Government Accounting & Proposal Estimations Manager (Remote)

Overview

This newly created role involves overseeing Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), and Payroll operations to ensure efficient, accurate, and compliant transaction processing. The position also drives process transformation by implementing best practices and leading change initiatives that improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and enhance service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the shared services team across AR, AP, and Payroll functions, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Manage end-to-end Accounts Receivable processes, including billing accuracy, cash application, collections efficiency, and customer account governance.
• Collaborate with Sales and Operations to invoice customers in accordance with contractual milestone requirements.
• Oversee Accounts Payable processing, vendor payment cycles, invoice management, expense compliance, and vendor relations.
• Direct payroll operations to ensure accurate and timely processing while adhering to regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Lead process improvement and transformation initiatives, including workflow redesign, automation, standardization, and documentation of procedures.
• Regularly evaluate current processes, identify gaps or inefficiencies, and implement structured plans to improve speed, quality, and internal controls.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (HR, procurement, operations, finance) to streamline processes and strengthen data accuracy.
• Support technology enhancements, ERP optimization, and rollout of new tools or systems affecting AR, AP, or payroll.
• Serve as the primary administrator for the Concur expense reporting system, managing configuration, user support, and overseeing policy enforcement to ensure accurate and efficient expense management.
• Track and report on KPIs, service levels, error rates, and process efficiency; drive corrective actions where necessary.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing activities related to AR, AP, and payroll.
• Manage external audit requests, ensuring timely and accurate responses.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting or shared service experience, including managing teams in AR, AP, or payroll.
• Proven experience leading process change, transformation initiatives, or implementing new systems or workflows.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with ERP systems and payroll platforms; comfort working with automation tools is preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and change-management skills.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and influence without direct authority.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience working in a government-contracting or aerospace / defense environment is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Not specified.

Location

• Remote role — U.S. based.

Equal Opportunity

An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Export Control Compliance

This role involves access to technology, materials, software, or hardware subject to U.S. export control laws. Therefore, to be considered, candidates must be classified as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or be eligible for authorization under a U.S. government export license.