BOOST LLC is a growing professional services firm providing comprehensive back-office solutions — including accounting, finance, contracts, procurement, pricing, HR, recruiting services and cybersecurity compliance services — to government contractors across the country. We’re in an exciting growth phase and looking for motivated contracts professionals to join us as we scale.

Position Summary

The Associate Director serves as the operational leader across all Accounting & Finance service lines, acting as the primary execution partner to the Director. This role is responsible for ensuring all services are properly structured, resourced, and delivered with consistency, quality, and timeliness.

This is a high-impact leadership role at the center of BOOST's accounting and finance practice. You will own delivery across a growing portfolio of GovCon clients, build and enforce the operational infrastructure that keeps the practice running at scale, and serve as the technical backstop when engagements get complex.

While the role is primarily operational and project management–driven, the Associate Director must also operate at a Controller level, providing technical oversight and stepping into engagements when needed. Non-CPA candidates with equivalent depth will be considered, but CPA candidates will be prioritized for the technical demands of this role.

This role is remote with limited domestic travel for team interactions, and operational needs.

Core Focus Areas

• Cross-service line delivery oversight
• Project management & execution excellence
• Team operations & capacity management
• Process standardization & scalability
• Controller-level technical oversight

Key Responsibilities

1. Service Line Oversight

Oversee execution across all service lines:

• • Managed Accounting
  • Implementations (e.g., Unanet, Costpoint, process buildouts)
  • Fractional CFO support
  • Compliance (ICS, Provisional Rates, Audit Support)
• Ensure each service line has:
  • Defined scope and deliverables
  • Standard timelines and workflows
  • Appropriate staffing and skill alignment
• Identify gaps in delivery models and implement improvements

2. Project Management & Delivery Execution

Own end-to-end delivery across the full client portfolio:

• • Define scope, timelines, deliverables, and dependencies
  • Ensure all work is planned, tracked, and completed on time
• Build and enforce structured project management practices:
  • Task tracking systems (Asana or equivalent)
  • Standard delivery cadences
  • Weekly status and accountability reviews
• Proactively identify and resolve risks:
  • Capacity constraints
  • Missed deadlines
  • Cross-functional dependencies

3. Team Operations & Resource Management

• Own capacity planning across all service lines
• Align resources based on:
  • Complexity of work
  • Client priorities
  • Team skillsets
• Monitor utilization, efficiency, and team performance
• Resolve competing priorities across engagements
• Partner with Director on hiring, team structure, and scaling strategy

4. Process Design & Standardization Build and enforce standardized workflows across services:

• • Month-end close and reporting
  • Implementation project plans
  • Compliance timelines (ICS, rates, audits)
• Establish consistent operating models across clients
• Maintain and evolve SOPs for all recurring processes
• Drive scalability through process optimization and automation where possible

5. Client Delivery Accountability

• Own overall delivery quality and timeliness across all engagements
• Act as escalation point for delivery breakdowns or client concerns
• Ensure consistent client experience across all service lines
• Provide visibility to Director on:
  • Delivery risks
  • Team performance
  • Client health
• Step into client-facing situations as needed to stabilize or support

6. Controller-Level Technical Oversight Provide technical review and guidance across engagements:

• • Month-end close and financial reporting
  • Balance sheet integrity and reconciliations
  • Revenue recognition and cost allocation
• Support complex and high-risk areas:
  • Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS)
  • Provisional rate development
  • DCAA/FAR compliance
• Step in as acting Controller when:
  • Coverage gaps arise
  • Engagement complexity increases
  • Teams require additional support or oversight

7. Deputy to the Director

• Act as second-in-command across Accounting & Finance operations
• Translate strategic direction into execution across service lines
• Lead implementation of:
  • New service offerings
  • Process improvements
  • Organizational structure changes
• Provide regular reporting on:
  • Delivery health across service lines
  • Team capacity and utilization
  • Operational risks and improvement opportunities

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience
• 10–12+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance
• Proven experience operating at a Controller level or equivalent
• Demonstrated success managing multi-service line or multi-client delivery environments
• Strong project management and operational leadership experience

Preferred

• Government contracting experience (FAR, DCAA, ICS, indirect rates)
• Experience in consulting or outsourced accounting environments
• CPA strongly preferred
• Experience with:
  • Deltek Costpoint
  • Unanet
  • QuickBooks & QBO
  • Project management tools (Asana or similar)

Core Competencies

• Operational Leadership – Oversees and drives execution across service lines
• Project Management Excellence – Ensures structured, on-time delivery
• Controller-Level Judgment – Provides technical oversight and guidance
• Scalability Mindset – Builds processes that support growth
• Resource Optimization – Aligns people to priorities effectively
• Accountability & Ownership – Drives results across teams

Success in This Role Looks Like

• All service lines operate with clear structure, timelines, and accountability
• Client deliverables are consistently on time and high quality
• Team capacity is optimized with minimal reactive fire drills
• Technical accounting risks are identified and resolved early
• Delivery is scalable, repeatable, and not dependent on individuals
• Director is fully focused on growth, strategy, and executive relationships

Position Structure

• Reports to: Director of Accounting & Finance
• Direct Reports: Managers, Sr. Accountants, and technical support team members.
• Role Type: Operational leadership with technical oversight across the full practice

All In Compensation

• $190,000 - $215,000
• Base Salary: $165,000 – $180,000
• Performance Bonus: Target 15%–25% based on individual and team performance

Why BOOST

• Opportunity to grow with a scaling GovCon consulting firm
• Direct input over how the Accounting & Finance practice is built and operated
• Cross-functional collaboration across BOOST’s full suite of back-office professional Team that lives its core values, shows up for each other and drives real impact for the clients they serve

BOOST LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.