Finance Manager

We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to support a growing organization in Arlington, Virginia within the government contracting sector. This Long-term Contract position will lead essential finance and accounting activities for a newly established entity, ensuring accurate reporting and strong financial oversight. The role is well suited for someone who can balance hands-on accounting leadership with the financial demands of federal contract environments.

Responsibilities:

• Direct monthly and annual close activities, ensuring financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Produce timely financial statements and management reports that support leadership decision-making and compliance needs.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, maintaining strong controls across general ledger activity and related processes.
• Manage project-based accounting tasks for government contracts, including cost tracking and financial analysis.
• Prepare and review indirect rate calculations to support contract compliance and internal financial planning.
• Contribute financial input to proposal development by assembling cost data and supporting pricing efforts.
• Use Deltek Costpoint to maintain accounting records, generate reports, and support finance operations.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to improve reporting accuracy and maintain alignment with organizational and contract requirements.
• Demonstrated experience leading month-end and year-end close processes within a finance or accounting function.
• Strong background in financial reporting and core accounting oversight.
• Hands-on experience with Deltek Costpoint in a finance environment requiring strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of accounting practices and compliance considerations related to federal government contracts.
• Experience with project accounting, including cost monitoring and contract-related financial activities.
• Familiarity with indirect rate development and application in a government contracting setting.
• Ability to support proposal pricing or related financial contributions for contract submissions.