Overview 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. What you will do 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. What you need to have 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 What we'd like you to have Understanding of the government contracting industry. Experience with Unanet, FloQast, and/or Workiva. Experience with services revenue recognition and SaaS/subscription-based revenue models. About BigBear.ai 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.