Head of Payroll and Payroll Accounting

Director of Accounting

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.

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

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.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field .

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 .

Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to financial accuracy.

medical

dental

life insurance

short- and long-term disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Programs

401(k) retirement plan

11 paid holidays