Accounting Operations Manager

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Accounting Operations Manager to lead and strengthen our day-to-day accounting operations. This is a hands-on role responsible for the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and integrity of the company's accounting processes and financial records — and for building the disciplined, scalable processes a growing organization needs. This role manages both the work and the people doing it: the Accounting Operations Manager owns core accounting activities while leading, developing, and holding accountable a team of accounting professionals. The ideal candidate takes ownership, identifies discrepancies proactively, drives issues through resolution, and is comfortable operating both strategically and in the weeds. This role will require an onsite presence in Rockville, MD or Tysons, VA.

The Accounting Operations Manager will oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable and customer billing, payroll and labor reconciliation, general ledger activities, month-end close, project and contract accounting, and internal controls — while managing and developing the team responsible for executing this work. A core part of the role is identifying manual, repetitive, or error-prone processes and implementing automation to eliminate them, building disciplined and scalable operations rather than relying on ad hoc fixes.

Accounting Operations & Close

Lead day-to-day accounting operations — AP, payroll, and general ledger — and manage the monthly/year-end close process on a disciplined calendar

Prepare and/or review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements, maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger

Maintain vendor records, employee expense/credit-card reconciliation, and payment authorization controls

Billing, Receivables & Contract Accounting

Manage customer billing, validating billable labor, rates, and invoice components against contractual requirements

Maintain accurate AR records and aging, monitoring collections and resolving billing adjustments

Maintain accurate project and contract financial records, reconciling contract billing and supporting closeout and billing-rate adjustments

Internal Controls & Audit

Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and approval workflows; identify and correct control weaknesses

Support external accountants, auditors, and customer or government reviews, maintaining an audit-ready environment

Team Leadership & Process Improvement

Lead and develop a high-performing accounting team, including staffing, workload balancing, and performance reviews — this role manages both the work and the people doing it

Set KPIs, deliver regular coaching, and support retention and succession planning

Identify opportunities to automate and standardize accounting processes, and build new processes or reporting from scratch where none currently exist

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including hands-on responsibility for accounting operations

At least 3 years in a direct management or supervisory role

Strong understanding of GAAP and demonstrated experience across GL, AP, AR, billing, payroll, and month-end close

Proven track record of implementing automation to streamline accounting processes

Demonstrated ability to operate strategically while staying hands-on in day-to-day details

Experience in government contracting, including FAR/DCAA accounting requirements and indirect rate structures

CPA, CMA, or similar certification

Monthly closes and customer invoicing are accurate and completed on schedule

Accounting discrepancies are identified and resolved proactively, with controls consistently audit-ready

Accounting processes become increasingly standardized, automated, and scalable

The team is well-managed, developing, and delivering consistently

Ready to help shape the future of financial operations? Apply now to join a collaborative, mission-driven team that values growth, accountability, and innovation.

The diversity of Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment-based age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact [email protected]

Disclaimer: The above is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individual’s assigned to this position or job. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job or responsibilities as needed.

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location.

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