Govt Contracting Accounting Manager - Costpoint & GAAP Expert

Abt Global Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Competitive employee benefits

Job summary

Abt Global Inc. is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations for a government contracting organization, overseeing domestic and international teams, owning month-end close, and supporting external reporting and audits. The ideal candidate has significant Deltek Costpoint expertise, deep U.S.

GAAP knowledge, and a track record of building strong controls in a complex environment. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Accounting and Reporting, the role will have 1-4 direct

Qualifications

• CPA license and at least five years of accounting management experience.
• Significant Deltek Costpoint expertise in a government contracting environment.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ASC 606 revenue recognition.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Oversee domestic and international accounting groups, set priorities and ensure consistency.
• Own and optimize processes in Deltek Costpoint across GL, project accounting, billing, and AP/AR.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and government contracting requirements (FAR, CAS, DCAA).
• Coordinate external audits and prepare schedules and documentation.
• Prepare external financial reporting and disclosures with accuracy and deadlines.
• Oversee revenue recognition for government contracts under ASC 606.
• Maintain internal controls over financial reporting and drive remediation of deficiencies.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Contracts, PM, Compliance, Legal, Tax, Treasury, IT to resolve accounting matters.
• Support audits, incurred cost submissions, and indirect-rate analysis.
• Develop close calendars, policies, KPIs, and service expectations.
• Lead process improvements and automation to scale and improve controls.
• Provide technical accounting guidance to senior leadership on complex transactions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Auditing liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA license

Master's degree in Accounting/Finance or MBA

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Abt Global Inc. is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations for a government contracting organization, overseeing domestic and international teams, owning month-end close, and supporting external reporting and audits. The ideal candidate has significant Deltek Costpoint expertise, deep U.S.

GAAP knowledge, and a track record of building strong controls in a complex environment. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Accounting and Reporting, the role will have 1-4 direct