Senior Manager, ISS – Government Contracts

BDO USA

23h•$150,000 - $190,000

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Industry Specialty Services will be responsible for maintaining client relationships, providing client support in the areas of accounting, contracts, and pricing, and overseeing assigned associates, senior associates, and managers. This position will also be responsible for acting as the client contact, and training/supervising team members assisting on these engagements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, required; with a focus in Accounting or Finance, required
Eight (8) or more years of experience conducting cost analysis, cost estimates, and proposals, required
Prior experience addressing Federal procurement issues on behalf of government contractors, required
Prior experience supporting indirect rates, cost allowability and allocability matters, FAR 31/CAS compliance, 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 with the 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
Strong knowledge of FAR, CAS, and GSA schedules
Ability to follow and apply specific rules and regulations
Ability to work with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with HHS (Health and Human Services) and DOD (Department of Defense) contracts, preferred
CPA or CFE, preferred

Responsibilities

Provides clients with technical advice as it pertains to various matters of government contract compliance including indirect cost rates, cost allowability, Cost Accounting Standard (CAS) and other compliance requirements
Assumes responsibility for all project 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)
Supports government contractors during the bidding process through cost and price volume development, analysis of RFPs and cost narrative preparation
Interprets Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements in order to make recommendations to clients
Prepares client Disclosure Statements
Supports other types of compliance needs related to procurement, contract, human resources, and other business processes
Serves as a technical expert for client questions as they arise
Often operates as the primary point of contact with support from principals where needed
Assists principals in qualifying opportunities and scoping engagements
Aids in firm development activities and other marketing initiatives including but not limited to, attending conferences, networking, developing internal and external practice development opportunities and identifying cross servicing opportunities
Other duties as required
Supervises, develops, and trains associates, senior associates and managers
Reviews and evaluates work prepared by associates, senior associates and managers
Trains associates and senior associates on how to use current software tools and Industry Specialty Services methodology
Provides verbal and written performance feedback to associates, senior associates, and managers
Acts as Career Advisor to associates, senior associates, and managers