About the posting
“This role manages the Herndon-based transaction processing team and ensures timely, accurate, and well-controlled accounting operations.”
Read the full posting on HawkEye 360's site
Seen live Oct 23, 2026; first seen Oct 22, 2026.
Pay in context
This posting lists $120,000 to $150,000 a year, a midpoint of $135,000.
The midpoint is higher than 33 percent of finance and accounting postings near Washington, DC that list pay.
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How long it has been open
Posted Aug 25, 2026, 60 days ago, and seen on HawkEye 360's careers page today.
At 60 days old, it is over the 30-day median.
HawkEye 360 at a glance
HawkEye 360 has 15 open postings that we can see, 3 in finance and accounting; 87 percent list pay.
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Seniority
Level: manager.
The posting mentions 6+ years.
Place and cost of living
On site near Washington, DC; prices in DC run 10 percent above the US average.
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From HawkEye 360's posting
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The Accounting Manager will oversee key operational accounting activities at HawkEye 360’s Herndon location, including accounts payable, billing, and core general ledger functions. This role manages the Herndon-based transaction processing team and ensures timely, accurate, and well-controlled accounting operations. In addition to team leadership, the Accounting Manager owns several critical general ledger areas, performs and/or reviews key account reconciliations, and plays an essential role in driving continuous improvement in systems, processes, and automation within the accounting function. This position requires strong knowledge of government contractor accounting and experience working in public companies; prior public accounting experience is strongly preferred.
Your main responsibilities will be
- Oversee transaction processing activities at the Herndon location, including Accounts Payable and billing operations.
- Manage, mentor, and develop team members responsible for day-to-day transactional accounting.
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of transactions and adherence to policies, procedures, and strong internal controls.
- Own key general ledger functions, including journal entry preparation and review.
- Perform and review critical account reconciliations to support a timely and high-quality monthly close.
- Support the Controller with close reporting, analysis, and operational accounting initiatives.
- Collaborate with the Dallas team and other functional partners to maintain consistent processes across locations.
- Partner closely with the Controller in designing and implementing system upgrades, workflow improvements, automation, and standardization across accounting operations.
- Assist with audit support, government contract compliance, and other external reporting processes as required.
- Contribute to accounting policies, documentation, and continuous enhancement of accounting operations.
Your skills and qualifications
Essential education and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or related field required.
- 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including operational accounting responsibilities.
- Strong knowledge of government contractor accounting, U.S. GAAP, and internal controls.
- Experience with transaction processing (A/P, billing) and general ledger accounting.
- Ability to manage and develop staff and work collaboratively across functions and locations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to interact effectively with operations and functional teams.
- Experience with ERP systems.
- Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement and support transformation initiatives.
Desirable
- CPA
- Experience within a government contractor environment.
- Experience with Deltek Costpoint.
- Public company experience.
- Public accounting experience a plus.
We offer a compensation package that includes a competitive base salary plus annual performance bonus and benefits. We consider many factors when determining salary offers, such as candidate's work experience, education, training & skills, as well as market and business considerations. We are also open to considering candidates with experience and qualifications at a different level than required in a job posting, which may affect the compensation package offered.
Salary Range
$120,000 — $150,000 USD
Company Overview
HawkEye 360 is equipping defense, intelligence, and national security leaders with mission-critical signals intelligence to enable faster, better decision making. By detecting, geolocating, and characterizing radio frequency emissions worldwide, HawkEye 360 delivers trusted domain awareness and early warning indicators to the US Government and allied partners. Our space-based collection, proprietary signal processing, and AI-powered analytics transform knowledge of RF spectrum into a strategic advantage. Proven by operational mission success, HawkEye 360 is redefining how signals intelligence strengthens national and global security.
HawkEye 360 is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.