Position Summary IMTAS is seeking a dynamic, experienced, and forward-thinking individual to serve as the Finance and Accounting Manager. The successful candidate will oversee the entire spectrum of finance and accounting operations for a fast-paced, Federal government contracting environment. The individual will play a pivotal role in ensuring the company’s financial health, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and strategic growth. This leadership position requires deep expertise in Federal contract accounting, strong analytical skills, proactive process ownership, and collaborative engagement with executive leadership and operational teams. Key Responsibilities 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. Minimum Qualifications
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