Senior Manager, Government & Financial Compliance

Hanwha Defense USA, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Defense USA, Inc. seeks a Senior Manager of Government & Financial Compliance to lead regulatory compliance for US government contracts, including FAR, DFARS, and CAS, with a focus on incurred cost submissions and CAS disclosures.

The role directs ICP development, CAS Disclosure Statements, and readiness of the six USG business systems, coordinating with finance, legal, and operations, and preparing for audits by DCAA/DCMA, SUPSHIP, and others.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive finance/government compliance experience in aerospace/defense.
• Experience preparing incurred cost submissions and CAS Disclosure Statements.
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, CAS, and government audits (DCAA/DCMA).
• Hands-on knowledge of the six USG Business Systems and what is required to maintain approved, compliant systems.
• Solid command of GAAP and financial controls, and experience with ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, preparation, and timely submission of the annual Incurred Cost Proposal (ICP) / incurred cost submittals for CAS entities, including supporting schedules, indirect rate calculations, and GL reconciliation; provide audit support as required.
• Develop, update, and maintain CAS Disclosure Statements for CAS entities; assess, document, and quantify accounting practice changes, and prepare related impact analyses and cost impact proposals.
• Lead business system readiness for the six USG Business Systems (Accounting, Estimating, Purchasing, MMAS, Property Management, and EVM), including internal reviews, gap assessments, and readiness testing.
• Provide oversight and liaison support to the functional departments that own the business systems; coordinate responses to CARs and CAPs.
• Support development and submission of Forward Pricing Rate Proposals (FPRPs) and indirect rate management and monitoring.
• Interact with DCAA, DCMA, SUPSHIP, and other government/audit agencies; manage responses to audit requests and tracking of open/future audits.
• Coordinate with accounting to support government and financial audits, including quarterly, half-year, and year-end requirements.
• Support design, documentation, and testing of financial controls to identify CAS non-compliance and risk items; conduct periodic financial reviews.
• Develop and improve compliance policies and procedures; ensure incurred cost submittals align with government standards.
• Monitor evolving government regulations and communicate impacts to leadership.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, and Business Development to embed compliance into bidding processes.
• Deliver financial compliance training for the finance department in CAS and audit areas.
• Support compliance monitoring, surveillance, and investigations of suspected violations.
• Brief senior leadership on potential risks, corrective actions, and mitigation activities.
• Supervise and mentor staff; foster accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Finance leadership

DCAA/DCMA audits

FAR/DFARS knowledge

CAS management

Audit coordination

Risk assessment

Training development

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, engineering, or related field

MBA or master's in accounting or finance

CPA, CFA, CGMA, or DAWIA/NCMA certifications

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

USG Business Systems (six systems)

Job description

Hanwha Defense USA, Inc. seeks a Senior Manager of Government & Financial Compliance to lead regulatory compliance for US government contracts, including FAR, DFARS, and CAS, with a focus on incurred cost submissions and CAS disclosures.

The role directs ICP development, CAS Disclosure Statements, and readiness of the six USG business systems, coordinating with finance, legal, and operations, and preparing for audits by DCAA/DCMA, SUPSHIP, and others.