Government Advisory - Senior Associate

As Cohn Reznick grows, so do their career opportunities. As one of the nation’s top professional services firms, Cohn Reznick creates rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do!

Cohn Reznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through Cohn Reznick LLP (assurance services) and Cohn Reznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services). Together, the firm provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients’ unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices nationwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia.

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Associate to join the Advisory team in our Gov Con Advisory practice.

Cohn Reznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered hybrid which means team members are expected to be thoughtful and intentional in how they create opportunities for in-person collaboration. While the cadence of in-office presence is determined at the team level, our professionals are encouraged to be in the office/together in person on average 3 days a week.

YOUR TEAM

This position will support Cohn Reznick’s Government Contracting team which has provided comprehensive services to government contractors for over 40 years. We have been voted one of the best places to work for the last several years, a testament to the culture that is ingrained within the organization, and we are seeking candidates who are as passionate about the clients they serve as we are.

If you are excited about helping organizations grow and building strong client relationships, then the Government Contracting team is the place for you. With guidance from our superior leadership team, you will find endless opportunities to accelerate your career. Join us to be part of

The Senior Associate will work closely with client management to provide timely, efficient advisory support in the government contracting environment. You will have responsibility to support a wide range of advisory services on various ongoing special projects with our government contractor clients.

• Under the direction of an engagement leader, manage the day-to-day activities on business system readiness assessments and mock audits for Accounting, Estimating, CPSR (Contractor Purchasing System Review), and Property Systems

• Under the direction of an engagement leader, execute the activities to conduct indirect rate structure evaluations and provide alternative rate structures

• Analyze client pricing strategies

• Under the direction of an engagement leader, manage incurred cost submission and CAS disclosure statement preparations

• Provide advice to clients with DCAA disputes and responses

• Evaluate and implement policies and procedures and internal controls

• FAR/CAS Compliance

• Knowledge of ERP month-end and year-end close processes

• Financial Statement Preparation and Review of Ratios/Variances

• Support engagement activities in accordance with client time and budget expectations

• Make effective use of firm resources to complete a project

• Support multiple client projects at any given time

• Promote and participate in teamwork and cooperation within the office.

• Foster effective relationships with clients

• Exhibit strong leadership skills and identify and solve problems in a team environment

• Earn confidence, trust and respect from clients and colleagues

• Develop…