SEC Financial Reporting Manager (Washington DC-Baltimore Area)

A client of ours in the GovCon space is seeking an SEC/Financial Reporting Manager who will ideally have experience within the defense, aerospace, government contracting, professional services, or other long-term contract environments. The successful candidate will work closely with Corporate Accounting, FP&A, Program Finance, Contracts, Legal, Tax, Internal Audit, and external auditors to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the preparation of the Company's quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements, footnotes, MD&A, earnings release support, and other external reporting materials.
• Coordinate with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including review of account reconciliations, journal entries, consolidation activities, and financial statement analysis.
• Research and document complex accounting matters and prepare technical accounting memoranda as needed.
• Monitor changes in U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements and assess their impact on the Company.
• Support accounting and reporting for complex transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, investments, leases, debt, stock compensation, contingencies, and other significant transactions.
• Oversee and support accounting for long-term government contracts and other complex revenue arrangements in accordance with ASC 606.
• Partner with Program Finance and Contracts to evaluate contract modifications, performance obligations, estimated costs at completion, contract assets and liabilities, loss contracts, and other contract-related accounting matters.
• Support the Company's internal control over financial reporting and SOX compliance activities, including control documentation, testing, remediation, and coordination with Internal Audit and external auditors.
• Maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, and financial reporting processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and automation of the financial close and reporting processes.
• Partner with FP&A, Program Finance, Tax, Treasury, Legal, and other functions on transactions and matters that have financial reporting implications.
• Assist with preparation of materials and analyses for senior finance leadership and the Audit Committee.
• Lead, develop, and mentor accounting team members and promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA required or strongly preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Experience with SEC reporting for a publicly traded company.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial statement preparation, and technical accounting.
• Strong understanding of SOX and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Experience with ASC 606 and complex revenue recognition.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight reporting deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Big 4 or large public accounting firm experience.
• Experience in defense, aerospace, government contracting, or other long-term contract environments.
• Familiarity with FAR, CAS, DCAA, or DCMA requirements.
• Experience with percentage-of-completion or cost-to-cost revenue recognition.
• Experience with Workiva or similar SEC reporting platforms.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, Deltek Costpoint, or other large ERP systems.
• Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, or other complex corporate transactions.
• Prior experience managing or mentoring accounting professionals.