Senior GovCon Accounting Leader | Close & Compliance

Cherry Bekaert; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert Staffing & Recruiting is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager for its Dallas-based team. This hands-on leadership role involves managing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring compliance with government contracting regulations, and implementing process improvements.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s in accounting or finance, 8+ years of relevant experience, and familiarity with QuickBooks and Deltek Costpoint. This position offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on financial operations.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required and CPA preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience working in a government contractor with at least $50M in revenue.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements.

Skills

Government contracting compliance

Process improvements

Leadership

Accounting operations

QuickBooks

EAC forecasting

Revenue recognition (ASC 606)

Education

Bachelor’s in accounting or finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Cherry Bekaert Staffing & Recruiting is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager for its Dallas-based team. This hands-on leadership role involves managing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring compliance with government contracting regulations, and implementing process improvements.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s in accounting or finance, 8+ years of relevant experience, and familiarity with QuickBooks and Deltek Costpoint. This position offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on financial operations.