Manager, Government Accounting & Compliance

Are you an experienced Manager, Government Accounting & Compliance looking for a rewarding team leadership role but are tired of the 60+ hour work weeks that often come along with an in-office position? Would you welcome the opportunity to work from home for an award-winning organization full-time during traditional daytime business hours while inspiring a remote team of experienced client-facing accountants? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you! In this highly impactful, hands-on role, you will lead our government accounting operations and ensure regulatory excellence across all government-funded programs and contracts; your client service management expertise and accounting knowledge to drive a delightful client experience. Your extensive management experience will help continue to build Supporting Strategies’ reputation as a wonderfully unique place to work. This role is ideal for a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values precision, and brings deep expertise in government compliance frameworks. You will serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, strengthening internal controls, optimizing processes, and ensuring full compliance while driving operational efficiency. About Supporting Strategies Since 2004, we have been empowering business owners by taking bookkeeping and operational support functions off their plates allowing them to focus on their core business. Supporting Strategies’ experienced professionals use our cutting-edge cloud-based platform, virtual infrastructure and proven process to deliver a full suite of outsourced services, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, financial reporting, controller level services and payroll administration. Supporting Strategies has over 100 offices throughout the U.S. and is continuing to grow rapidly! This momentum has created exceptional opportunities for accountants who enjoy managing remote teams and working closely with a variety of clients. Consider joining us for a rewarding accounting career that offers compelling professional challenges with optimal work-life balance. As our network of franchises grow, new team managers are integral to our continued success. Why Work for Supporting Strategies? MEANINGFUL WORK/LIFE BALANCE – Our unique, virtual, work-from-home opportunities allow you to harmoniously balance your family obligations, passions, and love of ‘getting into the numbers.’ DISTINGUISHED REPUTATION – Supporting Strategies has received the distinction of being a Top 50 Franchisee Satisfaction Award winner by Franchise Business Review for the past 4 years running. Franchise Business Review has also named Supporting Strategies as one of the Best Franchises for Women consecutively over the past 3 years. LEADING EDGE TECHNOLOGY – Opportunity to advance your technical skills using the latest and most innovative cloud-based platforms. The responsibilities associated with this role are organized into areas that are very important to Supporting Strategies as an organization. We have purposely chosen the word “delight” when defining these responsibilities because it appropriately captures how passionate we are about these initiatives and we naturally hope you will share in our sentiment. Client Delight – Building Great Client Relationships with Government Contractor Clients Provide exceptional accounting and operational service to our clients. Demonstrate thorough understanding of professional accounting and bookkeeping practices. Oversee accounting for government contracts, grants, and funding streams and lead client transitions for Quickbooks to Deltek. Ensure compliance with FAR, CAS, GAAP, and Uniform Guidance requirements. Manage indirect rate structures, cost allocations, and revenue recognition. Oversee billing, contract reporting, and closeout processes. Maintain accurate financial records and review key accounting activities. Strengthen and maintain internal control frameworks. Lead preparation for D…