Kollsman

Senior Manager, Government Compliance

Kollsman • $110K — $130K *
Fort Worth, TX 76137In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred in Accounting/Finance/Business.
  • 10+ years of functional experience in government compliance required.
  • 5+ years of management experience required.
  • Deep knowledge of military and defense contract compliance regulations.
  • Experience with DCAA and DCMA audit processes is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Provide compliance guidance on FAR, DFARS, CAS, and CAS Disclosure Statements.
  • Coordinate government compliance audits and maintain audit readiness.
  • Prepare and submit Forward Pricing Rate Proposals including rate studies.
  • Manage annual Incurred Cost Proposals and DCAA audits.
  • Oversee Accounting Systems and Contractor Purchasing System Reviews.
  • Support acquisition activities and coordinate related audits.
  • Lead and mentor compliance staff, managing workloads and development.

Benefits

  • 9/80 work schedule for a three-day weekend every other week.
  • Competitive 401(k) program to support retirement saving.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Flexible vacation and personal time off policy.
  • Paid parental leave to support new parents.
  • Generous employee referral bonuses.
  • Voluntary benefits like Legal, Identity Theft, and more available.
Full Job Description
Summary of Responsibilities

The Senior Manager Government Compliance will provide companywide guidance as the subject matter expert on the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and company CAS Disclosure Statements by providing interpretations and implementations that maintain a compliant and cooperative Government relations and compliance environment.
  • Preparation, revision, and coordination of Government compliance audits of company CAS Disclosure Statements, as required. Determine if changes being considered are classified as CAS cost accounting practice changes and prepare required Cost Impact Proposals and support Government audit thereof. Monitor and report the company's full CAS coverage status to Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO). Coordinate CAS 401-420 audits with DCAA.
  • Maintain compliant labor recording procedures and training. Coordinate labor floor check audits by DCAA. Coordinate material consumption audits by DCAA.
  • Prepare updated Forward Pricing Rate Proposals (FPRP) including rate restructuring and CAS cost impact studies as required, coordinate submittal to the ACO and DCAA, coordinate audits by DCAA and support negotiation and finalization of Forward Pricing Rate Agreements (FPRA) with the ACO. Prepare monthly rate monitoring reports versus the current FPRP/FPRA rates and provide them to the ACO and DCAA as required.
  • Prepare annual Incurred Cost Proposals, coordinate submittal to the ACO and DCAA, coordinate audits by DCAA and support close out of Cost Type Programs.
  • Coordinate Accounting Systems Reviews, Financial Capability Audits, and Estimating System Reviews by DCAA as required. Coordinate Finance aspects of Contractor Purchasing System Review by DCMA.
  • Coordinate Pre Award audits of multiple company Proposals and Post Award Truth in Negotiation Act (TINA) audits by DCAA. Multiple proposals are selected by DCAA each year for these types of audits.
  • Coordinate Foreign Military Finance (FMF) Pre Award audits and Certification audits, by DCAA, of FMF programs being executed with FMF funding.
  • Support acquisition activities (due diligence and integration activities).
  • Manage and mentor compliance staff. Oversee workload planning, performance management, and professional development.
  • Other duties as assigned by senior management.

Knowledge (Education/License/Certification, Prior Experience)
  • Bachelor's degree is required; Master's degree is preferred
  • Specific Degree Field Preferred: Accounting/Finance/Business
  • 10+ years of functional (using skill set) experience is required
  • 5+ years of management experience is required
  • 10+ years of industry experience is required
  • Knowledge of military and defense contract compliance regulations and protocol.
  • Knowledge of and experience in a Government type contracts environment to include initial proposal preparation, contract negotiations, contract/program execution, and the audit process conducted by DCAA and DCMA.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the CAS Disclosure Statement and ability to interpret and determine if cost accounting changes are classified as CAS cost accounting practice changes and then prepare required Disclosure Statement changes, Cost Impact Proposals and support audits thereof.
  • Knowledge of and experience with Forward Pricing Rates, Incurred Cost Proposals preparation and support of DCAA audits thereof.
  • Knowledge of and experience with Pre Award and Post Award DCAA audits and support thereof.

Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to work effectively with Program, Contracts, Accounting, Finance, and Purchasing areas.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and manage multiple tasks.

Travel/Physical Requirements
  • Travel: Occasional, as needed for training or site visits.

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Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

  • Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
  • Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
  • Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
  • Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
  • Flexible Vacation & PTO
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Generous Employee Referral Program
  • Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
  • Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees


This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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