Government Accounting Manager Jobs in Reston, VA

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Position Overview:
The Compliance Audit Program Manager serves as a key liaison for ensuring government compliance and effective communication within our finance and audit teams. In this role, you will support process enhancements and maintain rigorous compliance with government accounting regulations. Your expertise in financial reporting and audit readiness, coupled with strong analytical and communication skills, will drive success in this collaborative, high-impact position.
Location:
Hybrid in Tysons Corner, VA
Your Day to Day as a Compliance Audit Program Manager:

• Provide government compliance guidance and assistance to the finance and compliance teams within the organization.
• Contribute to the preparation of a wide range of government cost and contracting documents, including incurred cost submissions (ICS), forward pricing rate proposals (FPRP), cost impact statements, provisional billing rates, and final rate agreements.
• Perform monthly unallowable cost reviews for the corporate home office.
• Support government audits by coordinating between audit teams and BWXT segments, managing audit requests, and ensuring timely collection and delivery of all required documentation.
• Review and assess business practices in areas such as estimating, labor reporting, cost recording, cost allocation, and related processes to ensure they comply with all applicable government regulations and reporting requirements.
• Contribute to updating and maintaining the corporate home office disclosure statement, and support segment compliance teams in updating segment disclosure statements to ensure they accurately reflect current accounting practices and meet all regulatory requirements.
• Communicate with corporate and segment leadership and staff regarding new and updated government cost and contracting regulations, as well as changes to government accounting principles and practices.
• Conduct readiness and compliance assessments for business systems covered under the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams-including legal, contracts, procurement, and program management-to ensure compliance with government accounting regulations.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 6 years' experience in government cost accounting, government contracting, and regulatory compliance and reporting.
• In depth knowledge of government accounting regulations such as FAR, CAS, Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) guidelines, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Prior experience with ICS, FPRP, CAS Disclosure Statements, and rate agreements.
• Demonstrated experience developing or enhancing business practices and processes to support compliance with government accounting regulations, including DFARS business system requirements.
• Previous experience with financial reporting and audit preparation for government contracts.
• Experience working in collaborative team environments, preferably working within a geographically disperse team setting.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Demonstrable written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.

• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.

• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

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Pay: $79,000 - $119,000
The base salary range for this position in District of Columbia (US-DC) at the start of employment is expected to be between $79,000 and $119,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,' unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.
As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities ("BWXT" or the "Company") complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. In addition, the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.
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