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Controller Head of Finance & Operations

Cherry Bekaert


Job Location:

McLean, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 18 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 15 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Controller / Head of Finance & Operations

Professional Services Environment Confidential Search

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing has partnered with a growing professional services organization seeking a Controller / Head of Finance & Operations to oversee daytoday financial leadership and operational execution.

This role is ideal for a handson finance leader who enjoys working closely with ownership/partners and managing the full backoffice function.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own full-cycle accounting: GL close financial statements cash flow and reporting
  • Lead budgeting forecasting and financial analysis for decision support
  • Oversee operational functions tied to finance (AP AR payroll vendors contracts)
  • Act as primary financial partner to leadership on strategy and business performance
  • Improve processes controls and scalability in a servicebased environment

Ideal Background

  • Controllerlevel or similar experience within professional services (consulting creative design engineering advisory media IT services etc.)
  • Proven experience running the finance & operations (F/O) function in a smalltomidsize organization
  • Comfortable wearing multiple hats and operating in a fastmoving environment
  • Strong communication skills with nonfinance stakeholders

Why This Role

  • High visibility
  • Real influence on both financial and operational decisionmaking
  • Stable peoplefocused professional services culture

Required Experience:

Director


About Company

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Cordia Resources is a professional recruiting and staffing firm specializing in the areas of Accounting, Finance, HR, and IT in the Washington DC Metro region.

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