Accounting Manager

Tenet3•Dayton, OH

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About The Position

Tenet3 is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Accounting Manager to lead and execute the company’s accounting and financial operations. As the primary internal accounting authority, this hands-on individual contributor owns full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, government contract billing, indirect rate calculations, budgeting, forecasting, and incurred cost submissions. The position has broad functional ownership and no initial direct reports. The Accounting Manager independently steers accounting functions and provides actionable financial insights to executive leadership to guide operational and business decisions. Tenet3 is a digital knowledge management company based in Dayton, Ohio, with work involving cybersecurity, system trustworthiness, software and hardware assurance, machine learning, and knowledge management. The company describes its environment as collaborative and growth-oriented, with contributions that are visible, valued, and rewarded. Salary is based on skill level and years of experience, with a typical range of $110,000–$130,000.

Requirements

At least 7 years of accounting experience, including substantial, demonstrated experience in a federal government contracting environment.
Proven mastery of GAAP, general ledger management, month-end and year-end closes, and financial statement preparation.
Direct experience managing or overseeing payroll processing, payroll tax compliance, and labor distribution in a DCAA-compliant timekeeping environment.
Hands-on experience building DCAA ICE models, preparing incurred cost proposals, and supporting government audit procedures.
Demonstrated ability to establish, calculate, and monitor indirect rate structures, including fringe, overhead, and G&A, and evaluate rate variances.
Working knowledge of government billing systems, standard contract types (CPFF, T&M, and FFP), and modern ERP or accounting platforms.
Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including complex formulas, pivot tables, financial modeling, and rate impact analysis.
Practical experience developing operating budgets, labor forecasts, and operational cash-flow projections.
Ability to independently manage end-to-end accounting operations, meet regulatory deadlines, and handle sensitive fiscal data with discretion.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant federal government contracting experience.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with Unanet ERP for government contractor project accounting, timekeeping, billing, and indirect cost rate management.
Experience establishing forward pricing rates, provisional billing rates, and cost volumes for federal proposals.
Experience managing financial and accounting operations at a scaling technology, software, or defense engineering firm.
Deep familiarity with FAR Part 31 cost principles, CAS compliance, and DCAA accounting system requirements.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll coordination.
Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Prepare accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
Maintain and improve internal financial controls, accounting policies, and standard operating procedures.
Coordinate with external CPAs, auditors, and tax professionals on corporate tax planning, filings, and reviews.
Oversee end-to-end payroll processing, including compensation, deductions, and tax withholdings.
Partner with Human Resources on onboarding, salary adjustments, benefits deductions, and DCAA-compliant timekeeping.
Review and reconcile payroll reports, labor distribution entries, and general ledger postings.
Coordinate with external tax advisors and payroll vendors on payroll tax filings and compliance.
Prepare, reconcile, and submit contract invoices through government platforms and commercial billing channels.
Monitor contract funding thresholds, periods of performance, modifications, and accounts receivable collections.
Work with managers to verify labor allocations, direct expenses, deliverables, and contract-level profitability.
Develop, monitor, and analyze indirect cost pools and allocation bases, including fringe, overhead, and G&A, in accordance with FAR and CAS requirements.
Track direct and indirect cost classifications, analyze rate variances, and identify and segregate unallowable costs under FAR Part 31.
Develop and update provisional billing rates and support labor-rate pricing models for new contract proposals.
Support government accounting reviews, audit inquiries, and rate agreement discussions.
Build and maintain the annual DCAA Incurred Cost Electronically (ICE) model and supporting workpapers.
Reconcile indirect cost pools, allocation bases, and claimed contract costs to the general ledger and financial statements.
Calculate final indirect rates, document variances from provisional rates, and support DCAA incurred cost audits through final closeout.
Lead the annual operating budget and rolling cash-flow forecasts.
Prepare monthly budget-to-actual variance reports, identifying financial trends, cost drivers, risks, and growth opportunities.
Build financial models to assess the impact of business investments, staffing plans, and new contract awards.