Senior Accounting Manager (GovCon)

TDA Research • Golden, CO • 1h ago

TDA Research, Inc., located in Golden, CO is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager (GovCon) to lead our accounting functions with integrity, accuracy and compliance. TDA has a staff of over 100, consisting of mainly engineers, chemists and scientists who develop cutting edge chemical processes, materials, and hardware. TDA is a federal government contractor with customers in the defense, aerospace, medical, materials, energy, and chemical industries. In addition, we develop commercial products and technologies through direct sales, distribution agreements, spin-off companies, and licensing. TDA relies on a high level of technical competence and efficiency within our team and is looking for motivated, talented, and skilled innovators to join us in finding novel solutions.

Under the guidance of the CEO the Senior Accounting Manager serves as the technical accounting authority and is responsible for overseeing the ledger activity, validating and presenting financial statements and ensuring compliance with government contract accounting (GovCon) regulations including FAR/DFARS and DCAA. This role partners closely with executive leadership, contracts, HR, and program management to provide timely financial insights, risk assessments, and decision support, while strengthening internal controls, segregation of duties, and financial policies as the organization scales. This is an in-office position and is not remote or hybrid.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Serve as the final authority on accounting matters including financial reporting, general ledger & job cost ledger activity and accounting policies

Identify, design and communicate ways to improve financial health, accuracy and efficiencies

Develop and implement best practices for financial reporting and compliance in a GovCon environment

Provide oversight, mentorship and technical guidance and authority to accounting staff

Review, validate and analyze financial statements including communication of key insights to leadership

Maintain ownership of general ledger, chart of accounts, job cost ledger and cost elements

Accountable for establishing and maintaining compliant cost structures including ongoing rate monitoring

Provide strategic direction for rate optimization and supporting pricing strategies for competitive proposals across various funding vehicles

Manage, prepare and submit incurred cost submission and provisional rate submissions

Monitor contract-level profitability including job costing in accordance with GovCon regulations, contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures

Serve as the primary liaison for tax activities including the coordination and exchange of data while ensuring timely compliance with federal, state and local tax requirements

Oversee the planning, coordination and execution of internal and external audits including implementing changes, corrective actions and risk mitigation strategies

Provide guidance and oversight for the month-end close process to ensure accuracy and timeliness

Manage and lead the year-end close process

Manage and lead the organization's Accounting compliance in accordance with GAAP, contractual terms, and GovCon regulations including FAR and DFARS

Assist with insurance applications and renewals quantifying exposure

Oversee AP/AR processes at a high level to ensure alignment with accounting and company standards

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

5+ years accounting experience with 3+ in GovCon

3+ years of supervisory experience

Demonstrated knowledge in FAR/DFARS cost principles, allowability and GovCon accounting standards

Proven ability to lead teams, manage performance and drive operational and compliance outcomes

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing with all employees including entry-level and leadership roles

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Active Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Certification

Active Public Accountant (CPA) Certification

Indirect rate management

Experience with JAMIS ERP

Job Environment:

In-office; no remote or hybrid

Prolonged stationary periods sitting or standing performing computer based work

Fine motor skills for use of a computer, keyboard and phone

Close vision for computer work and reviewing detailed financial data

Variable noise levels (office environment, lab environment and manufacturing environment)

Compliance with organizational security, confidentiality and data protection standards is required

Salary range per year: $110,000 - $140,000 with the complete benefits package offered. This position includes the potential for a performance bonus. No sponsorship offered.

This range is based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to: local market conditions, internal equity, candidate skills, education, and experience.

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