Director, Government Contract Advisory Practice

6349

Advisory
Dallas
Government Contract Services

As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation’s top Professional Services and Business Advisory firms, we foster teams in Advisory, Assurance, and Tax services that value innovation and collaboration in everything they do! 

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Director to join the team in our Government Contract Advisory Practice.  This position may be based in any of the following geographic locations: Washington, DC, Boston, Denver, Southern California, Texas, or Florida, and can be hybrid or 100% virtual from these locations.

YOUR TEAM.

CohnReznick’s Government Contracting team 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?

  • Work-Life Blend: Our team members accrue up to 30 days of PTO depending on their level & take advantage of 17 paid holidays including two weeks off a year when all CR Team members take time off together. (July 4th and Thanksgiving week)
  • Parental Leave: Our expanded leave is up to 8 weeks following the birth or placement of a child.
  • Flexibility: Our team members have options of being fully virtual, hybrid or in the office based on theirs and the business needs. All full time or part time CR team members are offered a home office stipend upon onboarding to help them get setup at home.
  • Diversity & Inclusion: Whether it’s through participation in our Employee Resource Groups such as CR Blac, CR PRIDE, WomenCAN, VMA, CR Green, Raza or AAPI or through CR Cares, our team members give back to the communities they live and work in.
  • Total Rewards: We offer a competitive annual compensation, annual discretionary performance bonus, referral & client bonuses, spot bonus opportunities, 401k match with profit sharing contributions and incentive and support towards achieving the CPA licensure.
  • Learning & Development: Our team members have access to learning opportunities focusing on technical, leadership, and success skills that support their growth and career advancement, not to mention the necessary resources to meet their compliance needs.
  • Wellness resources: Our virtual care programs such as Headspace, Spring Health, Prevention Cloud, and Peerfit help support our team members’ mental and physical well-being.
  • Performance Coach: Each CR Team member is aligned to a Performance Coach who will support them in establishing their goals and provide guidance and support along their career path of choice.
  • The CR Friend: Your CR Friend will serve as a familiar face when you first join the firm and is someone you can always reach out to.

YOUR ROLE. 

The Director will work closely with client management and leadership to provide timely, efficient advisory support in the government contracting environment.  You will have responsibility to execute a wide range of advisory services on various ongoing special projects with our government contractor clients. The Director will support the growth of the Government Contract Industry Practice, while working directly with senior leadership of the firm. Additionally, this individual will coach, mentor and develop the Government Contract team.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Delivering Advisory services and maintaining an enterprise-wide understanding of CohnReznick offerings so as to maximize client value delivery
  • Client relations and engagement management
  • Support the growth of the practice and the firm through business development
  • Personal and professional development 
  • Mentoring, growing and developing team members

Specific duties include:

Advisory Services

  • Advise clients and manage engagement efforts regarding compliance with the DFARS Business System Rules including performing system readiness assessments and performing mock audits for Accounting, Estimating, CPSR and Property Systems;
  • Develop strategies to aid clients in the successful capture, pursuit and proposal on government awards
  • Assist client leadership with DCAA disputes and responses
    • Knowledgeable concerning DCAA approaches to conducting audits, as described in the DCAA Contract Audit Manual, Selected Areas of Cost Guidebook, Memorandums for Regional Directors (MRDs) and other sources
    • Provide assistance with DCAA rebuttals and responses to draft reports
  • Supervise the implementation of policies and procedures and internal controls
  • Advise clients on FAR/CAS (and agency supplemental regulation) Compliance
    • Manage incurred cost submissions
    • Oversee the preparation of CAS disclosure statements
    • Review indirect rate structure evaluations and provide alternative and optimized rate structures
    • Perform gap assessments for compliance with FAR/CAS and agency supplemental regulations
  • Advise clients on the government procurement compliance implications on post transaction activities such as
    • Cost accounting and business systems integration
    • Cost Accounting Standards administration for business combinations
    • DFARS External Restructuring proposals
  • Advise clients on the requirements of 2 CFR 200 and on the administration of grants and cooperative agreements
  • Advise clients on the administration of Federal Supply Schedule contracts (e.g. GSA schedules) including
    • Preparing proposals for obtaining FSS vehicles
    • Developing processes for MFC establishment and monitoring
    • Developing processes for fee tracking, recording and payment
    • Advise on the maintenance of FSS vehicles (e.g. modifications and renewals)
  • Utilize expert government accounting and compliance knowledge to support investigations and other matters conducted by client internal and outside legal counsel
  • Work across firm practices to deliver projects including
    • Buy/Sell side due diligence
    • Cybersecurity services
    • Managed accounting services
    • ERP and other system implementation/business integration services
  • Maximize the use of technology and automation in the delivery of the client experience

Client Relations and Engagement Management

  • Accept responsibility for, and complete engagements in accordance with client time and budget expectations
  • Make effective use of firm resources to complete a project
  • Manage a portfolio of client projects at all times
  • Promote teamwork and cooperation among the team
  • Foster effective relationships with clients and referral sources
  • Exhibit strong leadership skills and identify and solve problems in a team environment
  • Work with senior leadership to grow the Advisory business within the Government Contract Industry Practice
  • Oversee team development and scheduling
  • Encourage and oversee the delivery of consulting services maximizing the efficient and effective use of firm technologies

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
  • Attend local professional and business organization functions, as well as networking events. 
  • Participate in presentations on technical matters
  • Represent the firm in a positive and professional manner
  • Demonstrate sound business judgment and participate in the management of the Practice
  • Active participation in CohnReznick internal development programs, including training courses
  • Participate in proposal writing, prospect meetings and oral presentations to secure new clients
  • Provide mentorship and leadership to developing team members

YOUR EXPERIENCE. 

The successful candidate will have:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA license is a plus
  • 15+ years of recent experience in the government contract industry; prior consulting experience is strongly desired
  • Experience with business development and sales
  • Extensive experience with Indirect Rates and Incurred Cost Submissions
  • Strong working knowledge of DFARS business system requirements, specifically CPSR; estimating is desired
  • 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
  • Solid organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to multi-task
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Active or inactive government clearance is a plus

After reviewing this job posting, are you hesitating to apply because you don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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.  For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters

 

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at CRaccommodation@cohnreznick.com  Please note: This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and are not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.

 

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.

 

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