The Senior Manager of Accounting will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the company's general ledger and accounts payable functions. This position requires a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, government accounting standards (FAR, CAS), and experience working in a DCAA-compliant environment. The ideal candidate will bring both hands-on technical expertise and a strategic mindset to support month-end close, audit readiness, and accounts payable.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and manage full-cycle general ledger accounting functions.
- Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end closes.
- Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
- Analyze financial data and present insights to leadership.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, FAR, and CAS regulations.
- Assist with the implementation of new accounting standards.
- Manage the full-scale accounts payable and expense reporting process including oversight of the team, reconciliations, review of vouchers, payment processing, and corrections.
- Maintain accurate financial records and data systems, including managing vendor files and management of the Vendor Maintenance process.
- Support external audits, including financial, DCAA, and internal control reviews.
- Participate in system upgrades and process improvement initiatives.
- Conduct account research and handle ad-hoc accounting, reporting, and administrative tasks as necessary.
- Recommend and implement best practices to optimize efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
- Collaborate with FP&A, Contracts, Program Management and other departments to ensure accurate project accounting and to resolve issues and discrepancies.
- Promote a positive team environment through supervision and mentorship of the team to ensure optimal performance and professional growth.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and provide coaching to enhance team skills.
- Perform other duties as required.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
- 8+ years of accounting experience, with at least 3+ years in a managerial role within a government contracting environment.
- Strong understanding of GAAP, FAR, CAS, and indirect rate structures.
- Deep knowledge of Deltek Costpoint accounting software.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large datasets.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Strong relationship skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- CPA a plus
- Experience with financial audits and DCAA compliance.