Manager, Outsourced Accounting – Government Contracting

. Provide mentoring and one-to-one training for individual staff members.

Posted 4/6/2026full-timeRockville • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

accountingGAAPCPEclient deliverablesgoal settingmentoringdelegationconsultative roleclient relationship managementreview process

Soft Skills

mentoringcollaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingtrust-buildingfeedbackorganizational skillsadaptabilityclient interactionteamwork

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in accountingCPA