Director of Government Contract Accounting

Michels Corporation

$110K — $130K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or operations management.
  • 10+ years of experience in government contracting, covering both pre-award and post-award management.
  • Extensive knowledge of FAR and CAS including experience with incurred cost proposals and forward pricing agreements.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Demonstrated ability to improve systems and processes.
  • Strong organizational skills with project management capabilities.
  • Valid driver license and acceptable driving record required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead accounting and reporting efforts for government contracts.
  • Ensure compliance with accounting regulations and standards.
  • Facilitate communication and collaboration across the company.
  • Establish or modify accounting policies and procedures.
  • Oversee fulfillment of reporting requirements for government contracts.
  • Juggle multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Build and develop a high-performing accounting team.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Possibility to take on new challenges and engage with evolving technology.
  • Collaborative team culture where contributions are valued.
  • Chance to coordinate and work with multiple groups across the organization.
Full Job Description
The Director of Government Contract Accounting will lead Michels' efforts in accounting and reporting of all government contracts and related costing activities. This position will ensure compliance with government accounting regulations including Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). This role will be cross-business and facilitate collaboration as well as communication within Michels. It involves establishing/modifying policies and processes as well as overseeing fulfillment of all relevant reporting requirements. Critical for success are the ability to juggle multiple priorities, maintain attention to detail, build a high-performing team, communicate financial concepts with non-financial individuals, and demonstrate strong analytical skills.

Why you?
  • You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines
  • You relish new challenges and evolving technology
  • You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates
  • You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
  • You look forward to the challenge of coordinating with multiple groups


What it takes:
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or operations management, 10+ years' experience in government contracting, including pre-award and post-award contract management or an equivalent combination.
  • Extensive knowledge of FAR and CAS which includes experience with Incurred Cost Proposals/Submissions (ICP/ICS), Forward Pricing Rate Agreements (FPRA), and certified cost or pricing data requirements
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Demonstrated experience in identifying and improving systems and procedures
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to independently develop and execute project management plans
  • Must possess a valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven, and an acceptable driving record as determined by Michels Review Team
  • Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) or Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) designation (desired)
  • Experience interfacing with the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) (desired)


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