Senior Manager, Accounting 16795075

Cherry Bekaert • Tysons Corner, VA

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert is partnered with a large, complex organization seeking a Senior Manager, Accounting to provide hands-on leadership within a government contracting environment. This role requires deep technical accounting expertise, strong command of Costpoint, and the ability to independently manage close and compliance responsibilities in a highly regulated setting. Location: Tysons Corner, VA - Hybrid schedule with two days onsite Employment Type: Temporary / Contract Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience Position Overview The Senior Manager, Accounting will be responsible for independently leading the full monthly close and financial reporting cycle within a government contracting environment. This role serves as a senior accounting leader and subject matter expert, with specific emphasis on Costpoint , cost pools, indirect rates, and audit readiness. The ideal candidate operates with minimal oversight, demonstrates sound technical judgment, and brings a control-minded approach while maintaining execution efficiency. This position partners closely with finance leadership, program teams, and systems stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 8–10+ years of progressive accounting experience in a government contracting environment
• Strong technical expertise in Costpoint (required; no exceptions)
• Proven experience with cost pools, indirect rates, and allocations
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage the close process
• Strong GAAP foundation and technical accounting judgment
• Experience supporting audits and compliance reviews

Nice To Haves

• CPA or equivalent certification
• Experience in large, complex, multi-entity GovCon organizations
• Prior involvement in accounting systems optimization or transformation initiatives
• Familiarity with TM1 or similar forecasting tools

Responsibilities

• Independently manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes using Costpoint as the core ERP
• Ensure accurate setup, maintenance, and allocation of cost pools in compliance with government contracting requirements
• Oversee billing, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting across complex programs
• Lead audit support activities, including Incurred Cost Submissions, DCAA reviews, SOX, and project-related audits
• Identify financial risks, review close results, and implement corrective actions as needed
• Drive governance, controls, and audit readiness in a DCAA-focused environment
• Develop and maintain complex Excel-based financial models, analyses, and reporting schedules
• Serve as a senior accounting advisor to finance leadership, program teams, and systems groups
• Partner with FP&A to support forecasting, reforecasts, and long-range planning (TM1 exposure preferred)
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement scalable, practical solutions
• Review and approve work prepared by managers and senior accountants; provide technical guidance and mentorship
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of all financial outputs

Benefits

• Immediate impact senior-level role in a highly visible accounting function
• Exposure to complex GovCon accounting, compliance, and audit environments
• Opportunity to lead independently while partnering with senior finance leadership
• Strong fit for candidates with deep Costpoint expertise seeking a hands-on engagement

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees