Senior Consultant, Government Contracting Advisory ...

OverviewTransform Your CareerWe deliver unparalleled opportunities for growth and career advancement. Our dynamic, entrepreneurial culture supports your journey every step of the way.Embrace new challenges and deliver real value to some of the world's most influential Fortune 100 brands, growth companies transforming their industries, and mid-market firms that need help navigating the defining moments of their lifecycle. Work side by side with business leaders to solve complex client challenges and make a true impact. Love what you do as part of a diverse organization committed to collaboration and continuous learning.The Team - Government Contracting Advisory ServicesOur team is comprised of a powerful mix of seasoned professionals with public accounting experience and business consultants with a deep expertise in government contracting across multiple industries. We take a comprehensive approach to helping clients navigate through the government contracting life cycle by assisting our clients; interpret government contracting regulatory requirements, manage compliance risk, provide advice and assistance to maintain on-going compliance with contract requirements, provide audit support, assist with business system assessments, gap assessments, compliance reviews, perform regulatory research, and other related government contracting activities.Your ImpactProvide advisory support to government contractors in the following areas:Interpreting regulations related to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)Developing compliance-based business systemsAssessing and updating policies and procedures documentationEvaluating business processes and recommending improvement initiativesAssisting in the analysis of government allegations of noncomplianceAssisting in the preparation of audit finding responses and analysis of cost and financial dataCalculating and/or reviewing indirect ratesPreparing and reviewing incurred cost submissionsPerforming budget and cashflow analysisEstimation at completion (EAC) preparation and analysisPerforming contract/project setup and closeout procedures and evaluating for issuesEstablishing credibility as a trusted advisorYour ExperienceMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting2+ years of relevant government contracting experienceWorking knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) Business Systems and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)Experience with supporting risk assessments and executing compliance reviews including unallowable costs reviews, cost proposal reviews, and reviews of audit finding responsesKnowledge of indirect rates and cost estimatesExperience supporting the design, maintenance, and/or testing of controls related to DFARS business systemsKnowledge of Forecast and Budget Modeling (Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Headcount)Demonstrated knowledge of accounting/audit practices, procedures, and reporting standardsFlexibility to travel up to 25% or moreBecause of the unique security requirements for this client portfolio, US Citizenship is requiredPreferred QualificationsMasters in Accounting, MBA, CPA, CIAProficiency with Deltek Costpoint, COGNOS, IBM TM1 (IBM Planning Analytics), Hyperion Smartview/ESS, PeopleSoft, JAMIS, UnanetDetermining compensation for this role (and others) at Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Highspring believes that the following salary range reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure to be between $85,500 and $148,500. The individual may also be eligible for a variety of bonus and financial incentives based on individual and company performance. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-29