<p>My client is a large private equity backed government contractor in search of an accomplished accounting operations/shared services leader to oversee core transactional teams and strengthen performance across payroll, payables, and receivables. This position is suited for someone who combines strong people leadership with a practical approach to improving workflows, reporting, and internal controls. The ideal candidate brings experience supporting government-related customers, navigating integrated finance platforms, and partnering across departments to enhance accuracy, speed, and accountability.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct and coach teams responsible for payroll, accounts payable, billing, collections, and cash application, while setting clear goals and reinforcing high standards of execution.</p><p>• Monitor day-to-day performance across accounting operations by establishing meaningful metrics, analyzing trends, and preparing reporting that supports leadership decisions.</p><p>• Safeguard the quality and timeliness of invoicing, payment processing, and receivables activity through disciplined oversight and adherence to established controls.</p><p>• Identify inefficiencies in transaction workflows and implement process enhancements that decrease manual work, shorten turnaround times, and improve consistency.</p><p>• Work closely with sales, order operations, and other business partners to strengthen billing inputs, reduce discrepancies, and limit issues that delay collections.</p><p>• Support the monthly close process by ensuring subledger activity is complete, exceptions are addressed promptly, and operational records are ready for reconciliation.</p><p>• Maintain a strong compliance environment by upholding documentation standards, reinforcing policy alignment, and assisting with audit-related requests.</p><p>• Collaborate with accounting, HR, IT, FP&A, and other stakeholders to improve coordination across interconnected processes and drive broader operational effectiveness.</p><p>• Take on additional projects and operational priorities as business needs evolve.</p>
<p><strong>Accounting Manager — Construction Industry</strong> <em>Montgomery County, MD (Convenient to Washington, DC)</em></p><p>Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment? If so, our client, a leading construction company dedicated to redefining contractor training and industry excellence is looking for a hands-on Accounting Manager. This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in an organization on the rise, supporting multiple entities and high-impact projects. Please note this is the only person in accounting reporting to the GM.</p><p><strong>In this full-time Accounting Manager position, you will:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage accounting operations and financial reporting for two dynamic companies</li><li>Oversee job cost accounting and event/project financials</li><li>Design and implement the month-end close process</li><li>Administer biweekly payroll for salaried, commissioned, and hourly staff</li><li>Ensure the timely processing and payment of vendor invoices — maximizing available discounts</li><li>Monitor staffing and departmental expenses to ensure alignment with budgets, reconciling variances as needed</li><li>Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements</li><li>Manage insurance reporting requirements</li><li>Accurately calculate, track, and accrue special event offers</li><li>Oversee both accounts receivable and accounts payable functions</li></ul><p><strong>What you bring:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Management</li><li>5+ years’ hands-on, day-to-day accounting experience through to financial statement preparation</li><li>Proficiency in QuickBooks is a MUST and desktop preferred</li><li>A solid grasp of debits, credits, and accounting fundamentals</li><li>Experience and energy suited to a for-profit, entrepreneurial small business</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and time management</li><li>Progressive accounting management responsibilities in your career</li><li>A consistently positive, professional attitude — and a strong personal commitment to excellence</li><li>Superb written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills</li><li>The ability to effectively prioritize and adapt in a dynamic environment</li><li>Verifiable professional references and the ability to pass a background/drug check</li></ul><p><strong>Why join our client?</strong> They offer a supportive, collaborative workplace where your expertise truly makes an impact. You’ll enjoy the chance to grow with a respected industry leader and help shape the financial success of a company on a mission.</p><p>Ready to take your accounting career to the next level? Apply today and be part of something extraordinary! Comp range is from 90K-110K in base salary + bonus and benefits. To apply to this Accounting Manager role please do so through this posting or reach out to Caren Bromberg Bach on LinkedIn or call Caren Bach at 301.965.9035.</p>
<p><strong>Accounting Manager | Reston, VA (on-site) | $120-130K+15% bonus target</strong></p><p>Are you a public accounting firm<strong>-trained accounting professional</strong> ready to take the next step into a high-impact leadership role? We are seeking an <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to join a high-performing corporate accounting team and help drive operational excellence, strong financial reporting, and continuous process improvement. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who combines a strong technical accounting foundation with leadership ability, business partnership skills, and a passion for building and developing teams. Reporting to the Accounting Director, this role will lead the operational accounting function, oversee close and reporting activities, and play a key role in strengthening controls, improving processes, and supporting audit readiness.</p><p>Why This Role Stands Out</p><ul><li>Excellent fit for professionals with a <strong>Big 4 or large regional public accounting background</strong></li><li>High-visibility role with leadership responsibility and direct exposure to senior accounting leadership</li><li>Opportunity to influence <strong>process improvements</strong>, team development, and accounting operations</li><li>Strong mix of <strong>technical accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and people leadership</strong></li><li>Join a respected, growth-oriented organization with a strong track record of internal promotion and long-term career development</li></ul><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead, coach, and develop the operational accounting team, creating an engaging and high-performance environment</li><li>Coordinate and execute the <strong>month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close</strong> processes to ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality financial reporting</li><li>Prepare and analyze management reporting to support business insight and decision-making</li><li>Identify and implement <strong>process improvements</strong> that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across accounting operations</li><li>Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of <strong>internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR)</strong></li><li>Help ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and financial reporting standards</li><li>Partner with internal and external auditors and manage audit requests, deliverables, and communications</li><li>Research and evaluate <strong>technical accounting matters</strong> and support sound accounting conclusions</li></ul><p><br></p>