Govcon Accounting Manager
MillerMusmar CPAs is seeking an experienced and hands-on GovCon Accounting Manager to lead a team of Senior and Staff Accountants in delivering high-quality outsourced accounting and advisory services to our government contractor clients. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in full-cycle accounting and FAR / CAS compliance, who thrives in a client-facing environment and is ready to step into a leadership position with real impact. The GovCon Accounting Manager will serve as the day-to-day leader of our growing GovCon accounting team, acting as a technical reviewer, process owner, and staff mentor while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness of deliverables across multiple clients.
Client Management & Review
- Serve as the primary reviewer of monthly and quarterly close packages prepared by staff. Our firm serves as the de facto outsourced Controller for 812 active GovCon client accounts with some monthly and some quarterly responsibilities ranging from full outsourced accounting to oversight services.
- Coordinate with clients on closing schedules, indirect rate calculation and modeling, and ad hoc financial analysis.
- Oversee specialty GovCon consulting services, such as FAR overhead rate audits in compliance with AASHTO, forward pricing models, proposal assistance, cost pool and indirect rate structure setup, crafting DCAA-compliant policies & procedures, and Form SF-1408 Pre-Award Audit Survey walkthroughs.
- Lead new client onboarding and oversee accounting system setup and timekeeping implementations as needed for new and evolving client needs (Unanet, Procas, Quickbooks Online, Quickbooks Desktop, Xero, and SpringAhead).
Technical Oversight
Guide team on balance sheet integrity and reconciliations, retained earnings reconciliations, labor distributions, cost allocations, project costing, unallowable cost tracking, and indirect rate methodology, calculation, and maintenance / troubleshooting.Exhibit strong knowledge of GAAP and relevant FAR and CAS provisions for small government contractors performing on prime and subcontracts (including T&M, Firm-Fixed Price, and Cost-Plus contract readiness).Ensure workpapers meet internal documentation standards.Team Leadership
Supervise, mentor, and provide technical coaching to 23 Senior / Staff Accountants.Deliver timely and constructive feedback.Provide escalation support and coordinate resource planning.Process & Systems
Maintain and enhance SOPs and internal workflows.Recommend and implement process improvements.Leverage firm tools to streamline monthly close processes.Qualifications
Required :
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or FinanceMinimum 68 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years serving GovCon clientsPrior experience in a public accounting firm or outsourced accounting providerStrong understanding of FAR, CAS, and indirect rate structuresProficiency with QuickBooks Online / Desktop, Unanet, Deltek Costpoint and / or ProcasExperience reviewing full-cycle monthly close packagesDemonstrated ability to manage and mentor junior staffExcellent organizational and communication skillsPreferred :
CPA or CPA-eligibleFamiliarity with FAR / AASHTO audits, SF-1408 pre-award audit surveys, and DCAA-compliant timekeepingExperience with SpringAhead or similar timekeeping platformsCompensation & Benefits
Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)Annual bonus potentialHybrid work flexibilityComprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits401(k) with employer matchGenerous PTO and paid holidaysProfessional development and training support