Manager, Government Accounting

Overview

This role offers remote work opportunities limited to the following states/regions: AK, AR, AZ, CO, FL, HI, IA, ID, IL, KS, LA, MD, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, NC, ND, OK, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA/DC, WA, WI & WY only.

Due to the employer’s Department of Defense contract, this position requires US citizenship and a favorably adjudicated Department of Defense (DoD) background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Accounting team on the monthly close; review account balances for compliance with disclosed accounting practice, employer policy, FAR, DFARS, and CAS.
• Manage incurred costs reporting and annual submission.
• Manage overhead rate reporting and variance analysis.
• Support Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audits.
• Support the development and submission of provisional billing rates and forward pricing rate proposals.
• Lead travel and expense review and reporting.
• Produce reporting that is timely, complete, thoughtful, understandable, and accurate.
• Ensure all procedures and documentation support departmental policies and procedures.
• Mentor, manage, and develop staff, including creation of individual goals and performance assessment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s (BA/BS) degree in Accounting or related field
• Five (5) years increasingly responsible experience in general ledger review and analysis
• Five (5) years increasingly responsible experience in management reporting and analysis of overhead rates
• Five (5) years increasingly responsible experience ensuring accounting compliance with disclosed accounting practices and federal standards
• Hands-on experience with indirect cost management and incurred cost submission
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft PowerBI, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint tools
• Experience conducting or supporting federal government contract audits
• U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to receive a favorable interim and adjudicated final Department of Defense (DoD) background investigation

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications or licensure such as Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or other certification related to government accounting standards

Competencies

• Commitment to Task: Ability to conform to established policies and procedures; exhibit high motivation.
• Computer Literacy: Ability to function in a multi-system Microsoft environment using Microsoft PowerBI, SharePoint, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Empathy / Customer Service: Customer-focused behavior; listening skills, patience, respect, and empathy.
• Independent Thinking / Self-Initiative: Critical thinkers with ability to focus on what matters most to achieving outcomes.
• Information Management: Ability to manage large amounts of complex information easily, communicate clearly, and draw sound conclusions.
• Organizational Skills: Organize people or tasks, adjust to priorities, learn systems within time constraints with available resources; detail-oriented.
• Problem Solving / Analysis: Solve problems through systematic analysis of processes with sound judgment.
• Technical Skills: Extensive working knowledge in GAAP accounting, FAR standards, Cost Accounting Standards, and federal contracts administration; knowledge of PeopleSoft or similar accounting software; hands-on work with PowerBI and Excel; ability to present complex financial data professionally.

Working Conditions

• Standard office environment with minimal travel
• Extensive computer work with prolonged periods of sitting

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range generally around $117,000 - $130,000 per year (can vary based on the specific role and location)
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Paid time off
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (with matching)
• Short-term and long-term disability, basic life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid volunteer time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers applicants based on merit without discrimination on protected characteristics as required by applicable law.