Government Contract Accounting Manager

Title: Government Contract Accounting Manager

Locations: Niles, IL - Spartanburg, SC - Zeeland, MI - Rockford, IL - Fort Collins, CO

Salary: $105,000 - $136,000

Industry: Engineering & Manufacturing

Work Environment: Hybrid 2-3 days in-office

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical resource on complex government accounting matters, providing guidance on FAR, CAS, GAAP, and related regulatory requirements.
• Oversee and enhance the financial systems, controls, and processes supporting government contract accounting activities.
• Review government-related financial information to ensure reporting is accurate, consistent, and appropriately supported.
• Lead government accounting audits and compliance reviews, coordinating documentation and addressing technical questions or findings.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen accounting processes, controls, reporting practices, and system functionality.
• Manage cross-functional initiatives involving government accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and system improvements.
• Partner with accounting, finance, operations, contracts, and other internal stakeholders to resolve complex government accounting matters.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to accounting team members while promoting consistent practices across the organization.
• Research evolving accounting and regulatory requirements and help translate changes into appropriate internal processes and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting strongly preferred, with Finance or a related discipline also considered.
• Strong background in government contract accounting, with demonstrated knowledge of FAR and CAS requirements.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and its application within a complex accounting environment.
• Experience advising on technical accounting or compliance matters rather than solely performing transactional accounting activities.
• Background working with financial systems, accounting processes, controls, and reporting supporting government contracts.
• Experience leading or playing a significant role in government audits, regulatory reviews, or other compliance activities.
• Ability to interpret complex accounting and regulatory guidance and translate it into practical business processes.
• Proven experience managing projects or initiatives involving accounting systems, reporting, compliance, or process improvements.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify discrepancies, evaluate risks, and develop solutions.
• Proficiency with Excel, financial/ERP systems, and analytical tools.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical accounting concepts to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities, including the ability to influence teams and work effectively across functions.
• Must satisfy applicable ITAR/EAR eligibility requirements associated with access to regulated information.