Strategic Growth Partners · 5 hours ago
Senior Accounting Manager / Controller
Sterling, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expStrategic Growth Partners is supporting a valued client recognized as a premium-quality contractor specializing in IT infrastructure systems. They are seeking an experienced Senior Accounting Manager / Controller to lead the company's accounting function, responsible for financial reporting, internal controls, and day-to-day accounting operations.
Management Consulting
Responsibilities
Own and execute monthly, quarterly, and year-end close with established timelines
Ensure accurate and GAAP-compliant financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
Deliver timely financial packages and variance analysis to leadership
Oversee AP, AR, payroll coordination, expense reporting, and general ledger
Ensure accuracy and completeness of revenue recognition and job costing
Maintain chart of accounts, accounting policies, and documentation
Partner with project managers and operations on financial accuracy and controls
Establish and maintain strong internal controls and close checklists
Support external auditors, tax advisors, and third-party providers
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements
Improve processes to reduce risk, errors, and rework
Serve as accounting system owner (ERP / accounting software)
Identify inefficiencies and implement scalable processes and automation
Improve reporting accuracy, close speed, and visibility into financial data
Provide hands-on leadership and oversight of accounting staff
Set clear expectations, deadlines, and performance standards
Train, mentor, and develop team members while holding them accountable
Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, HR vendors, and leadership
Qualification
Required
Experience as a Senior Accounting Manager or Controller
Proven ability to lead and own the accounting function end-to-end
Timely month-end close and accurate financial reporting
Strong knowledge of internal controls and audit readiness
Hands-on leadership of day-to-day accounting operations
Detail-oriented with the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments
Ability to bring structure, discipline, and visibility to the finance organization
Experience with GAAP-compliant financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
Ability to prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
Experience overseeing AP, AR, payroll coordination, expense reporting, and general ledger
Knowledge of revenue recognition and job costing
Experience maintaining chart of accounts, accounting policies, and documentation
Ability to partner with project managers and operations on financial accuracy and controls
Experience establishing and maintaining strong internal controls and close checklists
Ability to support external auditors, tax advisors, and third-party providers
Knowledge of compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements
Experience improving processes to reduce risk, errors, and rework
Experience as accounting system owner (ERP / accounting software)
Ability to identify inefficiencies and implement scalable processes and automation
Experience improving reporting accuracy, close speed, and visibility into financial data
Hands-on leadership and oversight of accounting staff
Ability to set clear expectations, deadlines, and performance standards
Experience training, mentoring, and developing team members while holding them accountable
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with operations, HR vendors, and leadership
Benefits
Company-paid health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
11 company-paid holidays per year
Paid time off
Company
Strategic Growth Partners
SGP is a full-lifecycle growth partner for government contractors.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase