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The Accounting and Compliance Manager – Public Sector has ownership of the Record-to-Report process including the monthly financial close, reporting, analysis, adherence to all accounting policies and procedures applying US GAAP, as well as compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley for ManpowerGroup NA. The role is also responsible for compliance with the FAR, DCAA and other public sector financial alignment. Additionally, the Accounting Compliance Manager – Public Sector may be involved with M&A due diligence, integration, and related technical accounting responsibility. The role reports to the ManpowerGroup Controller, North America and is jointly accountable to the Controller and business line senior management.

Making an Impact

Responsible for the monthly Record-to-Report financial statement closing and internal reporting process, ensuring adherence to US GAAP, ManpowerGroup Policies and Procedures, and the Federal Acquisition Regulations and Defense Contract Audit Agency guidelines. Furthermore, detailed review and approval of journal entries and analyses, reporting packages and systems uploads; preparation of various analytical management reports. Ensure schedules required for various control compliance are thorough and timely.

Strong partnership with other Finance, Accounting and Shared Services activities with respect to accounting integrity specific to Public Sector requirements.

Identification of risks and opportunities within the general ledger, including upstream finance, accounting, and business processes.

Provides support with M&A due diligence, integration, and related technical accounting responsibility if the need arises.

Lead special projects, acting as key contributor, process engineer, and senior leader for various initiatives and programs.

Perform ad hoc financial analyses as needed. Effectively communicate with all levels within the organization to resolve complex accounting and business issues and to ensure integrity of financial statements.

Review and evaluate information flows and transaction processes and implement process improvements to ensure the most effective and efficient processes considering risk, cost, and alignment with global and Public Sector priorities.

Develop CAS Disclosure Statement and company policies and procedures

Explain cost accounting systems, policies and procedures. Assist in the development and implementation of training programs

Serve as an expert of the Public Sector Accounting function for Public Sector Leadership team. Operate as primary Public Sector contact for all Internal and External Audits, with escalation to NA Controller/PS VP as necessary.

Strong collaboration with Brand Finance, FP&A, Legal, HR, IT, Internal Audit and External Audit Teams.

Build and maintain a strong tie with cross functional teams to facilitate knowledge sharing and implement process changes and improvements.

Your Typical Day and Other Key Details

• Perform daily, weekly and month-end transactions in Deltek Costpoint to support a broad range of contract types (FFP, T&M, FFP-LOE, CP, GSA, etc.).

• Provide guidance and expertise as it pertains to proper billing of projects utilizing system functionalities and ensuring that the system of internal controls, policies, procedures and guidelines within the billing function is adhered to such that adequate ratings are achieved on all independent and government audits

Tasks include:

• Project and contract set ups; generate various monthly financial reports and statements,

• Job code creation and assignment

• Review indirect cost and job cost information and charge codes for accuracy

• Manage Revenue Recognition during month close

• Prepare internal Revenue Recognition reports/coordinate with corporate

• Monitor and forecast indirect rates

• Assist with annual DCAA incurred cost submission

Required

• 7 years of relevant accounting experience with a strong government contractor accounting background

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• Active Top Secret clearance

• CPA

• Experience supporting Accounting function for Public Sector, with the ability to operate in a large publicly traded company.

• Extensive knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and DCAA guidelines

• Public Sector software experience, including designing and implementing solutions, preferably Deltek Costpoint

• Ability to effectively collaborate and communicate cross functionally

Nice to Have

• MBA or graduate level degree

• Big 4 Public Accounting experience

• Experience building best in class accounting processes & procedures

• Experience with M&A due diligence, integration, and accounting

ManpowerGroup is proud to be an equal opportunity affirmative action workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, political ideology, ancestry, the presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disabilities, or other legally protected status.

A strong commitment is made by each employee and is necessary to ensure equal employment opportunity for all. ManpowerGroup is an inclusive workplace that will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons of all job titles, and ensure all other personnel actions are administered without regard to non-merit-based characteristics of individuals.

Reasonable accommodation during the interview process can be provided. Contact [email protected] for assistance.

**Job:** _Finance and Accounting_

**Organization:** _ManpowerGroup_

**Title:** _Accounting Compliance Manager – Public Sector_

**Location:** _VA-Falls Church_

**Requisition ID:** _0033154_