Director of Accounting

DESE Research is a dynamic small business specializing in providing high quality defense services and products to government clients. Our commitment to excellence and integrity has established us as a trusted partner in the defense industry. We are currently seeking a highly qualified Director of Accounting to join our team and support our financial operations.

The Director of Accounting manages the overall direction and coordination of the day-to-day functions of the Accounting Department. Supervises the accounting staff performing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, billing, and general ledger functions using Deltek Costpoint, for DESE Research and each of the subsidiaries.

• Oversee all financial operations and ensure compliance with federal regulations and accounting standards.
• Manages general ledger accounts and DESE Entities accounts' reconciliation. Prepares for the new year including setting up accounting and payroll calendar and making necessary changes to orgs and accounts.
• Responsible for the budgeting process and indirect rates structure of the company for the current year and forward pricing rates.
• Manage the accounting team and ensure the timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Coordinate audits, both internal and external, ensuring timely resolutions of any issues.
• Responsible for calculating and/or reviewing forward pricing rates within proposals using financial forecasting methods.
• Reviews and updates company accounting policies and assists other departments in updating policies that are indirectly related to the Accounting Department.
• Updates financial statement users with audited financial statements. As needed, research risk issues concerning DCAA, payroll, liability, and other financial issues.
• Requires expert level skills with Deltek Costpoint software for general ledger, accounts payable, time and expense, and expense reimbursements.

Education Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Master's Degree preferred, not required
• CPA or CMA preferred, not required

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of Federal Contractor accounting experience and corporations with multiple entities.
• Candidate must have experience with of Deltek Costpoint and QuickBooks experience.
• Strong understanding of government contracting regulations, including FAR and DFARS.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and organizational abilities.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop an accounting department.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.

Why employee's love working for DESE:

At DESE, we are committed to creating a company that is known for its respect and care for employee's. We understand that happy employees are what keeps our business going and we strive to provide the best opportunities for each individual working on our team! Here are a few reasons you will love working here:

• Competitive health, dental and vision insurance with affordable premiums
• Flexible spending account
• Company paid life insurance with options for employee paid additional
• Performance bonus program
• Education reimbursement program
• Company paid personal leave for approved philanthropic activities
• Vacation, Sick & Holiday leave
• Robust 401k profit sharing plan
• Opportunities for internal promotions
• Employee referral incentive program
• Rewards and gifts for service anniversaries

Disability Accommodation for Applicants - DESE Research, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address or phone number to contact us about your interest in employment with us: hrandsecurity@dese.com or 256-837-8004x123.