Accounting Manager - Columbia, MD

Evergreen Services Group•Columbia, SC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Cedar Solutions Group is seeking a highly skilled Accounting Manager to take ownership of key accounting functions, financial reporting, and KPI dashboard management at one of its operating companies, Shield Consulting. This role will be based in Columbia, MD and will report to the VP Operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial acumen, mastery in Excel modeling, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This individual will thrive in a dynamic environment, effectively balancing strategic responsibilities with day-to-day accounting tasks. Reporting to the founders, this role is crucial for driving accuracy, improving processes, and supporting company growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in accounting, with a strong understanding of financial statement preparation, multi-entity consolidation, and GAAP compliance.
Proficient in Excel, including advanced formulas (lookup, index/match) and model-building.
Proven ability to identify and address data anomalies, ensuring accuracy and consistency in financial reports.
Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial insights to finance leaders.
Experience leading or supporting financial audits and meeting tax requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in public accounting is highly preferred.
Experience in ADP Workforce Now and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC) is preferred.
Prior experience with federal government contracting rules and DCAA compliance is preferred.
CPA or CMA is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage accounting activities to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting including profit and loss reports, cash flow analyses, income statements, balance sheets, and supporting schedules.
Partner with finance team to manage month-end close processes, including financial reporting preparation.
Collaborate on variance analysis to drive insightful financial reporting.
Take responsibility for the KPI dashboard, ensuring over 95% accuracy in formulas and data across sheets.
Executes and oversees general ledger account entries and reconciliations for all areas and functions within Shield.
Oversee payroll processing, ensuring accurate deductions, bonuses, and tax withholdings.
Support, mentor, train, and coordinate workflows for the accounting staff.
Handle quarterly 401(k) and profit-sharing deposits.
Actively participate in the proposal process for bidding on new government contracts.
Assist in billing the Government and establishing compliant workflows for billing prime contracts, including managing accounts receivable collections.
Develop and maintain the budget infrastructure, collaborating on high-level assumptions and reforecasts.
Oversee cash flow management, banking operations, and working capital to ensure financial stability.
Implement and refine internal controls to mitigate financial risks and enhance efficiency.
Support audit preparation and compliance, ensuring the team is ready for external reviews.
Monitor the financial system, track down errors, and resolve system issues to maintain data integrity.
Contribute to special projects such as system migrations, process enhancements, and compliance initiatives.
Collaborate cross-functionally to drive improvements and optimize accounting workflows.