Accounting & Compliance Manager – Public Sector

Manpower•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Accounting and Compliance Manager – Public Sector has ownership of the Record-to-Report process including the monthly financial close, reporting, analysis, adherence to all accounting policies and procedures applying US GAAP, as well as compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley. The role is also responsible for compliance with the FAR, DCAA and other public sector financial alignment. Additionally, the Public Sector Accounting & Compliance Manager may be involved with M&A due diligence, integration, and related technical accounting responsibility. The role reports to the Controller, North America and is jointly accountable to the Controller and business line senior management.

Requirements

7+ years of relevant accounting experience with a strong government contractor accounting background
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA
Experience supporting Accounting function for Public Sector, with the ability to operate in a large publicly traded company.
Extensive knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and DCAA guidelines
Public Sector software experience, including designing and implementing solutions, preferably Deltek Costpoint
Ability to effectively collaborate and communicate cross functionally

Nice To Haves

MBA or graduate level degree
Big 4 Public Accounting experience
Experience building best in class accounting processes & procedures
Experience with M&A due diligence, integration, and accounting
Active Top Secret clearance

Responsibilities

Responsible for the monthly Record-to-Report financial statement closing and internal reporting process, ensuring adherence to US GAAP, Company Policies and Procedures, and the Federal Acquisition Regulations and Defense Contract Audit Agency guidelines.
Detailed review and approval of journal entries and analyses, reporting packages and systems uploads; preparation of various analytical management reports.
Ensure schedules required for various control compliance are thorough and timely.
Strong partnership with other Finance, Accounting and Shared Services activities with respect to accounting integrity specific to Public Sector requirements.
Identification of risks and opportunities within the general ledger, including upstream finance, accounting, and business processes.
Provides support with M&A due diligence, integration, and related technical accounting responsibility if the need arises.
Lead special projects, acting as key contributor, process engineer, and senior leader for various initiatives and programs.
Perform ad hoc financial analyses as needed.
Effectively communicate with all levels within the organization to resolve complex accounting and business issues and to ensure integrity of financial statements.
Review and evaluate information flows and transaction processes and implement process improvements to ensure the most effective and efficient processes considering risk, cost, and alignment with global and Public Sector priorities.
Perform daily, weekly and month-end transactions in Deltek Costpoint to support a broad range of contract types (FFP, T&M, FFP-LOE, CP, GSA, etc.).
Provide guidance and expertise as it pertains to proper billing of projects utilizing system functionalities and ensuring that the system of internal controls, policies, procedures and guidelines within the billing function is adhered to such that adequate ratings are achieved on all independent and government audits.
Project and contract set ups; generate various monthly financial reports and statements,
Job code creation and assignment
Review indirect cost and job cost information and charge codes for accuracy
Manage Revenue Recognition during month close
Prepare internal Revenue Recognition reports/coordinate with corporate
Monitor and forecast indirect rates
Develop CAS Disclosure Statement and company policies and procedures
Assist with annual DCAA incurred cost submission
Explain cost accounting systems, policies and procedures.
Assist in the development and implementation of training programs