Accounting Compliance Manager (Public Sector)

Contract-to-Perm • Remote (U.S.) with occasional on‑site visits • Urgent need—start next week

We’re recruiting an experienced Accounting Compliance Manager to lead Record‑to‑Report and compliance operations for a public sector–focused organization. This is a hands‑on role (not strategy-only) supporting a government contracting portfolio, with immediate impact across accounting, audit, and operational teams.

Why this role

• Urgency: Ready to hire now—target start next week
• Flexibility: Remote (U.S.) with ability to travel on‑site in Northern Virginia a few times per year
• Path to hire: Contract‑to‑perm; target conversion compensation $150,000–$155,000 base + 10% EOY bonus (market-competitive hourly rate during contract phase)
• Mission: Own critical accounting cycles and ensure rock‑solid compliance for a federal contracting environment

What you’ll do

• Own the Record‑to‑Report cycle: month‑end close, consolidations, internal reporting, and analysis in accordance with US GAAP and internal policies (SOX environment). 
• Safeguard compliance with FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements; serve as primary contact for internal and external audits. 
• Lead revenue recognition and indirect rate monitoring; prepare internal revenue recognition reports and coordinate with corporate as needed. 
• Work in Deltek Costpoint daily/weekly for project & contract set‑ups, job code creation, indirect/job cost review, and generation of monthly financial reports. Support billing integrity for FFP, T&M, FFP‑LOE, CP, GSA and other contract types.
• Drive DCAA readiness: lead the annual incurred cost submission; maintain schedules and documentation to achieve strong audit outcomes. 
• Partner cross‑functionally with Finance, FP&A, Legal, HR, IT, and Audit to improve processes, strengthen controls, and resolve complex accounting issues. 
• Contribute to special projects; support M&A due diligence and integration as needed.

What you’ll bring

• 7+ years of accounting experience with a strong government contracting background
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance (CPA required)
• Deltek Costpoint expertise and prior public sector software/process experience 
• Deep, practical knowledge of FAR, CAS, DCAA (including incurred cost submissions) 
• Proven success running close, revenue recognition, and audit readiness in a SOX environment; strong cross‑functional communication skills 
• Clearance: Top Secret preferred; SECRET may be acceptable. Inactive clearance may be considered. 

Nice to have: MBA or graduate degree, Big 4 experience, and background building best‑in‑class accounting processes and supporting M&A.

What to expect

• A fast, roll‑up‑your‑sleeves environment where you’ll set the standard for accounting integrity and government compliance
• Opportunity to shape processes, reduce cycle times, and elevate audit outcomes across a complex portfolio 

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