Assurance Director, Industry Specialty Services

Job Summary:

The Assurance Director, Industry Specialty Services is responsible for supervising client engagements, maintaining client relations providing client support  in the areas of accounting, contracts, and pricing, and overseeing assigned associates and senior associates. This role works a sporadic and fluctuating schedule. 

Job Duties:

• Oversees and assumes responsibility for all projects phases and works directly with clients to accomplish project objectives
• Provides bid protest and dispute resolution
• Provides direct and indirect cost rate structure design and analysis (including preparation of a comprehensive forward pricing model).
• Prepares and negotiates equitable adjustment and termination claims
• Provides strategic pricing assistance, analyzes RFPs, and prepares cost proposals
• Interprets Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) in order to make recommendations to clients.
• Prepares client Disclosure Statements
• Interprets Small Business Administration Rules (SBAR) and regulations including minority participation requirements of the 8(a) and SDB programs 
• Addresses compliance issues related to the Service Contract Act
• Reviews and develops policies and procedures related to accounting, contracts and pricing
• Participates in Business Development initiatives to secure new business, including but not limited to participating in Business Development meetings, developing relationships with clients and networking activities
• Obtains a leadership position in and participates in Industry associations
• Prepares incurred cost submissions as necessary
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Serves as a member of the consulting group management team
• Supervises , develops, and trains associates, senior associates and managers
• Reviews and evaluates work prepared by associates, senior associates and managers
• Trains associates and senior associates on how to use current software tools and Industry Specialty Services methodology
• Schedules and supervises workload of employees
• Provides verbal and written performance feedback to associates and senior associates
• Acts as a Career Advisor to associates and senior associates

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance, required
• Advanced degree, preferred

Experience:

• Ten (10) or more years or relevant experience, required

License/Certifications:

• CPA, required

Software:

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

Language:

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, specifically business / report writing
• Strong analytical  and basic research skills 
• Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a 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 
• Demonstrated command of FAR, CAS,  and GSA schedules
• Ability to follow and apply specific rules and regulations
• Ability to work