AK HR Solutions, LLC
Outsourced Accounting Manager- CPA firm & Government Contracts
AK HR Solutions, LLC, Reston, Virginia, United States, 22090
Accounting Manager - CPA firm & Government Contracts
My client, an established CPA firm, 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 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.
Base Pay Range $100,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr
Key Responsibilities Client Management & Review
Serve as the primary reviewer of monthly and quarterly close packages prepared by staff across 8–12 active GovCon client accounts.
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, forward‑pricing models, proposal assistance, cost‑pool and indirect rate structure setup, drafting DCAA‑compliant policies & procedures, and Form SF‑1408 Pre‑Award Audit Survey walkthroughs.
Lead new client onboarding and oversee accounting‑system setup and time‑keeping implementations as needed for new and evolving client needs (Unanet, Procas, QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Xero, and SpringAhead).
Technical Oversight
Guide the team on balance‑sheet integrity and reconciliations, retained‑earnings reconciliations, labor distributions, cost allocations, project costing, unallowable cost tracking, and indirect rate methodology and maintenance.
Maintain strong knowledge of GAAP and relevant FAR and CAS provisions for small government contractors on prime and sub‑contracts (T&M, Firm‑Fixed Price, and Cost‑Plus).
Supervise, mentor, and provide technical coaching to 2–3 Senior/Staff Accountants.
Deliver timely and constructive feedback and coordinate resource planning.
Provide escalation support.
Process & Systems
Maintain and enhance SOPs and internal workflows.
Recommend and implement process improvements.
Leverage firm tools to streamline monthly close processes.
Qualifications Required
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
Minimum 6+ years of progressive relevant accounting experience.
Prior experience in a public accounting firm or outsourced accounting provider.
Experience reviewing full‑cycle monthly close packages.
Demonstrated ability to manage and mentor junior staff.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Preferred
3+ years serving GovCon clients.
CPA or CPA‑eligible.
Familiarity with FAR/AASHTO audits, SF‑1408 pre‑award audit surveys, and DCAA‑compliant timekeeping.
Experience with SpringAhead or similar timekeeping platforms.
Strong understanding of FAR, CAS, and indirect rate structures.
Proficiency with QuickBooks Online/Desktop, Unanet, Deltek Costpoint and/or Procas.
Hybrid work flexibility.
For immediate consideration, please send your resume.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Accounting/Auditing
Industries
Accounting and Business Consulting and Services
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Hybrid work flexibility
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Professional development and training support
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Base Pay Range $100,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr
Key Responsibilities Client Management & Review
Serve as the primary reviewer of monthly and quarterly close packages prepared by staff across 8–12 active GovCon client accounts.
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, forward‑pricing models, proposal assistance, cost‑pool and indirect rate structure setup, drafting DCAA‑compliant policies & procedures, and Form SF‑1408 Pre‑Award Audit Survey walkthroughs.
Lead new client onboarding and oversee accounting‑system setup and time‑keeping implementations as needed for new and evolving client needs (Unanet, Procas, QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Xero, and SpringAhead).
Technical Oversight
Guide the team on balance‑sheet integrity and reconciliations, retained‑earnings reconciliations, labor distributions, cost allocations, project costing, unallowable cost tracking, and indirect rate methodology and maintenance.
Maintain strong knowledge of GAAP and relevant FAR and CAS provisions for small government contractors on prime and sub‑contracts (T&M, Firm‑Fixed Price, and Cost‑Plus).
Supervise, mentor, and provide technical coaching to 2–3 Senior/Staff Accountants.
Deliver timely and constructive feedback and coordinate resource planning.
Provide escalation support.
Process & Systems
Maintain and enhance SOPs and internal workflows.
Recommend and implement process improvements.
Leverage firm tools to streamline monthly close processes.
Qualifications Required
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
Minimum 6+ years of progressive relevant accounting experience.
Prior experience in a public accounting firm or outsourced accounting provider.
Experience reviewing full‑cycle monthly close packages.
Demonstrated ability to manage and mentor junior staff.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Preferred
3+ years serving GovCon clients.
CPA or CPA‑eligible.
Familiarity with FAR/AASHTO audits, SF‑1408 pre‑award audit surveys, and DCAA‑compliant timekeeping.
Experience with SpringAhead or similar timekeeping platforms.
Strong understanding of FAR, CAS, and indirect rate structures.
Proficiency with QuickBooks Online/Desktop, Unanet, Deltek Costpoint and/or Procas.
Hybrid work flexibility.
For immediate consideration, please send your resume.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Accounting/Auditing
Industries
Accounting and Business Consulting and Services
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Hybrid work flexibility
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Professional development and training support
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