Managing Director, Industry Specialty Services

BDO USA, LLP; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA, LLP in McLean, VA is seeking a Managing Director for Industry Specialty Services to lead client engagements in compliance, accounting, and pricing, and to supervise associates while pursuing revenue goals.

The role requires deep government contract knowledge (FAR, CAS, DFARS, Uniform Guidance) and experience guiding multi-project advisory work, with strong leadership and business development skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• CPA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees client projects for advisory engagements.
• Leads business development initiatives.
• Supervises and trains associates and managers.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written

Strong analytical skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance

Advanced degree

CPA certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Summary:

The Managing Director, Industry Specialty Services will be responsible for developing and maintaining client relations, supervising client engagements, providing client support in the areas of compliance, accounting, and pricing, and overseeing assigned associates and senior associates. The Managing Director will also be responsible for supporting the achievement of individual and team/practice revenue goals.

Job Duties:

• Oversees multiple client projects for implementation of advisory engagements.
• Utilizes subject matter expertise in government and/or grant compliance including applicable regulatory frameworks, i.e., Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), DFARs, Uniform Guidance, Service Contracts Act, etc. and general contracting and pricing practices and principles in various industries to advise clients
• Partners with clients to substantiate and prepare analysis for specific practice area, and serves as a technical leader over assigned area
• Manages teams to complete analysis of small and large data sets to support the execution of service offerings
• Acts as primary client contact for all questions and inquires
• Leads business development initiatives
• Interacts with high level client personnel and attorneys, as well as Federal and local government agencies
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Serves as a member of the consulting group management team
• Supervises, develops, and trains associates, senior associates and managers
• Reviews and evaluates work prepared by associates, senior associates and managers
• Trains staff and managers on how to use current tools and Industry Specialty Services methodology
• Schedules and supervises workload of employees
• Provides verbal and written performance feedback to employees
• Acts as a Career Advisor to members of the overall practice

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, required
• Advanced degree, preferred

Experience:

• Ten (10) or more years of experience with government compliance or government contractor compliance, required
• Five (5) or more years of experience in consulting, preferred

License/Certifications:

• CPA, preferred

Software:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, required

Language:

• 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 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, Uniform Guidance, CAS, GSA schedules and contracting and pricing principles in more than one industry/area
• Knowledge of state/local government procurement and contracting programs
• 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.

National Range: $210,000 - $275,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $210,000 - $275,000

Maryland Range: $210,000 - $275,000

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We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm's success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we're building together.

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