VP of Accounting and Finance

Marathon TS; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health care plans

Dental and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Flexible hybrid and remote working arrangements

Job summary

A federal consulting firm is seeking a VP of Accounting and Finance to oversee financial functions and ensure data integrity. This role involves strategic analysis, compliance with government regulations, and implementing best practices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in accounting, strong leadership skills, and advanced proficiency in Excel. Offering a supportive work environment with competitive healthcare benefits and flexible working arrangements, this position is designed for a strategic thinker who excels in a leadership role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrable experience with government contracting accounting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial and accounting functions of the organization.
• Ensure integrity of financial data and maintain internal controls.
• Provide strategic insights for revenue-generating business units.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Leadership

Accounting principles

Financial modeling

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Master’s degree (MBA) or CPA certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Deltek Costpoint

Onestream

Job description

Marathon TS is seeking a VP of Accounting and Finance to support our federal client. The Vice President of Accounting and Finance is a key member of the Leadership Team and is responsible for overseeing the financial and accounting functions of the organization. This role is crucial for ensuring the integrity of financial data, maintaining robust internal controls, and providing strategic insights that support the organization’s revenue‑generating business units. A significant part of this role involves leveraging advanced skills to analyze complex data, model scenarios, and generate critical reports. Furthermore, the VP will ensure strict adherence to government contracting regulations (e.g., DCAA, FAR, CAS), overseeing compliance and audit readiness. This leader must have a strong accounting background and will be instrumental in implementing best practices across the accounting and finance functions, streamlining processes, and fostering a collaborative environment to enhance overall organizational effectiveness and support the achievement of strategic business objectives.

Base pay range

$180,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the financial and accounting functions of the organization.
• Ensuring the integrity of financial data, maintaining robust internal controls.
• Providing strategic insights that support the organization’s revenue‑generating business units.
• Leveraging advanced skills to analyze complex data, model scenarios, and generate critical reports.
• Ensuring strict adherence to government contracting regulations (e.g., DCAA, FAR, CAS), overseeing compliance and audit readiness.
• Implementing best practices across these functions, streamlining processes, and fostering a collaborative environment to enhance overall organizational effectiveness and support the achievement of strategic business objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. A Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) or CPA certification is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, demonstrating a strong understanding of financial principles and practices.
• Demonstrable experience overseeing information technology functions, including strategic planning, infrastructure management, and system implementations.
• Demonstrable advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including expertise in pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, HLOOKUPs, INDEX/MATCH, conditional formatting, data validation, and financial modeling.
• Extensive and proven experience with government contracting accounting, including a deep understanding of DCAA audit requirements, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), indirect rate structures, and cost‑plus contract accounting.
• Proven experience in managing all aspects of the accounting cycle, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of financial consolidation systems, Onestream.
• Demonstrated success in streamlining accounting processes, implementing financial controls, and improving efficiency within the accounting function.
• Strong understanding of accounting software and ERP system, Deltek Costpoint.
• Excellent strategic thinking, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and motivate high‑performing finance and accounting teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) applied to accounting functions is a plus.

What we will provide in return

• Competitive health care plans with savings accounts
• Dental and vision plans
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 6%, with immediate vesting on company match
• Life and disability insurance
• Learning Management System with robust offerings
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Flexible hybrid and remote working arrangements where possible
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Thrive Wellness Program
• Leadership Development Program with multiple learning options

Marathon TS is committed to the development of a creative, diverse, and inclusive work environment. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Marathon TS will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Marathon TS does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status").

Seniority level: Executive

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Management