Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations and supporting financial reporting, compliance, and government contract accounting requirements in a regulated government contracting environment.

This role reports to the Innovative Signal Analysis, Inc (ISA) Controller who reports directly to the parent company Hawk Eye
360 Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) and plays a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting indirect rate structures, ensuring job cost integrity, and preparing audit-ready documentation. The Accounting Manager partners closely with Finance, Program Management, Contracts, and Supply Chain to ensure operational execution aligns with GAAP, FAR, and CAS requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior experience in government contracting / defense industry (required)
• Demonstrated strong technical accounting experience with emphasis on
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• Experience working in a government contractor with $30M+ in annual revenue
• Strong Excel skills and experience with Gov Con ERP systems (Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, or similar)
• Ability to work in a hands-on, mid-market environment
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance

• CPA or CMA (or progress toward certification)
• Experience supporting incurred cost submissions
• Familiarity with DCAA audits
• Experience with EAC forecasting and revenue recognition (ASC 606)
• Exposure to forward pricing rate proposals

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, billing, and cash applications
• Lead monthly and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate results
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Maintain balance sheet integrity and resolve discrepancies
• Support preparation of internal financial reporting packages
• Maintain accurate job cost accounting across cost-type, T&M, FPIF, and FFP contracts
• Ensure proper cost accumulation and segregation in compliance with FAR Part 31 and CAS
• Provides accurate historical information to assist indirect rate calculations, monitoring, and true ups
• Assist with incurred cost submission preparation and audit support
• Reconcile project ledger to general ledger and support EAC processes
• Assist in monitoring Limitation of Cost / Limitation of Funds requirements
• Ensure adherence to GAAP, FAR, CAS, and company policies
• Support DCAA/DCMA audit requests and documentation requirements
• Prepare and coordinate state, federal, and local tax reporting packages for third-party tax advisors, including corporate income tax, franchise tax, sales/use tax, and other required filings
• Ensure timely submission of required tax data to external providers for federal and state income tax return preparation
• Support tax provision calculations and related journal entries
• Maintain tax compliance calendar and ensure adherence to filing deadlines
• Maintain audit-ready work papers and documentation
• Assist in documenting and improving accounting policies and procedures
• Ensure accounting system data integrity and compliance
• Support ERP system administration (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, or similar)
• Improve accounting workflows, reporting efficiency, and internal controls
• Participate in system upgrades, transitions, or process automation initiatives