Total 2 Manager level Accounting / Auditing job vacancies in Fort Meade, Maryland

• Serves as the office manager of the Office of the Director, Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) providing high-level administrative support and coordination for senior executives (federal GOFO/SES level).
• Independently establishes and monitors suspense on all incoming actions. Accepts, records, and monitors DoD and external tasking sent to the Agency via the DoD tasking system.
• Receives visitors and telephone calls from high-ranking officials of the Federal government, non-DoD agencies, members of Congress, the Executive Branch, foreign governments, representatives of industry, and staff and regional directors.
• Oversee Agency-wide correspondence management, including processing, distribution, and archiving in line with DoD policies. Develop guidance, review correspondence for regulation adherence, and educate staff on formats.
• Serve as records management officer, analyzing official correspondence to ensure compliance with directives and manuals. Ensure front office correspondence is properly processed and archived.
• Provide agency staff accurate, timely advice on procedures, reports, and other matters necessary to implement the Director's policies, directives and instructions.
• Operate and maintain a Government Vehicle, ensuring vehicle upkeep and safe transportation of Senior Executives in the National Capital Region.
• Knowledgeable of structure and operations of the Office of the Secretary of Defense or similar federal headquarters staff organization. This position interacts daily with senior officials and headquarters staff elements in the Pentagon.

Due to an increase in business demands, Ferguson Transport & Shipping are currently recruiting for Head of Finance & Accounting, based at Corpach, Fort William.

Reporting to the Group Finance Director, this post requires a qualified accountant (ICAS, ACCA or CIMA) to work alongside our Payroll & Accounts Manager to take accounting responsibility in overseeing the company finance & accounting systems. The successful applicant will take ownership of timely month-end close out processes, reconciliations, and management reporting.

Previous experience with managing a team is also essential for this role, along with experience in UK financial reporting requirements.

This is a hands-on position, requiring working knowledge and experience of accounting disciplines including financial accounting, compliance, projections and cash flow forecasting as well as systems development and mentoring the finance team.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Accounting leadership - Overseeing the Finance/Accounting systems, working alongside the Payroll & Accounts Manager, assist in working with a team of up to 12 working within Payroll, Sales & Purchase Ledger between our offices in Corpach and Kishorn. Overseeing the full accounting function of the group.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of our accounting processes.
• Take owenership of timely month-end close processes, reconciliations, and management reporting and compliance.
• Reporting on finance performance of the company to Group Directors and Management boards.
• Working with payroll to ensure strict adherence to company policies and legal standards. Filing of P11D's with HMRC
• Provide essential operational support to the group's daily operations, facilitating a seamless workflow and efficient practices in conjunction with the group's strategic objectives.
• Foster the development and maintenance of robust financial controls to secure the group's assets and ensure financial integrity.
• Project Management and Process Improvement lead and manage ad-hoc projects, demonstrating flexibility and a capacity to drive change. Champion the ehancement of finance processes and tools, including the introduction of automation to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Working with Group Directors on budget reports.
• Working with Group Finance Director and Group Managing Director on large business transactions, including investments.
• Collaborate closely with external accountants and auditors to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.

Competitve salary, company pension, loyalty bonus scheme including enhanced annual leave in place. Occupational health surveillance and group life assurance policies offered.

Accommodation and relocation support may be available for the right applicant.

Ferguson Transport & Shipping provide clear routes for career progression and offer a range of opportunities and upskilling to help people get to the next level.