Manage end‑to‑end accounting operations for a portfolio of government contracting clients, serving as the primary point of contact and ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant delivery.
Collaborate with CFO Advisors to help clients understand their financial results and plan for growth.
Staff Management and Development
Provide mentoring and one-to-one training for individual staff members.
Be available to answer questions and provide solutions as needed.
Provide feedback (positive and negative) to partner and director regarding staff issues.
Help to foster a collaborative team environment.
Manage day‑to‑day outsourced accounting services for assigned government contracting clients.
Own project management of accounting deliverables, schedules, and month‑end close.
Oversee and manage audits and reviews (DCAA, CPA, incurred cost submissions, etc.).
Develop and manage indirect rate structures, budgets, forecasts, and cost submissions.
Prepare and review monthly financial statements, including variance and trend analysis.
Identify and resolve accounting, system, and process issues.
Prepare clear, client‑ready summaries of results, forecasts, and improvement opportunities.
Partner with CEOs and leadership teams on financial decision‑making and scenario analysis, in conjunction with CFO Advisors.
Manage work with limited oversight, exercising sound judgment and initiative.
Review and oversee the work of support staff to ensure accuracy and quality.

7+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within government contracting
Prior experience working for or with government contractors
Hands‑on experience with Unanet, Costpoint, QuickBooks, or similar job‑cost accounting systems (required)
Strong command of general ledger accounting, job costing, and GAAP
Working knowledge of FAR requirements, DCAA compliance, and indirect rate structures
Experience managing audits and interacting with external auditors
Proven ability to manage multiple clients, priorities, and deadlines
Strong project management and organizational skills
Excellent communication and client‑service skills — able to translate numbers into insights
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
Ability to oversee, review, and ensure the quality of work performed by others
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
401k with Profit Sharing
9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
Top rated wellness program
Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options

Senior Manager, Aerospace Defense – Government Outsourcing

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