Senior Manager, Government Compliance

Elbit America, Inc. in; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

401(k) program

Health, dental, vision coverage

Life Insurance

Job summary

Twenty-Six Defense seeks a Senior Manager, Government Compliance (Finance) to serve as the domain expert on FAR, DFARS, and CAS, guiding interpretation and implementation across the company. You will lead audits, cost proposals, and reports to DCAA/DCMA, while coordinating FPRA/FPRP rate actions and annual incurred cost submissions.

You will oversee compliance staff, ensure accurate labor and material audits, and support pre-award/post-award audits, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or business.
• 10+ years of functional experience required.
• 5+ years of management experience required.
• 10+ years of industry experience required.
• Knowledge of CAS, FAR/DFARS and related audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead government compliance with FAR, DFARS, CAS and disclosure statements.
• Coordinate CAS audits and prepare cost impact proposals.
• Monitor DCAA/DCMA audits and FPRA/ FPRP rate actions.
• Prepare Incurred Cost Proposals and support audits.
• Coordinate accounting systems reviews and DCMA reviews.
• Support pre/post award DCAA audits and negotiations.
• Mentor compliance staff and oversee workload planning.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Accounting/Finance/Business

Job description

Senior Manager, Government Compliance (Finance)

Summary of Responsibilities

The Senior Manager Government Compliance will provide companywide guidance as the subject matter expert on the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and company CAS Disclosure Statements by providing interpretations and implementations that maintain a compliant and cooperative Government relations and compliance environment.

• Preparation, revision, and coordination of Government compliance audits of company CAS Disclosure Statements, as required. Determine if changes being considered are classified as CAS cost accounting practice changes and prepare required Cost Impact Proposals and support Government audit thereof. Monitor and report the company's full CAS coverage status to Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO). Coordinate CAS 401-420 audits with DCAA.
• Maintain compliant labor recording procedures and training. Coordinate labor floor check audits by DCAA. Coordinate material consumption audits by DCAA.
• Prepare updated Forward Pricing Rate Proposals (FPRP) including rate restructuring and CAS cost impact studies as required, coordinate submittal to the ACO and DCAA, coordinate audits by DCAA and support negotiation and finalization of Forward Pricing Rate Agreements (FPRA) with the ACO. Prepare monthly rate monitoring reports versus the current FPRP/FPRA rates and provide them to the ACO and DCAA as required.
• Prepare annual Incurred Cost Proposals, coordinate submittal to the ACO and DCAA, coordinate audits by DCAA and support close out of Cost Type Programs.
• Coordinate Accounting Systems Reviews, Financial Capability Audits, and Estimating System Reviews by DCAA as required. Coordinate Finance aspects of Contractor Purchasing System Review by DCMA.
• Coordinate Pre Award audits of multiple company Proposals and Post Award Truth in Negotiation Act (TINA) audits by DCAA. Multiple proposals are selected by DCAA each year for these types of audits.
• Coordinate Foreign Military Finance (FMF) Pre Award audits and Certification audits, by DCAA, of FMF programs being executed with FMF funding.
• Support acquisition activities (due diligence and integration activities).
• Manage and mentor compliance staff. Oversee workload planning, performance management, and professional development.
• Other duties as assigned by senior management.

Knowledge (Education/License/Certification, Prior Experience)

• Bachelor's degree is required; Master's degree is preferred
• Specific Degree Field Preferred: Accounting/Finance/Business
• 10+ years of functional (using skill set) experience is required
• 5+ years of management experience is required
• 10+ years of industry experience is required
• Knowledge of military and defense contract compliance regulations and protocol.
• Knowledge of and experience in a Government type contracts environment to include initial proposal preparation, contract negotiations, contract/program execution, and the audit process conducted by DCAA and DCMA.
• Knowledge and understanding of the CAS Disclosure Statement and ability to interpret and determine if cost accounting changes are classified as CAS cost accounting practice changes and then prepare required Disclosure Statement changes, Cost Impact Proposals and support audits thereafter.
• Knowledge of and experience with Forward Pricing Rates, Incurred Cost Proposals preparation and support of DCAA audits thereafter.
• Knowledge of and experience with Pre Award and Post Award DCAA audits and support thereafter.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work effectively with Program, Contracts, Accounting, Finance, and Purchasing areas.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively and manage multiple tasks.

Travel/Physical Requirements

• Travel: Occasional, as needed for training or site visits.

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Twenty-Six Defense is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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