Job Description:
• Manage and oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, cash management, reconciliations, month-end close, and reporting
• Establish and maintain financial controls, accounting policies, procedures, and documentation
• Coordinate information and documentation for annual financial audits, incurred cost submissions, benefits audits, tax filings, government contracting requirements, and other compliance activities
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS)
• Maintain and optimize DCAA-compliant accounting systems
• Lead evaluation, selection, and implementation of AI and machine learning tools for financial operations, including predictive forecasting, anomaly detection, and workflow automation
• Collaborate with IT to integrate AI tools with ERP and accounting systems such as Unanet and Paylocity
• Identify and automate routine accounting tasks to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy
• Establish controls, approval workflows, documentation, access restrictions, and segregation of duties for automated and AI-assisted financial processes
• Monitor accuracy, reliability, security, compliance, and effectiveness of AI-assisted processes
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning
• Prepare or review indirect rate structures and ensure timely submission of incurred cost submissions (ICS)
• Interface with external auditors, government agencies, and internal stakeholders during financial reviews and audits
• Lead and mentor a small team of finance professionals and analysts
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement through emerging technologies
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required
• CPA or MBA strongly preferred
• 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in accounting/financial management within a government contracting environment
• Experience with 8(a) multiple entities, Small Business regulations, and OCONUS work
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP, FAR, DFARS, and CAS requirements
• Experience with DCAA audits and compliance reporting
• Hands-on experience with Unanet (strongly preferred) or other accounting/ERP systems used in federal contracting
• Ability to be Unanet administrator
• Experience with M&A due diligence and accounting integration
• Proven experience identifying and implementing AI or automation tools in a financial setting
Benefits: