Senior Accounting Manager (MPC)

Join a high-growth, innovation-driven manufacturing organization scaling from pilot operations to full commercial production. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity within a dynamic, start-up environment backed by strong capital support. Ideal for an experienced technical accounting professional with deep government contracting expertise who thrives in building structure, ensuring compliance, and strengthening financial integrity.

Code: 47702

Posted: 2026-02-25

Category: Finance & Accounting

The Senior Accounting Manager will play a critical leadership role within the finance team, overseeing technical accounting, government contract compliance, and financial reporting accuracy. This role requires strong expertise in U.S. GAAP, FAR, and CAS regulations, along with experience operating in a federal contracting environment. The position will lead general ledger oversight, month-end close, compliance reporting, audit preparation, and internal control development while partnering cross-functionally to support the company’s continued growth and operational scale.

Worksite Location: Minneapolis, MN – Onsite opportunity; seeking Minnesota-based candidates

Salary Range: $145K – $165K/yr. base salary (DOE) + equity

Benefits:
· Equity participation via stock option grant
· Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and mental health coverage
· 401(k) with company match
· Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
· High-growth, performance-driven environment

Roles & Responsibilities:

· Lead technical accounting research and application of U.S. GAAP, FAR, and CAS standards
· Prepare and document technical accounting memos for complex transactions
· Oversee accounting for government contracts, including cost-reimbursable and fixed-price contracts
· Manage indirect rate structures and monitor cost pools for compliance with CAS
· Oversee General Ledger and Balance Sheet integrity to ensure accuracy and completeness
· Lead month-end close process, including reconciliations, journal entries, and cash accuracy
· Prepare financial statements and DCAA-compliant schedules
· Ensure compliance with federal reporting requirements, including incurred cost submissions
· Maintain and enhance internal controls over financial reporting and federal cost principles
· Partner with auditors and manage annual audit process
· Supervise billing, revenue recognition, and cost allocations under government contracts
· Identify and implement process improvements in collaboration with finance leadership
· Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to accounting staff

Required Skills & Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
· CPA required
· 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including government contracting
· Strong expertise in U.S. GAAP, FAR, CAS, and federal reporting requirements
· Experience preparing DCAA audit-ready documentation
· Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar preferred)
· Strong analytical, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills
· Proven leadership and problem-solving abilities
· Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, scaling environment

Preferred Qualifications:
· Public accounting experience
· Experience within a manufacturing or technology-driven organization
· Experience in a sponsor-backed or high-growth company

About Versique

Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.

Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.

We believe people are more than resumes—they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.

Versique is proud to be an award-winning company, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.

Let's find your people, together.

Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

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