Senior Manager, Aerospace Defense & Government Outsourcing

Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.

Join Aprio's Aerospace Defense & Government Outsourcing team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Senior Manager to join their dynamic team.

This role is ideal for an experienced government contracting accounting professional who enjoys owning client relationships, solving complex accounting challenges, and serving as a trusted advisor — while still staying close to the work.

The Opportunity

You’ll manage end‑to‑end accounting operations for a portfolio of government contracting clients, serving as the primary point of contact and ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant delivery. You’ll also collaborate with CFO Advisors to help clients understand their financial results and plan for growth.

What You'll Do

• Staff Management and Development
• Provide mentoring and one-to-one training for individual staff members.
• Be available to answer questions and provide solutions as needed.
• Provide feedback (positive and negative) to partner and director regarding staff issues
• Help to foster a collaborative team environment.
• Manage day‑to‑day outsourced accounting services for assigned government contracting clients
• Own project management of accounting deliverables, schedules, and month‑end close
• Oversee and manage audits and reviews (DCAA, CPA, incurred cost submissions, etc.)
• Develop and manage indirect rate structures, budgets, forecasts, and cost submissions
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, including variance and trend analysis
• Identify and resolve accounting, system, and process issues
• Prepare clear, client‑ready summaries of results, forecasts, and improvement opportunities
• Partner with CEOs and leadership teams on financial decision‑making and scenario analysis, in conjunction with CFO Advisors
• Manage work with limited oversight, exercising sound judgment and initiative
• Review and oversee the work of support staff to ensure accuracy and quality

What We're Looking For

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within government contracting
• Prior experience working for or with government contractors
• Hands‑on experience with Unanet, Costpoint, QuickBooks, or similar job‑cost accounting systems (required)
• Strong command of general ledger accounting, job costing, and GAAP
• Working knowledge of FAR requirements, DCAA compliance, and indirect rate structures
• Experience managing audits and interacting with external auditors
• Proven ability to manage multiple clients, priorities, and deadlines
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and client‑service skills — able to translate numbers into insights
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to oversee, review, and ensure the quality of work performed by others
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred

$184,000 - $254,900 a year

The salary range for this opportunity is stated above. As such, an actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of the range, and in certain circumstances, may wind up being outside of the listed salary range.

The application window is anticipated to close on July 24th and may be extended as needed.

Why Work For Aprio

Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.

Perks/Benefits We Offer For Full-time Team Members

• 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

What’s In It For You

• Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.
• An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
• A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
• Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
• Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
• Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.