Accounting Manager – Government Contracting

Hybrid | Contract‑to‑Hire (3+ Months)
$60/hr | $120,000 Conversion Salary

A well‑established organization in the government contracting space is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager with strong accounting systems and compliance expertise to join on a contract‑to‑hire basis. This role plays a critical part in supporting accounting operations, system optimization, reporting, and audit readiness within a regulated GovCon environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with finance, compliance, and financial reporting teams to ensure accurate and timely setup of indirect rates and cost pools, maintaining consistency across all functions.
• Manage Deltek Costpoint configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting to support evolving business and compliance requirements.
• Lead year‑end Costpoint updates and data rollovers, ensuring accuracy and continuity across accounting modules.
• Train, guide, and support cross‑functional users while improving system workflows, usability, and efficiency.
• Maintain and enhance Cognos/Business Intelligence reporting, partnering with corporate systems teams to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Leverage accounting systems, automation tools, and process improvements to reduce manual effort and strengthen financial reporting.
• Support digital transformation initiatives including system optimization, extensibility enhancements, workflow improvements, and SQL‑based troubleshooting.
• Respond to internal audit and SOX requests related to system controls and Risk Control Matrices, managing system‑related PBC documentation and auditor coordination.
• Document system requirements, support testing, and assist with implementations and upgrades of accounting systems and processes.
• Support special projects and additional initiatives focused on operational efficiency, automation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting systems experience, including 7+ years within a government contracting environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Prior experience managing and developing team members
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills; experience with BI/reporting tools required
• Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills
• Deltek Costpoint and Cognos experience preferred
• Public accounting or accounting systems consulting experience preferred
• Experience with RPA, automation, and digital initiatives a plus
• Familiarity with FAR, DCAA, DFAS, DFARS, and federal contracting regulations preferred (not required)

Engagement Details

• Contract‑to‑hire: 3+ months
• Hourly Rate: $60/hr
• Conversion Salary: $120,000
• Hybrid schedule: Onsite 3 days per week

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