Accounting & Finance Manager

System Dynamics Intl•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

The Accounting & Finance Manager is responsible for leading and managing the company’s accounting and finance functions, ensuring accurate, efficient, compliant, and effective financial operations. This position serves as the primary resource for accounting and financial matters and works closely with senior management and department managers to support the company’s financial objectives, strategies, and goals while providing financial planning, and insight.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
7+ years of progressively responsible accounting and finance experience, preferably in a small or mid-sized organization.
3+ years of experience preferred in government contracting or a government-contractor environment, with knowledge of applicable accounting and cost principles preferred
Demonstrated experience with government contract accounting, indirect cost structures, provisional billing rates, and final indirect rate adjustments.
Experience preparing or supporting Annual Incurred Cost Submissions/Proposals and working with DCAA and other external auditors.
Experience managing monthly and year-end financial close, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial analysis.
Experience developing and maintaining accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and financial processes.
Experience using accounting/ERP systems, preferably Unanet
Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and provide financial guidance to senior management.

Nice To Haves

Additional education, professional certifications, or specialized training in government contract accounting, cost accounting, or financial management is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees and ensures the company’s accounting procedures and financial processes and policies, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, applicable accounting and regulatory standards, government regulations, and contractual requirements.
Reviews accounting activities and financial records to maintain accuracy, integrity, and transparency, and establishes and maintains appropriate internal controls while safeguarding and protecting sensitive and confidential financial information.
Develops, implements, and maintains financial policies, procedures, systems, and internal controls to support effective financial management and organizational objectives.
Provides guidance, recommendations, analysis, and prepares presentations to senior management on fiscal procedures and financial matters, including budgeting, performance, cost control, financial reporting, cash flow, operating results, forecasting, financial risk management, and other financial matters.
Processes biweekly employee timecards and payroll, including payroll-related accounting entries, using Unanet and ADP.
Prepares proposal pricing and cost volumes, including labor rates, indirect rates, cost assumptions, and other financial inputs to ensure pricing is accurate, supportable, and compliant with applicable government contracting requirements.
Manages the monthly and period-end financial closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion of financial activities and reporting while maintaining appropriate accounting records and documentation to support financial reporting, audits, government compliance, and management requirements.
Prepares the annual Incurred Cost Submission/Proposal for submission to the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and serves as the company’s primary accounting and finance representative during audits and financial reviews, including DCAA audits, annual CPA reviews/audits, Workers’ Compensation audits, and other regulatory or financial audits and inquiries.
Monitors and manages the company’s indirect cost structure, including provisional billing rates, indirect cost allocations, and final rate adjustments, ensuring rates are properly calculated, supported, and aligned with applicable government contracting requirements.
Identifies opportunities to improve accounting and financial processes, systems, controls, and reporting.
Other duties as assigned by senior management.