Job Description
Overview
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.
SPA is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to lead and enhance the company's core accounting operations with expanded responsibility over team leadership, multi-workstream oversight, and creation and implementation of internal controls. This role ensures accuracy, timeliness, compliance, and scalability of SPA's financial close and reporting environment.
Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, develop, and mentor a team of accounting professionals.
- Oversee delegation and workload distribution across multiple workstreams.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
Month-End Close, General Ledger, & Multi-Workstream Oversight
- Direct and oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
- Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules.
- Ensure general ledger accuracy and strong documentation standards.
- Manage multiple accounting workstreams (cash, revenue, fixed assets, payroll, intercompany, etc.).
- Review financial results and resolve issues as needed.
Internal Controls & Process Development
- Design and implement a scalable internal control framework from the ground up.
- Develop standardized accounting policies and procedures.
- Lead process automation and workflow optimization initiatives.
- Partner with FP&A, Operations, and IT to improve system efficiency and data integrity.
Financial Reporting & Audit Support
- Oversee preparation of internal management reporting packages.
- Support quarterly and annual financial statement preparation.
- Lead audit support activities and manage documentation requests.
- Provide financial analysis to support leadership decision-making.
Qualifications
Experience and Education
- 8-12+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing multiple accounting functions
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
- CPA required
- Experience in government contracting or complex environments preferred
Knowledge and Attributes
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and controllership best practices
- Demonstrated experience operating in a SOX compliant environment
- Ability to build and strengthen internal controls and scalable processes
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Experience with ERP systems; Deltek Costpoint experience is a plus
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Alexandria, VA |
| Industry | Aerospace and Defense |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
About Company
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) provides top-level decision makers with timely and objective assessments that integrate the technical, operational, programmatic, policy, and business aspects of national security issues. SPA is headquartered in Alexandria, with offices throughout Metro DC, and San Diego, CA. SPA has been recognized with awards including Government Contractor of the Year by the Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards, as a Best Places to Work by the Washington and San Diego Business Journals for several years, a Top Workplace by the Washington Post, and as one of DC's Healthiest Employers.