• Oversee the preparation and submission of journal entries for month-end close related to indirect cost rates.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to business and program leadership.
• Optimize cost allocation and financial processes through SAP S/4HANA implementation.
• Monitor cost pools to ensure accurate alignment and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Support audits by maintaining well-documented processes for cost rate development.
• Collaborate with cost and functional owners to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean principles.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in operating cost analytics, forecasting, budgeting, or cost accounting.
• Strong knowledge of government accounting regulations (CAS, FAR, DFARS).
• Extensive experience with SAP S/4HANA, particularly in cost accounting and financial modules.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proven experience in managing projects and programs effectively.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel.

• CPA, CMA, or equivalent accounting certification.
• Prior government audit experience.
• Familiarity with major ERP systems (Ledger, Workday, Oracle).

• Collaborative team environment with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to work on complex government contracts with a high degree of autonomy.
• Flexible work schedule that supports work-life balance.

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal .

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Privacy Notice

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

• California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here .
• Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here .
• Residents of all other states may access our policies here .
• Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here .
• Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here .

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.