Senior Director of Finance

Tyto Athene is searching for a Senior Director of Accounting who is a hands‑on, strategic leader responsible for directing all aspects of the company's accounting operations. This role ensures compliant, audit‑ready financial reporting for a defense‑focused contractor, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), complex billing (AR), and indirect rate structures. The position will lead the billing and project setup team as well as play a major role in the monthly accounting close process.

General Accounting & Month‑End Close

• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting (GAAP).
• Oversee General Ledger reporting with a focus on review of direct project financials.
• Interface with all accounting teams and FP&A teams to ensure proper oversight and review is taking place on a monthly basis.

Revenue Recognition & AR Billing

• Ensure proper revenue recognition in compliance with ASC 606, particularly regarding contract modifications and long‑term contracts.
• Oversee AR/Billing functions, ensuring invoices for T&M, cost‑type, and fixed‑price contracts are accurate and timely.
• Ensure the billing team is interfacing with operations to work collections on past‑due invoices.
• Oversee project setup team to ensure that contracts are being set up properly to allow for proper cost collection, invoice formatting, and revenue recognition.
• Reconcile unbilled AR and deferred revenue.

DCAA Compliance & Government Contracting

• Develop and manage provisional billing rates and final indirect rate structures (Fringe, G&A, Overhead).
• Maintain a DCAA‑compliant accounting system (e.g., Deltek Costpoint) with proper segregation of direct, indirect, and unallowable costs.
• Participate in the preparation of the annual Incurred Cost Proposal (ICP) and ensure compliance with FAR Part 31 cost principles.

Leadership & Strategic Planning

• Mentor, train, and develop the Accounts Receivable team to build a high‑performance, compliant culture.
• Support the annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in accounting systems and automation.
• Interface with FP&A/project control team to provide as needed support for forecasting and project financial review.

• Education: BS in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• Experience: 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5+ years in a leadership role within a DCAA‑compliant government contracting environment.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of FAR/CAS regulations, Allowability, Allocability, and Reasonableness of costs.
• System
  
  Experience:
  
  Proficiency in Deltek Costpoint.
• Skills: Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, modeling, reconciliations).

• Expertise in Incurred Cost Electronic (ICE) Model preparation.
• Experience leading successful Financial and DCAA/DCMA business system audits.
• Ability to communicate technical accounting concepts to non‑finance stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of ASC 606.
• Experience in billing or leading billing team.

• This is a hybrid position requiring work onsite at our headquarters in Reston, VA Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays.

Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position.

• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and parental leave.

Tyto Athene is a trusted leader in IT services and solutions, delivering mission‑focused digital transformation that drives measurable success. Our expertise spans four core technology domains‑Network Modernization, Hybrid Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise IT‑empowering our clients with cutting‑edge solutions tailored to their evolving needs. With over 50 years of experience, Tyto Athene proudly support Defense, Intelligence, Space, National Security, Civilian, Health, and Public Safety clients across the United States and worldwide.

At Tyto Athene, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission‑driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology. Are you ready to join #Team Tyto?

Tyto Athene, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.

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