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Role Description

This role involves leading government accounting operations and ensuring regulatory excellence across all government-funded programs and contracts.

• Provide exceptional accounting and operational service to clients.
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of professional accounting and bookkeeping practices.
• Oversee accounting for government contracts, grants, and funding streams.
• Lead client transitions for Quickbooks to Deltek.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, CAS, GAAP, and Uniform Guidance requirements.
• Manage indirect rate structures, cost allocations, and revenue recognition.
• Oversee billing, contract reporting, and closeout processes.
• Maintain accurate financial records and review key accounting activities.
• Strengthen and maintain internal control frameworks.
• Lead preparation for DCAA and Single Audit engagements.
• Develop and refine policies and procedures to support compliance excellence.
• Keep abreast of the latest developments in technologies to deliver outstanding quality service.
• Oversee client onboarding process for all assigned client engagements.
• Implement technology toolbox on all client engagements to drive efficiency and client value.
• Serve as a resource to team members for guidance on client tasks and resolution of client issues.
• Monitor team member performance and provide coaching and feedback as needed.
• Build trusted advisor relationships with client executives.
• Support clients’ evolving requirements by educating executives on Supporting Strategies’ expertise.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 10 years of related accounting experience with 4 years of hands-on management experience.
• Capacity and commitment to work full-time (32-40 hours a week) during traditional daytime business hours.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred).
• 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including government contract accounting.
• Strong working knowledge of FAR, CAS, GAAP, and Uniform Guidance.
• Experience supporting government audits (DCAA experience highly valued).
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (Costpoint experience a plus).
• A proactive mindset with strong analytical and leadership capabilities.
• Proven ability to attract, build and retain a high-performance team.
• Experience in developing strong remote team relationships based on trust and accountability.
• Commitment to consistently follow established Supporting Strategies policies and procedures.
• Confidence in learning and embracing new technology including QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing.
• Commitment to maintain the highest level of confidentiality while working with client data.

Requirements

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Benefits

• Meaningful work/life balance with virtual, work-from-home opportunities.
• Distinguished reputation as a Top 50 Franchisee Satisfaction Award winner.
• Opportunity to advance technical skills using leading-edge technology.

Company Description

Since 2004, Supporting Strategies has been empowering business owners by taking bookkeeping and operational support functions off their plates, allowing them to focus on their core business.

• Over 100 offices throughout the U.S.
• Rapid growth creating exceptional opportunities for accountants.
• Focus on managing remote teams and working closely with a variety of clients.