Financial Accounting Manager for Government Contractors

3 days ago


Columbia, Maryland, United States WSL Consulting Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Accounting Manager to join our team at WSL Consulting. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in government contracting and accounting principles to drive business growth and success.

Job Description

In this role, you will be responsible for managing client relationships, delivering high-quality financial services, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. You will lead a team of accountants in providing full accounting and forecasting support, including indirect rate structures, budgets, forecasts, and incurred cost submissions.

  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage day-to-day activity of accounting services for assigned clients; responsible for project management of accounting schedule; manages all audits (e.g., DCAA, CPA, etc.)
  • Working with Junior Staff members, maintains complete control of the balance sheet
  • Develops indirect rate structures, budgets, forecasts, and general ledger
  • Provides recommendations on forward pricing exercises
  • Prepares and reviews monthly financials including forecast and supporting schedules
  • Conducts research and analysis on financial statements and variance analysis, provides input as needed, and troubleshoots system errors
  • Develops briefs for clients on results, forecasts, and opportunities for improvement. In conjunction w/CFO Advisor, help CEOs with decision-making in providing financial outcomes for alternative scenarios
  • Responsible for Job cost and Contract Reporting for Government Contracts
  • Serves as a resource to staff on problem-solving complex issues
  • Manages relationships with clients and external parties, including banking relationships and auditors

Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience required; proficiency with general ledger, job costing, GAAP compliance a must
  • Highly organized. Tedious about record-keeping, file organization, etc.
  • Able to handle competing deliverables with various levels of complexity.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Ability to manage and ensure the quality of work of support staff
  • Strong problem-solving aptitude required; must be able to analyze client needs & leverage accounting systems effectively to create value to customers
  • Travel to customer locations required in the Washington Metropolitan area
  • Extremely computer literate, strong MS Excel, MS Word skills are a must.
  • Motivated - A self-starter with the ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and take initiative.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage projects within cost and schedule.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting desired
  • Strong understanding of Government contracting including compliance with the FAR, DCAA Compliance, and indirect rates; knowledge of Unanet and QuickBooks desired
  • US Citizenship required to be eligible for security clearance to support cleared clients
Compensation and Benefits

This is a competitive compensation package that includes a salary range of $120,000 - $150,000 per year, depending on experience, plus benefits and bonuses. Our company offers a dynamic work environment, professional development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

About WSL Consulting:

WSL Consulting is a leading provider of financial consulting services to government contractors. Our team of experienced professionals has a proven track record of delivering high-quality financial solutions to our clients. We are committed to excellence and innovation in everything we do.



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