Accounting Manager- Multiple Business Units {S}

Accounting Manager

ARKA Group L.P. ("ARKA") is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next-generation solutions to support the national security space enterprise. Built on more than six decades of excellence, ARKA brings modern approaches and a culture of innovation to the challenges of today. Join the ARKA team to learn how Beyond Begins Here. Discover your next career opportunity now!

Position Overview : As the Accounting Manager, you are a critical member of the Finance leadership team who will be responsible for accounting operations across three (3) of ARKA's Business Units. You will utilize your expertise in government accounting to implement best-in-class practices to ensure compliance and accuracy. As a hands-on manager, you are the primary go-to accounting resource for your assigned Business Units which includes responsibility for payroll, general ledger, accounts payable and receivables. You will interact with Program and Functional managers while providing recommendations to leadership to ensure department and business objectives are achieved, while managing, motivating, and mentoring a team to include remote employees. This opportunity will afford the successful candidate the ability to influence, grow and evolve within a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities :

• Leadership and direction of the three (3) Business Units accounting team as it relates to day-to-day operations, while identifying and providing long-term vision and strategy to support department initiatives
• Management and prioritization of a substantial and diverse workload with ever changing priorities
• Motivate, mentor and train team members, to include remote employees, with varying levels of expertise, while identifying areas of individual growth and development
• Partner with ARKA Finance leads to support initiatives and projects aligned to ARKA's overall business and corporate strategy
• Ownership of the Business Unit's month end close, preparation of journal entries, allocation, and financial reporting within Deltek Costpoint
• Establish and maintain effective cross functional relationships at all levels of the organization
• Ensure accounting compliance with U.S. GAAP as well as state and federal requirements
• Support, interact and respond to auditors as required
• Review and analyze various financial statements and reports
• Lead monthly close process including preparation of journal entries, allocations, etc.
• Review and approve account reconciliations
• Build financial models
• Perform ad hoc analysis as required

Required Qualifications :

Location : Danbury, CT Located in beautiful Fairfield County, Danbury offers a diverse economy, wonderful parks, cultural attractions, an impressive mix of private and public educational institutions and a vibrant arts scene. Our facility is nestled among a remarkable selection of communities to call home all with varying price points to fit many different budgets. We're close to New York City, Boston, and other major cities - great for day trips and weekend getaways. Our lovely seasons along with award-winning institutions, colleges, cultural events, and a genuine sense of community brings a diverse population to the beautiful state of Connecticut!

What We Offer :

EHS / Environmental Requirements : This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move / lift items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to staffing@arka.org or contact 203-797-5000 and press 2 for Human Resources.

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements : This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a TS / SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Visa Restrictions : No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Pre-employment Screenings : Employment with any ARKA companies in the U.S. is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check, and drug screen.