Government Contract Accounting Sr. Manager

Frazier & Deeter; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Frazier & Deeter in Nashville seeks a Government Contract Accounting Senior Manager to lead government contracting engagements, advising on FAR, DCAA compliance, cost accounting standards, indirect rate structures, and pricing strategies.

You will guide client relationships, oversee engagements, and help expand the GovCon practice while delivering strategic accounting and advisory services to federal contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA license preferred.
• 8+ years of govcon experience.
• Experience with government contract software is required.
• Experience leading client relationships and multi-engagement management.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple government contractor engagements and act as trusted adviser on accounting and compliance.
• Guide FAR and DCAA requirements, cost accounting standards, and rate structures.
• Oversee preparation/review of financial statements and submissions.
• Develop client relationships and identify opportunities to expand services.
• Advise on DCAA audit readiness and process improvements.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and forward pricing proposals.
• Engage in business development and networking within GovCon community.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and industry trends.
• Mentor managers and staff accountants; manage budgets and timelines.
• Ensure high-quality, timely deliverables and client satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA license preferred

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Unanet

PROCAS

Job description

Join Frazier & Deeter and be a part of a rapidly growing Top 50 accounting & advisory firm that has been repeatedly named a Best Firm to Work For, a Best Firm for Women and a Pacesetter firm among U.S. accounting firms. With several officesacross the U.S., UK, and India, there is a spot for you!

We serve clients of all sizes across the United States and the globe, with a suite of services that grow every year. Our growth mindset and entrepreneurial environment translates into variety and opportunity for our people.

At Frazier & Deeter, we’re committed to training, mentoring, and developing our staff members. With our emphasis on Investing in Relationships to Make a Difference and a Firmwide Focus on Inclusion, we help each other grow in every aspect of life.

Job Summary:

As a Government Contract Accounting Senior Manager within our CAAS practice, you will play a critical leadership role supporting government contracting clients with complex, compliance-driven accounting and advisory needs. This position offers the opportunity to lead client relationships, provide strategic guidance, oversee compliance and accounting engagements, and help organizations navigate the evolving regulatory requirements associated with doing business with the federal government.

You will play a leadership role in the continued growth of Frazier & Deeter's GovCon team, helping expand the firm's market presence, develop new client relationships, cultivate business opportunities, and strengthen Frazier & Deeter's position within the government contracting community. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in FAR and DCAA compliance, experience managing multiple client engagements, and a passion for helping government contractors achieve their business objectives.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead multiple government contractor client engagements, serving as a trusted advisor on accounting, compliance, operational, and financial matters
• Provide guidance related to FAR, DCAA requirements, Cost Accounting Standards, indirect rate structures, cost allowability, and allocability
• Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements, indirect cost rate calculations, incurred cost submissions, and other compliance-related deliverables
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities to expand services and deliver additional value
• Advise clients on DCAA audit readiness, compliance assessments, process improvements, and government contract accounting best practices
• Assist clients with budgeting, forecasting, forward pricing rate development, and proposal pricing support
• Participate in business development activities, including networking, industry conferences, proposal development, and relationship building within the government contracting community
• Stay current on government contracting regulations, accounting standards, and industry trends to proactively advise clients
• Lead and mentor managers, senior accountants, and staff accountants, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment
• Manage engagement budgets, staffing, timelines, and profitability while ensuring exceptional client service
• Ensure high-quality deliverables are completed accurately and timely while exceeding client expectations

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• CPA license preferred
• 8+ years of experience supporting government contractor clients
• Demonstrated experience in public accounting, consulting, outsourced accounting, or other multi-client professional services environments
• Experience with government contract accounting software such as Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, PROCAS, or similar platforms required
• Experience leading client relationships and managing multiple concurrent engagements
• Demonstrated business development, networking, and relationship management skills
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed to support client engagements, industry conferences, networking opportunities, and business development activities