Sr. Manager of Accounting and Finance

## Director of Accounting and FinanceApplylocations: Sterling, VAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR101747Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.# We are seeking a Director of Accounting and Finance to lead our Roka Security (Roka) business unit. The role is a full-time position in Dulles, VA. The Controller will partner with the BU Lead in running the day-to-day accounting operations and all financial aspects of the business. This position will provide leadership and mentoring to a team of Accounting and Finance professionals in all aspects of# Accounting, financial close, financial planning and analysis, and reporting A successful candidate must have a firm understanding of financial principles and demonstrate application through hands on experience. The candidate must be able to develop solutions using a high degree of creativity, ingenuity and innovation in a fast-paced environment and interpret and ensure implementation of Nightwing Accounting and Financial Policies, Procedures and Program Management Best Practices.# Responsibilities include but not limited to:* # Accounting Operations: Perform daily accounting functions including general ledger management, account reconciliations, and journal entries to ensure all transactions are properly recorded and classified in accordance with US GAAP.* # Financial Close: Perform the month-end and year-end corporate consolidation process including providing accounting and reporting guidelines to the Company’s business units and assisting with the preparation and analysis of the Company’s financial statements.* # General Ledger Analysis: Research and investigate accounting transactions to resolve issues identified.* # Management Reporting: Manage data compilation and analysis to support internal reporting to Nightwing leadership and other ad-hoc analyses to management.* # Internal Controls: Maintain, perform, and continuously improve robust internal controls and processes to ensure the integrity of financial data and the safeguarding of company assets.* # Documentation of Processes: Ensure accounting and reporting is performed in accordance with corporate policies and procedures. Identify process gaps and prepare work instructions to document accounting and reporting practices performed.* # Prepare and brief Monthly Operating Review Packages for Business Unit* # Lead Financial Planning and Analysis activities including monthly forecasts* # Oversee contract invoicing, AR, AP, billing status, etc* # Support audits of financial information by internal auditors, external auditors, and other agencies* # Support Front end of the business and help drive strategy on new business initiatives* # Participate in company-wide process improvement projects# Required Skills:* # Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of related finance experience in multiple aspects of accounting, financial management and business analysis* # Excellent excel skills* # Multi-entity consolidation and intracompany transaction experience* # Multi-company and International Entity experience* # Experience presenting complex information to all levels of staff and management in a clear and concise manner* # Understanding of different contract types (CPFF, CPAF, FFP LOE)* # Ability to work in process driven environment and communicate requirements* # Ability to work within rapidly changing business environment and make critical decisions that are based upon sound financial principles* # Understand and perform analysis on the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Forecast, and Short-Range Outlook* # Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, clear verbal and writing abilities, task flexibility, sensitivity to customer’s needs.* # Experience organizing, preparing, and presenting briefings to Customers, Management, and Peers* # Demonstrated sense of urgency and ability to meet multiple commitments* # Excellent communication skills* # Active TS or TS/SCI# Desired Skills:* # Fluent in all aspects of Accounting and Finance including Program Controls, Forecasting, and Accounting.* # Small Business Experience* # CPA Preferred* # Government contracting expertise and experience with Costpoint* # Executive Presence: Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, written, and verbal communication skills, with the proven ability to interact and provide meaningful, practical guidance to all levels of executive and divisional management.# Required Education:* # Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field of study* # Master’s Degree or MBA preferred* # US Citizenship is required# *At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.**Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.**Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.* #J-18808-Ljbffr