The Government Contract Accounting Manager will oversee compliance-driven accounting for government contracts, mentor junior accountants, and provide strategic financial advisory services.
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Job Summary:
As a Government Contracting Accounting Manager, you will play a critical leadership role supporting government contracting clients with complex, compliance-driven accounting needs. This position offers the opportunity to lead client relationships, oversee full-cycle accounting operations, and deliver strategic financial insight in an environment governed by FAR, DCAA, and other federal regulations, while developing and mentoring a high-performing team.
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.
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Salary Range
Salary Range
$135,000—$160,000 USD
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