[Hiring] Government Contract Advisory Manager @P3Hired

Role Description

As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Manager to join the Advisory team in our Government Contract Advisory practice.

This position will support CohnReznick’s Government Contract Advisory team which has provided comprehensive services to government contractors for over 40 years. If you are excited about helping organizations grow and building strong client relationships, then the Government Contracting team is the place for you.

• Work closely with client management to provide timely, efficient advisory support in the government contracting environment.
• Execute a wide range of advisory services on various ongoing special projects with our government contractor clients.

Advisory Services

• Manage the day-to-day activities on business system readiness assessments and mock audits for Accounting, Estimating, CPSR, and Property Systems under the direction of an engagement leader.
• 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 under the direction of an engagement leader.
• Provide advice to clients with DCAA disputes and responses.
• Evaluate and implement policies and procedures and internal controls.
• Knowledge of ERP month-end and year-end close processes.
• Accounting Concepts knowledge to include 606 Revenue and 842 Lease Analysis Calculations.
• Financial Statement Preparation and Review of Ratios/Variances.

Client Relations and Engagement Management

• Manage engagement activities 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 and participate in teamwork and cooperation within the office.
• Foster effective relationships with clients.
• 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.
• Participate in business development activities including networking events and assisting in the development of proposals for new business.
• Participate in presentations on technical matters.
• Represent the firm in a positive and professional manner.
• Active participation in CohnReznick internal development programs, including staff training courses.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to developing team members.

Qualifications

• 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.