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The Accounting Manager is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations and supporting financial reporting, compliance, and government contract accounting requirements in a regulated government contracting environment.

This role reports to the Innovative Signal Analysis, Inc (ISA) Controller who reports directly to the parent company HawkEye360 Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) and plays a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting indirect rate structures, ensuring job cost integrity, and preparing audit-ready documentation. The Accounting Manager partners closely with Finance, Program Management, Contracts, and Supply Chain to ensure operational execution aligns with GAAP, FAR, and CAS requirements.

As the Accounting Manager - ISA, your main responsibilities will be:

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, billing, and cash applications
• Lead monthly and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate results
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Maintain balance sheet integrity and resolve discrepancies
• Support preparation of internal financial reporting packages
• Maintain accurate job cost accounting across cost-type, T&M, FPIF, and FFP contracts
• Ensure proper cost accumulation and segregation in compliance with FAR Part 31 and CAS
• Provides accurate historical information to assist indirect rate calculations, monitoring, and true ups
• Assist with incurred cost submission preparation and audit support
• Reconcile project ledger to general ledger and support EAC processes
• Assist in monitoring Limitation of Cost / Limitation of Funds requirements
• Ensure adherence to GAAP, FAR, CAS, and company policies
• Support DCAA/DCMA audit requests and documentation requirements
• Prepare and coordinate state, federal, and local tax reporting packages for third-party tax advisors, including corporate income tax, franchise tax, sales/use tax, and other required filings
• Ensure timely submission of required tax data to external providers for federal and state income tax return preparation
• Support tax provision calculations and related journal entries
• Maintain tax compliance calendar and ensure adherence to filing deadlines
• Maintain audit-ready work papers and documentation
• Assist in documenting and improving accounting policies and procedures
• Ensure accounting system data integrity and compliance
• Support ERP system administration (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, or similar)
• Improve accounting workflows, reporting efficiency, and internal controls
• Participate in system upgrades, transitions, or process automation initiatives

Your skills and qualifications:
Essential education and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior experience in government contracting / defense industry
• Demonstrated experience with: General ledger and month-end close, Job cost accounting and project reporting, Indirect rate structures and cost pools, FAR Part 31 cost allowability principles, Audit support and documentation preparation
• Experience working in a government contractor with $30M+ in annual revenue
• Strong Excel skills and experience with GovCon ERP systems (Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, or similar)
• Ability to work in a hands-on, mid-market environment

Desirable:​​​​​​

• CPA or CMA (or progress toward certification)
• Experience supporting incurred cost submissions
• Familiarity with DCAA audits
• Experience with EAC forecasting and revenue recognition (ASC 606)
• Exposure to forward pricing rate proposals

Base Salary Range: $110,000 - $150,000 annually

We consider many factors when determining salary offers, such as candidate's work experience, education, training & skills, as well as market and business considerations. We are also open to considering candidates with experience and qualifications at a different level than required in a job posting, which may affect the compensation package offered.

Company Overview:
​​​​​Innovative Signal Analysis (ISA) is a leading provider of real-time signal and image processing systems for the government and remains dedicated to the development of high-performance signal processing solutions. ISA works in all phases from concept design, through development and integration, to operations and maintenance of challenging mission critical systems, with offices in Richardson, TX & Aurora, CO.
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HawkEye 360 is equipping defense, intelligence, and national security leaders with mission-critical signals intelligence to enable faster, better decision making. By detecting, geolocating, and characterizing radio frequency emissions worldwide, HawkEye 360 delivers trusted domain awareness and early warning indicators to the US Government and allied partners. Our space-based collection, proprietary signal processing, and AI-powered analytics transform knowledge of RF spectrum into a strategic advantage. Proven by operational mission success, HawkEye 360 is redefining how signals intelligence strengthens national and global security.

HawkEye 360 is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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