Project Accounting Manager (GovCon)

WWC Global, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is seeking a Project Accounting Manager to incorporate hands-on management of and provision of strategic direction of the day-to-day operations of the project accounting department, ensure the integrity of all project financial information and reporting, and work closely with the program management and executive management teams in operational areas to support project budgeting, forecasting, and analyses. They oversee all project related finance and accounting functions to facilitate month end closings, Project Status Reporting, Operational Reporting, budgeting, cost compliance and coordinate with company accounting functions. In addition, they are responsible for developing, reporting on, and administering the finance model ensuring full DCAA compliance to include cost pools and allocations for the consolidated group of the operating firms of Command Holdings and subsidiaries.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the Project Accounting/Finance team in creating strategic plans regarding the company's project and backlog projections; this includes both accounting duties and financial analyses and projections.
• Identify risks and areas in need of improvement.
• Oversee the preparation of regulatory and financial reporting as required, and ensure compliance.
• Develop policies and procedures related to a compliant cost accounting system.
• Manage the preparation of project budgets, project forecasts and project accounting activities.
• Develop, monitor revise as necessary indirect overhead Provisional Billing Rates for submission to the DCAA for the PCC.
• Monitor, review and provide analysis of Project Profitability and Key Performance Indicators for projects (including DSO, Margin analysis, utilization of labor, etc.).
• Monitor and control all overhead and budgets to ensure profitability as well as report all overhead rates.
• Responsible for the compliant submittal of the annual DCAA Incurred Cost Submissions (ICE) for the PCC.
• Prepare and update the company’s project financial planning model to provide real-time forecasts to operational and program management.
• Work with operational and program management to review key metrics to measure performance and to provide management with business insights.
• Provide monthly reporting package (financials, narrative, MBR, dashboard).
• Work with operational and overhead department heads to develop annual budgets including projected revenues, expenses, and cash flows; drive variance reporting on a timely basis, coordinate consolidation of these budgets with Corporate Controller annual operating plan consolidation.
• Prepare and review project financial statements for compliance with the FAR/CAS and GAAP. Includes understanding of revenue recognition rules.
• Create and maintain operational accounting processes that ensure adherence to monthly close deadlines.
• Provide project margin analysis, including actual to budget and to pricing, provide feedback.
• Project cash flow from projects and aid accounting department in cash flow forecasts.
• Facilitate and support DCAA Auditors and other external auditors as needed.

Expected salary range: $110,000 - $120,000

Work Environment:

• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear.
• Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel

• 0-10% / Minimal travel.

WWC Global, an operating firm of Command Holdings, a Pequot company, is a tribally-owned firm providing management consulting services to U.S. government agencies.

Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Native Americans and spouses in all phases of employment.

At WWC Global, our employees are the embodiment of our success as a firm. Our team is comprised of a tenacious group of diverse professionals located across the globe. It includes military veterans and spouses of active duty troops, former federal employees, policy experts, academics, attorneys, and technical and business experts, all of whom share a strong work ethic and the skills to succeed in both collaborative and independent environments. WWC Global is invested in the long-term success of both our clients and colleagues for the right reasons. Our dedication to putting good government into practice is underpinned by a merit-based culture that measures success by productivity and credibility.

WWC Global will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability. Please send your request to WWC Global HR at [email protected].

WWC Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer – we do not discriminate based on age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender, veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected class. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Equal Employment Opportunity and Employee Polygraph Protection Act.

WWC Global's Affirmative Action Program is available to any employee or applicant for employment for inspection upon request, to the extent required by federal regulations. The Affirmative Action Program can be accessed during normal business hours by making an appointment with WWC Global HR at [email protected].

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of Accounting or Finance, or related.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Controller or senior finance level role.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in government contracting.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in DCAA compliance, audits, and procedures.
• Knowledge of and experience with Deltek Costpoint, Jamis Prime ERP or similar ERP software.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment, be innovative, be welcoming to change, and be proactive and self-motivated working under minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of financial practices and theories to direct the operations of an accounting and finance department and formulate goals and objectives consistent with federal, state and local guidelines.
• Knowledge of budgeting process.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong Excel skills and the ability to design and manage complex spreadsheets.
• Ability to prioritize projects and work under tight deadlines.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• Ability to pass a federal background investigation including fingerprinting.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. WWC Global will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles of the FAR and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and regulations.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of GAAP.
• Experience working with multiple entities and intercompany transactions.
• Familiarity with government cost type contracts.
• Knowledge and understanding of SCA requirements, SCA compliance and wage determination.
• Experience managing costs associated with contractors living overseas.

Benefits

WWC Global offers a competitive benefits plan including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

Eligibility requirements apply.