Government Contract Accounting Manager

Government Contracting Accounting Manager

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

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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.