Accounting Manager

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Laurel (MD); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC seeks an Accounting Manager in Laurel, MD to lead a small accounting team and manage the full accounting function at the Maryland headquarters. The role combines hands-on accounting with strategic business partnering to support executive leadership.

The ideal candidate will bring strong project-based accounting experience, GAAP expertise, and a track record of improving financial processes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
• Strong understanding of project-based accounting within engineering, consulting, construction, architecture, or government contracting environments.
• Experience overseeing payroll, AP, AR, cash management, budgeting, and financial statement preparation.
• Strong proficiency with Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and financial operations, including general ledger, AP, AR, billing, payroll oversight, and month-end close.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Oversee project accounting, revenue recognition, contract billing, and profitability reporting across multiple engineering projects.
• Partner with project managers and executive leadership to monitor project performance, budgets, and financial results.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, FAR, DCAA, and other government contracting requirements.
• Manage annual audits, tax filings, indirect cost rates, and regulatory reporting.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting, treasury activities, banking relationships, and financial controls.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a small accounting team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and strategic planning initiatives.
• Maintain and improve accounting systems, processes, reporting tools, and internal controls.
• Serve as a key business partner to senior leadership, providing financial insight and decision-making support.
• Assist with risk management, insurance administration, and corporate compliance activities.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

MBA or CPA

Tools

Deltek

Job description

Accounting Manager- Laurel, MD

Our client, a well-established professional services organization, is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the accounting and finance function at its Maryland headquarters. This is a highly visible, hands-on Accounting Manager opportunity reporting directly to executive leadership and overseeing a small accounting team.

The ideal Accounting Manager will combine strong technical accounting expertise with operational leadership experience in a project-based environment. This Accounting Manager will play a critical role in financial reporting, cash flow management, project accounting, compliance, and strategic decision-making. A successful candidate will be comfortable rolling up their sleeves while also serving as a trusted business partner to company leadership.

Key Responsibilities for the Accounting Manager:

• Lead all accounting and financial operations, including general ledger, AP, AR, billing, payroll oversight, and month-end close.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Oversee project accounting, revenue recognition, contract billing, and profitability reporting across multiple engineering projects.
• Partner with project managers and executive leadership to monitor project performance, budgets, and financial results.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, FAR, DCAA, and other government contracting requirements.
• Manage annual audits, tax filings, indirect cost rates, and regulatory reporting.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting, treasury activities, banking relationships, and financial controls.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a small accounting team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and strategic planning initiatives.
• Maintain and improve accounting systems, processes, reporting tools, and internal controls.
• Serve as a key business partner to senior leadership, providing financial insight and decision-making support.
• Assist with risk management, insurance administration, and corporate compliance activities.

Qualifications for the Accounting Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. MBA or CPA strongly preferred
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity
  • Strong understanding of project-based accounting within engineering, consulting, construction, architecture, or government contracting environments
  • Experience overseeing payroll, AP, AR, cash management, budgeting, and financial statement preparation
• Experience using Deltek products a plus but not required
• Strong proficiency with Excel

Salary: $100,000-$120,000 Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm (can be flexible) with opportunity for work from home after onboarding period

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