Shield Consulting Accounting Manager New Hybrid - Columbia, MD

Cedar Solutions Group is a Denver, Colorado-based holding company thatacquiresandoperatesgovernment-services businesses across the United States.

Cedar is driven by a people-first mission: invest in exceptional talent and technology to deliver effective government solutions.

We are uniquely long-term oriented — weseekto hold and grow our businesses indefinitely, not flip them.

Cedar is backed by Evergreen Services Group and Alpine Investors, a leading private equity firm focused on services and software with $16B+ in AUM. Our portfolio companiesbenefitfrom proven playbooks, shared resources, and a culture built on accountability, continuous improvement, and genuine care for people.

Shield Consulting is a Maryland-based government contractor specializing in high-end technical support and subcontracting services. With a focused and skilled team operating in the Intelligence Community, this business has established itself as a trusted partner to prime contractors and government customers alike.

Cedar Solutions Group isseekinga highly skilled

Accounting Managerto take ownership of our key accounting functions, financial reporting, and KPI dashboard management at one of our operating companies. The ideal candidate willpossessstrong financial acumen, mastery in Excel modeling, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This individual will thrive in a dynamic environment, effectively balancing strategic responsibilities with day-to-day accounting tasks. Reporting to the founders, this role is crucial for driving accuracy, improving processes, and supporting company growth.

• Manage accounting activities to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting including profit and loss reports, cash flow analyses, income statements, balance sheets, and supporting schedules.
• Partner with finance team to manage month-end close processes, including financial reporting preparation.
• Collaborate on variance analysis to drive insightful financial reporting.
• Take responsibility for the KPI dashboard, ensuring over 95% accuracy in formulas and data across sheets.
• Executes and oversees general ledger account entries and reconciliations for all areas and functions within Shield.
• Oversee payroll processing, ensuring accurate deductions, bonuses, and tax with holdings.
• Manage time entries in prime contractor portals for specific contracts.
• Reconcile billable hours between company hours and prime contractors, ensuring accurate tracking and invoicing.
• Support, mentor, train, and coordinate workflows for the accounting staff.
• Handle quarterly 401(k) and profit-sharing deposits.

• Actively participate in the proposal process for bidding on new government contracts.
• Assist in billing the Government and establishing compliant workflows for billing prime contracts, including managing accounts receivable collections.

• Develop and maintain the budget infrastructure, collaborating on high-level assumptions and forecasts.
• Oversee cash flow management, banking operations, and working capital to ensure financial stability.

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of invoices and resolve any discrepancies or issues.
• Manage accounts payable processes, vendor relationships, and internal controls to maintain compliance and financial integrity.
• Review employee expense reports, reconcile with credit card logs, and process reimbursements via payroll.
• Create and submit invoices for reimbursement through the prime contractor portal.

• Implement and refine internal controls to mitigate financial risks and enhance efficiency.
• Support audit preparation and compliance, ensuring the team is ready for external reviews.

• Monitor the financial system, track down errors, and resolve system issues to maintain data integrity.
• Contribute to special projects such as system migrations, process enhancements, and compliance initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive improvements and optimize accounting workflows.

• Demonstrated experience in financial statement…