Accounting Manager- Laurel, MD
Our client, a well-established professional services organization, is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the accounting and finance function at its Maryland headquarters. This is a highly visible, hands-on Accounting Manager opportunity reporting directly to executive leadership and overseeing a small accounting team.
The ideal Accounting Manager will combine strong technical accounting expertise with operational leadership experience in a project-based environment. This Accounting Manager will play a critical role in financial reporting, cash flow management, project accounting, compliance, and strategic decision-making. A successful candidate will be comfortable rolling up their sleeves while also serving as a trusted business partner to company leadership.
Key Responsibilities for the Accounting Manager:
- Lead all accounting and financial operations, including general ledger, AP, AR, billing, payroll oversight, and month-end close.
- Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
- Oversee project accounting, revenue recognition, contract billing, and profitability reporting across multiple engineering projects.
- Partner with project managers and executive leadership to monitor project performance, budgets, and financial results.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, FAR, DCAA, and other government contracting requirements.
- Manage annual audits, tax filings, indirect cost rates, and regulatory reporting.
- Oversee cash flow forecasting, treasury activities, banking relationships, and financial controls.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a small accounting team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and strategic planning initiatives.
- Maintain and improve accounting systems, processes, reporting tools, and internal controls.
- Serve as a key business partner to senior leadership, providing financial insight and decision-making support.
- Assist with risk management, insurance administration, and corporate compliance activities.
Qualifications for the Accounting Manager:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. MBA or CPA strongly preferred
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity
- Strong understanding of project-based accounting within engineering, consulting, construction, architecture, or government contracting environments
- Experience overseeing payroll, AP, AR, cash management, budgeting, and financial statement preparation
- Experience using Deltek products a plus but not required
- Strong proficiency with Excel
Salary: $100,000-$120,000
Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm (can be flexible) with opportunity for work from home after onboarding period
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