Accounting Manager

Looking for an opportunity to lead and make an impact? Join our team as an Accounting Manager, where you'll play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. You'll work with a dedicated team to oversee accounting processes, support government contract compliance, and contribute to strategic financial decisions. If you have a strong accounting background and a passion for operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Do:

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes with staff; work with external auditors as part of the annual reporting processes.
• Research accounting pronouncements and regulatory authority to ensure transactions are recorded properly.
• Update technical accounting job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional publications to continuously improve expertise in government contract accounting, DCAA accounting, and related compliance requirements.
• Review, implement, and monitor internal controls and general operating procedures for areas of responsibility. Communicate general accounting procedures to external departments.
• Fully understand (SME) and maintain the government contracting financial system used to manage the business.
• Prepare and review daily, weekly, and quarterly reports for accuracy and DCAA compliance before providing them to management.
• Ensure the accurate preparation and timely delivery of internal financial statements to management.
• Properly record intercompany transactions.
• Provide consultation and advice to designated operational department leaders. Review operational performance and provide recommendations and advice to improve it.
• Prepare complete and accurate financial reports and required filings with various agencies.
• Coordinate accurate and timely tax filings with the organization's tax accountant and legal team.
• Work with management to properly set up the accounting and billing process for new contracts.
• Understand how to properly administer and account for different types of contracts, including fixed-price, cost-plus, and other contract configurations.
• Ensure the accounting staff performs the billing process timely and accurately.
• Provide support to management during the contract bidding process.
• Review payroll transactions to ensure compliance with accounting and DCAA requirements.
• Work with management to properly calculate indirect cost and overhead rates.
• Work in conjunction with other departmental managers to ensure the accuracy of transaction reporting in accordance with GAAP, DCAA, and expectations.
• Ensure accounting staff is appropriately trained. Create and maintain General Operating Procedures for areas of responsibility.
• Oversee the accounts payable function for the government contracting business.
• Review all work performed by the accounting staff, including invoices and account analyses (reconciliations) of all balance sheet accounts for support of balances.
• Coordinate and lead various projects relating directly to the Accounting areas in the Finance Department (e.g., software implementation/upgrades).
• Foster a cohesive team environment among all staff of the Finance Department and Contracts business unit.
• Develop strong working relationships across all lines of management, with key individuals in the business' operations and external auditors.

What You Bring

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Accounting or Finance-related fields.
• Knowledge and experience with contract accounting and related technical standards (GASB, SFFAS, etc.).
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and accounting systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Industry experience in government contracting and DCAA compliance strongly preferred.
• CPA or other professional certification preferred.
• Some financial statement and tax knowledge is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to carry, reach, kneel, grasp, sit, and walk.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.

Why Join Us?

• Lead a key function in a dynamic, mission-driven organization.
• Work with a collaborative and highly skilled finance team.
• Gain exposure to government contract accounting and compliance.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional development and career growth.

If you're ready to take on a leadership role in accounting, apply today and be part of our team!