About the job
The Manager of Compliance Accounting plays a pivotal role in overseeing and executing financial controls, reporting, and compliance efforts specific to defense contracts and federal regulations. This position guarantees that financial statements are accurate, supports audit processes, and ensures contract cost allowability while maintaining robust internal controls to adhere to government and corporate compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and conduct compliance reviews and audits focused on contract costs, accounting systems, and internal controls related to defense contracts.
- Interpret and apply Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and Government Auditing Standards to accounting treatments, indirect rates, allocations, and billing practices.
- Monitor compliance with FAR, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and CAS, ensuring adherence to other contract-specific requirements.
- Prepare comprehensive compliance reports, audit workpapers, and corrective action plans; track the resolution of audit findings.
- Review contract cost, indirect rate calculations, and allocation methodologies to ensure compliance and consistency with accounting standards.
- Assist with external and internal audits, as well as inquiries from contracting officers and government auditors.
- Advise program managers and functional leaders on allowable versus disallowable costs, contract terms, and accounting system requirements.
- Develop and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and training materials for finance and program teams.
- Stay updated on changes in government accounting and auditing guidelines, and revise controls and policies as needed.
- Support the preparation and review of indirect rate proposals, forward pricing submissions, and cost accounting disclosures.
- Perform additional duties as required.
- Exhibit regular and reliable attendance, in accordance with the established schedule.
- Demonstrate professional behavior with both internal and external business associates, consistently reflecting positively on the company in alignment with its policies and practices.
- Embody AEVEX’s cultural values and ensure daily actions align with departmental goals and company culture.