Director, Client Accounting Services - Government Contracting

Aprio•Rockville, MD

3d•$200,000 - $300,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Aprio is a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm with 40 U.S. office locations, international offices, and over 3,200 team members. The firm provides expertise, understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, ensuring clients are prepared for future challenges. Aprio is seeking a Director, Client Accounting Services to join its dynamic and expanding team. This senior leadership role is responsible for overseeing and expanding complex Client Accounting Services (CAS) engagements within the government contracting industry. The Director will lead large, enterprise-scale engagements, providing strategic oversight across accounting operations, compliance-driven environments, and multi-functional service delivery. This individual is accountable for delivering excellence, client satisfaction, team leadership, and innovation, operating 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 â€“ 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
Competitive compensation
Industry-leading benefits
Flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance