Senior Manager, Accounting

Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert is partnered with a large, complex organization seeking a Senior Manager, Accounting to provide hands‑on leadership within a government contracting environment. This role requires deep technical accounting expertise, strong command of Costpoint, and the ability to independently manage close and compliance responsibilities in a highly regulated setting.

Location: Tysons Corner, VA – Hybrid schedule with two days onsite

Employment Type: Temporary / Contract

Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience

The Senior Manager, Accounting will be responsible for independently leading the full monthly close and financial reporting cycle within a government contracting environment. This role serves as a senior accounting leader and subject matter expert, with specific emphasis on Costpoint
, cost pools, indirect rates, and audit readiness. The ideal candidate operates with minimal oversight, demonstrates sound technical judgment, and brings a control‑minded approach while maintaining execution efficiency. This position partners closely with finance leadership, program teams, and systems stakeholders.

• Independently manage the month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes using Costpoint as the core ERP
• Ensure accurate setup, maintenance, and allocation of cost pools in compliance with government contracting requirements
• Oversee billing, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting across complex programs
• Lead audit support activities, including Incurred Cost Submissions, DCAA reviews, SOX, and project‑related audits
• Identify financial risks, review close results, and implement corrective actions as needed
• Drive governance, controls, and audit readiness in a DCAA‑focused environment
• Develop and maintain complex Excel‑based financial models, analyses, and reporting schedules
• Serve as a senior accounting advisor to finance leadership, program teams, and systems groups
• Partner with FP&A to support forecasting, reforecasts, and long‑range planning (TM1 exposure preferred)
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement scalable, practical solutions
• Review and approve work prepared by managers and senior accountants; provide technical guidance and mentorship
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of all financial outputs

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 8–10+ years of progressive accounting experience in a government contracting environment
• Strong technical expertise in Costpoint (required; no exceptions)
• Proven experience with cost pools, indirect rates, and allocations
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage the close process
• Strong GAAP foundation and technical accounting judgment
• Experience supporting audits and compliance reviews

• CPA or equivalent certification
• Experience in large, complex, multi‑entity Gov Con organizations
• Prior involvement in accounting systems optimization or transformation initiatives
• Familiarity with TM1 or similar forecasting tools

• Immediate impact senior‑level role in a highly visible accounting function
• Exposure to complex Gov Con accounting, compliance, and audit environments
• Opportunity to lead independently while partnering with senior finance leadership
• Strong fit for candidates with deep Costpoint expertise seeking a hands‑on engagement