Associate Director, Revenue Accounting

Job Family:

Accounting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

Revenue Recognition & Technical Accounting:

• Lead the evaluation and application of ASC 606 for federal consulting contracts, including identifying performance obligations, determining transaction price, assessing variable consideration, and evaluating contract modifications.
• Assess principal vs. agent considerations for subcontracting, pass‑throughs, and teaming partner arrangements.
• Conduct technical accounting analysis for new awards, IDIQ task orders, extensions, options, and scope changes.
• Maintain compliant documentation supporting revenue positions for internal and external audit.

Contract Accounting & Compliance

• Ensure accounting and reporting practices consistent internal controls, and corporate policies.
• Work closely with the Contracts team to interpret contractual terms affecting revenue, billing, and cost recognition.
• Review or oversee revenue treatment for subcontractors, ODCs, and pass‑through expenses in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Systems, Processes & Controls

• Review contract‑level performance metrics to identify risks, opportunities, and accounting impacts.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation, data quality, and internal controls across the revenue cycle.
• Lead or support policy updates and process standardization initiatives.
• Provide training and guidance to project managers and project finance on revenue concepts contract compliance.

Financial Reporting and Audit Support

• Support internal and external auditors, responding to requests and providing required analyses.
• Support the preparation of financial statements, footnotes, and audit schedules.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree plus minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience; OR 14 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in federal government contracting or professional services.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced, contract‑driven environment.
• Proactive problem solver with strong business judgment.
• Excellent collaborator and communicator across technical and operational teams.

What Would Be Nice to Have:

• Degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• Experience in large consulting or federal services firms.
• Experience with Costpoint and Power BI preferred.
• Knowledge of Oracle FCCS similar financial reporting tools.
• Prior leadership or team management experience.
• Strong Excel and data analytics skills (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).

The annual salary range for this position is $118,000.00-$196,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requir