Accounting Manager (Government Contracting)

Location: Dallas-Fort Worth TX (Zip: 75201) Work Arrangement: Onsite Compensation: $110000 $150000 per year Placement Fee: 11% Estimated Payout: $12100 $16500 Payment Timeline: Net 30 days upon candidate joining

Our client is a specialized leader in the Defense Contracting & Aerospace Engineering domain. They provide critical technical solutions and signal analysis support for national security missions. As a key player in the government contracting space the organization focuses on operational excellence strict regulatory compliance and delivering high-value engineering and analytical services to various U.S. government agencies.

The Accounting Manager is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations and supporting financial reporting compliance and government contract accounting requirements. This is a hands-on leadership role within a regulated government contracting environment requiring expertise in FAR/CAS compliance and job cost accounting.

• Accounting Operations: Lead monthly/year-end close processes manage GL AP/AR payroll and billing and maintain balance sheet integrity.

• Government Contracting: Manage job cost accounting across various contract types (T&M FPIF FFP). Ensure compliance with FAR Part 31 and CAS.

• Compliance & Audit: Support DCAA/DCMA audit requests prepare incurred cost submissions and coordinate tax reporting packages.

• Systems & Process: Support ERP system administration (e.g. Deltek Costpoint/Unanet) improve accounting workflows and ensure internal control integrity.

• Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field.

• Experience: 5 8 years of progressive accounting experience specifically within the government contracting/defense industry.

• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of general ledger job cost accounting indirect rate structures and FAR cost allowability principles.

• System Proficiency: Strong Excel skills and experience with GovCon ERP systems (Deltek Costpoint Unanet or similar).

• Revenue Background: Experience working in a government contractor environment with $30M in annual revenue.

• CPA or CMA certification.

• Experience with incurred cost submissions DCAA audits and EAC forecasting (ASC 606).