Director, Government Contract Accounting
POST NUMBER: 392855
Location
Carlsbad, CA | United States
Job description
About Vaco: Vaco provides expert consulting, permanent placement, executive search, and strategic staffing for companies around the world, in the areas of accounting, finance, operations, administration and more. As a premier talent solutions firm, Vaco connects people to their dream jobs and helps leading companies find talent to grow their business.
About the Company: Publicly Traded Computers and Electronics Manufacturing Company
Title: Director, Government Contract Accounting
Location : San Diego – Hybrid (Relocation Package offered if necessary)
Salary: $200-230k (DOE) Bonus RSUs
Description: As the Government Accounting Director, you will use your strong understanding of CAS, FAR and GAAP to develop and lead a team of corporate accountants and advise management on proper accounting in accordance with various regulatory requirements. You will be responsible for ensuring the execution and completion of various government submissions and to ensure that company continues to grow and develop in compliance with its regulatory commitments.
Responsibilities: - Develop Government Accounting team expertise
- Ensure accounting compliance with CAS, FAR and GAAP
- Interface with DCAA, DCMA and other government representatives
- Stay current on all government accounting regulations and keep the organization informed of relevant changes
- Coordinate and lead the preparation of required regulatory accounting submissions within the timeframe mandated by the Government, such as Forward Pricing Rate Proposals, Incurred Cost submissions, Disclosure Statements, cost impacts, etc.
- Lead and review government accounting financial close process deliverables (rates, allocations, journal entries etc.)
- Respond to government audits and coordinate corrective actions as necessary
- Work with management to ensure appropriate cost structure for government business including rates, allocations, etc.
- Provide management with analytical assistance and advice in all government accounting aspects
- Develop, track and report metrics; react to metrics by identifying and solving problems and making improvements
Qualifications: - 10 years experience in government accounting
- 5 years supervising employees
- Big 4 or other public accounting experience
- Expert in CAS, FAR and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- CPA License
- Experience negotiating FAR / CAS issues with government agencies
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives
- Ability to prioritize competing demands and continuously meet deadlines
- Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- ERP system experience (SAP preferred)
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related
- U.S. Citizenship
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Salary
$200k - $230k
