Vice President, Accounting

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is a rapidly growing provider of high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. For over 50 years, SPA has been known for continuous innovation for government customers, both long-established and newly acquired, as our capabilities expand around the globe. SPA continues to grow through both organic means as well as additional acquisitions. The company is private equity backed and has acquired four businesses in the past two years.

We have an immediate need for a Vice President of Accounting to oversee all accounting functions and lead the accounting department. This position will be the principal accounting officer and report directly to the Chief Financial Officer. In addition to leading all aspects of the accounting department, this position will play a key role in acquisitions and integrations in a fast paced and high growth environment.

Manage, mentor, and lead a team of varied experience and technical backgrounds and promote their professional development
• Lead and oversee accounting functions, including the general ledger and financial close processes, cost accounting, accounts payable, payroll and tax for both the core U.S. business as well as smaller subsidiaries in Australia and Europe
• Be a lead in M&A activity in both due diligence and integration
• Establish, monitor, and enforce financial policies and internal controls to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of financial reporting and compliance
• Oversee internal, external, Government and tax audits to ensure they are completed timely, investigate all findings, and implement recommendations
• Support transformation initiatives by identifying and implementing related process and system improvements to simplify, standardize and streamline accounting and financial reporting activities
• Lead technical accounting research, prepare memos, and communicate conclusions to management and the audit committee, as necessary
• Manage the monthly consolidation process and review of reconciliations for corporate accounts including debt, accrued interest, intangibles, etc.
• Successfully implemented a new consolidation system and realigned the global chart of accounts for consistency and compliance with disclosure requirements
• Work closely with the CFO to prepare the company for a potential equity offering in the next 18-36 months
• Lead the payroll focus on SPA's SAP HRIS project, and lead the finance portions of the HRIS system

Required Qualifications:

• Extensive government contracting accounting leadership experience in a large company environment; 15+ years
• Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting or equivalent field
• Certified Public Accountant
• Extensive Deltek Costpoint or other government contracting financial system experience (10+ years)
• Experience in a leveraged, private equity-backed environment
• SEC reporting experience
• Strong leadership and management skills to include:
  • Demonstrated leadership of people, teams, and management of complex programs and task
  • Superior communication skills including demonstrated ability to communicate with senior executives, other departments and functional areas, and teammates
  • Demonstrated business integrity, initiative, and critical thinking
  • Experience in hiring, retaining, mentoring, and training personnel
  • Experience in developing and maintaining strong relationships