Manager of Accounting

Manager of Accounting Dynamic Integrated Services (DIS) is a proud Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business based in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area providing management consulting services to federal agencies and organizations supporting the public sector. DIS offers exceptional client services in the areas of Strategic Communications and Integrated Marketing (SCIM), Information Technology (IT), and Enterprise Optimization (EO).Most Importantly!At DIS, we are team oriented, continuous learners, hard-working, creative thinkers, and most of all 'kind people . We are a different kind of company with a truly unique culture; we celebrate people in all forms; one that values our employees and shares a mutual devotion to serving our clients with the highest forms of integrity.DIS is seeking an Accounting Supervisor to provide functional oversight of accounting operations in a government contracting (GovCon) environment, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with all applicable federal regulations. This role focuses on managing accounting processes, contract?related accounting activities, and financial close deliverables, rather than direct day?to?day people management.The Accounting Supervisor serves as a technical accounting lead and primary reviewer for GovCon?specific accounting activities, supporting compliance with FAR, CAS (as applicable), DCAA requirements, and company policies. The role works closely with Finance leadership, Contracts, and Program Management to ensure financial integrity across government contracts.Key Responsibilities Hands?On GovCon Accounting ExecutionPrepare and post journal entries, accruals, reallocations, and adjustmentsPerform monthly account reconciliations, research discrepancies, and resolve issuesMaintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy at the contract and company levelTrack and analyze direct, indirect, and unallowable costs in accordance with FARSupport accounting for cost?plus, T&M, and fixed?price contractsMaintain detailed supporting documentation for audits and reportingCompliance, Controls & Audit SupportEnsure compliance with: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), when applicable, DCAA audit requirements and requestsMaintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reportingPrepare accounting schedules and support documentation for: DCAA audits, Incurred cost submissions (ICS), Proposals and rate supportServe as the accounting point of contact for audit requests and financial inquiriesIdentify and resolve compliance issues or control gapsIndirect Rates & Financial ReportingSupport development, maintenance, and monitoring of indirect cost ratesAssist with rate analyses and variance explanationsEnsure consistent application of allocation methodologiesCoordinate with Finance leadership on forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting related to contract performanceProcess Ownership & ImprovementOwn and document accounting policies, procedures, and work instructions specific to GovCon operationsIdentify opportunities to improve accounting efficiency, accuracy, and audit readinessSupport accounting system implementations or enhancements (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, or similar GovCon ERPs)Ensure accounting processes scale appropriately for a mid?sized GovCon business with growing contract volumeFunctional Guidance (Limited Supervision)Provide technical guidance and review of accounting work prepared by staffCoordinate accounting activities to meet reporting deadlinesProvide input on performance, training, and process adherence as neededThis role emphasizes functional accountability and review, not extensive people managementEducation & Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with 810 years of progressive accounting experience, orMaster's degree with 68 years of experienceDemonstrated experience in a government contracting accounting environmentStrong familiarity with FAR, indirect rates, and DCAA expectationsPrior lead or supervisory experience preferred, but not requiredPreferred Qualifications CPA or CPA?eligibleExperience working in a mid?sized GovCon organizationHands?on experience with GovCon ERPs (e.g., Costpoint, Unanet)Experience supporting incurred cost submissions and auditsKey Skills & Competencies Strong technical accounting and GovCon regulatory knowledgeHigh attention to detail and documentation disciplineAbility to manage multiple deadlines in a compliance?driven environmentStrong analytical and problem?solving skillsClear written and verbal communication skillsComfort serving as the functional owner and reviewer of accounting activitiesProactive approach to audit readiness and risk mitigationWork Environment Remote work environmentPeriodic increases in workload during financial close, audits, and proposal cyclesOccasional extended hours during audit or reporting deadlinesPhysical and Cognitive RequirementsThe physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.PhysicalFrequently required to sit and work at a desk/computer for extended periods of time of up to 8 hours a day.While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear.Must be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on computer and/or related office equipment.Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.CognitiveAbility to learn new tasks.Ability to maintain focus and complete tasks independently.Ability to remember processes.Ability to complete tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota.Salary is commensurate with experience.