Manager, Aerospace, Defense, and Government Consulting
About The Position
Join Aprio's Aerospace, Defense, and Government Consulting team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Manager to join their dynamic team. This position plays a critical role in supporting multiple clients and delivering high-impact guidance across a wide range of government contracting needs. The Manager will lead and execute engagements that help companies navigate regulatory compliance, strategic planning, business operations, and complex accounting challenges. Typical engagements include federal audit support, claim and termination support, indirect rate development, regulatory compliance, contract management, internal controls and process improvement, and financial management. This role partners with companies of all sizes nationwide, providing both strategic insight and hands-on support. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, project management capability, and the ability to mentor team members while maintaining exceptional client relationships.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience at a government contractor, former auditor at the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), or public accounting/consulting firm.
- Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Software.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, related field or applicable work experience.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel.
- Interest in a client-facing, consultative role.
- Strong understanding of indirect rates, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Working knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), including agency supplements, with emphasis on: FAR Part 12 – Commercial Contracting, FAR Part 15 – Contracting by Negotiation, FAR Part 30- Cost Accounting Standards Administration, and FAR Part 31 – Contract Cost Principles & Procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with contractor business systems (Accounting, Contractor Purchasing, Estimating, Property Management, EVMS, MMAS)
- Experience with government contractor proposals, including RFP briefs, cost proposal volume management, and pricing.
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute engagements that help companies navigate regulatory compliance, strategic planning, business operations, and complex accounting challenges.
- Support federal audit support, claim and termination support, indirect rate development, regulatory compliance, contract management, internal controls and process improvement, and financial management.
- Partner with companies of all sizes nationwide, providing both strategic insight and hands-on support.
- Mentor team members while maintaining exceptional client relationships.
- Interact with C-Suite executives.
- Manage multiple engagements and communicate effectively with clients and internal teams.
- Develop provisional billing rates and indirect rates.
- Support or respond to federal audits.
- Prepare and review Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS).
- Work with contractor business systems (Accounting, Contractor Purchasing, Estimating, Property Management, EVMS, MMAS).
- Prepare government contractor proposals, including RFP briefs, cost proposal volume management, and pricing.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
- 401k with Profit Sharing
- 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
- Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
- Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
- Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
- Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
- Top rated wellness program
- Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
