Accounting Manager

Location: Northern Virginia

Employment Type: Full-Time

A large, highly established organization in Northern Virginia is seeking an Accounting Manager to join its corporate accounting team. This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity combining revenue recognition, project accounting, month‑end close, technical accounting, systems/process improvement, and team management.

Reporting into senior accounting leadership, this individual will oversee two accounting professionals while remaining actively involved in day‑to‑day accounting. The ideal candidate is a strong Senior Accountant or Accounting Manager who understands revenue and project‑based accounting, has participated in an ERP implementation, upgrade, or system conversion, and enjoys improving processes while still getting into the details.

• Own accounting activities related to revenue, accounts receivable, cash, and active projects, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and review monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and other month‑end and year‑end close activities.
• Manage accounting throughout the lifecycle of active projects, including new project/job setup, ongoing accounting and reporting, and project closeout.
• Support proper revenue recognition for long‑term projects and customer contracts in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Perform technical accounting research related to revenue recognition and advise management on the application of accounting guidance.
• Lead preparation of year‑end and preliminary audit schedules, PBC requests, and revenue‑related financial statement disclosures.
• Support consolidation activities and financial reporting requirements.
• Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, documentation, and internal controls.
• Partner with Accounting, Finance, IT, and operational teams on cross‑functional initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to streamline manual accounting processes and automate high‑volume activities.
• Participate in and/or lead ERP implementations, upgrades, system conversions, and accounting technology initiatives.
• Document end‑user and business requirements, perform system testing, and train users on new accounting tools and processes.
• Manage, coach, and develop two accounting professionals while reviewing their work for accuracy and completeness.
• Provide accounting and reporting support for new business initiatives and other special projects.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong foundation in month‑end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit support.
• Experience with revenue recognition and contract/project‑based accounting.
• Experience with construction or job‑cost accounting is highly preferred, but candidates from other project‑or contract‑based environments will be considered.
• Hands‑on ERP implementation, system upgrade, system conversion, or accounting automation experience required.
• Previous leadership experience, including managing, mentoring, training, or reviewing the work of accounting professionals.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong overall systems aptitude.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Experience with large ERP and financial reporting platforms is a plus.

The strongest candidate will be someone who:

• Has progressed from Senior Accountant into Accounting Manager-level responsibilities.
• Understands how revenue flows through a project‑or contract‑based organization.
• Has strong hands‑on accounting fundamentals and isn't afraid to get into the details.
• Has personally participated in an ERP implementation, upgrade, conversion, or major…