Director, Client Accounting Services - Government Contracting

Aprio•Rockville, WA

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio. Join Aprio’s Client Accounting Services team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm seeking a Director, Client Accounting Services to join our dynamic and expanding team. The Director, Client Accounting Services (CAS) – Government Contracting is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing and expanding complex CAS engagements within the government contracting industry. This role leads large, enterprise-scale engagements, providing strategic oversight across accounting operations, compliance-driven environments, and multi-functional service delivery. The Director is accountable for delivering excellence, client satisfaction, team leadership, and innovation. This individual will operate as a trusted advisor to client leadership while driving scalable, high-quality service delivery across people, process, and technology.

Requirements

12+ years of progressive experience in client accounting services, outsourced accounting, advisory roles, or as an internal Controller or Director of Accounting leading a large accounting or finance organization
Extensive experience within the government contracting industry
Demonstrated expertise with Deltek Costpoint
Proven experience leading large, complex accounting organizations or client engagements
Significant experience managing sizable teams and working across multiple functional areas
Strong client engagement, communication, and leadership skills

Nice To Haves

CPA or equivalent professional certification
Experience supporting enterprise-scale accounting operations or optimization initiatives
Background in professional services, consulting, or complex internal finance organizations

Responsibilities

Serve as the senior leader for large, complex government contracting engagements
Act as a primary escalation point for client matters, ensuring timely resolution and strong client relationships
Maintain oversight of engagement commitments, deliverables, and timelines
Anticipate client needs and identify opportunities to enhance service delivery and long-term value
Oversee large-scale engagements with significant scope, transaction volume, and regulatory complexity
Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and consistency of deliverables in alignment with contractual and compliance requirements
Coordinate work across multiple functional areas to ensure alignment, accountability, and effective execution
Monitor engagement economics, staffing models, and workload distribution to support sustainable delivery
Lead, mentor, and develop a large, multi-level service delivery organization
Provide strategic direction and coaching to managers and senior leaders
Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Drive innovation in service delivery models, workflows, and technology utilization
Share best practices and insights gained from complex engagements to support practice evolution
Serve as a leader and ambassador for the Client Accounting Services practice, supporting firm growth and initiatives

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
401k with Profit Sharing
9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
Top rated wellness program
Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options