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MillerMusmar CPAs

GovCon Accounting Manager - Hybrid

MillerMusmar CPAs, Reston, Virginia, United States, 22090

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MillerMusmar CPAs MillerMusmar CPAs is seeking an experienced and hands-on GovCon Accounting Manager to lead a team of Senior and Staff Accountants in delivering high-quality outsourced accounting and advisory services to our government contractor clients. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in full-cycle accounting and FAR/CAS compliance, who thrives in a client-facing environment and is ready to step into a leadership position with real impact. The GovCon Accounting Manager will serve as the day-to-day leader of our growing GovCon accounting team, acting as a technical reviewer, process owner, and staff mentor while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness of deliverables across multiple clients.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary reviewer of monthly and quarterly close packages prepared by staff. Our firm serves as the de facto outsourced Controller for 8–12 active GovCon client accounts with some monthly and some quarterly responsibilities ranging from full outsourced accounting to oversight services.

Coordinate with clients on closing schedules, indirect rate calculation and modeling, and ad hoc financial analysis.

Oversee specialty GovCon consulting services, such as FAR overhead rate audits in compliance with AASHTO, forward pricing models, proposal assistance, cost pool and indirect rate structure setup, crafting DCAA-compliant policies & procedures, and Form SF-1408 Pre-Award Audit Survey walkthroughs.

Lead new client onboarding and oversee accounting system setup and timekeeping implementations as needed for new and evolving client needs (Unanet, Procas, Quickbooks Online, Quickbooks Desktop, Xero, and SpringAhead).

Technical Oversight

Guide team on balance sheet integrity and reconciliations, retained earnings reconciliations, labor distributions, cost allocations, project costing, unallowable cost tracking, and indirect rate methodology, calculation, and maintenance/troubleshooting.

Exhibit strong knowledge of GAAP and relevant FAR and CAS provisions for small government contractors performing on prime and subcontracts (including T&M, Firm-Fixed Price, and Cost-Plus contract readiness).

Ensure workpapers meet internal documentation standards.

Team Leadership

Supervise, mentor, and provide technical coaching to 2–3 Senior/Staff Accountants.

Deliver timely and constructive feedback.

Provide escalation support and coordinate resource planning.

Process & Systems

Maintain and enhance SOPs and internal workflows.

Recommend and implement process improvements.

Leverage firm tools to streamline monthly close processes.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Minimum 6–8 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years serving GovCon clients

Prior experience in a public accounting firm or outsourced accounting provider

Strong understanding of FAR, CAS, and indirect rate structures

Proficiency with QuickBooks Online/Desktop, Unanet, Deltek Costpoint and/or Procas

Experience reviewing full-cycle monthly close packages

Demonstrated ability to manage and mentor junior staff

Excellent organizational and communication skills

CPA or CPA-eligible (preferred)

Familiarity with FAR/AASHTO audits, SF-1408 pre-award audit surveys, and DCAA-compliant timekeeping

Experience with SpringAhead or similar timekeeping platforms

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)

Annual bonus potential

Hybrid work flexibility

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Professional development and training support

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Accounting

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