Accounting Manager

This is a contract position that will start 12/8 and last until mid-July 2026. Candidate will be required to be on-site 3-4x per week in Annapolis.

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager/Controller will lead the company’s Accounting & Finance operations, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, and disciplined financial management for a rapidly scaling ~$50M software company serving both commercial and government clients. This leader will oversee the month-end close, manage a small but growing accounting team, refine financial processes, and drive efficiency through deep expertise in NetSuite. Experience with government contract accounting (FAR, CAS, indirect rates, revenue recognition) is essential.

This is a hands-on role with significant influence over systems, process improvement, audit readiness, and compliance as the company continues to scale.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations

• Lead the full monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Oversee AP, AR, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and GL management.
• Establish and maintain internal controls, documentation, and accounting policies.

Government Contract Accounting (GovCon)

• Ensure compliant accounting practices aligned with FAR, DFARS, CAS when applicable.
• Manage indirect rate structures (e.g., fringe, overhead, G&A) and pricing support for government bids.
• Support contract setups, funding management, revenue recognition, and contract closeout processes.
• Coordinate with external auditors, DCAA (if applicable), and government stakeholders.

Revenue Recognition & Software Accounting

• Manage complex revenue arrangements including subscription/SaaS, maintenance, professional services, and hybrid models.
• Apply ASC 606 (software) revenue recognition practices.
• Partner with Sales and FP&A to ensure accurate forecasting and pipeline-to-revenue translation.

NetSuite Systems Leadership

• Serve as the internal NetSuite champion, driving optimization, reporting, and automation.
• Enhance workflows, dashboards, integrations, and system controls.
• Lead ongoing NetSuite upgrades, module implementations, and best-practice adoption.

Compliance, Audit, & Controls

• Oversee annual financial audits, tax filings, state compliance, and audit readiness.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure SOX-lite discipline as the company scales.
• Develop accounting policies aligned to growth and industry standards.

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Manage and develop a small accounting team; ensure accountability and high performance.
• Partner closely with Operations, Government Programs, Sales, and FP&A.
• Support the CFO/VP Finance with strategic initiatives, reporting packages, and board materials.

Qualifications

Required

• 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles.
• Strong background in software/SaaS revenue accounting and government contracting accounting.
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite (administrator-level proficiency strongly preferred).
• Deep knowledge of GAAP, ASC 606, indirect rates, and FAR/DFARS compliance.
• Experience in organizations between $30M–$150M or within a high-growth environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.

Preferred

• Prior experience leading systems upgrades, process automation, or NetSuite optimization projects.
• Experience supporting pricing/costing models for government proposals.
• Experience working directly with DCAA auditors or preparing for incurred cost submissions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to translate numbers for non-finance leaders.