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Director, Government Accounting

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location_on2077, Via Casa Alta, San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92037, United States

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About the Opportunity

Vaco by Highspring is partnering with a global aerospace and defense organization to find a Director of Government Accounting. This role is pivotal for the company's continued growth in government contracting, serving as the primary liaison between the organization and government auditors. The successful candidate will work closely with executive leadership to ensure full compliance with complex regulatory requirements while guiding strategic decisions tied to government cost structures.

The Role

As the Director of Government Accounting, you will lead the corporate government accounting function, managing a team of accountants and directing financial close and reporting processes. Your day-to-day will involve ensuring adherence to Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and U.S. GAAP across all government programs. You will serve as the main point of contact for agencies such as the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCA) and the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), overseeing the preparation of critical filings like Forward Pricing Rate Proposals and Incurred Cost Submissions. Beyond technical compliance, you will advise executive leadership on regulatory matters and lead audit response efforts to drive operational excellence.

Application Process

To apply, please submit your resume through this posting. By submitting, you agree that Vaco by Highspring has the exclusive right to present your profile for this opportunity. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact HR@vaco.com.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure reasonable accommodations are provided.

Work location

Work model: Remote

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2077, Via Casa Alta, San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92037, United States

San Diego, California

Key Responsibilities

  • check_circleLead and develop the Government Accounting team including oversight of close processes
  • check_circleEnsure full compliance with CAS, FAR, and GAAP across all government programs
  • check_circleServe as primary point of contact for government agencies and auditors
  • check_circleOversee preparation and timely submission of required filings and proposals
  • check_circleDirect audit response efforts and coordinate remediation plans when needed
  • check_circleAdvise executive leadership on cost structure and regulatory matters
  • check_circleEstablish and monitor performance metrics to drive operational excellence

Requirements

  • verified15+ years total experience
  • verified10+ years in government accounting
  • verified5+ years supervisory experience
  • verifiedActive CPA required
  • verifiedDeep expertise in Cost Accounting Standards, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and U.S. GAAP
  • verifiedAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • verifiedERP experience required, preference for SAP and SAP S/4HANA
  • verifiedU.S. Citizenship required

Nice to Have

ERP experience with SAP and SAP S/4HANA. Prior Big 4 or public accounting experience.

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Vaco by Highspring

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Experience

15+ yrs (Executive)

Job Type

Full-Time

Skills Required

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Frequently asked questions about Director, Government Accounting at Vaco by Highspring

What does a Director, Government Accounting at Vaco by Highspring do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Director, Government Accounting at Vaco by Highspring will lead and develop the government accounting team including oversight of close processes; ensure full compliance with cas, far, and gaap across all government programs; serve as primary point of contact for government agencies and auditors; and oversee preparation and timely submission of required filings and proposals.
What are the requirements for this Director, Government Accounting role?expand_more
To qualify for the Director, Government Accounting at Vaco by Highspring position, applicants should have: 15+ years total experience; 10+ years in government accounting; 5+ years supervisory experience; Active CPA required; Deep expertise in Cost Accounting Standards, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and U.S. GAAP; and Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Where is the Director, Government Accounting role at Vaco by Highspring located?expand_more
Director, Government Accounting at Vaco by Highspring is based in 2077, Via Casa Alta, San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92037, United States. This is a remote role.
Is this Director, Government Accounting job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Vaco by Highspring has listed this Director, Government Accounting role as remote.
How much experience is required for this Director, Government Accounting role?expand_more
Director, Government Accounting at Vaco by Highspring typically requires 15+ years of relevant experience at the executive level.
What skills do you need for the Director, Government Accounting role at Vaco by Highspring?expand_more
Key skills for Director, Government Accounting at Vaco by Highspring include Government Accounting; Cost Accounting Standards; Federal Acquisition Regulations; U.s. Gaap; Forward Pricing Rate Proposals; Incurred Cost Submissions; Disclosure Statements; and Microsoft Excel.
What category does the Director, Government Accounting role belong to?expand_more
Director, Government Accounting at Vaco by Highspring is part of the accounting & finance job category on Recrutus.
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