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Senior Manager, Government Contractor Services

BDO
Chicago, IL, United States
$150K-$190K a year
Full-time

Job Summary :

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.

Job Duties :

  • 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

Supervisory Responsibilities :

  • 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

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Education :

Bachelor’s degree, required; with a focus in Accounting or Finance, required

Experience :

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

License / Certifications :

CPA or CFE, preferred

Software :

  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, required
  • Language :
  • N / A
  • N / A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

  • 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
  • Demonstrated command of FAR, CAS, and GSA schedules
  • Ability to follow and apply specific rules and regulations
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • US citizenship required

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range : $150,000 - $190,000

NYC / Long Island / Westchester Range : $150,000 - $190,000

30+ days ago
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