Summary:

Our award-winning client in the nonprofit research and development company is seeking a Team Lead, Cost Accounting & Government Compliance who will provide leadership in areas of cost accounting as well as compliance with Government regulations that fall within the Finance Department’s purview of their team. The position requires coordination and collaboration with a variety of departments/areas including General Ledger; Internal Audit; Contracts; Subcontracts; Property; Procurement; Billing; Disbursements; Financial Planning and Analysis; Programs; Engineering; Legal; and Human Resources.

Responsibilities:

• Provide an open, trusting work environment conducive to high levels of employee engagement that results in a high-performance culture.

• Work with a direct report(s) to establish key performance goals and objectives for each rating period while monitoring and advising on progress to enhance the professional development of staff.

• Review, update, develop, implement and maintain policies and procedures that comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), FAR Supplements, Cost Accounting Standard (CAS), and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) guidelines

• Provide government accounting expertise in support of preparation and submission of:

  - Contract bid proposals
  - DCMA cost monitoring data requests
  - Final incurred cost submissions
  - Forward pricing rate proposals (FPRP)
  -CAS cost impact/general dollar magnitude proposals, etc.

• Lead or oversee DCAA audits, including, but not limited to:

  - Uniform Guidance (final indirect cost rates)
  - CAS Compliance
  - CAS Cost Impact
  - Forward pricing rate proposals (FPRP)
  - Timecard/floor-check
  - Testing of paid voucher

• Maintain CASB Disclosure Statement including:

  - Monitor accounting practices for potential change(s)
  - Recommend to leadership relevant updates
  - Update disclosure statement

• Assist with DCMA technical analyses and specific contract reviews.

• Serve as primary contact for DCMA cost monitor and DCAA audit staff.

• Support DCMA cost monitoring activities including preparation and coordination of quarterly actuals.

• Provide meaningful interpretation of rate impacts on financial results.

• Participate in ongoing training and maintain current knowledge on FAR, FAR Supplements, CAS, and DCAA accounting compliance.

• Develop, coordinate, and/or conduct compliance-related training as needed.

• Create and maintain the critical policy and procedure documentation rated to finance and/or compliance matter.s

• Oversee review and classification of non-sponsored projects.

• Maintain audit findings tracker and ensure remediation activities are tracked and completed (when applicable).

• Continuously evaluate, maintain and develop alternatives to the existing cost accounting rate structure for optimal business operation.

• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in Government Accounting, Regulations, and Compliance (e.g., FAR, DFARS, CAS, and Uniform Guidance).

• Must have DFAR/FAR experience

• Must have DCAA/DCMA a must

• No security clearance needed, must be us citizen though

• Must have Team Lead experience, or experience leading up to a Team Lead

• A highly motivated, energetic, and experienced individual that will oversee the development of government submissions, and lead or support DCAA/DCMA audits.

• Reviews, ensure policies and procures are in line with federal regulations.

• Serves as a subject matter expert to the Company.