Director, Client Accounting Services – Government Contracting

Aprio

. Serve as the senior leader for large, complex government contracting engagements .

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeRockville • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $200,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the senior leader for large, complex government contracting engagements
Act as a primary escalation point for client matters, ensuring timely resolution and strong client relationships
Maintain oversight of engagement commitments, deliverables, and timelines
Anticipate client needs and identify opportunities to enhance service delivery and long-term value
Oversee large-scale engagements with significant scope, transaction volume, and regulatory complexity
Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and consistency of deliverables in alignment with contractual and compliance requirements
Coordinate work across multiple functional areas to ensure alignment, accountability, and effective execution
Monitor engagement economics, staffing models, and workload distribution to support sustainable delivery
Lead, mentor, and develop a large, multi-level service delivery organization
Provide strategic direction and coaching to managers and senior leaders
Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Drive innovation in service delivery models, workflows, and technology utilization
Share best practices and insights gained from complex engagements to support practice evolution
Serve as a leader and ambassador for the Client Accounting Services practice, supporting firm growth and initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of progressive experience in client accounting services, outsourced accounting, advisory roles, or as an internal
Controller or Director of Accounting leading a large accounting or finance organization
Extensive experience within the government contracting industry
Demonstrated expertise with Deltek Costpoint
Proven experience leading large, complex accounting organizations or client engagements
Significant experience managing sizable teams and working across multiple functional areas
Strong client engagement, communication, and leadership skills
CPA or equivalent professional certification (Preferred)
Experience supporting enterprise-scale accounting operations or optimization initiatives (Preferred)
Background in professional services, consulting, or complex internal finance organizations (Preferred)

Benefits

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

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

client accounting servicesoutsourced accountingadvisory rolesaccounting operationsfinancial optimizationDeltek Costpointregulatory complianceservice delivery modelsworkflowstransaction volume

Soft Skills

client engagementcommunicationleadershipmentoringstrategic directioncollaborationaccountabilitycontinuous improvementcoachingproblem-solving

Certifications

CPA