Senior Accounting Manager

Senior Accounting Manager

Our client, a newly Public Company, is looking for a Senior Accounting Manager. This position is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations as well as the financial reporting, compliance and government contract accounting requirements. This is a critical role in a newly public, high-growth defense technology company, and ensures the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial records in compliance with internal controls and applicable regulatory frameworks. The senior accounting manager supports corporate leadership with reporting, audits, indirect rate management, and operational finance execution. Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer, the Senior Accounting Manager will serve as a key partner to the finance, program management, contracts, supply chain and operations teams to ensure operational execution aligns with US GAAP, FAR and CAS requirements.

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, billing, accounts receivable, and cash management.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting for management and corporate stakeholders in accordance with US GAAP.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Maintain balance sheet integrity and resolve discrepancies.
• Support the oversight and administration of the company's 401(k) plan, including compliance, reporting, audits, and coordination with third-party administrators.
• Coordinate with external advisors and corporate leadership to ensure federal income tax compliance and timely preparation and filing of corporate tax returns.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll tax filings and payments (federal, state, and local), including reconciliations and year-end reporting.
• Manage sales and use tax compliance, registrations, and audit support.

Government Contracting & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with FAR, CAS, DCAA, and DCMA requirements.
• Prepare incurred cost submissions and support audit requests and DCAA/DCMA interactions.
• Maintain accurate and compliant job cost accounting across cost-type, T&M, and fixed-price contracts.
• Ensure proper cost accumulation and segregation in compliance with FAR Part 31 and CAS.
• Provide accurate historical information to assist in development, monitoring, and optimization of indirect rate structures.
• Reconcile project ledger to general ledger and support EAC processes.
• Assist in monitoring Limitation of Cost/ Limitation of Funds requirements for accurate billing.

Internal Controls, Audit & Systems

• Collaborate with Director of SOX Compliance to ensure internal controls are designed and operating effectively.
• Ensure adherence to US GAAP, FAR, CAS, and company policies.
• Maintain tax compliance calendars and ensure timely filings and submission of required tax data to external providers for federal and state income tax, franchise tax, sales/use tax returns preparation.
• Maintain audit-ready workpapers and support internal and external audits, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Assist in leveraging ERP and related systems to further automation and process improvements by serving as a subject matter expert.
• Implement and document corporate accounting policies at the ISA level.
• Support the integration of ISA into the consolidated financial reporting structure.
• Support ad hoc projects related to financial reporting, compliance, corporate transactions, or system enhancements.

Leadership & Team Developments

• Supervise and develop a small team of accounting professionals.
• Promote accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Serve as a reliable extension of the ISA and HawkEye leadership for operational execution.
• Champion continuous process improvements and automation to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the financial close and reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; active CPA license preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with EAC forecasting and revenue recognition (ASC 606).
• Demonstrated experience with: General ledger and month-end close. Job cost accounting and project reporting. Indirect rate structures and cost pools. FAR Part 31 cost allowability principles. Audit support and documentation preparation.
• Experience working in a government contractor with $50M+ in annual revenue.
• Ability to work in a hands-on, mid-market environment.
• High integrity and sound judgment in a regulated, national security environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, meet tight deadlines, and collaborate effectively across departments.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with ERP platforms; experience with Deltek Costpoint is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Desirable: TS/SCI clearance highly desired Big 4 or national public accounting firm experience auditing publicly traded companies. Experience working in defense, national security, government contracting, aerospace or technology sectors. Background working in a multi-entity organization. Demonstrated experience supporting incurred cost submissions. Experience implementing or optimizing ERP systems, especially Deltek Costpoint.