Finance and Accounting Manager

Finance and Accounting Manager Reston, VA (On-Site) MUST:

• Experienced Finance and Accounting Manager
• Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial or supervisory role within Federal government contracting.
• Robust hands‑on experience with Deltek Costpoint, Deltek Time & Expense (T&E) Module, and supporting project accounting systems.
• Deep expertise in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and government contract compliance.
• Thorough understanding of various contract types, including Time and Materials, Cost Reimbursable, and Firm Fixed Price, and their associated revenue recognition methods.
• Proficient in developing, monitoring, and analyzing indirect rate structures and performing cost allocations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (formulas, pivot tables, modeling) and Word.
• Strong analytical, planning, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously and deliver results under tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and high ethical standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and supervise accounting and finance teams; experience establishing and measuring team performance metrics.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related discipline from an accredited institution is required.
• Master's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is strongly preferred.

• Direct and monitor all general accounting functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger management, and maintenance of accurate financial records in accordance with GAAP and CAS.
• Oversee and coordinate monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate journal entries, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and expense allocations.
• Ensure integrity of financial data and reporting, resolve discrepancies, and enforce effective internal controls to prevent errors and fraud; recommend and implement improvements to existing accounting systems.
• Develop, implement, and monitor policies and procedures to optimize financial operations.

• Serve as primary point of contact for internal and external audits, prepare all audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with auditors to address inquiries, explain financial schedules, and resolve any issues or variances.
• Maintain compliance with all Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other government‑specific accounting and reporting requirements.
• Prepare and submit periodic reports and disclosures to regulatory bodies, as required.

• Provide oversight and review for all payroll functions to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant payroll processing, serving as backup to the Payroll Accountant when necessary.
• Oversee all tax‑related activities, including preparation, review, and submission of local, state, and federal tax filings.

• Lead and support the preparation, review, and monitoring of annual, divisional, and project‑level budgets in collaboration with project managers and executive leadership.
• Analyze budget performance and financial projections to support effective decision‑making and resource allocation.

• Ensure proposal pricing complies with contract and regulatory requirements and aligns with corporate objectives.
• Provide timely and accurate cost data, indirect rates, and pricing models.

• Supervise and perform the preparation of customer invoices for government and commercial clients, ensuring accuracy, contract compliance, and timely submission.
• Monitor aging accounts, conduct proactive collections outreach, and maintain…