Government Contract Accounting Manager

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee and support clients in maintaining government contract-compliant accounting, including managing staff responsible for transaction entry, financial cleanup, and preparing invoices for various contract types (FFP, T&M, CPFF).
• Review financial statements and indirect cost rate calculations for government contractor clients.
• Guide clients in resolving accounting challenges related to government contracts, including cost allowability, allocability, and compliance with government regulations.
• Provide strategic advisory services to optimize financial performance, improve reporting, and ensure adherence to industry’s best practices.
• Stay updated on government contracting regulations, accounting standards, and compliance requirements to proactively advise clients.
• Lead and mentor junior accountants, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Ensure high-quality deliverables within deadlines while exceeding client expectations.
• Develop and prepare annual forward pricing budgets to support financial planning and government contract compliance.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Demonstrated experience in public accounting, consulting, or outsourced accounting environments.
• 5+ years of experience in government contracting.
• In-depth knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
• Expertise in preparing the Incurred Cost Submission.
• Experience with government contract accounting software (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, Unanet).
• Experience in leading a team and owning client relationships.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Effective leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, to collaborate with clients and internal teams.

Pay

Salary Range: $135,000 USD - $160,000 USD