Accounting Manager

I am currently representing an impressive, high-growth Aerospace and Defense client in the Dallas area that is looking for a powerhouse Accounting Manager.

If you have spent your career navigating the complexities of FAR Part 31, managing DCAA/DCMA expectations, and ensuring job cost integrity, this is a role where your expertise will be genuinely valued—not just buried in a back office.

Why this role is different:

Most "Accounting Manager" roles are either at massive $1B+ primes where you only see one slice of the pie, or tiny shops where you’re doing everything manually. This is the "Goldilocks" zone. * You’ll report to a sharp Controller who in turn rolls up to a world-class CAO at a major parent company.

You get the resources of a large organization with the "hands-on" impact of a $30M–$150M business unit.

What my client is looking for:

• The GovCon Specialist: You live and breathe FAR/CAS. You’ve handled indirect rate structures and know how to keep a project ledger perfectly reconciled.
• The Systems Expert: You’ve likely spent a lot of time in Deltek Costpoint or Unanet. You know how to leverage these systems to automate workflows, not just enter data.
• The Audit Pro: You aren’t intimidated by a DCAA request. You take pride in maintaining "audit-ready" workpapers year-round.
• The Background: 5–8+ years of progressive experience. A Bachelor’s in Accounting is required; a CPA is the "cherry on top."

The Daily Mission:

• Owning the month-end close and general ledger integrity.
• Managing job cost accumulation across all contract types (Cost-Plus, T&M, FFP).
• Supporting Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS) and rate monitoring.
• Partnering with Program Management and Contracts to ensure the business is moving in sync with GAAP and FAR.