Government Contract Accounting Manager

Join Frazier & Deeter and be a part of a rapidly growing Top 50 accounting & advisory firm that has been repeatedly named a Best Firm to Work For, a Best Firm for Women and a Pacesetter firm among U.S. accounting firms. With several offices across the U.S., UK, and India, there is a spot for you!  

We serve clients of all sizes across the United States and the globe, with a suite of services that grow every year. Our growth mindset and entrepreneurial environment translates into variety and opportunity for our people. 

At Frazier & Deeter, we’re committed to training, mentoring, and developing our staff members. With our emphasis on Investing in Relationships to Make a Difference and a Firmwide Focus on Inclusion, we help each other grow in every aspect of life.  

Job Summary:

Duties & Responsibilities:

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  Oversee and support clients in maintaining government contract-compliant accounting, including managing staff responsible for transaction entry, financial cleanup, and preparing invoices for various contract types (FFP, T&M, CPFF).
  
  


• Review financial statements and indirect cost rate calculations for government contractor clients.


• Guide clients in resolving accounting challenges related to government contracts, including cost allowability, allocability, and compliance with government regulations.


• Provide strategic advisory services to optimize financial performance, improve reporting, and ensure adherence to industry’s best practices.


• Stay updated on government contracting regulations, accounting standards, and compliance requirements to proactively advise clients.


• Lead and mentor junior accountants, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.


• Ensure high-quality deliverables within deadlines while exceeding client expectations.


• Develop and prepare annual forward pricing budgets to support financial planning and government contract compliance.

Education & Experience: 

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  Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
  
  


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  Demonstrated experience in public accounting, consulting, or outsourced accounting environments
  
  


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  5+ years of experience in government contracting.
  
  


• In-depth knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).


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  Expertise in preparing the Incurred Cost Submission
  
  


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  Experience with government contract accounting software (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, Unanet)
  
  


• Experience in leading a team and owning client relationships


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.


• Effective leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, to collaborate with clients and internal teams.

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