Finance Manager

SimIS Inc.•Suffolk, VA

8d•$60,000 - $90,000

About The Position

SimIS Inc. is seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented Finance Manager to manage financial accounting, reporting, and compliance matters in a government contracting environment, including day-to-day accounting and cash flow maintenance. The role oversees government contract financial administration and project budgets, maintains accounting records and systems, and supports compliance with applicable government regulations and company policies. The Finance Manager also coordinates with project managers, contract administrators, management, external auditors, bankers, and government representatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business.
3–5 years of government contractor accounting experience.
3–5 years of experience developing government cost and pricing proposals.
Expert knowledge of GAAP, DCAA, and FAR regulations and requirements.
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local tax compliance regulations and reporting.
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with internal and external customers.
Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work in a deadline-driven environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication abilities.
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently with minimal direction.
Experience with QuickBooks Online or a similar accounting system.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for financial matters related to government contracts and the administration department.
Oversee financial aspects of government contract administration, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
Ensure compliance with government regulations, including Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) requirements.
Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and prepare work papers for monthly and yearly financial statements and year-end CPA review.
Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts, including journal entries.
Manage the Accounts Payable process, including entering invoices into QuickBooks Online, processing payments, and reconciling vendor statements to resolve discrepancies.
Reconcile bank and credit card accounts and collect receipts.
Review employee timesheets, ensure corrections, monitor PTO balances, and verify PTO requests.
Process payroll and employee expense reports.
Manage Accounts Receivable, including generating customer invoices and applying payments.
Advise management on company insurance coverage for protection against property losses and potential liabilities.
Manage, prepare, and file federal and state tax reports, including monthly sales tax.
Maintain the asset list and depreciation schedule.
Manage and monitor project budgets, expenditures, and cash flows, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
Collaborate with project managers, contract administrators, and other stakeholders to develop and review project budgets and cost estimates.
Conduct financial analysis and provide recommendations to optimize project profitability and cost efficiency.
Maintain the accounting system to accurately capture, track, and report financial data for government contracts and daily accounting operations.
Perform regular audits of financial records to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance with government regulations and company policies.
Facilitate and support external audits and tax return preparation; liaise with external auditors, bankers, and federal and state representatives by providing requested documentation and addressing audit findings.