Director of Government Contract Accounting

Improving America’s infrastructure isn’t for the weak. It takes grit, determination, and hard work to execute high impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 8,000 people and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment in our insatiable drive to be the best. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as a Director of Government Contract Accounting can change yours.

The Director of Government Contract Accounting will lead Michels’ efforts in accounting and reporting of all government contracts and related costing activities. This position will ensure compliance with government accounting regulations including Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). This role will be cross-business and facilitate collaboration as well as communication within Michels. It involves establishing/modifying policies and processes as well as overseeing fulfillment of all relevant reporting requirements. Critical for success are the ability to juggle multiple priorities, maintain attention to detail, build a high-performing team, communicate financial concepts with non-financial individuals, and demonstrate strong analytical skills.

Why Michels?

• We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record’s Top 400 Contractors
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
• We are family owned and operated
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
• We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
• We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including (depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan):
  • Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan

Why you?

• You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines
• You relish new challenges and evolving technology
• You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates
• You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
• You look forward to the challenge of coordinating with multiple groups

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee multiple functional areas, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategic initiatives. Develop and implement policies, manage budgets, and allocate resources effectively. Provide mentorship and guidance to managers, conduct performance evaluations, and make decisions regarding promotions, disciplinary actions, and terminations. Foster relationships with key leaders and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Serve as the primary advisor on government contract accounting, establish Michels policies, communicate requirements to all appropriate parties
• Build and strengthen Michels broader organizational knowledge of government contract accounting, including compliance, process, and reporting requirements
• Engage outside counsel/consultants for areas of complexity as applicable
• Interface with government contracting officials, co-workers, vendors, and customers on all matters of the contract lifecycle
• Support subcontracts financial matters (costing, billing, etc.) including flow down of prime-contract clauses, in coordination with our project teams and subcontractors
• Manage inter-company processes and subcontractor compliance on One Michels projects

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or operations management, 10+ years’ experience in government contracting, including pre-award and post-award contract management or an equivalent combination.
• Extensive knowledge of FAR and CAS which includes experience with Incurred Cost Proposals/Submissions (ICP/ICS), Forward Pricing Rate Agreements (FPRA), and certified cost or pricing data requirements
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Demonstrated experience in identifying and improving systems and procedures
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to independently develop and execute project management plans
• Must possess a valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven, and an acceptable driving record as determined by Michels Review Team
• Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) or Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) designation (desired)
• Experience interfacing with the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) (desired)