Gov Contractor Accounting Lead

NightDragon Acquisition Corp.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HawkEye 360 in Herndon, VA is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee accounts payable, billing, and core general ledger functions at our Herndon location. You will lead the transaction processing team, own key GL areas, and drive process improvement and automation in collaboration with the Controller and cross-location partners.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, and strong knowledge of government contractor accounting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or related field.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including operational accounting responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of government contractor accounting, U.S. GAAP, and internal controls.
• Experience with transaction processing (A/P, billing) and general ledger accounting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee transaction processing activities at the Herndon location, including Accounts Payable and billing operations.
• Manage, mentor, and develop team members responsible for day-to-day transactional accounting.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of transactions and adherence to policies, procedures, and strong internal controls.
• Own key general ledger functions, including journal entry preparation and review.
• Perform and review critical account reconciliations to support a timely and high-quality monthly close.
• Support the Controller with close reporting, analysis, and operational accounting initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Dallas team and other functional partners to maintain consistent processes across locations.
• Partner closely with the Controller in designing and implementing system upgrades, workflow improvements, automation, and standardization across accounting operations.
• Assist with audit support, government contract compliance, and other external reporting processes as required.
• Contribute to accounting policies, documentation, and continuous enhancement of accounting operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

ERP systems

Job description

HawkEye 360 in Herndon, VA is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee accounts payable, billing, and core general ledger functions at our Herndon location. You will lead the transaction processing team, own key GL areas, and drive process improvement and automation in collaboration with the Controller and cross-location partners.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, and strong knowledge of government contractor accounting