Urrly · 8 hours ago
Director of Accounting & Finance (GovCon Services)
Urrly is seeking a Director of Accounting & Finance to lead their GovCon accounting services practice. This senior leadership role involves managing financial performance, ensuring compliance, and leading a team of accounting professionals while serving as the escalation point for client issues.
Responsibilities
Own the Accounting & Finance practice P&L, including revenue, margin, and utilization
Lead, coach, and performance-manage a ~16-person team of GovCon accounting professionals
Serve as senior escalation point for complex client issues and executive-level client discussions
Oversee and review DCAA-related work, including business systems audits and compliance remediation
Review, approve, and defend incurred cost submissions and supporting schedules
Ensure accurate job cost accounting, indirect rate structures, and allowable cost treatment
Drive improvements across billing, revenue recognition, and delivery processes
Partner with firm leadership on growth strategy, capacity planning, and service model evolution
Qualification
Required
Senior-level GovCon accounting leadership experience, typically 8+ years in government contracting environments
Prior work at GovCon-focused firms such as accounting consultancies, managed services providers, or federal contractors with significant cost-reimbursable portfolios
Hands-on ownership of DCAA business systems audits, not limited to preparation or support roles
Direct responsibility for reviewing, approving, or defending incurred cost submissions
Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and CAS as applied to real client or contractor environments
Experience with job cost accounting, indirect rate development, and compliant billing practices
Leadership experience managing teams of 10+ professionals
Experience operating in professional services or outsourced accounting models, not purely internal corporate accounting
Preferred
CPA license
Experience with Unanet, Deltek Costpoint, or similar GovCon accounting systems
Background at GovCon-focused firms or practices supporting multiple federal contractors simultaneously
Experience advising clients through audit findings, corrective action plans, or compliance remediation