Director of Government Contract Accounting

Location: Corporate office in Brownsville, Wisconsin, or offices in Green Bay, Wisconsin; Houston, Texas; Madison, Wisconsin; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; or Neenah, Wisconsin

Company

Engineering and infrastructure contractor with 8,000 employees and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment, focused on high-impact construction and infrastructure projects.

What you will do

• Lead accounting and reporting for all government contracts and related costing activities.
• Ensure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
• Establish and modify accounting policies, procedures, and systems.
• Oversee fulfillment of government contract reporting requirements.
• Coordinate collaboration and communication across business units.
• Build a high-performing team and communicate financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or operations management.
• 10+ years of experience in government contracting, including pre-award and post-award contract management, or an equivalent combination.
• Extensive knowledge of FAR and CAS, including Incurred Cost Proposals/Submissions, Forward Pricing Rate Agreements, and certified cost or pricing data requirements.
• Experience identifying and improving systems and procedures, with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to independently develop and execute project management plans while managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license for the vehicles driven and an acceptable driving record.

Nice to have

• Certified Federal Contracts Manager or Certified Professional Contracts Manager designation.
• Experience interfacing with the Defense Contract Audit Agency.

Culture & Benefits

• Family-owned and operated organization with a commitment to quality and safety.
• Average annual training investment of $5,000 per employee.
• Comprehensive benefits may include health, dental, life, disability, flexible spending, and health savings accounts.
• Benefits may also include a 401(k) plan, legal plan, and identity theft and monitoring plan, depending on position and location.
• Opportunities for professional growth and recognition of performance.