Manager, Government Accounting

Remote work opportunities available in 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. U.S. citizenship and a favorably adjudicated Department of Defense background investigation are required for this position. Veterans, Reservists, Guardsmen, and military family members are encouraged to apply.

About the Role

The Government Accounting Manager leads program financial management activities across multiple federal contracts, contract line items, and contract modifications. This role ensures compliant general ledger operations aligned with company policy, disclosed accounting practices, FAR, DFARS, and CAS. Responsibilities include overseeing cost accumulation, indirect rate monitoring, incurred cost reporting, and supporting forward pricing and contract financial controls. The manager serves as a key business partner to Budget, Contract Management, Procurement, and Human Capital teams, ensuring accurate financial reporting and supporting program execution. The position also leads government audit support activities, maintains financial documentation, and drives process improvements to strengthen internal controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s (BA/BS) Degree in Accounting or related field
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in general ledger review and analysis
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in management reporting and analysis of overhead rates
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience ensuring accounting compliance with disclosed accounting practices and federal standards
• Hands-on experience with indirect cost management and incurred cost submission
• Experience with Microsoft PowerBI, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint tools
• Experience conducting or supporting federal government contract audits
• U.S. citizenship
• Ability 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

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Accounting team on the monthly close; review account balances for compliance with disclosed accounting practice, company policy, FAR, DFARS, and CAS
• Manage the incurred costs reporting and annual submission
• Manage the 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
• Regular and reliable attendance is required

Skills

• 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 PowerBI, SharePoint, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Empathy / Customer Service: Customer-focused behavior; helping approach, including listening skills, patience, respect, and empathy for another's position
• Independent Thinking / Self-Initiative: Critical thinkers with ability to focus on things which matter most to achieving outcomes; commitment to task to produce outcomes without direction and to find necessary resources
• Information Management: Ability to manage large amounts of complex information easily, communicate clearly, and draw sound conclusions
• Organizational Skills: Ability to organize people or tasks, adjust to priorities, learn systems, within time constraints and with available resources; detail-oriented
• Problem Solving / Analysis: Ability to solve problems through systematic analysis of processes with sound judgment; has a realistic understanding of relevant issues
• 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 Microsoft reporting tools including PowerBI and Excel; professional presentation of complex financial data

Working Conditions

• Works within a standard office environment, with minimal travel
• Extensive computer work with prolonged periods of sitting

Benefits

• 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

Pay

This position ranges from around $117,000 - $130,000 per year.