Senior Accounting Manager — Path to CFO in Engineering

Goodwin Recruiting; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Sr. Accounting Manager for an engineering consulting firm in Northern Virginia. You will lead accounting operations, oversee financial reporting and controls, and partner with executives on strategic financial planning.

The role may offer advancement toward a Chief Financial Officer track. The ideal candidate brings substantial project-driven accounting experience, proficient revenue recognition, and strong leadership capabilities to optimize profitability and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial management experience.
• Previous experience as an Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or Controller.
• Accounting leadership experience within an engineering consulting firm is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of project accounting, revenue recognition, percentage-of-completion methods, and time-and-materials billing.
• Experience coordinating financial reviews or audits and managing complex reporting requirements.
• Understanding of LLC tax considerations.
• Strong analytical, leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• CPA designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, project accounting, and client billing.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements and analyze business performance.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial planning.
• Monitor project profitability, staff utilization, overhead rates, and key performance indicators.
• Maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and reporting across multiple business entities.
• Coordinate with external accountants on financial reviews, tax filings, compliance, and FAR Part 31 overhead audits.
• Manage banking relationships and support executive decisions on business strategy and growth.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff.
• Improve financial systems, reporting tools, and accounting processes.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Communication

Project accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Deltek Vision

Unanet A/E

Excel

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Sr. Accounting Manager for an engineering consulting firm in Northern Virginia. You will lead accounting operations, oversee financial reporting and controls, and partner with executives on strategic financial planning.

The role may offer advancement toward a Chief Financial Officer track. The ideal candidate brings substantial project-driven accounting experience, proficient revenue recognition, and strong leadership capabilities to optimize profitability and