at North Wind Group in Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States
Job Description
Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho
Title: Financial Compliance Manager
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: No
Clearance: Ability to Obtain
For over 25 years, North Wind Group (North Wind) and its subsidiary companies have been influencing the future of, and aiming to be the nationwide small business leader in, the engineering, environmental, construction, IT/cyber, facility operations, and professional service industries. North Wind allows its employees to develop creative and practical solutions to complex problems, while accomplishing its mission of delivering quality results safely, on time, and on budget, for every project. Our mission is accomplished through forward-thinking, advanced technology services, and our cultivation of a diverse and inclusive workplace.
North Wind recognizes our biggest asset is our employees. Our success is a direct result of the hard work, skills, expertise, and unique perspectives and talents that each of our employees bring to North Wind. We are looking for exceptionally talented, motivated, and dynamic individuals to join the North Wind team - not only to support our mission but be an integral part of our continued success.
POSITION PURPOSE:
This role focuses on accounting compliance to applicable Government Contracting/Government Accounting regulations and systems with emphasis in the accounting/finance organization. The position reviews, manages, and ensures compliance to the FAR, especially Part 31, as well as Business Systems (processes, policies, and tools). They are a trusted member of the Finance and Accounting team, driving compliant solutions to reduce risk.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serves as the Accounting subject matter expert on GOVCON regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS, DEAR, CAS)
Maintains and fosters relationships with DCMA, DCAA, EMCBC and related internal personnel.
Assists in responding to requests for data from DCAA, DCMA and EMCBC.
Ensures company-wide compliance with DFARS 252.242-7005 Contractor Business Systems. Supports preparation for DCMA Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSR) and all other DCMA/DCAA Contractor Business System audit/review activities.
Develops and updates communication plans to ensure team members understand NWG's specific strategies and their link to GOVCON compliance.
Maintains knowledge of and examines regulatory/compliance issues to prevent, avoid, and minimize related losses to the Company. This includes consultation with the management team on corrective actions and/or mitigation strategies.
Works with Functional Managers to create and monitor business processes that comply with the regulated Business System criteria to promote growth, reduce financial risk, and improve profit.
Directly supports Functional Directors and PMs with all government agency audits.
Acts as a leader within the organization, providing feedback and coaching to others.
Develops and delivers training materials to ensure understanding at all levels of the organization.
Provides visible leadership for safety, ethics, quality, and compliance.
Conducts internal compliance reviews. Develops/maintains metrics concerning compliance issues.
Reviews procurement activities, contract administration, cost accounting practices, and other relevant areas to identify potential compliance issues and recommends policy and procedure updates or process improvements to ensure compliance.
Develops checklists and documentation to address file organization and ensure that correct documentation is maintained and received from/delivered to subcontractors.
Serve as a resource for clarification or guidance.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Authorities
Authority is exercised in advisory role integrated with CFO and Company Presidents.
Accountabilities
Develops and fosters a trusting partnering approach with NWG team based on integrity and respect.
Accountable to CFO for compliance excellence, adherence to policies and procedures, and effective communication/training of the same.
Assists in mitigation of overall financial portfolio risk.
Maximizes Shareholders' return on investments by helping to ensure accounting compliance.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
Preferred ten (10) years relevant Finance/ Accounting experience to include U.S. government compliance experience with... For full info follow application link.
North Wind Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion,national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
