Accounting Manager

Entarian•Mclean, VA

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Entarian is seeking an Accounting Manager to join as a key member of its growing accounting and finance team. The Accounting Manager will provide professional guidance and support across day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting. This role involves preparing and reviewing monthly financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), preparing account reconciliations, maintaining accuracy and completeness of accounting data, and delivering financial results to management. This position will report to the Controller and work closely with the CFO and other key members of the company to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, FAR, CAS and other relevant regulations and frameworks. This position represents an opportunity for candidates to employ a wide range of accounting skills in a high-growth, private equity sponsored context. Candidates should exhibit the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with a growth mindset, master new skills quickly, solve novel challenges, execute in both team-based and individualized contexts and effectively communicate with management and other stakeholders. This is a hybrid position with an expectation to commute to Entarian’s office in Tysons Corner on an as-needed basis.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field (Master’s degree / MBA preferred)
4-6 years of progressive accounting experience, with 2+ years in public accounting audit or similar roles
Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required
Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and financial reporting requirements
Strong attention to detail with a focus on analytics and skeptical mindset
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in government contracting (either in public accounting or industry) strongly preferred
Experience with Unanet GovCon ERP strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements
Maintain the corporate consolidation model for financial reporting
Support and coordinate the month-end close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis
Ensure compliance with GAAP and other applicable regulatory requirements
Help maintain and improve internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
Coordinate with external auditors and support audit requests
Coordinate with third party tax preparers to support the preparation of the annual tax returns
Assist with the application of technical accounting topics, such as revenue recognition, leases, purchase accounting, and equity compensation and develop any internal documentation as appropriate
Support system implementations, upgrades, and process automation initiatives
Participate in any diligence and integration planning and execution for acquisition opportunities
Liaise with accounting advisory firms, sponsor accounting and tax groups and other key external stakeholders in normal course
Perform ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
11 Paid Federal Government Holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Professional Membership Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Competitive compensation plan
Discretionary variable incentive bonuses based on factors such as individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance