Associate Director, Government Finance & Compliance

Senior leader in Government Finance & Compliance (GF&C) reporting to the SVP, Head of Government Finance & Compliance. Partners with Finance, Contracts, Legal, Business Development, Operations, HR, and executive leadership to support DDB Chicago and Omnicom’s U.S. Government contracting business and expand GF&C into a shared-services organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for FAR, DFARS, CAS, GAAP, and other government contracting requirements.
• Lead indirect rate strategy, forecasting, monitoring, optimization, Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS), Forward Pricing Rate Proposals (FPRPs), and Disclosure Statement support.
• Support DCAA, DCMA, and other government audits while maintaining audit-ready documentation.
• Partner with Business Development and Capture teams to develop compliant pricing strategies for CPFF, FFP, T&M, IDIQ, and GWAC opportunities.
• Perform financial modeling, profitability analysis, and executive decision support.
• Lead development, monitoring, and analysis of indirect rates; analyze variances and provide recommendations to leadership on rate optimization and risk mitigation.
• Ensure the company’s accounting practices align with approved Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) Disclosure Statements; coordinate revisions, support submissions, and address auditor inquiries.
• Develop and maintain government accounting policies, internal controls, and compliance frameworks.
• Serve as an internal consultant supporting Omnicom agencies with government contracting operations, accounting, pricing, compliance, organizational design, and business process improvements.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, organizational restructurings, and government contracting integrations.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives involving Finance, Contracts, Legal, Procurement, HR, IT, and Operations.
• Develop standardized shared-service offerings to improve consistency, compliance, and operational efficiency across Omnicom government contractors.
• Mentor staff and help build the long-term Government Finance & Compliance organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive government contracting finance/accounting experience.
• Demonstrated experience with indirect rates, pricing, cost allowability, ICS, FPRPs, and DCAA audits.
• Experience supporting CPFF contracts and complex federal acquisitions.

Skills

• Expert knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, GAAP, DCAA audit requirements, and government contractor finance and accounting.
• Strong executive communication and consulting skills; ability to influence senior leadership and lead enterprise initiatives.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA and/or Master’s degree.
• Experience with CAS Disclosure Statements, government contractor ERP systems (D365, Costpoint, etc.), shared services organizations, and organizational integrations.

Pay

$125,000 – $150,000

Schedule

Minimum of three days per week in-office; potential for increased in-office requirement over time.

Travel

Limited domestic travel as business needs require.