Finance Manager

Certus Recruitment Group; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Vacation

Job summary

Certus Recruitment Group is partnered with a government contractor in El Paso, TX to recruit a Finance Manager for a hands-on leadership role. You will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, GL, and government contract cost compliance, reporting to the CFO.

This onsite role offers $85,000–$100,000 base salary plus benefits, with responsibilities including monthly close, cost analysis, ERP controls, and collaboration with auditors and the finance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience in government contracting.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS cost principles and DCAA compliance.
• Strong GL, financial reporting and analytical skills.
• Experience with indirect cost rates, cost pools, and project cost accounting.
• Experience overseeing reconciliations, month-end close, and controls.
• ERP experience in government contracting.
• Supervisory experience with a small accounting team.
• Advanced Excel and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close, general ledger management and financial reporting.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Prepare financial reporting packages for board meetings.
• Manage cost pools, indirect rate calculations and DCAA compliance.
• Review reconciliations, journal entries, payroll postings and cost allocations.
• Oversee sales tax, state income tax and other regulatory reporting.
• Manage ERP configuration relating to chart of accounts, project setup, revenue formulas and financial reporting.
• Identify and resolve accounting system issues, including billing and revenue recognition discrepancies.
• Develop and maintain documented accounting procedures, close checklists and review controls.
• Establish consistent cost allocation processes and ensure accurate project cost reporting.
• Coordinate with external auditors and support ad hoc financial projects for the CFO.
• Supervise and support accounting staff, ensuring accuracy, accountability and timely delivery.

Skills

Accounting & Finance

Leadership

Excel skills

GAAP & Financial Reporting

DCAA Compliance

ERP Systems

Budgeting & Forecasting

Government Contracting Knowledge

Internal Controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

FINANCE MANAGER

El Paso, TX | 100% Onsite

$85,000-$100,000 Base Salary

Flexibility for the Right Candidate + Benefits

The Opportunity Certus Recruitment is partnering with an established government contractor to appoint an experienced Finance Manager to support its continued operational and financial performance.

Reporting to the CFO, this is a hands-on leadership role overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, general ledger activities and government contract cost compliance.

The successful candidate will bring strong accounting expertise, a solid understanding of government contracting requirements and the ability to improve financial processes, systems and internal controls.

The Role

• Lead monthly financial close, general ledger management and financial reporting
• Oversee corporate and project budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis
• Prepare financial reporting packages for board meetings
• Manage cost pools, indirect rate calculations and DCAA compliance
• Review account reconciliations, journal entries, payroll postings and cost allocations
• Oversee sales tax, state income tax and other regulatory reporting requirements
• Manage ERP configuration relating to chart of accounts, project setup, revenue formulas and financial reporting
• Identify and resolve accounting system issues, including billing and revenue recognition discrepancies
• Develop and maintain documented accounting procedures, close checklists and review controls
• Establish consistent cost allocation processes and ensure accurate project cost reporting
• Coordinate with external auditors and support ad hoc financial projects for the CFO
• Supervise and support accounting staff, ensuring accuracy, accountability and timely delivery

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including experience with a government contractor - essential
• Working knowledge of government contracting requirements, including FAR/DFARS cost principles and DCAA compliance
• Strong general ledger, financial reporting and analytical skills
• Experience with indirect cost rates, cost pools and project cost accounting
• Experience overseeing reconciliations, month-end close and financial controls
• Familiarity with ERP systems used in government contracting
• Proven ability to supervise a small team and coordinate with external auditors
• Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills
• High standards of integrity and confidentiality

Desirable: CPA qualification or progress towards certification, together with experience improving ERP configurations, accounting processes and financial documentation.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to take ownership of core finance operations while working closely with the CFO in a role that combines financial leadership, technical accounting and process improvement.

You’ll have the scope to strengthen reporting, improve systems and documentation, and ensure robust financial controls across the business.

$85,000-$100,000 base salary, with flexibility for the right candidate, plus a benefits package including:

• 401(k)
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Vacation

Location: El Paso, Texas — this is a fully onsite position.

If you’re an experienced finance professional with a strong government contracting background and the technical expertise to improve financial processes and compliance, we’d like to hear from you.

All applications treated in the strictest confidence.