Accounting Manager - Columbia, MD

Evergreen Services Group; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) match

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Evergreen Services Group is seeking an Accounting Manager for its Shield Consulting operations in Columbia, Maryland. The role reports to the VP Operations and will oversee financial reporting, KPI dashboards, payroll, and day‑to‑day accounting tasks in a hybrid environment.

Strong Excel modeling and GAAP expertise are essential for driving accuracy and process improvements. The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of accounting experience, public accounting background, and knowledge of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, with GAAP, multi-entity consolidation, and financial reporting.
• Public accounting experience preferred; federal government contracting knowledge and DCAA compliance a plus.
• CPA or CMA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present financial statements, consolidate multi-entity results and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Manage month-end close processes and reporting cycles.
• Oversee KPI dashboards with high accuracy in data and formulas.
• Lead payroll processing including deductions, bonuses, and tax withholdings.
• Support audits and ensure internal controls; drive process improvements.

Skills

Excel advanced formulas

GAAP compliance

Audit experience

Federal contracting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC

Job description

Evergreen Services Group is a San Francisco-based holding company that acquires and operates B2B services companies across North America. Since its founding in late 2017, Evergreen has completed 100+ acquisitions across Managed IT Services, Cybersecurity, ERP Software Partners and Government Services. We are driven by a people-first mission to be the best home for businesses and their leaders, by marrying capital allocation with inspired operations.

The Evergreen holding company team is comprised of 40+ professionals based in San Francisco who are focused on capital allocation, M&A, executive level hiring, strategic board leadership, and finance and accounting. Evergreen is a uniquely long-term oriented holding company that seeks to hold and grow businesses indefinitely rather than follow the 5-7 year holding period of a typical private equity fund. This allows us to take a truly long-term view on performance and people. Evergreen is backed by Alpine Investors , a leading private equity firm focused on the services and software industries with $16B+ in AUM.

About Cedar Solutions Group

Cedar Solutions Group is a Denver, Colorado-based holding company that acquires and operates government-services businesses across the United States. Cedar is driven by a people-first mission: invest in exceptional talent and technology to deliver effective government solutions. We are uniquely long-term oriented — we seek to hold and grow our businesses indefinitely, not flip them.

Cedar is backed by Evergreen and Alpine Investors, a leading private equity firm focused on services and software with $16B+ in AUM. Our portfolio companies benefit from proven playbooks, shared resources, and a culture built on accountability, continuous improvement, and genuine care for people.

About Shield Consulting

Shield Consulting is a Maryland-based government contractor specializing in high-end technical support and subcontracting services. With a focused and skilled team operating in the Intelligence Community, this business has established itself as a trusted partner to prime contractors and government customers alike.

The Opportunity

Cedar Solutions Group is seeking a highly skilled Accounting Manager to take ownership of our key accounting functions, financial reporting, and KPI dashboard management at one of our operating companies, Shield Consulting. This role will be based in Columbia, MD and will report to the VP Operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial acumen, mastery in Excel modeling, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This individual will thrive in a dynamic environment, effectively balancing strategic responsibilities with day-to-day accounting tasks. Reporting to the founders, this role is crucial for driving accuracy, improving processes, and supporting company growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage accounting activities to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting including profit and loss reports, cash flow analyses, income statements, balance sheets, and supporting schedules.
• Partner with finance team to manage month-end close processes, including financial reporting preparation.
• Collaborate on variance analysis to drive insightful financial reporting.
• Take responsibility for the KPI dashboard, ensuring over 95% accuracy in formulas and data across sheets.
• Executes and oversees general ledger account entries and reconciliations for all areas and functions within Shield.

Payroll & Team Leadership:

• Oversee payroll processing, ensuring accurate deductions, bonuses, and tax withholdings.
• Support, mentor, train, and coordinate workflows for the accounting staff.
• Handle quarterly 401(k) and profit-sharing deposits.

Government Contracting:

• Actively participate in the proposal process for bidding on new government contracts.
• Assist in billing the Government and establishing compliant workflows for billing prime contracts, including managing accounts receivable collections.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Develop and maintain the budget infrastructure, collaborating on high-level assumptions and reforecasts.
• Oversee cash flow management, banking operations, and working capital to ensure financial stability.

Process Improvement & Audit:

• Implement and refine internal controls to mitigate financial risks and enhance efficiency.
• Support audit preparation and compliance, ensuring the team is ready for external reviews.

Ad-hoc Projects & Collaboration:

• Monitor the financial system, track down errors, and resolve system issues to maintain data integrity.
• Contribute to special projects such as system migrations, process enhancements, and compliance initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive improvements and optimize accounting workflows.

Financial Acumen & Systems Understanding:

• Demonstrated experience in financial statement preparation, multi-entity consolidation, and compliance with ASC guidance.
• Ownership mindset with a commitment to reporting accurate financial data.

Effective Communication:

• Confident in presenting financial information to senior leadership with clarity and impact.
• Ability to connect day-to-day work with broader organizational goals.

Flexibility & Agility:

• Adaptable to shifting priorities with a proactive approach to taking on new responsibilities.
• A servant leader mindset, willing to roll up their sleeves to support the team.
• Humility, accountability, and a people-first attitude.
• Growth mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and empowering others.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in accounting, with a strong understanding of financial statement preparation, multi-entity consolidation, and GAAP compliance.
• Experience in public accounting is highly preferred.
• Proficient in Excel, including advanced formulas (lookup, index/match) and model-building.
• Experience in ADP Workforce Now and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC) is preferred.
• Proven ability to identify and address data anomalies, ensuring accuracy and consistency in financial reports.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial insights to finance leaders.
• Experience leading or supporting financial audits and meeting tax requirements.
• Prior experience with federal government contracting rules and DCAA compliance is preferred.
• CPA or CMA is preferred.
• This is a hybrid position located in Columbia, Maryland.
• The anticipated compensation range for this role is $95K - $110K. The actual offer will reflect the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including full medical and dental coverage, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and more.

We encourage you to apply even if you don't check every box. The right attributes matter more to us than a perfect resume match.

We encourage you to apply even if you feel that you do not meet all of the above qualifications. Frequently cited statistics show that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Evergreen encourages you to break that statistic and to apply. No one ever meets 100% of the requirements. We look forward to your application!

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION AT EVERGREEN

At Evergreen, we acknowledge that an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DE&I”) is essential to hiring phenomenal people. To create the best home for businesses and spark success at our firm and throughout our portfolio, we aim to establish an environment where every person is welcomed, accepted, and empowered to excel in their role. These beliefs run true to our People-first philosophy, which emphasizes attributes over experience, we strive to recruit and work with those from a range of backgrounds, which drives creativity and innovation. At Evergreen, we recognize that we must continue to improve and expand and we are enthusiastic about maintaining Evergreen as one of the best places to work by ensuring a culture of inclusion and allowing everyone an unbiased opportunity to grow.

Compensation

A competitive compensation package will be offered alongside a benefits package including full medical and dental coverage, unlimited PTO, 401(k) match, family planning support, and much more.

Evergreen Services Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and ...