Government Contract Advisory - Manager

As CohnReznick grows so do our career opportunities. As one of the nations top professional services firms, CohnReznick creates rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do. CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP assurance services and CohnReznick Advisory LLC advisory and tax services. Together, the firm provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices nationwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia.

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Manager to join the Advisory team in our Government Contract Advisory practice. CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered hybrid, which means team members are expected to be thoughtful and intentional in how they create opportunities for in-person collaboration. While the cadence of in-office presence is determined at the team level, our professionals are encouraged to be in the office together in person on average 2 days a week.

YOUR TEAM

This position will support CohnReznicks Government Contract Advisory team, which has provided comprehensive services to government contractors for over 40 years. We have been voted one of the best places to work for the last several years, a testament to the culture that is ingrained within the organization, and we are seeking candidates who are as passionate about the clients they serve as we are. If you are excited about helping organizations grow and building strong client relationships, then the Government Contracting team is the place for you. With guidance from our superior leadership team, you will find endless opportunities to accelerate your career. Join us to be part of something greater.

WHY COHNREZNICK

At CohnReznick, we are united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether its working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your "why" at the firm.

We believe its important to balance work with everyday life - and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.

YOUR ROLE

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• The Manager will work closely with client management to provide timely, efficient advisory support in the government contracting environment.
• You will have responsibility to execute a wide range of advisory services on various ongoing special projects with our government contractor clients.
• This position works directly with senior leadership of the firm.

Advisory Services

• Under the direction of an engagement leader, manage the day-to-day activities on business system readiness assessments and mock audits for Accounting, Estimating, CPSR, Contractor Purchasing System Review, and Property Systems.
• Under the direction of an engagement leader, execute the activities to conduct indirect rate structure evaluations and provide alternative rate structures.
• Analyze client pricing strategies.
• Under the direction of an engagement leader, manage incurred cost submission and CAS disclosure statement preparations.
• Provide advice to clients with DCAA disputes and responses.
• Evaluate and implement policies and procedures and internal controls.
• FARCAS Compliance.
• Knowledge of ERP month-end and year-end close processes.
• Accounting Concepts knowledge to include 606 Revenue and 842 Lease Analysis Calculations.
• Financial Statement Preparation and Review of Ratios.
• Variances.

Client Relations and Engagement Management

• Manage engagement activities in accordance with client time and budget expectations.
• Make effective use of firm resources to complete a project.
• Manage multiple client projects at any given time.
• Promote and participate in teamwork and cooperation within the office.
• Foster effective relationships with clients.
• Exhibit strong leadership skills and identify and solve problems in a team environment.

Personal and Professional Development

• Earn confidence, trust, and respect from clients and colleagues.
• Develop technical skills and industry knowledge.
• Demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, creativity, and independent thinking.
• Participate in business development activities including but not limited to participating in networking events and assisting in the development of proposals for new business.
• Participate in presentations on technical matters.
• Represent the firm in a positive and professional manner.
• Active participation in CohnReznick internal development programs including staff training courses.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to developing team members.

YOUR EXPERIENCE

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA license is a plus.
• 5 years of recent experience in the government contract industry.
• Experience with Indirect Rates and Incurred Cost Submissions.
• Knowledge of DFARS business system requirements, specifically estimating and/or CPSR.
• Excellent analytical, technical, and advisory skills.
• Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.
• Excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong technical skills in FAR and CAS.
• Working experience with MS Office applications, especially Excel.
• Solid organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to multi-task.
• Ability to travel if needed.

Due to the nature of projects and work for this role, U.S. citizenship is required.

In addition, please take a moment to review our Universal Job Standards. Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

CohnReznick is the brand name under which CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC and their respective subsidiaries provide professional services. CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC and their respective subsidiaries practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. CohnReznick LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms.

CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at CRaccommodation@CohnReznick.com. Please note: This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and are not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.

CohnReznick does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are currently engaged by CohnReznick Talent Acquisition Team by way of a written agreement to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person, or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that CohnReznick will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person, or entity. LI-NS1