Director of Accounting - Government Contracting

Salary: $125000.00 to $150000.00 yearly

Description

Director of Accounting Opportunity – Lead Financial Transformation

Are you an experienced accounting leader ready to take on a high-impact role in a private-equity-backed company poised for rapid growth? A rising organization in the greater Annapolis area is looking for a Director of Accounting to oversee and enhance its financial infrastructure. Operating in a fast-paced environment, this role offers a chance to work closely with leadership and play a pivotal part in the company’s strategic financial direction.

With a competitive target compensation of up to $150K bonus, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact while furthering your career. This role is Hybrid with 2-3 days from home each week once you are up and running. Email Jim Meade at Robert Half immediately if interested.

As the Director of Accounting, you will serve as a key financial leader, responsible for areas including:

• Strategic Oversight: Lead and manage all accounting operations to ensure timely and accurate reporting in compliance with GAAP/IFRS and government contracting standards.
• Process and System Optimization: Build and refine scalable processes, improve internal controls, and ensure overall operational efficiency.
• Compliance and Regulations: Oversee adherence to federal contracting regulations, including FAR, CAS, and DCAA compliance, ensuring audit readiness and operational accuracy.
• Financial Leadership: Collaborate with executive leadership to enhance forecasting, budgeting, and financial strategy for long-term success.
• Team Development: Take the lead in developing a high-performing accounting team and create opportunities to expand and mentor staff as the company grows.
  
  
  

This is more than a leadership role—this is your chance to drive transformation in a company supported by private equity and primed for rapid growth.

✔ Top-Tier Compensation: Target earnings of up to $150K bonus.

✔ Leadership Opportunities: Shape the future of the accounting function and position yourself for further senior-level roles.

✔ Impactful Work: Collaborate directly with executive leadership to influence strategic decision-making and drive operational success.

✔ Dynamic Environment: Join a culture built on innovation, growth, and teamwork.

Requirements

To excel in this role, you are:

• A Seasoned Professional: 7 years of progressive accounting experience, with leadership roles in high-growth companies or government contracting.
• Technically Skilled: In-depth knowledge of GAAP, FAR, CAS, and DCAA compliance. Hands-on expertise with Deltek, Costpoint, Unanet, or a similar financial platform is strongly preferred.
• Educated in the Field: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. A CPA or equivalent credential is highly preferred.
• Operationally Focused: Proven success in optimizing accounting structures, implementing processes, and ensuring financial operational success in compliance-heavy environments.
• Collaborative Leader: A forward-thinking individual who thrives in fast-paced settings and is excited to work in a highly collaborative environment.
• Clearance: You must be able to get your secret clearance and preference will be given to candidates who already have an active clearance
• Audit experience: Public Accounting preferred not required
  
  
  

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