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Quadrant, Inc. · 1 week ago

Finance and Accounting Manager

Reston, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Quadrant, Inc. is seeking an experienced Finance and Accounting Manager with a strong background in federal government contracting. The role involves overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading a team of accounting professionals to optimize financial performance.

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Responsibilities

Direct and monitor all general accounting functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger management, and maintenance of accurate financial records in accordance with GAAP and CAS

Oversee and coordinate monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate journal entries, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and expense allocations

Ensure integrity of financial data and reporting, resolve discrepancies, and enforce effective internal controls to prevent errors and fraud; recommend and implement improvements to existing accounting systems

Develop, implement, and monitor policies and procedures to optimize financial operations

Serve as primary point of contact for internal and external audits, prepare all audit schedules and supporting documentation

Collaborate with auditors to address inquiries, explain financial schedules, and resolve any issues or variances

Maintain compliance with all Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other government-specific accounting and reporting requirements

Prepare and submit periodic reports and disclosures to regulatory bodies, as required

Provide oversight and review for all payroll functions to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant payroll processing, serving as backup to the Payroll Accountant when necessary

Oversee all tax-related activities, including preparation, review, and submission of local, state, and federal tax filings

Lead and support the preparation, review, and monitoring of annual, divisional, and project-level budgets in collaboration with project managers and executive leadership

Analyze budget performance and financial projections to support effective decision-making and resource allocation

Ensure proposal pricing complies with contract and regulatory requirements and aligns with corporate objectives

Provide timely and accurate cost data, indirect rates, and pricing models

Supervise and perform the preparation of customer invoices for government and commercial clients, ensuring accuracy, contract compliance, and timely submission

Monitor aging accounts, conduct proactive collections outreach, and maintain strong client relationships to facilitate timely payments

Perform ongoing financial analysis, modeling, and reporting to identify trends, risks, and opportunities

Lead or participate in special projects, including business process reengineering, ERP upgrades, acquisitions, or workflow improvements

Provide financial insight and recommendations to the CEO and executive leadership

Manage, mentor, and provide ongoing training and professional development to accounting staff; establish goals, conduct performance reviews, and foster a collaborative work environment

Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence

Participate in and/or lead cross-departmental initiatives and committees as assigned

Undertake other accounting or finance-related responsibilities, as necessary, to ensure corporate objectives are met

Qualification

Deltek CostpointFederal Acquisition RegulationCost Accounting StandardsFinancial AnalysisMicrosoft Office SuiteTeam LeadershipAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Required

Experienced Finance and Accounting Manager

Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial or supervisory role within Federal government contracting

Robust hands-on experience with Deltek Costpoint, Deltek Time & Expense (T&E) Module, and supporting project accounting systems

Deep expertise in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and government contract compliance

Thorough understanding of various contract types, including Time and Materials, Cost Reimbursable, and Firm Fixed Price, and their associated revenue recognition methods

Proficient in developing, monitoring, and analyzing indirect rate structures and performing cost allocations

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (formulas, pivot tables, modeling) and Word

Strong analytical, planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders

Proven ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously and deliver results under tight deadlines in a dynamic environment

Attention to detail, accuracy, and high ethical standards

Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and supervise accounting and finance teams; experience establishing and measuring team performance metrics

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related discipline from an accredited institution is required

Preferred

Master's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is strongly preferred