Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a Senior Vice President Financial Accounting to join our team in Reston, VA.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Purpose

Leading the financial accounting function and actively collaborating with all business leaders in the day-to-day execution of business plans to achieve near term business goals as well as the long-term strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

• Provide oversight of and direction to the Financial Accounting Department per attached organizational chart.

• Ensure that appropriate controls and systems are in place to provide for regular monitoring and accurate reporting of financial results.

• Facilitate positive relationships with customers, external service providers, vendors and constituents.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Implement a collaborative financial accounting strategy that emphasizes accuracy and timeliness of results.

• Interface and provide relevant financial information to leaders of each division and top management.

• Timely prepare financial statements in accordance with US and other GAAP that meet all Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requirements.

• Manage annual financial statement audits and quarterly reviews with the external auditor.

• Develop and oversee strategic tax strategies.

• Manage the implementation and execution of on-going Sarbanes-Oxley controls and audits.

Do the Work

• Perform day to day management of Financial Accounting, Tax and Compliance departments.

• Provide oversight and management of the invoicing, collection and cash management functions.

• Provide oversight for the annual financial audit and tax package with external auditors and tax accountants.

Success Metrics and Competencies

• Drive the profitability and growth of the firm.

• Be self-reliant and able to operate independently with limited direction.

• Be able to see the big picture and take all aspects of an issue into account as decisions are made.

• Place more emphasis on preventative and preparatory measures than on repair and remedial measures.

• Be succinct in both verbal and written communications.

• Be results oriented, able to motivate, holding staff accountable.

• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.

Qualifications

• Fifteen (15) years of related public accounting experience, at least five (5) years at a Financial Executive level with a public company.

• Extensive experience with Audit Committee interface and reporting.

• Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Finance with a CPA.

• Demonstrated experience in financial accounting and the ability to effectively synthesize and communicate operating and performance results to constituencies both internally and externally.

• Proven experience in financial reporting, GAAP rules and procedures and related accounting functions.

• A proven track record of innovation, leadership, and creativity.

• Ability to collaborate and facilitate agreement.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.

• Mobility around an office environment.

• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.

• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.

• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

Job Description Disclaimer

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

Bowman is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please go here: https://bowman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/EEO-Policy-1.pdf. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please go here: https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/discrimination.