Finance and Accounting Manager

Quadrant Inc

Reston, VA

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Reston, VA
POSTED
21 days ago
Finance and Accounting Manager
Reston, VA (On-Site)

MUST:
Experienced Finance and Accounting Manager
Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial or supervisory role within Federal government contracting.
Robust hands-on experience with Deltek Costpoint, Deltek Time & Expense (T&E) Module, and supporting project accounting systems.
Deep expertise in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and government contract compliance.
Thorough understanding of various contract types, including Time and Materials, Cost Reimbursable, and Firm Fixed Price, and their associated revenue recognition methods.
Proficient in developing, monitoring, and analyzing indirect rate structures and performing cost allocations.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (formulas, pivot tables, modeling) and Word.
Strong analytical, planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders.
Proven ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously and deliver results under tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Attention to detail, accuracy, and high ethical standards.
Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and supervise accounting and finance teams; experience establishing and measuring team performance metrics.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related discipline from an accredited institution is required.
Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is strongly preferred.


DUTIES:
Include:
Financial Operations Management
Direct and monitor all general accounting functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger management, and maintenance of accurate financial records in accordance with GAAP and CAS.
Oversee and coordinate monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate journal entries, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and expense allocations.
Ensure integrity of financial data and reporting, resolve discrepancies, and enforce effective internal controls to prevent errors and fraud; recommend and implement improvements to existing accounting systems.
Develop, implement, and monitor policies and procedures to optimize financial operations.
Audit, Compliance, and Reporting
Serve as primary point of contact for internal and external audits, prepare all audit schedules and supporting documentation.
Collaborate with auditors to address inquiries, explain financial schedules, and resolve any issues or variances.
Maintain compliance with all Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other government-specific accounting and reporting requirements.
Prepare and submit periodic reports and disclosures to regulatory bodies, as required.
Payroll and Tax Administration
Provide oversight and review for all payroll functions to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant payroll processing, serving as backup to the Payroll Accountant when necessary.
Oversee all tax-related activities, including preparation, review, and submission of local, state, and federal tax filings.
Budgeting and Financial Planning
Lead and support the preparation, review, and monitoring of annual, divisional, and project-level budgets in collaboration with project managers and executive leadership.
Analyze budget performance and financial projections to support effective decision-making and resource allocation.
Proposal and Pricing Support
Ensure proposal pricing complies with contract and regulatory requirements and aligns with corporate objectives.
Provide timely and accurate cost data, indirect rates, and pricing models.
Billing and Accounts Receivable
Supervise and perform the preparation of customer invoices for government and commercial clients, ensuring accuracy, contract compliance, and timely submission.
Monitor aging accounts, conduct proactive collections outreach, and maintain strong client relationships to facilitate timely payments.
Financial Analysis and Ad Hoc Projects
Perform ongoing financial analysis, modeling, and reporting to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
Lead or participate in special projects, including business process reengineering, ERP upgrades, acquisitions, or workflow improvements.
Provide financial insight and recommendations to the CEO and executive leadership.
Team Leadership and Staff Development
Manage, mentor, and provide ongoing training and professional development to accounting staff; establish goals, conduct performance reviews, and foster a collaborative work environment.
Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence.
Other Duties
Participate in and/or lead cross-departmental initiatives and committees as assigned. Undertake other accounting or finance-related responsibilities, as necessary, to ensure corporate objectives are met.

 

Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.

About the Company

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Quadrant Inc

Quadrant is a full-life cycle staff augmentation agency providing a proven "rapid fire" approach in responding to the needs of our clients. Quadrant offers a comprehensive suite of staffing solutions for organizations in the Healthcare, Medical, Dental, Information Technology, HR and Government contract sectors.

Our clients have come to include some of the largest and most recognized brand named companies in the Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD metropolitan regions. Quadrant is a DOD TOP Secret cleared facility and holds a Maryland Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Virginia SWaM certification. Quadrant's clients are rapidly hiring a mix of healthcare, medical, dental, information technology, recruiting and HR professionals.

Quadrant is recognized as the largest Healthcare Staffing agency in the Washington DC area. We support every major healthcare system and thousands of area healthcare practices. Our healthcare division focuses on all clinical and nonclinical staff with the exception of physicians. Our database boasts hundreds of thousands of local screened healthcare professionals; the largest in the area. Our resources enable us to respond to our clients requests quickly, generally within 24 hours of request on mainstream orders.

Our Information Technology clients support a broad mix of commercial and federal government agencies. Our clients include government contractors who support projects with federal agencies such as U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, National Institutes of Health(NIH), U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, FDA, FBI, USPTO, DHS, DHHS, DOD, DOJ, DOE, DISA, and USPS. In addition to our federal portfolio, Quadrant also supports a range of commercial clients focusing in software, telecom, mobile, web and healthcare development.

Whether you are a job seeker or a company with open positions to fill we will bridge the talent gap. Contact any of our seasoned professional recruiters or account managers and we will walk you through our proven staffing methodology. We offer a consultative approach to both potential employee and employer. We seek the right match, at the right time, every time.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
2017
WEBSITE
http://www.quadrantinc.com/