Associate Director, Government Finance & Compliance

TBWA\\Chiat\\Day; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Omnicom’s Government Finance & Compliance (GF&C) organization seeks an Associate Director to provide strategic leadership across government accounting, compliance, pricing, and operational consulting for U.S. Government contracting.

Based in Chicago with flexibility for other major cities, this role partners with Finance, Contracts, Legal, and executive leadership to drive efficiency and compliant pricing practices.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, GAAP and DCAA requirements.
• Strong executive communication and consulting skills.
• Ability to influence senior leadership and lead enterprise initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for government contracting requirements (FAR/DFARS/CAS).
• Lead indirect rate strategy, forecasting, and submission support.
• Support audits and maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Develop compliant pricing strategies for CPFF, FFP, T&M, IDIQ, and GWACs.
• Perform financial modeling and executive decision support.
• Mentor staff and develop GF&C organization.

Skills

Government contracting

Executive communication

Influence senior leadership

Analytical thinking

Multitasking in fast-paced env

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA and/or Master's degree preferred

Tools

D365

Costpoint

Job description

The Associate Director, Government Finance & Compliance serves as a senior leader within the Government Finance & Compliance (GF&C) organization, reporting to the SVP, Head of Government Finance & Compliance. This role provides strategic leadership across government accounting, compliance, pricing, business development support, operational consulting, and financial transformation. The position partners with Finance, Contracts, Legal, Business Development, Operations, Human Resources, and executive leadership to support DDB Chicago and Omnicom’s U.S. Government contracting business while helping expand GF&C into a shared‑services organization providing consulting and operational support across Omnicom agencies.

We are open to candidates based in Chicago, Dallas, Nashville, Los Angeles, or NYC.

Principal Accountabilities

• Provide technical leadership for FAR, DFARS, CAS, GAAP, and other government contracting requirements.
• Lead indirect rate strategy, forecasting, monitoring, optimization, Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS), Forward Pricing Rate Proposals (FPRPs), and Disclosure Statement support.
• Support DCAA, DCMA, and other government audits while maintaining audit-ready documentation
• Partner with Business Development and Capture teams to develop compliant pricing strategies for CPFF, FFP, T&M, IDIQ, and GWAC opportunities.
• Perform financial modeling, profitability analysis, and executive decision support.
• Lead development, monitoring, and analysis of indirect rates.
• Analyze variances and provide recommendations to leadership on rate optimization and risk mitigation.
• Ensure the company’s accounting practices are aligned with the approved Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) Disclosure Statements. Coordinate revisions, support submissions, and address inquiries from government auditors (e.g. DCAA) related to disclosed practices.
• Develop and maintain government accounting policies, internal controls, and compliance frameworks.
• Serve as an internal consultant supporting Omnicom agencies with government contracting operations, accounting, pricing, compliance, organizational design, and business process improvements.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, organizational restructurings, and government contracting integrations.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives involving Finance, Contracts, Legal, Procurement, HR, IT, and Operations.
• Develop standardized shared‑service offerings that improve consistency, compliance, and operational efficiency across Omnicom government contractors.
• Mentor staff and help build the long-term Government Finance & Compliance organization.

Knowledge & Skills

• Expert knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, GAAP, DCAA audit requirements, and government contractor finance and accounting.
• Strong executive communication and consulting skills.
• Ability to influence senior leadership and lead enterprise initiatives.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Experience & Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive government contracting finance/accounting experience.
• Demonstrated experience with indirect rates, pricing, cost allowability, IC...
• Experience supporting CPFF contracts and complex federal acquisitions.
• Preferred: CPA and/or Master's degree.
• Preferred: Experience with CAS Disclosure Statements, government contractor ERP systems (D365, Costpoint, etc.), shared services organizations, and organizational integrations.

Travel

• Limited domestic travel as business needs require.

$125,000 - $150,000

Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom’s corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.

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