Government Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Overview

This position, under general supervision within a Finance department, is responsible for researching and providing data to support financial analyses and other projects. Financial data may come from budgeting, cost and labor systems, general ledger, and other related financial systems. The role interprets established policies, procedures, and standard practices, and delivers analysis and reporting of financial data to support financial analysis projects and cost control activities. Findings and information are shared to help resolve financial issues impacting operations.

Responsibilities

• Research, monitor, and analyze large volumes of data (budgeting, cost and labor systems, general ledger, and other related financial systems), while remaining alert to anomalies and regulatory compliance.
• Respond to moderately complex inquiries from employees and managers regarding a variety of financial data, including confidential and sensitive information that requires tact and discretion.
• Prepare responses to inquiries from internal and external sources by interpreting company policy, applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
• Serve as a point of contact with outside organizations, including the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA).
• Participate in reviews of internal controls and related DFARS Business Systems to support compliance with applicable regulations.
• Collaborate across functions and project teams to assess potential project issues and assist in developing solutions aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
• Monitor and provide status and progress reports for project schedules, timelines, and milestones from initiation through delivery.
• Work closely with program managers, profit center managers, and cost center managers to provide financial support, data, and reports.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in accounting and/or finance, and at least ten years of professional experience in accounting, finance, or similar fields, preferably at a government contractor.
• May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.

Required skills and qualifications:

• General understanding of cost accounting principles, theories, and concepts.
• Ability to research regulatory compliance matters, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
• Ability to identify issues and generate financial analyses of those issues.
• Ability to develop solutions for problems of moderate scope and complexity.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to document and report findings accurately.
• Good interpersonal skills to interface effectively with employees at all levels.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment; ability to work extended hours as required.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with and knowledge of ERP accounting systems (e.g., SAP).

Compensation & Benefits

• Job type: Full-Time
• Salary range: 99,500 - 170,750

Location

Not specified in the provided description.