at Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP. in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
OverviewBaker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world's leading financial centers - New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.
Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
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Responsibilities
Are you interested in joining one of the fastest growing consulting and accounting firms in the country?
Would you like the ability to join a highly dynamic team focused on providing exceptional client service in the areas of business risk and advisory?
If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT) as a Government Contractor Solutions Manager! Our Risk Advisory practice provides a full spectrum of services to help our clients assess their risks, develop strategies to compete in an ever-changing business environment, and achieve their goals and objectives. All of this is accomplished through deep industry knowledge of risk, governance, internal audit, compliance, IT, and cybersecurity best practices.
As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT has the ability to offer you upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work done and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership who truly care about you and your development.
Does this describe you?
- You want to continue to expand your work experiences and hone your skills as a comprehensive risk professional in the areas of compliance, enterprise risk management, governance, internal controls, and data analytics.
- You crave the opportunity to be part of a fast growing, entrepreneurial risk consulting practice where your hard work and creativity will be rewarded
- You do your best work when you are part of a talented, down-to-earth team that thrives in collaboration and truly enjoys working together
- You feel valued when you are provided the resources and support to continually sharpen your technical skills and build your career now, for tomorrow
What you will do:
As a Manager in one of the nation's preeminent government contracts consulting practices, you will work with a select group of professionals to provide government service offerings that span all stages of the government contracting lifecycle to include:
- FAR/CAS/OMB Circular Consultation
- DCAA/DCMA/OIG Audit Support
- Compliance Program Development
- Indirect Rate Structuring
- Request for Equitable Adjustments/Claims
- Termination Settlement Support
- Government Audit Support Services
- Mandatory Disclosure Support
- Pricing Strategy and Proposal Preparation
- GSA Federal Supply Schedule Contracting
- Contract Management Services
- Fraud Investigations/Forensic Accounting
- Incurred Cost Submission Preparation
- Litigation / Dispute / Expert Testimony Services
- False Claims Act Investigation Support
- Prevailing wage compliance (SCLS, DBA, CBA)
- Contract Closeout
Strong candidates are proven leaders with a combination of government contract accounting, finance, contract management or compliance background in a professional services firm or industry.
At Baker Tilly, you will find your specialized experience and technical depth will allow you to quickly contribute to on-going engagements, as well as allow you to join new and challenging projects that provide the opportunity to advance your technical potential. As a member of our team, you will also contribute to some of the most important activities and collaborating across our firm, which include operating and growing the business, serving the client, developing the best people, and shaping our culture.
Your responsibilities will be to:
- Assume responsibility for all project phases and work directly with clients in accomplishing project objectives.
- Deliver exceptional client service in all client interactions and projects.
- Communicate effectively, both internally and to clients, including those at an executive level.
- Apply insights and knowledge of government contracting compliance issues and processes to enable clients to solve complex business problems.
- Develop and execute methodologies and solutions specific to the government contracting industry.
- Manage day-to-day project activities; establish appropriate leverage on project teams and assign/manage project responsibilities to team members.
- Provide coaching, mentoring and performance counseling to consultants, clients and project team members.
- Balance client, new business development and practice development activities, including active participation in internal projects and operations along with complying with firm standards.
- Contribute to the general management of the Consulting Practice and develop and implement a personal plan which sets goals for professional and practice development.
Strong candidates are proven leaders with a combination of government contract accounting, finance, contract management or compliance background in a professional services firm.
Qualifications
Successful candidates will have:
- An undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
- CPA or CFCM certification preferred
- At least 5 years of experience with FAR and additional agency supplements, CAS requirements and other federal procurement regulations
- Ability to develop technical responses to compliance-related audit issues
- Previous experience in a professional services environment working directly with government contracting clients
- Ability to incorporate and understand the intent of federal regulations and guidance into daily issues
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment with all levels of client personnel in various industries
- Excellent written/verbal communications and collaboration skills
- Strong project management and facilitation skills
- Integrity within a professional environment
- Ability to travel to client sites when necessary
For California, Colorado, New York and Washington: The compensation range for this role is $86,220 to $182,770. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.