Government Accounting Technical Manager

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States (Illinois) seeks a senior government accounting leader to oversee financial systems and reporting for contracts and grants, ensuring compliance with FAR, CAS, and GAAP. You will guide technical accounting and mentor the staff.

This role requires coordinating audits, managing projects, and collaborating across teams to deliver accurate, timely financial information and robust controls for government programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is strongly preferred.
• Expertise in government accounting principles, FAR, and CAS.
• Knowledge of GAAP accounting requirements and financial reporting.
• Ability to oversee government contracts and grants reporting and audits.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design, implementation, and maintenance of financial systems for government contracts and grants.
• Provide technical accounting guidance to ensure compliance with gov accounting standards.
• Ensure accuracy of financial reports related to government contracts and grants.
• Lead and coordinate audits and compliance activities; respond to auditor inquiries.
• Manage government accounting and financial reporting projects including plans and budgets.
• Lead and mentor accounting staff.
• Collaborate with accounting team and cross-functional departments.

Skills

Government accounting principles

Audit coordination

Project management

Attention to detail

Mentoring staff

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical accounting guidance

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Finance degree

Tools

Excel

Financial software

Government accounting systems

Databases

Job description

• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of financial systems and processes related to government contracts and grants
• Provide technical accounting guidance and support to ensure compliance with government accounting standards and regulations
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial reports related to government contracts and grants
• Lead and coordinate audits and other compliance activities, including providing documentation and responding to auditor inquiries
• Manage government accounting and financial reporting projects, including developing project plans, timelines, and budgets
• Lead and mentor accounting staff
• Collaborate with accounting team members and cross-functional departments

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (strongly preferred) or Finance
• Expertise in government accounting principles, practices, and regulations
• Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
• Ability to oversee financial systems and processes related to government contracts and grants
• Ability to provide technical accounting guidance and support
• Knowledge of financial reporting requirements for government contracts and grants
• Ability to lead and coordinate audits and compliance activities
• Ability to manage government accounting and financial reporting projects
• Proficiency in financial software, Excel, and other analytical tools
• Knowledge of government accounting systems and databases
• Knowledge of GAAP accounting requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to lead and mentor accounting staff and collaborate cross-functionally
• Must be a U.S. Person under ITAR/EAR or eligible to obtain required authorizations

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in government accounting principles, including compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). Proficient in managing financial systems and reporting for government contracts and grants while leading and mentoring accounting staff.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor’s Degree In Accounting
• Government Accounting Principles
• Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
• Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
• Financial Reporting Requirements

Hard Skills

• Financial Systems Management
• Technical Accounting Guidance
• Audit Coordination
• Project Management
• GAAP Accounting Requirements

Soft Skills

• Excellent Written Communication
• Excellent Verbal Communication
• Attention To Detail
• Mentoring
• Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Government Contracts
• Grants
• Compliance Activities
• Financial Reporting
• U.S. Person Under ITAR/EAR

Tools & Technologies

• Financial Software
• Excel
• Analytical Tools
• Government Accounting Systems
• Databases