Director of Finance & Accounting

Position Summary

Ethic Tech LLC is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Director of Accounting to lead the companys accounting operations and ensure the integrity accuracy and compliance of financial reporting across Ethic Tech and its affiliated entities. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer the Director of Accounting will oversee day-to-day accounting functions financial close processes government contract accounting compliance audit readiness and internal controls.

This position requires a hands-on accounting leader with extensive federal government contracting experience who can effectively manage accounting operations while supporting organizational growth and financial objectives. The Director of Accounting will work closely with Finance Program Control Contracts Compliance Human Resources and Operations to ensure accurate financial reporting regulatory compliance and efficient business processes.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical accounting knowledge government contract accounting expertise and experience managing accounting functions within a dynamic growth-oriented federal contracting environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Accounting Leadership & Financial Operations

• Lead and manage all accounting operations for Ethic Tech and affiliated entities.
• Oversee and ensure timely and accurate completion of monthly quarterly and annual financial close processes.
• Direct and oversee:
• General Ledger
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Payroll Accounting Oversight
• Fixed Assets
• Revenue Recognition
• Intercompany Accounting
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Implement and continuously improve accounting policies procedures and processes.
• Lead the preparation and delivery of financial reporting analyses and recommendations that support strategic decision-making and organizational objectives.
• Supervise and develop accounting team members to ensure operational excellence and professional growth.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare and review monthly quarterly and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting for company leadership and external stakeholders.
• Assist in the preparation of consolidated financial statements across multiple entities.
• Analyze financial results and identify trends risks or discrepancies requiring management attention.
• Develop and maintain financial reporting schedules reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Support executive leadership with financial analyses and reporting requirements.

Government Contract Accounting & Compliance

• Maintain accounting systems and processes that support compliance with federal government contracting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with:
• Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
• Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
• Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
• Service Contract Act (SCA)
• DCAA accounting requirements
• Manage indirect rate calculations monitoring and reporting.
• Support development and maintenance of compliant cost structures and accounting practices.
• Prepare and support incurred cost submissions and other required government financial reporting.
• Coordinate and support DCAA DCMA SBA customer and external audits.
• Partner with Contracts Program Control and Compliance teams to ensure alignment between financial and contractual requirements.

Internal Controls & Audit Management

• Develop implement and maintain strong internal accounting controls.
• Ensure compliance with company policies regulatory requirements and accounting standards.
• Lead annual financial statement audits and coordinate with external auditors.
• Manage audit requests and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
• Evaluate accounting processes and recommend improvements to strengthen controls and operational efficiency.
• Support risk mitigation efforts related to financial reporting compliance and accounting operations.

Cash Management & Treasury Support

• Monitor cash flow liquidity and working capital needs.
• Review cash management activities and support forecasting efforts.
• Monitor banking transactions and account reconciliations.
• Support debt compliance reporting and banking relationship management.
• Ensure proper accounting treatment for treasury-related transactions.

Budgeting & Financial Planning Support

• Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Collaborate with department leaders to develop budget assumptions and projections.
• Assist in preparing financial analyses forecasts and variance reporting.
• Monitor budget-to-actual performance and identify areas requiring corrective action.
• Provide accounting support for organizational planning and growth initiatives.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead mentor and develop accounting staff.
• Establish performance expectations and provide coaching to achieve departmental objectives.
• Foster a culture of accountability accuracy collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Ensure adequate staffing and resource planning to support business growth and operational requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting experience within a federal government contracting (GovCon) environment.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting management or leadership experience.
• Strong experience with:
• Government contract accounting
• Financial reporting
• General ledger management
• Revenue recognition
• Indirect rate structures
• Incurred cost submissions
• Audit support and compliance
• Experience managing accounting operations across multiple legal entities or affiliated companies.
• Demonstrated experience supporting DCAA audits and government contracting compliance requirements.
• Extensive knowledge of:
• GAAP
• FAR
• DFARS
• CAS
• DCAA requirements
• Cost-reimbursable fixed-price and time-and-materials contracts
• Experience with government contractor accounting systems ERP platforms and financial reporting tools.
• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities.
• Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) strongly preferred.
• Masters degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or related field.
• Experience supporting multi-entity organizations joint ventures or SBA/Tribal entities.
• Experience with mergers acquisitions integrations or rapid-growth environments.
• Previous experience as a Director of Accounting Accounting Manager Controller or similar role within a federal government contracting organization.

Work Environment

This position is based in Huntsville Alabama and is a fully onsite role located at Ethic Techs corporate office. The Director of Accounting is expected to maintain a consistent onsite presence to effectively lead the accounting team support day-to-day financial operations collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and oversee financial reporting compliance and audit activities.

The role requires frequent interaction with company leadership program teams contracts compliance and operational personnel to ensure accurate financial management and support organizational objectives. The Director of Accounting must be able to thrive in a fast-paced growth-oriented government contracting environment while balancing strategic priorities with hands-on operational responsibilities.

Periodic travel may be required to support audits training initiatives financial reviews company operations and other business-related activities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Ethic Tech LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity) national origin age disability genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local laws.

This commitment applies to all aspects of employment including recruitment hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

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