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Optiv + ClearShark

. Oversee accounting, finance, and related functions .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeHerndon • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in accounting principles, GAAP, and compliance with SEC regulations, including Sarbanes Oxley. Proven ability to lead financial teams, manage financial performance analysis, and oversee the preparation of financial statements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree / MBA10+ Years Accounting ExperienceGAAP KnowledgeDeltek Costpoint ERP ManagementDCAA Compliance Standards

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement PreparationMonth-End CloseGeneral Ledger FunctionsFluctuation AnalysisAccounting Policies DevelopmentFinancial Performance ReportingReconciliationCost Accounting Standards (CAS)Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)Compliance with Regulations

Soft Skills

LeadershipStrong Communication SkillsCreativityInitiativeInfluencing Others

Tools & Technologies

Deltek Costpoint ERPAccounting Software

Industry Keywords

Sarbanes Oxley ComplianceDCAA ComplianceFinancial AnalysisFederal FinanceAccounting Procedures

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee accounting, finance, and related functions
Build and develop accounting policies and procedures
Oversee month-end close, including reconciliations, fluctuation analysis, and accounting issue research
Coordinate, analyze, and report financial performance to management
Oversee payments of all accounts
Monitor working capital and funding balances
Recommend benchmarks for measuring financial and operating performance
Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget
Manage preparation of financial statements and notes
Manage external auditors
Represent finance in identifying and implementing new systems and upgrading existing systems
Prepare financial analysis for contract negotiations and investment decisions
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and principles
Lead and manage the Federal Finance and Accounting team
Report to the Optiv + ClearShark President with indirect reporting to Optiv Finance leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree / MBA or practical equivalent
10 or more years of solid accounting experience
Knowledge of GAAP, SEC rules and regulations, including Sarbanes Oxley compliance
5-10 years of progressive accounting experience managing/maintaining Deltek Costpoint ERP system
Hands-on knowledge of DCAA compliance standards, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
Experience creating financial statements
Experience with general ledger functions and month-end/year-end close
Strong accounting software user and administration skills
Experience working with senior management leadership and influencing others cross-functionally
Experience leading and managing people and direct reports
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to demonstrate leadership, creativity, and initiative

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work/life balance
Professional training resources
Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects
Volunteer opportunities through “Optiv Chips In”
Ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)