Growing government contractor seeks to add a Financial Operations Manager. A highly skilled professional who has previous experience in a similar role, and within the govcon industry, is strongly desired. This individual will work closely with the Accounting and Finance team on responsibilities which may include, but not limited to:

·        Lead Costpoint Time & Expense (T&E) administration activities including employee setups, status changes, and terminations; prepare project and workforce setups in Costpoint.

·        Manage internal Costpoint T&E helpdesk inquiries to research, provide or implement solutions

·        Process bank administration activities to include the processing of ACH/EFT and wire payments

·        Manage corporate credit card programs to include all administration, payments, and the reconciliation of expenditures. 

·        Maintain corporate travel process, related controls, and support administration efforts for Concur travel

·        Support the processing of state tax payments, various state filing requirements and coordinate any related correspondence

·        Support incurred cost and tax audit inquiries and requirements

·        Develop and train employee and team members on accounting and finance processes

·        Establish and maintain accounting and financial procedures and controls

·        Assist with month end close cycle and year-end closing activities

·        Support the professional development of the team

·        Analyze internal accounting and financial operations and identify areas for process enhancement 

·        Supervise accounting or finance team members

Education and Experience

·        10+ years of progressive accounting/financial experience with a government contractor

·        Additional experience with a public accounting or management consulting firm is desirable.

·        Solid understanding of government contract accounting, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) Auditing standards is required

·        Highly proficient with Deltek Costpoint is required

·        Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is highly desirable 

·        Highly skilled with Microsoft Office Suite especially Excel 

Other Competencies

·        Excellent written and oral communication skills

·        Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities

·        Possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills

·        Ability to work as a team member or as an individual contributor

·        Excellent relationship-building skills

·        Must have strong customer service orientation; be able to maintain a professional demeanor, and work under pressure to handle critical issues in timely manner

Financial Operations Manager – Fairfax VA – Hybrid role

The successful candidate for the Accountant/Finance and Accounting Manager position must have strong knowledge of and experience with Deltek’s Costpoint accounting software platform and strong knowledge of the federal and state/local government contracting business environment. The Accountant/Finance and Accounting Manager oversees the organizational systems for gathering data, analyzing information, confirming the accuracy of reports and providing recommendations for improving accounting methods.

Responsibilities:

·        Handling all accounting operations, including financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll, fixed assets, bank statement reconciliations, etc.

·        Managing month-end and annual general ledger close processes including timely and accurate preparation of all financial reports at the project level as well as balance sheet account reconciliations.

·        Preparing and filing tax returns in coordination with the outside CPA firm.

·        Supporting company-wide budgeting and forecasting processes, including monthly analysis of actual costs versus budget.

·        Managing all audits, including financial Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), IRS, and bank.

·        Enhancing, developing, implementing and enforcing accounting policies and procedures to include compilation of an accounting manual.

·        Ensuring continual process improvement and excellent customer service to all employees and management.

·        Performing special projects as directed and other projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

·        Experience with Deltek Costpoint accounting software in a government contracting environment, required.

·        Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance; Masters and/or CPA, preferred.

·        A minimum of 5 years of progressive financial management experience, with at least 3 years as an accountant or similar position in a private sector, preferably in a small business, government contracting environment.

·        Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); familiarity with general Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements, federal legislation, rules and guidelines, including compilation of incurred cost submissions, federal, state, and local tax filings, and other government reports, required.

·        Excellent written and oral communication skills.

·        Proficient with MS Office Suite; Excel, Word and Outlook proficiency, a must.

This position is located in the Friendship Heights Area of NW Washington, DC.

The Accountant/Business Manager is an essential part of the financial management team, overseeing organizational systems for gathering data, analyzing information, confirming the accuracy of reports and providing recommendations for improving accounting methods. This role must have an understanding of all types of financial operations at the company and how they work together.

The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of the federal, and state/local (non-construction) government contracting business environment; Deltek’s Costpoint 8 accounting software platform; be capable of thriving in the sporadic time and pressure demands of a small business; and must have good judgement, discretion and the ability to work efficiently with limited supervision.

Key Responsibilities include:

·    Handling all accounting operations, including financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll, fixed assets, bank statement reconciliations, etc.

·    Managing month-end and annual general ledger close processes including timely and accurate preparation of all financial reports at the project level as well as balance sheet account reconciliations.

·    Preparing and filing tax returns in coordination with the outside CPA firm.

·    Supporting company-wide budgeting and forecasting processes, including monthly analysis of actual costs versus budget.

