Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Accounting Manager
Requisition ID: 1805
Position Location: Fairfax
Position Reports To: Corporate Controller
Supervises Others: Yes

At Trident Systems, we believe that strong engineering principles are fundamental to driving innovation and solving complex problems. We promote a culture characterized by rigorous engineering practices and a commitment to continuous improvement. This is achieved by leveraging our organization's collective expertise through collaborative development processes, which include thorough design and peer reviews. We can deliver innovative, high-performance solutions that meet our customers' evolving requirements by integrating our specialized knowledge in aerospace electronic systems with appropriately scaled development methodologies.

We are a mission partner supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, and Civil space customers. We develop complex, radiation effects mitigated, designs that balance competing requirements in modern space programs, delivering cutting-edge solutions that enable our customers to achieve more in space.

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting operations across Trident Systems. Reporting directly to the Corporate Controller, this position oversees the General Ledger for Trident Systems and Cash Management, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable functions for Trident Systems. The Accounting Manager leads the monthly close process, ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial records, and drives continuous improvement across transactional accounting, cash management, and compliance functions. This role requires a collaborative leader with deep technical accounting knowledge and the ability to manage a team and multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

General Ledger

• Own and maintain the General Ledger, ensuring all accounts are properly recorded, classified, and reconciled in accordance with GAAP, CAS, and company policy.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including preparation, approval and posting journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and adjusting entries.
• Review and approve account reconciliations and balance sheet substantiation on a monthly basis.
• Coordinate with the Corporate Controller and FP&A team to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Support audit requests and ensure documentation is complete, organized, and audit-ready at all times.

Cash Management

• Oversee daily cash management activities, including monitoring bank balances, approving and releasing wire transfers, and managing liquidity to support operational needs.
• Manage banking relationships and serve as primary point of contact for day-to-day banking inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls over cash disbursements and receipts.

Accounts Payable

• Lead the team that is responsible for the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice processing, vendor setup, payment runs, and 1099 reporting.
• Ensure invoices are approved in accordance with the company's delegation of authority and processed accurately and on time.
• Manage vendor relationships and resolve payment disputes and discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Review AP aging reports and proactively manage outstanding balances.

Accounts Receivable & Billing

• Monitor the AR aging schedule, manage collections activities, and coordinate with Program Management and Contracts teams on outstanding receivables.
• Review and approve credit memos and adjustments.
• Support cash application and ensure receipts are posted accurately and timely.

Reconciliations & Internal Controls

• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly and that reconciling items are researched and resolved promptly. Including inventory and intercompany reconciliations.
• Design, implement, and monitor internal controls and processes / procedures to safeguard company assets, ensure the accuracy of financial records and streamline/ automate processes to ensure efficiency.
• Identify control gaps and drive remediation plans in coordination with the Corporate Controller.

Expense & Travel Reimbursement Management

• Administer the company's travel and expense (T&E) reimbursement program, ensuring compliance with corporate T&E policy.
• Review and approve employee expense reports, ensuring appropriate documentation and proper classification of expenditures.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for questions related to T&E policy and reimbursement.
• Coordinate with HR and Payroll on expense-related payroll adjustments as needed.

Leadership & Team Management

• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff across AP, AR, and GL functions.
• Establish clear performance expectations, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance reviews.
• Identify training needs and support professional development within the team.
• Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 9+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree OR 7+ years with a graduate degree.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience in a government contracting environment; familiarity with FAR/DFARS, cost accounting, and DCAA compliance is a must.
• Demonstrated experience managing general ledger, AP, AR, and cash management functions.
• Strong proficiency with ERP systems; experience with Microsoft Business Central or similar systems preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• High degree of integrity and discretion in handling confidential financial information.
• Collaborative team player with ability to work cross-functionally with FP&A, HR, Payroll, Contracts, and Program Management.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA and/or MBA
• Prior experience with month-end close in a multi-entity environment

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $81,000 - $145,000
Please Note: Actual compensation offered will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, internal equity, business considerations, and geographic location where applicable.

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to:

• Health benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Basic life with AD&D
  • Short term disability
  • Long term disability
  • Ancillary (Voluntary life with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet)
  • Spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCFSA)
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• 401(k) (including company match)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Leaves (Parental, maternity, and military)
• Annual discretionary bonus (for eligible roles)

Trident Systems reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Trident Solutions is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected] .

Pay Transparency: The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)