Federal Government Accounting & Finance Senior Manager (Washington, DC)
About The Position
As the Federal Government Accounting & Finance Senior Manager, you will be responsible for oversight of compliance with the accounting and financial reporting requirements for all government contracts including federal supply schedule, grants and contracts. Your role: Maintain a strong understanding of government accounting regulations, internal policies and procedures, while proactively addressing compliance issues and responding to inquiries from internal teams, customers, and regulatory agencies. Develop and maintain internal control systems to ensure accurate, complete and reliable financial reporting and monitor regulatory changes to keep organizational policies and procedures up to date. Ensure adherence to applicable government accounting standards, including the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARs), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) guidelines. Prepare, and review financial reports and statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with government accounting regulations, and advising others on same, as appropriate. Support external and government contract audits by gathering and providing required documentation and information. Assist in evaluating the impact of new pricing and contracting strategies on government pricing calculations Provide guidance and training to finance and accounting staff on government accounting regulations and compliance requirements. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to maintain organization‑wide compliance and conduct periodic reviews of internal processes to identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions. Serve as the primary point of contact for government agencies and auditors on accounting compliance matters.
Requirements
- 12+ years of experience as a government cost accounting compliance manager (or similar role for a government contractor) with a Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent or 8+ years of the same experience with a Masters’ Degree.
- Expert knowledge of the FAR, CAS, and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 200, as well as grants and cost‑type awards and Truthful Cost or Pricing requirements.
- Proficient working with government audit agencies, including the General Services Administration (GSA), DCAA, and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA).
- Ability to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.
- Effective communicator with the ability to advise, and collaborate across departments, teams and at all levels.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Expert with MS Excel (required).
Responsibilities
- Maintain a strong understanding of government accounting regulations, internal policies and procedures, while proactively addressing compliance issues and responding to inquiries from internal teams, customers, and regulatory agencies.
- Develop and maintain internal control systems to ensure accurate, complete and reliable financial reporting and monitor regulatory changes to keep organizational policies and procedures up to date.
- Ensure adherence to applicable government accounting standards, including the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARs), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) guidelines.
- Prepare, and review financial reports and statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with government accounting regulations, and advising others on same, as appropriate.
- Support external and government contract audits by gathering and providing required documentation and information.
- Assist in evaluating the impact of new pricing and contracting strategies on government pricing calculations
- Provide guidance and training to finance and accounting staff on government accounting regulations and compliance requirements.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to maintain organization‑wide compliance and conduct periodic reviews of internal processes to identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for government agencies and auditors on accounting compliance matters.
Benefits
- Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
