Government Contract Advisory - Manager

Overview

CohnReznick is a hybrid firm offering rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax services. The firm supports leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address unique business goals and risks, and insights on emerging market forces.

About the Role

We are seeking a Manager to join the Advisory team in our Government Contract Advisory practice. This position is considered remote, requiring flexibility in working from a location within a commutable distance to a CohnReznick office.

Team

The position will support CohnReznick’s Government Contract Advisory team, which has provided comprehensive services to government contractors for over 40 years. The team is known for its culture of innovation and collaboration, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to accelerate their career under the guidance of a superior leadership team.

Why CohnReznick?

At CohnReznick, we believe in balancing work with everyday life and making time for enjoyment and fun. We offer a Total Rewards package that includes generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and paid time off for volunteering.

Role

• Work closely with client management to provide timely, efficient advisory support in the government contracting environment.
• Manage the day-to-day activities on business system readiness assessments and mock audits for Accounting, Estimating, CPSR (Contractor Purchasing System Review), and Property Systems.
• Execute activities to conduct indirect rate structure evaluations and provide alternative rate structures.
• Analyze client pricing strategies.
• Manage incurred cost submission and CAS disclosure statement preparations.
• Provide advice to clients with DCAA disputes and responses.
• Evaluate and implement policies and procedures and internal controls.
• Knowledge of FAR/CAS compliance.
• Technical skills in accounting concepts, including 606 Revenue and 842 Lease Analysis Calculations.
• Skills in MS Office applications, especially Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to travel, if needed.

Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA license is a plus.
• 5+ years of recent experience in the government contract industry.
• Experience with Indirect Rates and Incurred Cost Submissions.
• Knowledge of DFARS business system requirements, specifically estimating and/or CPSR.
• 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.
• Ability to travel, if needed.
• Due to the nature of projects and work for this role, U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of recent experience in the government contract industry.
• Experience with Indirect Rates and Incurred Cost Submissions.
• Knowledge of DFARS business system requirements, specifically estimating and/or CPSR.
• 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.
• Ability to travel, if needed.
• Due to the nature of projects and work for this role, U.S. citizenship is required.

Pay and Benefits

In Virginia, the salary range for an Advisory Manager is $120,000 to $180,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and location, and applicable employment laws.