Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Spathe is currently searching for an Accounting Manager to join our team in the Tampa, FL area. Spathe Systems is a rapidly growing SOF led, 8(a) defense contractor headquartered in Tampa, FL with offices in Fayetteville, NC and strategic partner locations in Virginia Beach and Coronado. As a small business with a tight knit family feel, Spathe empowers its employees to solve problems and make decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and month-end close activities.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
• Oversee project cost accounting and contract billing processes for Cost-Plus, T&M, and Fixed-Price contracts.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits, including DCAA and DCMA reviews.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Manage indirect rate calculations, allocations, and annual incurred cost submissions.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support business decisions.
• Coordinate with executive leadership on financial strategy, compliance, and risk management.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Job Type

Work Location

Travel

Benefits

Position ID : HQ51ACMG