Accounting Compliance Manager

Accounting Compliance Manager (Public Sector)

Contract-to-Perm
• Remote (U.S.) with occasional on‑site visits
• Urgent need—start next week

We’re recruiting an experienced Accounting Compliance Manager to lead Record‑to‑Report and compliance operations for a public sector–focused organization. This is a hands‑on role (not strategy-only) supporting a government contracting portfolio, with immediate impact across accounting, audit, and operational teams.

• Urgency: Ready to hire now—
  target start next week
• Flexibility: Remote (U.S.) with ability to travel on‑site in Northern Virginia a few times per year
• Path to hire: Contract‑to‑perm; target conversion compensation $150,000–$155,000 base + 10% EOY bonus (market-competitive hourly rate during contract phase)
• Mission: Own critical accounting cycles and ensure rock‑solid compliance for a federal contracting environment

• Own the Record‑to‑Report cycle
  : month‑end close, consolidations, internal reporting, and analysis in accordance with US GAAP and internal policies (SOX environment).
• Safeguard compliance with FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements; serve as primary contact for internal and external audits.
• Lead revenue recognition and indirect rate monitoring; prepare internal revenue recognition reports and coordinate with corporate as needed.
• Work in Deltek Costpoint daily/weekly for project & contract set‑ups, job code creation, indirect/job cost review, and generation of monthly financial reports. Support billing integrity for FFP, T&M, FFP‑LOE, CP, GSA and other contract types.
• Drive DCAA readiness
  : lead the annual incurred cost submission; maintain schedules and documentation to achieve strong audit outcomes.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Finance, FP&A, Legal, HR, IT, and Audit to improve processes, strengthen controls, and resolve complex accounting issues.
• Contribute to special projects
  ; support M&A due diligence and integration as needed.

• 7+ years of accounting experience with a strong government contracting background
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance (CPA required)
• Deltek Costpoint expertise and prior public sector software/process experience
• Deep, practical knowledge of FAR, CAS, DCAA (including incurred cost submissions)
• Proven success running close, revenue recognition, and audit readiness in a SOX environment; strong cross‑functional communication skills
• Clearance:
  Top Secret preferred
  ; SECRET may be acceptable
  . Inactive clearance may be considered.

Nice to have: MBA or graduate degree, Big 4 experience, and background building best‑in‑class accounting processes and supporting M&A.

• A fast,
  roll‑up‑your‑sleeves environment where you’ll set the standard for accounting integrity and government compliance
• Opportunity to shape processes, reduce cycle times, and elevate audit outcomes across a complex portfolio