What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager, Accounting 16795075 position at Cherry Bekaert?
Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert is partnered with a large, complex organization seeking a Senior Manager, Accounting to provide hands-on leadership within a government contracting environment. This role requires deep technical accounting expertise, strong command of Costpoint, and the ability to independently manage close and compliance responsibilities in a highly regulated setting.
Location: Tysons Corner, VA - Hybrid schedule with two days onsite
Employment Type: Temporary / Contract
Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience
Position Overview
The Senior Manager, Accounting will be responsible for independently leading the full monthly close and financial reporting cycle within a government contracting environment. This role serves as a senior accounting leader and subject matter expert, with specific emphasis on Costpoint, cost pools, indirect rates, and audit readiness. The ideal candidate operates with minimal oversight, demonstrates sound technical judgment, and brings a control-minded approach while maintaining execution efficiency. This position partners closely with finance leadership, program teams, and systems stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
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Independently manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes using Costpoint as the core ERP
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Ensure accurate setup, maintenance, and allocation of cost pools in compliance with government contracting requirements
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Oversee billing, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting across complex programs
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Lead audit support activities, including Incurred Cost Submissions, DCAA reviews, SOX, and project-related audits
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Identify financial risks, review close results, and implement corrective actions as needed
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Drive governance, controls, and audit readiness in a DCAA-focused environment
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Develop and maintain complex Excel-based financial models, analyses, and reporting schedules
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Serve as a senior accounting advisor to finance leadership, program teams, and systems groups
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Partner with FP&A to support forecasting, reforecasts, and long-range planning (TM1 exposure preferred)
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Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement scalable, practical solutions
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Review and approve work prepared by managers and senior accountants; provide technical guidance and mentorship
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Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of all financial outputs
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
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8–10 years of progressive accounting experience in a government contracting environment
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Strong technical expertise in Costpoint (required; no exceptions)
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Proven experience with cost pools, indirect rates, and allocations
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Demonstrated ability to independently manage the close process
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Strong GAAP foundation and technical accounting judgment
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Experience supporting audits and compliance reviews
Preferred Qualifications
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CPA or equivalent certification
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Experience in large, complex, multi-entity GovCon organizations
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Prior involvement in accounting systems optimization or transformation initiatives
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Familiarity with TM1 or similar forecasting tools
Why This Opportunity
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Immediate impact senior-level role in a highly visible accounting function
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Exposure to complex GovCon accounting, compliance, and audit environments
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Opportunity to lead independently while partnering with senior finance leadership
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Strong fit for candidates with deep Costpoint expertise seeking a hands-on engagement