Interim Accounting Manager

Interim Accounting Manager
Herndon VA (Primarily On-Site) Contract 2-3 Month Engagement

Cherry Bekaert is assisting a growing publicly traded technology organization in identifying anInterim Accounting Managerto support the Controller during a critical period of growth and transition. This consultant will play a key role in month-end close activities reconciliations process improvements and government contracting accounting operations.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys digging into the details while helping strengthen financial processes and controls.

• Immediate start required
• Expected duration of 2-3 months
• Primarily on-site in Herndon VA withsomeflexibility for1-2 daysremote workonce established
• Estimated pay rate:$70-$80/hour

Responsibilities

• Support the Controller with month-end and year-end close activities
• Prepare and review account reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Assist with maintaining accurate financial records in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Support government contracting accounting requirements and compliance
• Assist with financial reporting and accounting operations as needed
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across finance and accounting functions

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
• Accounting Manager or similar accounting leadership experience

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Government contracting experience required
• Costpoint experience required
• Experience supporting monthly close and reconciliation processes
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Public company and/or public accounting experience preferred
• Willingness to be highly hands-on in day-to-day accounting operations