Director, Accounting

Quantum Leap

Leesburg (VA)

On-site

USD 175,000 - 195,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Quantum Leap is a national defense technology company headquartered in Leesburg, VA, seeking a seasoned Director of Accounting to lead the accounting organization and partner with executive leadership on growth and strategic transactions.

You will oversee monthly close, reporting, private equity and investor communications, and drive process improvements while ensuring government contracting compliance and strong internal controls.

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.

Responsibilities

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.
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 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

Mentoring

Communication

Organizational skills

Executive presence

M&A experience

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Job description

Quantum Leap, a national defense technology company, synchronizes the full spectrum of capabilities across its operating companies, bringing together decades of expertise, private capital, and transformative innovation to deliver holistic solutions today to ensure tomorrow's success. True to our name, Quantum Leap enables clients to move beyond incremental improvements and achieve quantum leaps in performance, readiness, and resilience.

We have built a highly collaborative workforce in an environment designed for success. This is 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 function
- Partner 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.