Senior Manager - GovCon Accounting Services

BOOST LLC is a vibrant management consulting powerhouse specializing in providing comprehensive back-office solutions tailored to elevate government contractors. Our team comprises seasoned professionals adept in Accounting/Finance, Contracts/Procurement, Human Resources, Recruiting & Strategic Advisory. We are driven by our unwavering commitment to steering and empowering our government contractor partners towards unparalleled success in this dynamic and competitive landscape. This key role comes with the perk of being 100% fully remote, perfectly matching BOOST's virtual HQ company culture.

We are seeking an experienced and versatile Senior Managing Consultant with expertise in government contracting accounting compliance to join our dynamic team at BOOST. This role combines leadership responsibilities with hands-on technical expertise in client-facing work, specifically within the government contracting sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting or finance, with a focus on government contracts, alongside the ability to manage a team, provide strategic direction, and directly engage with clients on complex, compliance-driven technical projects. This is a unique opportunity to lead a growing team while continuing to apply your technical skills in a client-facing capacity.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Engagement & Technical Support (Government Contracting Focus):

• Serve as the primary point of contact for key government contracting clients, providing specialized accounting services for compliance with government regulations.
• Lead the preparation, review, and execution of financial reports, cost proposals, audits, and other deliverables to meet government contracting requirements.
• Ensure adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and other government-specific guidelines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve client issues related to government contracting compliance, ensuring timely and accurate resolution.
• Work closely with clients to understand their business needs, offering tailored solutions for navigating government contract accounting and compliance challenges.

Team Leadership & People Management:

• Supervise, mentor, and provide guidance to a team of junior accountants, analysts, or client service professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Conduct regular employee performance reviews, providing constructive feedback, setting clear performance expectations, and identifying development opportunities.
• Address performance issues promptly and implement disciplinary actions as needed, following company policies and procedures.
• Provide ongoing coaching and professional development, ensuring team members enhance their expertise in government contracting accounting and compliance.
• Delegate tasks effectively, ensuring team members have manageable workloads and are set up for success in meeting deadlines and client needs.
• Foster a positive, team-oriented culture that encourages accountability, continuous learning, and a commitment to excellence.

Internal Quality Control & Client Deliverables:

• Implement and maintain internal quality control processes to ensure that all client deliverables meet the highest standards of accuracy, completeness, and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Review and approve client-facing work, ensuring that financial reports, cost proposals, audits, and other deliverables are compliant with government contracting regulations and firm policies.
• Conduct regular checks on team work to ensure consistency, precision, and quality across all client deliverables.
• Identify opportunities to improve internal processes and controls, ensuring continuous enhancement in the quality and timeliness of deliverables.
• Ensure that all client projects are delivered with the highest level of accuracy and meet the expectations set with clients, while maintaining compliance with government standards.

Project Management:

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of government contracting projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives, compliance requirements, and firm standards.
• Monitor project timelines, resources, and regulatory requirements to ensure successful delivery of services.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, implementing changes that enhance efficiency, compliance, and client satisfaction.

Strategic Planning & Reporting:

• Work closely with senior management to align team activities with firm-wide goals and strategies, particularly in th