Lead Accountant

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to help lead the transition of our accounting operations from an externally managed environment to a fully internalized accounting function.

In this role, you will work directly with company leadership to support the financial operations of a growing government contractor, including accounting operations, contract funding visibility, financial reporting, indirect rates, and audit readiness.

This position is intended for someone who is comfortable taking ownership of a dynamic accounting environment while helping improve the structure, reliability, and visibility of the company’s financial systems and processes. You will play a key role in supporting operational decision‑making, maintaining DCAA‑aligned accounting practices, and helping the company adapt its financial processes as we continue through ongoing CMMC alignment efforts.

We are looking for someone interested in becoming a long‑term operational partner within the company — someone who is experienced, adaptable, and capable of operating effectively within a collaborative small‑business environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline (MBA or advanced finance certification preferred)
• 7+ years of hands‑on experience in accounting, cost estimating, and program finance within full‑cycle accounting environments
• Experience with in government contracting and project‑based/job‑cost environments
• Familiarity with indirect rates, contract funding tracking, financial forecasting, and operational financial reporting
• Solid grasp of GAAP principles and familiarity with, and the ability to quickly adapt to, evolving CMMC compliance requirements and related financial process controls
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance. You must be a US citizen for consideration
• Ability to operate effectively within a dynamic small‑business environment while collaborating closely with leadership to drive decision‑making

• Experience operating within DCAA‑audited or audit‑ready accounting environments
• Experience leading an accounting team and owning accounting operations
• Familiarity with government contract funding management, burn tracking, and customer financial notices
• Experience maintaining alignment between labor distribution, timekeeping, payroll, accounting, and benefits systems
• Familiarity with employee benefits reconciliation, including retirement plans and HSA contribution tracking
• Familiarity with accounting operations within companies undergoing rapid growth or operational scaling
• Ability to improve financial and operational processes without disrupting ongoing business operations

• Base Salary: $85,000 to $110,000
• Health Insurance (100% Employer‑Paid Premium)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short‑Term Disability
• Long‑Term Disability
• Life
• Health Savings Account (HSA) Option
• 15% Employer Contribution into 401k
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Starting at 20 days (160 hours);
  Increases One Day per Year;
  Max 30 days