Manager, Industry Specialty Services

BDO USA • McLean, VA

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About The Position

The Manager, Industry Specialty Services is responsible for maintaining client relationships, providing client support in the areas of accounting, contracts, and pricing, and overseeing assigned associates and senior associates. This role involves ensuring client compliance with the Service Contract Act (SCA), managing project phases, and working directly with clients to achieve project objectives. The position also requires expertise in designing and analyzing direct and indirect cost rate structures, including the preparation of forward pricing models. A key aspect of the role is participating in the government contract bidding process, which includes preparing and negotiating equitable adjustments and termination claims, providing strategic pricing assistance, analyzing RFPs, and preparing cost proposals. The Manager will interpret Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) to provide recommendations, prepare client Disclosure Statements, and interpret Small Business Administration Rules (SBAR) and regulations, including minority participation requirements for 8(a) and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) programs. Additionally, the role involves reviewing and developing policies and procedures related to accounting, contracts, and pricing for client initiatives to secure new business, which may include participating in Business Development meetings, developing client relationships, and networking. The Manager also serves as a member of the consulting group’s management team, supervising, developing, and training Associates and Senior Associates, reviewing their work, and providing feedback.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or another relevant field, required
• Eight (8) or more years of relevant experience including experience conducting cost analysis, cost estimates, and proposals, required
• Prior experience researching Federal procurement issues, required
• Prior experience researching and drafting proposals. required
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, specifically business / report writing
• Strong analytical and basic research skills
• Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated command of FAR, CAS, and GSA schedules
• Ability to follow and apply specific rules and regulations
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree, preferred
• CPA, preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensures client compliance with the Service Contract Act (SCA) by addressing and resolving related compliance issues with client team
• Assumes responsibility for all projects phases and works directly with clients to accomplish project objectives
• Provides direct and indirect cost rate structure design and analysis (including preparation of a comprehensive forward pricing model)
• Participates in bidding process for government contracts through preparing and negotiating equitable adjustment and termination claims as well as providing strategic pricing assistance, analysis of RFPs and cost proposal preparation
• Interprets Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) in order to make recommendations to clients
• Prepares client Disclosure Statements
• Interprets Small Business Administration Rules (SBAR) and regulations including minority participation requirements of the 8(a) and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) programs
• Reviews and develops policies and procedures related to accounting, contracts and pricing for the client initiatives to secure new business, including but not limited to participating in Business Development meetings, developing relationships with clients and networking activities
• Serves as a member of the consulting group’s management team
• Supervises, develops, and trains Associates and Senior Associates
• Reviews and evaluates work prepared by Associates and Senior Associates
• Trains Associates and Senior Associates on how to use current software tools and Industry Specialty Services methodology
• Schedules and supervises workload of Associates and Senior Associates
• Provides verbal and written performance feedback to Associates and Senior Associates
• Acts as a Career Advisor to Associates and Senior Associates, as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager