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Marathon TS · 1 day ago

Finance and Accounting Leader

Huntsville-Decatur Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$180K/yr - $200K/yr

10+ years exp

Marathon TS is a federal-focused organization seeking an experienced Finance and Accounting Leader to drive financial excellence. This executive role oversees all accounting and finance operations, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment with business objectives while leading initiatives to optimize processes and deliver actionable insights.

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Growth Opportunities

Hiring Manager

Timothy Nealon

Responsibilities

Direct and manage all finance and accounting functions

Ensure accuracy of financial data and maintain strong internal controls

Provide strategic financial guidance to support business units

Analyze complex data sets, develop models, and deliver high-impact reports

Oversee compliance with federal contracting standards (DCAA, FAR, CAS) and maintain audit readiness

Implement process improvements and best practices across finance and accounting

Lead cross-functional collaboration to enhance organizational effectiveness

Qualification

Government contracting regulationsFinancial modelingERP platformsAccounting cycle managementMicrosoft ExcelContinuous improvementLeadershipCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required

10–15 years of escalating finance and accounting experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity

Track record of guiding, coaching, and inspiring high-performing finance and accounting teams while cultivating a culture focused on continuous improvement and professional growth

Deep knowledge of federal contracting standards, including DCAA, FAR, CAS, indirect rate structures, and cost-plus accounting

Systems knowledge and hands-on experience with ERP platforms (Deltek Costpoint) and financial modeling tools (Onestream)

Demonstrated ability to oversee the complete accounting cycle, including general ledger management, accounts payable and receivable, payroll administration, and preparation of financial statements

Demonstrated success in optimizing workflows, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring audit readiness

Exceptional proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, advanced financial modeling)