Director of Accounting

Director of Accounting Wayne, PA | Direct Hire | $140,000/year We are seeking an experienced Director of Accounting for a direct-hire opportunity in Wayne, PA . Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this senior-level position will lead accounting and financial operations across a complex, multi-company organization with multiple legal entities, joint ventures, business units, and operating locations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in multi-entity accounting, consolidated financial reporting, government contract accounting, and regulatory compliance , along with demonstrated experience leading accounting teams. Key Responsibilities Support the CFO in managing finance and accounting operations across multiple companies, joint ventures, and business units. Lead the accounting team responsible for general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, billing, revenue recognition, and cash management. Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including consolidations, intercompany eliminations, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation. Ensure financial records are accurate, timely, and maintained in accordance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements. Prepare financial reporting, budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and contract profitability analyses for executive leadership. Analyze financial results and provide meaningful insights and recommendations to the CFO and leadership team. Oversee intercompany transactions, allocations, reconciliations, and consolidated financial reporting. Partner with Operations, Payroll, and Human Resources to ensure accurate contract accounting, administration, billing, and profitability. Support cash flow forecasting, working capital, and liquidity management. Develop and maintain effective accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls. Oversee financial administration of significant purchases, capital expenditures, and the corporate credit card program. Government Contract Accounting & Compliance Maintain compliance with FAR, DFARS, CAS, SCA , and other applicable federal contracting requirements. Oversee direct and indirect cost accounting, including cost pools, allocation methodologies, indirect rates, and provisional billing rates. Ensure accurate accounting and billing for cost-reimbursement, time-and-materials, and firm-fixed-price contracts . Monitor contract funding, revenue recognition, unbilled receivables, backlog, and contract performance. Support incurred cost submissions, forward-pricing proposals, rate calculations, and other government-required financial schedules. Tax & Audit Responsibilities Oversee state and local tax compliance across multiple operating jurisdictions, including filings, reconciliations, payments, and registration requirements. Monitor an expanding geographic footprint to identify new state and local tax compliance obligations. Lead and coordinate internal and external financial audits, including 401(k), health and welfare benefit plan, insurance policy, and other required audits . Serve as a primary liaison with external auditors and ensure timely resolution of audit findings. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field . CPA highly preferred. 10+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience. Minimum of 3 years of management responsibility and 5 years in a senior-level accounting role . Demonstrated experience managing accounting operations across multiple legal entities or business units, multiple states, and OCONUS operations . Strong knowledge of GAAP and federal government contract accounting requirements . Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, SCA, indirect-rate structures, and contract billing . Experience managing complex month-end and year-end close processes and consolidated financial reporting. Advanced proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel . Strong leadership, analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills. Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to financial accuracy. Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Compensation & Benefits Salary: $140,000 annually medical dental vision life insurance short- and long-term disability supplemental life Flexible Spending Accounts Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity Employee Assistance Programs Group Accident coverage more 401(k) retirement plan 11 paid holidays generous paid time off. Location: Wayne, PA Employment Type: Direct Hire #J-18808-Ljbffr