Senior Accounting Manager (GovCon) 16816707

Cherry Bekaert • Dallas, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Cherry Bekaert Staffing & Recruiting is partnered with a rapidly growing government contractor seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to join its Dallas-based team. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role, overseeing day-to-day accounting operations while driving process improvements and ensuring compliance with government contracting regulations and supporting continued growth. This opportunity is ideal for a GovCon accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, onsite environment and enjoys partnering closely with leadership to enhance financial operations.

Requirements

• Experience working in a government contractor with at least $50M in revenue
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Bachelor’s in accounting or finance with 8+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience with EAC forecasting and revenue recognition (ASC 606)
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks required

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred
• Big 4 or national public accounting firm preferred
• Prior experience with Deltek Costpoint strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger, AP, PR, Billing, AR, and cash management
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Ensure compliance with FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements
• Ensure accurate and timely tax filings and payments
• Maintain audit-ready workpapers and support internal and external audits
• Assist in leveraging ERP systems and support automation and process improvements
• Collaborate regarding SOX compliance to ensure internal controls operating effectively

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior