Accounting Manager

Overview/ Job Responsibilities

Entarian is seeking an Accounting Manager to join as a key member of its growing accounting and finance team. The Accounting Manager will provide professional guidance and support across day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting. This role involves preparing and reviewing monthly financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), preparing account reconciliations, maintaining accuracy and completeness of accounting data, and delivering financial results to management. This position will report to the Controller and work closely with the CFO and other key members of the company to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, FAR, CAS and other relevant regulations and frameworks.

This position represents an opportunity for candidates to employ a wide range of accounting skills in a high-growth, private equity sponsored context. Candidates should exhibit the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with a growth mindset, master new skills quickly, solve novel challenges, execute in both team-based and individualized contexts and effectively communicate with management and other stakeholders. This is a hybrid position with an expectation to commute to Entarian’s office in Tysons Corner on an as-needed basis.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements
• Maintain the corporate consolidation model for financial reporting
• Support and coordinate the month-end close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and other applicable regulatory requirements
• Help maintain and improve internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
• Coordinate with external auditors and support audit requests
• Coordinate with third party tax preparers to support the preparation of the annual tax returns
• Assist with the application of technical accounting topics, such as revenue recognition, leases, purchase accounting, and equity compensation and develop any internal documentation as appropriate
• Support system implementations, upgrades, and process automation initiatives
• Participate in any diligence and integration planning and execution for acquisition opportunities
• Liaise with accounting advisory firms, sponsor accounting and tax groups and other key external stakeholders in normal course
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed

This is a hybrid position. Candidates are expected to have the ability to work from home and commute 1-3 days per week to Entarian's Tysons Corner office. Occasional commutes to Entarian's Greenbelt, MD office will be required. Occasional domestic travel for conferences, M&A opportunities, etc. will be possible but not required.

The salary range for this role is $130,000 - $140,000/year. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field (Master’s degree / MBA preferred)
• 4-6 years of progressive accounting experience, with 2+ years in public accounting audit or similar roles
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required
• Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and financial reporting requirements
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on analytics and skeptical mindset
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in government contracting (either in public accounting or industry) strongly preferred
• Experience with Unanet GovCon ERP strongly preferred

About Us

Compensation
We consider several factors when extending an offer of employment, including the location, scope, and associated responsibilities of the specific position, as well as a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits
All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our flexible benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• 11 Paid Federal Government Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Professional Membership Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Competitive compensation plan
• Discretionary variable incentive bonuses based on factors such as individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance

Formed through the strategic union of Sev1Tech and ERT, Entarian is a premier provider of mission-critical engineering and technology solutions. Founded on a legacy of excellence dating back to 1993, Entarian is a product of an evolved and fully diversified engineering and federal technology leader. From deep space to defense and civilian missions, Entarian delivers secure, mission-aligned digital solutions that drive national resilience and operational effectiveness. We don't just support modernization; we define it.

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Entarian is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.