Senior Federal Compliance Specialist

Senior Federal Compliance Specialist

GHD has an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Senior Federal Compliance Specialist to join our growing organization. You will help develop internal framework within our Finance function.

As Senior Federal Compliance Specialist, you will help ensure that all direct, indirect and other costs are being accurately identified, captured and reported in accordance with applicable Government Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and other laws and contractual regulations.

This position can be based in most of our U.S. office locations. GHD supports a hybrid work model.

Office 3 days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

• Financial analysis on Federally funded contracts.
• Auditing expenses in accordance with Federal Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
• Working closely with operations to provide pricing on proposals and ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Performing quarterly indirect cost calculations for allowability and reasonableness.
• Review of contractor proposals for compliance with CAS and other rules and regulations including Disclosure Statement requirements.
• Ensure expenditures are accurately coded and allocated to eligible cost categories.
• Manage and review forward pricing rates.
• Manage and review indirect cost submission.

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in a finance or accounting role
• Experience working with U.S. Federal contracts is required; this includes accounting and/or ensuring financial compliance for federally funded projects and programs
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
• Consulting or Public Accounting experience is a strong asset
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work both within a team and independently while interacting with internal leadership
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.