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Attain Partners is an innovative consulting firm dedicated to disrupting the status quo to change the world and improve the lives of those we touch. From strategy to technology and everywhere in between, our experts use their unique skills to advance the important missions of education, nonprofit, healthcare, and state and local government clients.
People are at the center of all we do, and that’s why we empower career growth, provide industry-leading benefits packages, encourage a flexible work environment, and foster a culture of inclusion to support the needs of our team. We share a collective passion for our mission and our people. Guided by our seven core values, The Attain Way, our vision is the foundation of our culture—to be and attain the best.
Job Description
Attain Partners is looking for an Accounting Manager to lead our corporate finance team. This individual is responsible for many aspects of general ledger-related activities focused on revenue accounting, proper application of US GAAP, various accounting transactions, monthly and quarterly close and balance sheet account reconciliations. The successful candidate will bring experience in commercial and State and Local contracts as an Accounting Manager/Controller and must be proficient with Unanet software and relevant third-party tools. We are looking for someone who has excellent problem-solving skills, is a strong communicator, thrives on process improvement, and enjoys working in a challenging, fast-paced environment to support our continued success.
Job Responsibilities
- Hands-on management of month-end closing process, financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, invoicing, A/R and A/P, including presentation of results to senior leadership with value-add quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Lead the company through any external reviews and audits, including, tax, financial reporting, etc.
- Actively promote a strong internal control environment that insists on strict compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including US-GAAP, federal, state and local tax laws and other requirements specific to federal government contractors
- Develop and enforce procedures consistent with known best practices and that support all compliance efforts
- Serve as the in-house Unanet expert; optimize system usage across finance operations, reporting, and project accounting
- Establish and maintain strong internal financial controls to ensure accurate reporting
- Responsible for general ledger and balance sheet management
- Lead submission of tax with external tax accountant
- Perform cash management function and oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll and bank reconciliation functions
- Must desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with the ability to accomplish tasks both directly and through delegation and effective management of others.
- Prior experience with mergers and acquisitions desirable
- Ability to develop strong partnerships within the company and be comfortable interacting at all levels of the organization
- Occasional onsite work at our McLean, VA office may be required
Required Skills
- Expert knowledge of commercial and government contract accounting in accordance with GAAP
- Experience working with professional services firms, ideally in the public sector markets to include education, state, federal, or nonprofit
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills; proven ability to mentor and develop staff
- Expert-level proficiency with Unanet including setup, reporting, and financial workflows
- Advanced skills with formulas and complex financial spreadsheets in MS Excel, word
- Bachelor's Degree or relevant work experience
Additional Information
Attain Partners values your mental, emotional, and physical health and wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package starts on your first day of employment and includes benefits such as:
- Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage, HSA and FSA accounts, life and disability insurance, fertility and family planning benefits, and employee assistance and discount programs
- 11 paid federal holidays and flexible unlimited time off (UTO)
- Generous 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
- Flexible career paths – our career tracks provide advancement, mobility, and flexibility as you continue to grow with us
- A healthy environment where we value unique experiences, and care about everything that makes you, you.
Attain Partners is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Individual base salary for this position is unique to each candidate and will be commensurate with experience, education, and skills, ranging between $160,000 - $200,000. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
Interested in this position but the compensation isn’t quite right? Let us know your expectations, and we’ll see if we can make it happen based on your qualifications.
Attain Partners is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. For more Information visit EEO, EEO Poster Supplement, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.
