Associate Director, Revenue Accounting

What You Will Do

• Lead the evaluation and application of ASC 606 for federal contracting, including identifying performance obligations, determining transaction price, assessing variable consideration, and evaluating contract modifications.
• Assess principal vs. agent considerations for subcontracting, pass-throughs, and teaming partner arrangements.
• Conduct technical accounting analysis for new awards, IDIQ task orders, extensions, options, and scope changes.
• Maintain compliant documentation supporting revenue positions for internal and external audit.

Accounting

Up to 10%

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• Lead the evaluation and application of ASC 606 for federal contracting, including identifying performance obligations, determining transaction price, assessing variable consideration, and evaluating contract modifications.
• Assess principal vs. agent considerations for subcontracting, pass-throughs, and teaming partner arrangements.
• Conduct technical accounting analysis for new awards, IDIQ task orders, extensions, options, and scope changes.
• Maintain compliant documentation supporting revenue positions for internal and external audit.

• Ensure accounting and reporting practices are consistent with internal controls and corporate policies.
• Work closely with the Contracts team to interpret contractual terms affecting revenue, billing, and cost recognition.
• Review or oversee revenue treatment for subcontractors, ODCs, and pass-through expenses in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

• Review contract-level performance metrics to identify risks, opportunities, and accounting impacts.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation, data quality, and internal controls across the revenue cycle.
• Lead or support policy updates and process standardization initiatives.
• Provide training and guidance to project managers and project finance on revenue concepts and contract compliance.

• Support internal and external auditors, responding to requests and providing required analyses.
• Support the preparation of financial statements, footnotes, and audit schedules.

• Bachelor’s degree plus minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience; OR 14 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in federal government contracting or professional services.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced, contract-driven environment.
• Proactive problem solver with strong business judgment.
• Excellent collaborator and communicator across technical and operational teams.

• Degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• Experience in large consulting or federal services firms.
• Experience with Costpoint and Power BI preferred.
• Knowledge of Oracle FCCS financial reporting tools.
• Prior leadership or team management experience.
• Strong Excel and data analytics skills (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).

Salary range: $-$. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors including experience, training, security clearances, licensure, and other business needs.

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package.

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA
• Disability Insurance
• Student Loan Pay Down
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse:
Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

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