Government Contract Services Accounting Manager

Looking to work at a firm that encourages a work life balance? Withum is a forward-thinking, technology-driven advisory and accounting firm, helping clients to Be in a Position of StrengthSM in today's modern business landscape.
Withum empowers clients with innovative tools and solutions to address their accounting, tax and overall business management needs.
Withum is a place where talent thrives.
We recruit only the best and brightest people, with a genuine passion for the business.
Withum's Engagement services are the cornerstone of our firm.
Withum's team possess the expertise necessary to give stakeholders confidence in financial information.
This team provides audit & accounting services, review and compilation services and other agreed upon procedures to a variety of client sizes and industries.
The Government Contract Services Accounting Manager role can be based out of any of our East Coast office locations (Boston, MA; Woburn, MA; Braintree, MA; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Princeton, NJ; East Brunswick, NJ; Red Bank, NJ; Whippany, NJ; Saddle Brook, NJ; Providence, RI; Bethesda, MD (DC); Baltimore, MD; Nashville, TN; Boca Raton, FL; Orlando, FL).
You'll work alongside an integrated team of seasoned, well-known CPAs and industry leaders.
In this position, you have an opportunity to build a strong team and be provided with a path to Partnership.
Withum's brand is a reflection of our people, our culture and our strength.
Withum has become synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence.
The cornerstone of our success can truly be accredited to the dedicated professionals who work here every day, whose mission is to help our clients grow and thrive - to be in a position of strength.
But our commitment goes beyond our clients as we continue to live the Withum Way, promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities.
How You'll Spend Your Time:
Provide internal and external consulting to accounting teams on FAR, DFARS, CAS and other regulations to ensure adherence to applicable federal regulations and contract requirementsAssist with client proposals; including strategic pricing and preparation of cost volumesReviews and develops client policies and procedures related to accounting, pricing, and procurementMaintaining productivity of team membersEstablishing deadlines for deliverables while maintaining a favorable budgetSupervising and reviewing the preparation of workpapersAssisting with the preparation of Incurred Cost Submissions, Provisional Rate Calculations, Forward Pricing, Indirect Cost Rate ModelsAssisting with the preparation of contracts/grants financial reporting; Reviewing final deliverables to clientsAssisting team members with preparing project budgets and forecastsSupervising and reviewing the preparation of trend analysis of P&L and indirect cost ratesValidating the classification, allocability, and allowability of cost based on FAR part 31 and cost accounting standardsEnsuring clients business systems are compliant with FAR/DFARS/CAS and industry best practicesThe Kinds of People We Want to Talk to Have Many of The Following:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance requiredCPA or CPA candidate preferred5+ years of financial reporting, cost accounting, project-based accounting, public accounting, and/or, consulting experience5+ years of federal government contracting experience5+ years managing projects and leading teamsAbility to perform full lifecycle accounting (Revenue, Expenditure, Production, Payroll, and Financing cycles)Proficient with Unanet, Costpoint, and/or JAMIS PrimeAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel and/or Power BI developing financial modelsAdvanced knowledge of GAAP, FAR, DFARS, CAS, ASCDetailed and results-oriented and ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with limited direction/supervisionSelf-motivated, proactive, and career drivenStrong communication, interpersonal, and project management skillsThe compensation for this position will vary by location.
If you reside in NYC or Washington, D.C., please see below.
In addition to the base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance.
Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as the individual's skills, experience and qualifications.
For additional information on our benefits, visit our website at .Washington, D.C.
ranges are from $140,000 - $170,000NYC ranges are from $140,000 - $170,000Withum will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because they are a protected veteran.#LI-MS1#LI-Hybrid