller or Senior Accounting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or advanced degree is a plus.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance with controllership focus.
• Experience in project-based or contract-driven environments with cost accounting exposure.
• Ability to lead teams and develop staff in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong systems aptitude and reporting capabilities, including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead divisional finance and accounting operations with timely, accurate execution of recurring processes and internal reporting.
• Partner with operations, project teams, procurement, and leadership to evaluate performance and support decision making.
• Oversee month-end close, financial reporting, and analysis tied to project performance and cost trends.
• Provide leadership to a multi-level finance team and influence cross-functional groups.
• Direct management of 4+ team members and develop staff.
• Support project and contract financial analysis including job-cost review and margin scenarios.
• Maintain strong controls and audit readiness; manage vendor relationships and insurance reviews.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and systems across the finance organization.

Skills

Strong leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project cost analysis

Excel

Financial reporting

Operational finance

Close processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or advanced degree (a plus)

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

LHH partnered with a leading project-based organization to recruit a Finance Manager who will oversee divisional financial operations and serve as a key partner to accounting leadership and operational stakeholders. The role blends controllership, operational finance, and team leadership, with opportunities to influence both day-to-day execution and long-term process improvements.

Ideal for someone seeking greater ownership and progression from an Assistant Controller or Senior Accounting