Project Accounting Manager

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Project Accounting Manager II in our Accounting Department located in Torrey Pines (San Diego, CA).

This is a working manager role that combines people leadership with hands-on project accounting. The Project Accounting Manager II leads a team supporting government and commercial programs while directly performing complex project accounting, billing, revenue recognition, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial analysis.

This position is a key business partner to Contracts, Finance, Program Management, and other internal organizations and ensures project accounting activities comply with US GAAP, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Company policies, and disclosed practices.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

People Leadership and Team Management

• Supervise, lead, and develop Project Accounting personnel, including assigning work, establishing priorities, monitoring performance, and providing coaching and feedback.
• Support recruiting, selection, onboarding, retention, and development of Project Accounting staff.
• Coordinate work assignments and priorities to ensure deadlines and month-end, quarter-end, and year-end requirements are met.
• Provide financial guidance and serve as a subject matter resource to Project Accountants, management, and internal customers.

• Perform hands-on project accounting activities while managing the workload and priorities of the team.
• Prepare customer invoices for Cost Reimbursable, Fixed-fee, T&M, and Fixed-price (including progress and performance-based financing).
• Record and/or review journal entries for revenue, billed and unbilled accounts receivable, and other project accounting and close activities.
• Record revenue in close coordination with technical teams, in compliance with US GAAP and applicable Company policies.
• Perform project reconciliations; research and resolve complex discrepancies and accounting issues.
• Prepare government final and quick close-out invoices and support contract close-out activities.

• Prepare and review complex financial reports, analyses, and accounting schedules for management and internal customers.
• Coordinate and participate in government, financial, and internal audits, including responding to audit requests and researching supporting documentation.
• May provide financial information, briefings, and updates to management and internal or external representatives.

• Work closely with Contracts, Finance, Program Management, and other organizations to resolve project accounting, billing, revenue, and contractual issues.
• Ensure compliance with Financial Accounting Standards, Cost Accounting Standards, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and disclosed Company practices.
• Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ensure all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations are observed wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Ensure work is accomplished in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Lead or support implementation of approved process improvements.
• May participate in the development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and practices affecting Project Accounting.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

• This position is expected to maintain a balance between people leadership and direct execution of Project Accounting responsibilities. The Project Accounting Manager II will not function solely in an administrative or supervisory capacity and is expected to remain actively involved in complex project accounting activities, including billing, revenue, reconciliations, journal entries, close activities, audits, and issue resolution.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.