Manager, Outsourced Accounting - Government Contracting

Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything.  Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe.  By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.
Join Aprio's Client Accounting Services team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Manager to join their dynamic team.

Aprio’s outsourced accounting group is looking for a Manager to join our growing team supporting Federal contractors. We are a team of highly skilled accountants that work in a collaborative, supportive and congenial environment to provide expert, monthly accounting services to a wide variety of clients.

Position Responsibilities:

Staff Management and Development:

• Provide mentoring and one-to-one training for individual staff members.  
• Be available to answer questions and provide solutions as needed.
• Provide feedback (positive and negative) to partner and director regarding staff issues
• Help to foster a collaborative team environment.

Resource Allocation:

• Assess client workloads and delegate appropriately to maximize leverage, utilization and realization

Client relationships:

• Reach out and meet with clients on an ongoing basis in conjunction with partner and the director  
• Advise clients on best accounting practices and policies
• Understand clients’ business environment, concerns and unique needs
• Provide perspective and guidance for accounting regulations
• Foster trust and maintain good, congenial client relationships

Quality and Timeliness of Output:

• Develop a schedule for client deliverables. Utilize staff resources to meet these timelines. 
• Periodically assess these timelines and discuss adjustments with partner or director as needed.
• Utilize uniform tools to assist with and expedite the review process

Develop subject matter expertise:

• Identify and create goals to enhance skills and SME that need development.
• Stay current on CPE, with an emphasis on GAAP and industry areas served.
• Become technically proficient in all software used to service clients.

Business Development:

• Periodically meet with prospects in conjunction with partner and director to learn to price and create proposals
• Participate in networking events to increase the Aprio brand. 

Qualifications:

• At least 5-9 years of experience working serving Government contractors
• Familiarity with FAR and DFARS provisions and clauses
• Desire to work in a client facing, consultative role including interacting with C-Suite executives, and others in their accounting departments
• Able to work with multiple clients at the same time, as well as internally in a team environment
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Software
• Knowledge for Unanet and/or Deltek Costpoint is required
• Availability to work in the office two days per week if local to the Washington, DC office; although remote location is available
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required
• CPA is preferred, but not required

Why work for Aprio: Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.     Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members: - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment - Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account - 401k with Profit Sharing - 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure - Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers - Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion - Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance - Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales - Top rated wellness program - Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options     What’s in it for you: - Working with an industry leader: Be part of