Government Contract Advisory - Senior Associate

CohnReznick; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Flexible work environment

Parental leave

Learning & development

Job summary

CohnReznick is seeking an Advisory Senior Associate for its Government Contracting team in Tysons, VA. You will collaborate with client management to deliver timely government-contracting advisory services and support projects across pricing, CAS, and DFARS domains.

The role demands strong analytical and communication skills, with proven ability to manage multiple engagements, build client relationships, and travel as needed. A competitive benefits package accompanies this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA license is a plus.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in the government contract industry.
• Experience with Indirect Rates and Incurred Cost Submissions.
• Knowledge of DFARS business system requirements, specifically estimating and/or CPSR.
• Strong analytical, technical, and advisory skills.
• Excellent client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain client relationships.
• Excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong FAR/CAS knowledge.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Able to multitask and travel as needed.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, efficient advisory support in the government contracting environment.
• Support a range of advisory services on ongoing government contractor projects.
• Manage day-to-day activities on systems readiness assessments and mock audits (Accounting, Estimating, CPSR, Property).
• Conduct indirect rate structure evaluations and propose alternative structures.
• Assist with pricing strategy analysis.
• Assist with incurred cost submissions and CAS disclosures.
• Advise clients on DCAA disputes and responses.
• Ensure policies, procedures and internal controls meet FAR/CAS requirements.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes in ERP.
• Prepare financial statements and review ratios/variances.
• Support multiple client projects and manage time/budget expectations.
• Foster strong client relationships and teamwork.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Client advisory

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA license (plus)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

ERP systems

Job description

YOUR TEAM.

This position will support CohnReznick's Government Contracting team which has provided comprehensive services to government contractors for over 40 years. We have been voted one of the best places to work for the last several years, a testament to the culture that is ingrained within the organization, and we are seeking candidates who are as passionate about the clients they serve as we are. If you are excited about helping organizations grow and building strong client relationships, then the Government Contracting team is the place for you. With guidance from our superior leadership team, you will find endless opportunities to accelerate your career. Join us to be part of something greater.

WHY COHNREZNICK?

At CohnReznick, we're united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it's working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your \"why\" at the firm.We believe it's important to balance work with everyday life - and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.

YOUR ROLE.

Responsibilities

• The Senior Associate will work closely with client management to provide timely, efficient advisory support in the government contracting environment.


• You will have responsibility to support a wide range of advisory services on various ongoing special projects with our government contractor clients.

Advisory Services

• Under the direction of an engagement leader, manage the day-to-day activities on business system readiness assessments and mock audits for Accounting, Estimating, CPSR (Contractor Purchasing System Review), and Property Systems


• Under the direction of an engagement leader, execute the activities to conduct indirect rate structure evaluations and provide alternative rate structures


• Analyze client pricing strategies

Client Relations and Engagement Management

• Under the direction of an engagement leader, manage incurred cost submission and CAS disclosure statement preparations


• Provide advice to clients with DCAA disputes and responses


• Evaluate and implement policies and procedures and internal controls


• FAR/CAS Compliance


• Knowledge of ERP month-end and year-end close processes


• Financial Statement Preparation and Review of Ratios/Variances


• Support engagement activities in accordance with client time and budget expectations


• Make effective use of firm resources to complete a project


• Support multiple client projects at any given time


• Promote and participate in teamwork and cooperation within the office.


• Foster effective relationships with clients


• Exhibit strong leadership skills and identify and solve problems in a team environment

Personal and Professional Development

• Earn confidence, trust and respect from clients and colleagues


• Develop technical skills and industry knowledge


• Demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, creativity and independent thinking


• Participate in business development activities including, but not limited to, participating in networking events and assisting in the development of proposals for new business.


• Participate in presentations on technical matters


• Represent the firm in a positive and professional manner


• Active participation in CohnReznick internal development programs, including staff training courses

YOUR EXPERIENCE.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA license is a plus


• 3+ years of recent experience in the government contract industry


• Experience with Indirect Rates and Incurred Cost Submissions


• Knowledge of DFARS business system requirements, specifically estimating and/or CPSR


• Excellent analytical, technical, and advisory skills


• Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships


• Excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skills


• Strong technical skills in FAR and CAS


• Working experience with MS Office applications, especially Excel and Powerpoint


• Solid organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to multi-task


• Ability to travel, if needed


• Due to the nature of projects and work for this role, U.S. citizenship is required

Salary

In Virginia, the salary range for an Advisory Senior Associateis $80,000 to $130,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. Salary is one component of the CohnReznick total rewards package, which includes a discretionary performance bonus, generous paid time off, expanded and inclusive parental benefits, and access to best-in-class learning and development platforms, to name a few. To learn more about life at CohnReznick, visit Life at CohnReznick

Company Information

\"CohnReznick\" is the brand name under which CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC and their respective subsidiaries provide professional services. CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiaries) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. CohnReznick LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Accessibility

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Recruitment Policy

CohnReznick does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are currently engaged by CohnReznick Talent Acquisition Team by way of a written agreement to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that CohnReznick will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.