@Orchard LLC has been retained by a well-established Big 4 client. Our client has an immediate need for experienced Sr Associates to join their team. Responsibilities:
- Provide U.S. Government contract regulatory and cost accounting consulting services to leading Government contractors across the Aerospace & Defense, manufacturing, technology, services, healthcare, transportation and engineering industries
- Conduct indirect rate studies and assist clients with cost and rate structure strategy
- Provide research to clients, conduct gap assessments and performance audits and assist with transformation activities
- Assist other service lines of the firm providing subject matter knowledge and support on U.S. Government contract compliance including our Federal, Cybersecurity, Shared Services and Outsourcing and Strategy practices
- Assess U.S. Government contract regulatory risk as part of transaction due diligence
- Assist in developing and delivering U.S. Government business-oriented regulatory compliance training materials
Qualifications:
- Minimum three years of relevant experience in cost accounting standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Disclosure Statements and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) business systems for a consulting firm, a U.S. Government contractor, or in the Federal Government, such as the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) or Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business/ Operations or other relevant field from an accredited college/university
- Experience in compliance or rates monitoring, conducting audits and gap assessments aimed at testing design and effectiveness of controls and writing summary reports or relevant experience
- Certifications such as CPA, CMA, CISA, or CMMC preferred
- Previous experience working with a U.S. Government contractor in the industrial manufacturing or technology services sectors is preferred
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong analytical and research skills as well as the ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
- Willingness and ability to travel for client engagements across the United States
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
