Manager, Industry Specialty Services

BDO USA • McLean, VA

4d • $125,000 - $165,000

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 various regulations, participating in the bidding process for government contracts, and developing policies and procedures related to accounting, contracts, and pricing. The manager will also supervise, develop, and train Associates and Senior Associates, review their work, and provide performance feedback and career advising.

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
• Other duties as required

Benefits

• ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being.
• Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings.

What This Job Offers

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