Finance Manager - Government Contracting (Onsite)

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

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.