Accounting Manager

The Manager, Accounting is responsible for overseeing the accounting operations of the organization. This role involves managing the accounting team, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with financial regulations. The Manager, Accounting plays a critical role in financial planning, analysis, and decision support for senior management. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll functions. Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or other applicable standards. Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, including reconciliations and journal entries. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, as well as internal policies and procedures. Collaborate with auditors during internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and addressing inquiries. Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and controls to improve efficiency and ensure compliance. Provide financial analysis and reporting to senior leadership to support strategic planning and decision making. Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Monitor cash flow, budgets, and forecasts to ensure financial stability and operational efficiency. Stay current on changes in accounting standards, tax laws, and industry best practices to ensure compliance and innovation. REQUIRED SKILLS: Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and regulations Proficiency in accounting software and tools (e.g., ERP systems, Excel) Excellent analytical, problem solving, and decision making abilities Effective communication and interpersonal skills Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to work independently and as part of a management team Experience with financial reporting and analysis Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: All MTSI employees are required to be skilled in the following core competencies: Collaboration/Teamwork: Engages others across roles through communication and mutual respect, shares insights, enabling effective teamwork to ensure collective success (teamwork) Technical and Functional Skills: Leverages technical and functional expertise to deliver high performance, addresses challenges, and supports business needs while pursuing continuous skill development. (domain knowledge) Entrepreneurialism: Fosters innovation, evaluates ideas, and advances initiatives with sound judgment and organizational awareness to drive growth and impact. (innovation) Communication: Communicates clearly and effectively, fostering understanding, collaboration, and alignment through active listening and impactful messaging. (effective communication) Customer Focus: Prioritizes customer needs, builds trust, and delivers exceptional service by using insights to drive improvements and strengthen relationships. (customer insight) As a manager, you are required to be skilled in the following competencies: Recruit and build effective teams: Selects top talent, then fosters collaboration, trust, and belonging to build high-performing teams that achieve shared success. (team building) Develop, coach and care for others: Supports and challenges team members by fostering growth, recognizing contributions, and addressing performance with fairness, courage, and genuine care. (people development, emotional intelligence) Drive for performance results: Delivers high quality outcomes with urgency and discipline, meeting commitments while driving improvement and advancing organizational success. (driving results, performance management) Plan, organize and direct others: Effectively structures work, prioritizes resources, and provides clear direction to enable teams to execute goals with focus and accountability. (task management, prioritization) Motivate and influence others: Influences others through motivation, active listening, and consensus building to drive team and organizational success. (motivating others) Required Qualifications 5+ years of accounting experience. Experience with public accounting or with a publicly traded company subject to Sarbanes-Oxley requirements preferred. Experience with Deltek Costpoint. Demonstrated experience with an automated ERP system. Excellent communication and writing skills. Exceptional time-management and problem-resolution skills. Ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Certifications Desired: CPA certification. Education Bachelor's degree in Accounting Clearance No security clearance required to start. Ability to obtain/maintain a US government security clearance. Compensation The pay range for this position is expected to be $175,000 to $200,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.