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Location
Essex, Maryland
Work mode
On-site
Employment type
Full-time

About the job

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day accounting operations across AP, AR, and general ledger functions
  • Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in accordance with GAAP
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and variance analysis
  • Monitor financial performance and KPIs and provide actionable insights to leadership
  • Develop and maintain strong internal controls and accounting procedures
  • Coordinate annual audits and oversee tax compliance activities
  • Manage reconciliations across multiple dealership locations and accounts
  • Partner with senior management on strategic planning, investment analysis, and cost-saving initiatives
  • Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field required
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting or financial management experience
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls
  • Experience in equipment dealerships, construction, or a related capital equipment industry preferred
  • Experience with ERP or dealership management systems preferred
  • Strong Excel, financial analysis, and reporting skills
  • CPA or CMA preferred
  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced, multi-location environment

Why Join?

  • High-visibility role with direct partnership to the CFO and senior leadership
  • Opportunity to lead and develop a broad accounting team
  • Exposure to a complex, multi-location business across equipment sales, service, parts, and rental operations
  • Ability to drive process improvements and influence the organization's financial performance

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From GHJ's careers page (Lever), checked 29 Oct 2026.

How to apply

  1. Select Apply on ghjadvisors.com. It opens GHJ's own application form in a new tab, run on Lever.
  2. Fill in the form and upload your résumé there. Jobiwork never sees your application.
  3. GHJ will reply to you directly. No real employer asks you for money to apply.

Posted 22 Sept 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job

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