Director of Accounting

Quantum Leap Research; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Educational assistance

Insurance premium subsidy

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

Quantum Leap Research is seeking a seasoned Director of Accounting to lead the accounting organization, oversee monthly close, and partner with executive leadership on growth and strategic initiatives. This role demands building teams, strengthening controls, and preparing the company for future transactions.

The ideal candidate will bring 15+ years of leadership in accounting, CPA credentials, and experience in government contracting or similarly regulated industries, with a proven ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• CPA required
• 15+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience
• Experience leading accounting teams in growing organizations
• Experience within government contracting, aerospace & defense, national security, or similarly regulated industries preferred
• Prior experience working in a private equity-backed company preferred
• Demonstrated success developing and mentoring accounting professionals
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience supporting M&A activity, due diligence, integrations, or transaction readiness initiatives preferred
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Leadership‑first mindset with a passion for developing people
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence across the organization
• Hands‑on when necessary but focused on building scalable processes and teams
• Collaborative partner to the CFO and executive leadership team
• High integrity and discretion in handling sensitive information
• Comfortable operating in an environment preparing for significant growth and future transaction activity

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting organization
• Oversee all accounting operations and monthly close activities
• Review monthly financial results and reporting packages prepared by the accounting and FP&A teams
• Maintain strong internal controls and accounting processes
• Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies across the accounting function
• Partner with finance leadership to support continued organizational growth
• Support reporting requirements associated with private equity investors
• Ensure high-quality financial information is delivered to executive leadership, investors, and lenders
• Participate in board and investor reporting processes
• Help establish scalable reporting and control structures appropriate for a growing platform company
• Partner closely with the CFO in scaling the accounting function for growth
• Support due diligence activities related to acquisitions, integrations, financing transactions, and eventual exit preparation
• Assist with accounting and operational readiness for strategic transactions
• Build a finance and accounting infrastructure capable of supporting continued growth
• Provide accounting leadership within a government contracting environment
• Understand the unique characteristics of government contracting, including long-term contracts, secure environments, confidentiality requirements, and customer expectations
• Maintain eligibility for a security clearance, if required
• Support compliance with company, customer, and contractual requirements

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Mentoring

Communication

Industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Quantum Leap is the leading technology services company focused on providing operationally focused solutions for select clientele within the United States Government (USG). Quantum Leap was founded by a team of technologists and engineers to focus exclusively on advancing USG interests against the Nation’s threats in an age of Strategic (Great Power) Competition.

We have built a highly collaborative workforce dedicated to countering those threats in an environment designed for success. This an entrepreneurial, fast-growing company, where the right candidate can join and really make a difference.

The Director of Accounting will serve as the senior accounting leader for the organization and a key member of the finance leadership team. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this individual will be responsible for leading the accounting organization, developing staff, overseeing the monthly close and reporting processes, strengthening internal controls, and helping prepare the company for future strategic transactions.

The successful candidate will provide leadership, mentorship, and organizational oversight while helping develop the next generation of accounting leadership within the company.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned accounting executive who enjoys building teams, creating accountability, developing talent, and serving as a trusted business partner to executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Development
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting organization
  • Serve as direct manager and coach to the Assistant Controller and broader accounting team
  • Build organizational depth, succession planning, and leadership capabilities within the department
  • Conduct regular accounting leadership meetings and establish accountability throughout the team
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, ownership, continuous improvement, and professional development
• Accounting Operations
  • Oversee all accounting operations and monthly close activities
  • Ensure timely, accurate, and efficient financial reporting
  • Review monthly financial results and reporting packages prepared by the accounting and FP&A teams
  • Maintain strong internal controls and accounting processes
  • Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies across the accounting functionPartner with finance leadership to support continued organizational growth
• Private Equity & Executive Reporting
  • Support reporting requirements associated with private equity investors
  • Ensure high-quality financial information is delivered to executive leadership, investors, and lenders
  • Participate in board and investor reporting processes
  • Help establish scalable reporting and control structures appropriate for a growing platform company
• Strategic Initiatives & Transaction Readiness
  • Partner closely with the CFO in scaling the accounting function for growth
  • Support due diligence activities related to acquisitions, integrations, financing transactions, and eventual exit preparation
  • Assist with accounting and operational readiness for strategic transactions
  • Build a finance and accounting infrastructure capable of supporting continued growth
• Industry & Compliance Support
  • Provide accounting leadership within a government contracting environment
  • Understand the unique characteristics of government contracting, including long-term contracts, secure environments, confidentiality requirements, and customer expectations
  • Maintain eligibility for a security clearance, if required
  • Support compliance with company, customer, and contractual requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• CPA required
• 15+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience
• Experience leading accounting teams in growing organizations
• Experience within government contracting, aerospace & defense, national security, or similarly regulated industries preferred
• Prior experience working in a private equity-backed company preferred
• Demonstrated success developing and mentoring accounting professionals
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience supporting M&A activity, due diligence, integrations, or transaction readiness initiatives preferred
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Leadership‑first mindset with a passion for developing people
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence across the organization
• Hands‑on when necessary but focused on building scalable processes and teams
• Collaborative partner to the CFO and executive leadership team
• High integrity and discretion in handling sensitive information
• Comfortable operating in an environment preparing for significant growth and future transaction activity

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible leadership position within a growing government contractor. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the accounting organization, mentor future leaders, partner directly with executive leadership, and play a meaningful role in preparing the company for its next chapter of growth.

Compensation and Benefits

We seek the best‑and‑brightest professionals at all levels so offer highly competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

Salary range

$175,000 – $195,000. Salary ranges reflect compensation for qualified candidates across a range of experience levels and are flexible; actual salary will be determined based on demonstrated skills, experience, and performance.

Company-sponsored benefits include: 6% 401(k) company match with immediate vesting, educational assistance up to $7,000 per year, 100% insurance premium subsidy for employees (75% for dependents), Anthem medical, Guardian dental, life and disability coverage, 4 weeks’ vacation, 2 weeks sick leave, and 11 holidays.

Quantum Leap is an Equal Opportunity Employer.