Manager, ISS, Prevailing Wage

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The ISS Manager, Prevailing Wage supports client projects to assist federal contractors and federal funding recipients with compliance with Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour requirements, including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Service Contract Act (SCA), Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA), and related Executive Orders. This position may also support client projects in connection with prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements under the Inflation Reduction Act.

Responsibilities include assisting with training, compliance assessments, implementation of compliance programs, mock audits, navigating DOL investigations and disputes, and providing ad hoc compliance advice. The Manager acts as a client contact, executes on client engagement needs, supervises and trains BDO staff on engagements, and contributes to thought leadership and practice development.

• Provides guidance and solutions to assist clients with federal contractor/federal funding recipient labor law requirements (SCA, DBRA, FLSA, etc.), including compliance assessments, mock audits, process/system recommendations and implementation, and training
• Supports contractors during DOL investigations and serves as an interface with DOL as needed
• Applies regulatory knowledge and facts and circumstances to evaluate investigative findings and/or compliance practices
• Prepares historical calculations to remediate prior non-compliances and provides alternative options for settlements and payments as applicable
• Reviews and develops client policies, procedures, and other tools for compliance purposes
• Supports requests for equitable adjustment, claims, debarment proceedings, and other disputes associated with labor law compliance
• Serves as a technical resource for client questions as they arise
• Assists Directors and Partners with client proposals and scoping/qualifying opportunities
• Participates in firm development activities and marketing initiatives, including attending and speaking at conferences, networking, developing internal and external practice development opportunities, and identifying cross servicing opportunities
• Contributes to thought leadership, such as authoring articles/white papers or presentations for webinars and conferences, and strategically develops a strong network to build a brand in the market as a subject matter expert
• Other duties as required

• Assists in workload supervision, scheduling, development, and training of associates and senior associates
• Reviews and evaluates work prepared by associates and senior associates
• Trains associates and senior associates on firm methodologies and subject matters
• Provides verbal and written performance feedback to associates and senior associates

• Bachelor’s degree, required; advanced degree, preferred

• Five (5) or more years of relevant federal contracting experience, required
• Experience with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations), SCA, DBRA, FLSA, CWHSSA, Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave Executive Orders, required
• Experience with the Inflation Reduction Act, preferred

• N/A

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, required

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, specifically business/report writing
• Strong analytical and basic research skills
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to meet project deadlines and focus on details
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to follow and apply specific rules and regulations
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

National Range: $110,000 - $140,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $110,000 - $140,000

Maryland Range: $110,000 - $140,000

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.

BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being.

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