BigBear.ai is seeking an experienced and detailed-oriented Accounting Manager. The Accounting Manager will play a critical role in managing and overseeing the financial operations at BigBear.ai. This position requires a detail-oriented and experienced accounting professional who can ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records, lead the accounting team, and support financial reporting in a public company. The ideal candidate will have a strong background and experience in accounting, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for leveraging technology and improving processes to drive efficiency and effectiveness.

This role can be performed fully remotely.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting Operations / Reporting:

• Assist the Controller in leading the monthly close process including planning, managing the close checklist, and reviewing workpapers and reconciliations.
• Manage monthly journal entries to ensure all journal entries are properly setup, recorded to the proper departments and GL accounts, and have appropriate documentation and approvals.
• Prepare monthly reporting package and research drivers of significant fluctuations.
• Support quarterly SEC reporting by drafting and maintaining footnote support schedules.
• Serve as a liaison to the external auditors to coordinate on PBC requests, responding to inquiries, and project managing review / audit engagements.

Accounting Systems:

• Support accounting systems administration to ensure reporting is complete and accurate.
• Work with stakeholders to manage data governance, new reporting structures, and data tagging.
• Identify and implement system improvements and new functionality.
• Perform recurring data integrity checks with systems administration team to ensure data governance policies and procedures are working effectively.

Policy and Compliance:

• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with the internal audit team to ensure SOX compliance and documentation.
• Manage credit facility covenant compliance reporting requirements.
• Support DCAA-related compliance, including ad-hoc audits and Incurred Cost Submissions.

Team Leadership and Collaboration:

• Supervise and mentor senior accountant and other general ledger staff.
• Serve as a leader across the accounting function to drive timely and accurate reporting.
• Drive process improvements and adopt best practices within the accounting function.
• Work closely with other departments to support financial decision-making and provide financial insights.
• Lead and participate in special projects as needed to support the company's strategic objectives.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• CPA certification
• Proven experience (8 - 10 years) in accounting
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP financial reporting standards and regulatory requirements
• Experience with ERP systems and other accounting and reporting software
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work well under pressure
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team

• Understanding of the government contracting industry.
• Experience with Unanet, FloQast, and/or Workiva.
• Experience with services revenue recognition and SaaS/subscription-based revenue models.

BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on BigBear.ai's predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.