Cherokee Federal · 16 hours ago
Government Regulatory Compliance Manager
Cherokee Federal is seeking a Government Regulatory Compliance Manager to provide compliance guidance and direction for government contract accounting practices. The role involves ensuring compliance with various regulations, supporting regulatory audits, and developing policies and training programs related to government compliance.
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Responsibilities
Plans and provides guidance for overall government compliance programs; helps to provides corporate-wide focus on compliance with laws and regulations
Assists in developing policy and procedures to ensure government regulatory compliance
Supports team in developing and updating business system manuals for cost estimating, procurement and other similar requirements
Leads regulatory audit requests and responses to audit finding as directed
Provides guidance and direction to accounting staff in the preparation of the Defense Contracting Audit Agency (DCAA) Incurred Cost Submission (ICS) for required limited liabilities companies
Provides input and/or develops government contracting compliance training programs
Provides technical guidance and recommendations for new bids and proposals or contracts for compliant pricing system process
Participates in training sessions on government contracting best practices and changes in regulations
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field of study
At least 10 years of experience in accounting for government contracts or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 5 years preparation and review of incurred cost submissions and incurred cost, accounting system, proposal, billing and other business system audits as required by DCAA, Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) or other government agencies or DCAA audits
Experience in development and submittal of Incurred Cost Proposals, billing, indirect rate development and forecasts and proposal pricing
Advanced knowledge and demonstrated ability to apply GAAP/GASB, DFAR regulations and DCAA audits and acceptable practices of Department of Defense (DoD) contracting
Working knowledge of accounting software systems, preferably Deltek Costpoint
Advanced knowledge of all areas of accounting and finance
Ability to proactively identify potential problems and effectively communicates at all levels of management
Demonstrated expertise in DFAR and DoD contracts and familiarity with DCAA audit practices of accounting
Advanced knowledge of project cost
Knowledge of contract costing structure (including CLIN and SLIN) and how it correlates to project accounting
Knowledge of contract/billing types and the treatment of each
Demonstrated knowledge of government compliance requirements and the Contract Audit Manual (CAM)
Knowledge of differences between direct and indirect cost and proper classification of both
Demonstrated expertise in a variety of the field's concepts, practices and procedures
Intermediate skills in Excel; advance skills preferred
Ability to apply extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a professional manner with team members and interface with customer and external auditors
Preferred
Prior experience as a DCAA auditor
CAS experience
Company
Cherokee Federal
Cherokee Federal, a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is a trusted team of government contracting professionals who can rapidly build innovative solutions.
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