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GovCon Accounting Manager - Hybrid

GovCon Accounting Manager - Hybrid

MillerMusmar CPAsReston, VA, US
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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 Finance
  • Minimum 68 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years serving GovCon clients
  • Prior experience in a public accounting firm or outsourced accounting provider
  • Strong understanding of FAR, CAS, and indirect rate structures
  • Proficiency with QuickBooks Online / Desktop, Unanet, Deltek Costpoint and / or Procas
  • Experience reviewing full-cycle monthly close packages
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and mentor junior staff
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Preferred :

  • CPA or CPA-eligible
  • Familiarity with FAR / AASHTO audits, SF-1408 pre-award audit surveys, and DCAA-compliant timekeeping
  • Experience with SpringAhead or similar timekeeping platforms
  • Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
  • Annual bonus potential
  • Hybrid work flexibility
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • Professional development and training support
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