Sr. Manager of Accounting and Finance

Nightwing 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 an experienced Senior Manager of Accounting to join our Roka Security (Roka) business unit. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Dulles, VA.

In this role, you will provide hands-on support across all aspects of accounting, including the monthly financial close, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), financial reporting, and compliance, while leading and developing a small team of accounting professionals. You will partner closely with the Business Unit Leader to oversee the day-to-day accounting operations and financial management of the business.

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 c ontracting e xpertise and e xperience 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 d egree in Accounting , Finance, Business Administration, or related field of study

Master’s Degree or MBA preferred

US Citizenship is required

Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($147,000-$296,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.

Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.

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.