Manager, Finance & Accounting: Carney, Inc.

Carney, Inc. is a dynamic and growing performance improvement consulting company focusing solely on the federal government marketplace and serving a wide range of DoD and civilian government agencies. We have an immediate opening for a Manager of Finance and Accounting to work with our senior management team at our headquarters in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. This is a full-time opportunity with a competitive salary and complete benefit offerings.

Selected applicant may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications

· U.S. citizenship

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

· At least seven years accounting experience including experience with a professional services consulting or information technology firm

· At least two years experience with federal government contracting and knowledge of DCAA regulations

· At least three years experience managing an accounting team

· Proven ability to develop and enforce applicable financial and project accounting practices

· Financial planning and reporting, budgeting, banking and cash management experience

· Prior experience dealing with external auditors and other finance-related relationships

· Strong computer skills including Windows XP, Word, and Excel, including proficiency with creating and maintaining complex Excel spreadsheets

Preferred qualifications:

· CPA and/or MBA

· Prior experience using Microsoft Dynamics (Solomon or Great Plains ) or Deltek

· Experience with Corporate Tax Compliance

Other expectations:

· Strong analytical and problem solving skills

· Well developed interpersonal and written communications skills

· Detail oriented and well organized

· Positive attitude with proven ability to motivate others

· A team player with ability to multitask

Position Overview

The successful candidate will be required to have the knowledge and prior experience of conducting business dealings with both governmental and nongovernmental agencies, and an understanding of contractual requirements. Interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with senior managers, bankers, external auditors, consultants and other employees is essential.

The Manager of Finance and Accounting will have “hands on” responsibility for the successful maintenance of corporate accounting system. Other responsibilities include: develop a profitable financial business plan, forecast and monitor the cash flow, prepare and present accurate financial reports. S/he will oversee the daily operations associated with the accounting, time keeping, employee expense reporting, payroll processing, invoicing, contracting, and purchasing to include the following:

• General Accounting
• Cash Management
• Project Accounting
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounts Payable
• Payables/Receivables
• Payroll Processing
• Project Contract Oversight
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Contract Proposal / Pricing Support
• Benefits Analysis & Evaluation