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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with technical accounting research and application of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience leading accounting process improvement initiatives.
• Supervisory or leadership experience of 3 to 5 years required.
• Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Strong understanding of government accounting principles and compliance requirements.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex accounting guidance.
• Experience developing accounting policies and internal controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical accounting concepts to non-financial audiences.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting government contracts, government accounting, regulated industries, or similar compliance-intensive environments preferred.
• Public accounting experience is a plus.
• Experience with Infor FSM, Microsoft Dynamics Gov Con, and Adaptive Reporting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research, interpret, and apply complex accounting guidance under U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare technical accounting analyses and memoranda for significant transactions and emerging accounting issues.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate accounting policies and procedures.
• Evaluate the accounting implications of new business initiatives, contracts, acquisitions, financing arrangements, and other complex transactions.
• Support the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Partner with external auditors to support annual audits and financial statement reviews.
• Ensure compliance with applicable government accounting regulations, contract requirements, and reporting standards.
• Support accounting and financial reporting for government contracts, grants, and regulated funding arrangements.
• Monitor compliance with FAR, DFARS, CAS, and other applicable government accounting requirements, as relevant.
• Coordinate responses to government audits, inquiries, and financial reviews.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of documentation supporting indirect cost allocations, cost pools, and other government accounting methodologies.
• Collaborate with operational and project teams to ensure proper cost accumulation, billing support, and contract compliance.
• Lead efforts to improve accounting processes, workflows, controls, and efficiencies.
• Evaluate existing accounting procedures and implement best practices to strengthen accuracy, compliance, and scalability.
• Develop and monitor key accounting controls to ensure effective risk management and financial integrity.
• Drive automation initiatives and improvements within ERP and financial systems.
• Establish standardized processes and documentation to support operational consistency.
• Identify opportunities to streamline month-end and year-end close activities.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff as assigned.
• Review work performed by accounting team members and provide coaching and development.
• Partner with Finance, Operations, Human Resources, Legal, and other departments on accounting-related matters.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial initiatives.
• Lead special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned.