Accounting Director Job at The Copper River Family of Companies in Chantilly

Copper River Shared Services is looking for a Business Unit Accounting Director, responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the organization's financial data by recording, verifying, and reconciling financial transactions. To be successful in this role, the candidate will be required to be assertive, work with a sense of urgency, and have a strong work ethic.

This position reports to the Corporate Controller, and is located in Chantilly, VA.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Primary oversight and responsibility for the accurate and timely month end financial close process for a portfolio of companies
• Liaison with executive operational staff to review and ensure accurate financial performance.
• Coordinate daily financial activities in a shared services environment which include general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll/labor, project control and procurement departments.
• Preparation, review and oversight of inter-company transactions, cash management, financial reporting, and balance sheet management for a portfolio of companies.
• Reconcile and maintain the general ledger for select balance sheet accounts along with the corresponding schedules.
• Monitor project financial performance to ensure adherence to contract terms and budgetary constraints.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations, accounting standards, and specific requirements (i.e., Federal Acquisition Regulation-FAR, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Manage General Ledger staff who will assist in the monthly close and financial statement production process.
• Record journal entries and maintain the general ledger to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Manage the preparation of month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals, adjustments, and financial statement preparation.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition and unbilled revenue reconciliation.
• Assist in improving and streamlining month-end close process, including documentation of procedures.
• Ensure accurate allocation of costs to specific contracts to include Time & Material (T&M), Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Milestone & Deliveries, Progress Payments and Cost-plus (CP).
• Monitor and review Account Receivable and Account Payable transactions for accuracy and payment purposes. Support collections processes.
• Maintain organized and detailed financial records and documentation; ensure all records are accessible and readily available for audits and reviews.
• Prepare and provide documentation and financial records for audits conducted by government agencies/ external auditors.
• Support financial audits and address audit findings and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.
• Oversight/support for annual BPOL and local tax filings

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent work experience
• CPA certification is a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 + years proven experience as a divisional controller or assistant controller in a Government Contractor with annual revenue more than 100M.
• Previous experience overseeing month end close for multiple companies in a multi-company environment.
• 5 + years of experience with Deltek CostPoint required.
• Previous experience with Costpoint revenue recognition as well as unbilled analysis and reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards (GAAP).
• Previous management/supervisory experience.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.
• ANC/Tribal experience preferred.
• Previous experience processing in a multi-company shared services environment required.
• Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)