Advisory Manager, Government Contract Advisory Practice

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Govt Contract Advisory
Virtual
Public Sector Consulting

CohnReznick has an exciting career opportunity for an Advisory Manager to join in the Government Contract Industry Practice. This position can be hybrid or 100% remote.

The Manager will work closely with client management 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. This position works directly with senior leadership of the firm.

 

Your focus will be on the following five areas:

  • Advisory Services
  • Client Relations and Engagement Management
  • Personal and Professional Development
  • Mentoring and Developing Senior Associates and Associates
  • Support the Growth of the Practice

Responsibilities:

Advisory Services

  • Perform business system readiness assessments and mock audits for Accounting, Estimating, CPSR, and Property Systems
  • Perform indirect rate structure evaluations and provide alternative rate structures
  • Analyze client pricing strategies
  • Manage incurred cost submission and CAS disclosure statement preparations
  • Assist 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
  • Evaluate and implement policies and procedures and internal controls
  • FAR/CAS Compliance
    • Apply Cost Accounting Standards to company accounting practices to determine whether they are at risk of being considered noncompliant with CAS by government auditors
    • Understand and apply the following parts of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to establish whether estimating and accounting practices would comply with relevant FAR sections (Part 15, Part 31, Part 52)

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 multiple client projects at any given time
  • Promote teamwork and cooperation within the office.
  • Foster effective relationships with clients and referral sources
  • Exhibit strong leadership skills and identify and solve problems in a team environment

 

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 staff training courses
  • Participate in proposal writing, prospect meetings and oral presentations to secure new clients
  • Provide mentorship and leadership to developing team members

Required Skills:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA license is a plus
  • 6-8 years of recent experience in the government contract industry
  • Strong knowledge of DFARS business system requirements, specifically CPSR
  • Extensive experience with Indirect Rates and Incurred Cost Submissions
  • 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. Citizen

 

Your CR Advantage: 

  • Competitive salary and benefits 
    • 401k Match  
    • Profit Sharing 
    • Discretionary annual bonuses and spot bonuses 
    • Generous leave programs  

 

  • Professional Development 
    • Guided career path 
    • Designated L&D team 
    • Career Coach 
  • Education reimbursement  
  • CPA bonus plan 
  • Resources of a national firm 

Learn more 

www.cohnreznick.com 

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CohnReznick is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, 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 
 
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities 
 
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include background check and credit check 
 
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. 

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