·    Managing all audits, including financial, Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA, IRS, and bank.

·    Enhancing, developing, implementing and enforcing accounting policies and procedures to include compilation of an accounting manual.

·    Ensuring continual process improvement and excellent customer service to all employees and management.

·    Preforming special projects as directed; and

·    Other projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

·    BS in accounting or finance; Masters and/or CPA preferred.

·    At least 5 years of progressive financial management experience, with at least 3 years as an accountant or similar position in a private sector, preferably small business, government contracting environment.

·    Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); familiarity with general Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements, federal legislation, rules and guidelines, including compilation of incurred cost submissions, federal, state, and local tax filings and other government reports, required.

·    Sound understanding of accounting system implementation and integration, government contracting, and DCAA reporting.

·    Experience with Deltek Costpoint 8, accounting software in a government contracting environment, required.

·    Highly detail-oriented, analytical and organized.

·    Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.

·    Excellent written and oral communication skills.

·    Proficient with MS Office Suite; Excel, Word and Outlook proficiency a must.

• This role will be responsible for all financials for this small business.
• This role will be held on-site in Chantilly, VA.
• Prepare finance journal entries and account reconciliation reports.
• Manage assigned personnel
• Effectively manage and operate the company’s financial records in a Deltek Costpoint environment
• Administer the Deltek Costpoint environment with respect to employee Time and Expense (T&E) accounts, user operational accounts, and Payroll/Timecards
• Evaluate financial documents for correctness and completeness.
• Ensure financial and accounting reports are prepared in accordance to company/federal rules and regulations.
• Generate financial transaction records for collections, invoices, payments, expenses, revenues, etc for future reference purposes.
• Review all accounting procedures and recommend improvements. 
• Address financial issues and inquiries in a timely manner.
• Manage payroll processing system including salary deposits, tax calculation, payroll reconciliation, etc.
• Maintain accurate documentation for financial operations and transactions.
• Assist staff on the accounting practices and financial record keeping.
• Review profit and loss statements to identify gaps and find relevant solutions.
• Maintain accurate financial data and reports for submission to senior management.
• Prepare daily cash flow reports and register all outstanding payment records.
• Perform month end closing activities such as revenue accounting, expense accounting, account reconciliation, etc.
• Manage account payables and receivables activities.
• Assist in managing credit and collection activities. 

• This role will be a hybrid based position with time spent in the Silver Spring, MD location.
• We are looking for a detail-oriented, self-motivated, analytical individual.
• This client in the process of migrating its existing accounting/contracts management system to Deltek Costpoint. The ideal candidate will have experience with Costpoint so they can assist in the migration and implementation of the system.
• The ideal candidate will also be responsible for administering and monitoring performance and compliance with the prime contracts and subcontracts. Demonstrated experience managing federal government services contracts with both prime and subcontract relationships is a must. Experience with GSA Schedule contracts is a plus.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collects and reviews all cost/billing data for appropriate documentation and approval prior to preparing customer invoices.
• Reviews and pays all vendor, subcontractor, and consultant invoices.
• Prepares monthly invoices in accordance with company policy, government regulations, and contract requirements.
• Performs monthly closings and reconciliations.
• Prepares periodic analysis of accounts.
• Conducts contract cost reconciliations.
• Prepares payroll semi-monthly.
• Files payroll taxes for each pay period and quarter.
• Primary liaison to CPA for corporate annual tax returns.
• Administers prime contract and subcontracts, primarily federal government IDIQ, CPFF and Firm Fixed Price contracts.
• Ensures compliance with prime contract and subcontract terms and conditions and resolves any contract issues.
• Establishes and configures contracts and subcontracts in billing system.
• Monitors and updates contract modifications.
• Oversees the subcontractor/consultant management process that includes coordinating with project managers to prepare and issue requests for proposals; reviewing subcontractor proposals; preparing/negotiating subcontracts, task orders, and purchase orders and modifications issued under these contract vehicles; monitoring subcontractor financial performance; and closing out subcontracts.
• Assists with developing and reviewing cost proposals in response to federal government solicitations, both for new procurements and for task orders issued under existing contracts.
• Prepares annual Indirect Rate Proposal for submission to DCAA and EPA.
• Coordinates with President to negotiate and issue Non-Disclosure and Teaming Agreements with other contracting firms and consultants.
• Supports the client’s President in responding to audit requests.

Experience:

Bachelors or Masters degree.

Minimum of five years experience in a finance or accounting position.

Minimum of five years experience administering federal government contracts.

Working knowledge of FAR provisions and DCAA compliance requirements.