Director, Govt Compliance & Accounting

Kforce Inc; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

HSA & FSA

401(k) & company match

Life & Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Kforce is seeking a Director of Government Program Compliance & Accounting for a client in Columbia, MD. This leadership role will oversee government contract accounting, compliance, and program finance, acting as a key business partner across finance, operations, and project teams to ensure compliance and drive process improvements.

The ideal candidate brings deep government program accounting expertise, strong communication skills, and a track record of cross-functional partnership to resolve

Qualifications

• Requires strong knowledge of government contract accounting and compliance.
• Experience supporting government-funded programs and contract requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to drive issues to resolution and improve accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and strengthen government contract accounting, compliance, and program finance operations.
• Partner across finance, operations, and business leaders to ensure compliance with government contract requirements.
• Drive process improvements and operational excellence.
• Support long-term government contracts and complex program financing.

Skills

Government program accounting

Compliance management

Cross-functional leadership

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Columbia, MD that is seeking a Director, Government Program Compliance & Accounting to lead and strengthen government contract accounting, compliance, and program finance operations. This individual will serve as a key business partner across the organization, ensuring compliance with government contract requirements while driving accountability, process improvements, and operational excellence. Summary: The ideal candidate will combine deep government program accounting expertise with strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional partnership skills. This role will work closely with finance, operations, project managers, and business leaders to resolve complex issues, improve financial processes, and support the continued growth of government-funded programs. This is a high-visibility position offering the opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing organization supporting long-term government contracts.

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Columbia, MD that is seeking a Director, Government Program Compliance & Accounting to lead and strengthen government contract accounting, compliance, and program finance operations. This individual will serve as a key business partner across the organization, ensuring compliance with government contract requirements while driving accountability, process improvements, and operational excellence. Summary: The ideal candidate will combine deep government program accounting expertise with strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional partnership skills. This role will work closely with finance, operations, project managers, and business leaders to resolve complex issues, improve financial processes, and support the continued growth of government-funded programs. This is a high-visibility position offering the opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing organization supporting long-term government contracts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• Strong government contract accounting and compliance experience
• Experience supporting government-funded programs and contract requirements
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong knowledge of program cost accounting, project accounting, and compliance controls
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated ability to drive issues through to resolution and improve organizational accountability
• Strong process improvement and problem-solving capabilities
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with finance, operations, HR, and business leaders

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

• We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees.
• Salaried personnel receive paid time off.
• Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law.
• Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.