[Remote] Manager, Government Financial Compliance

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CBRE is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, and they are seeking a Manager of Government Financial Compliance. This role involves overseeing financial compliance activities related to US government contracting operations, ensuring adherence to various regulations, and advising senior leadership on compliance risks and strategies.


Responsibilities

  • Compliance Oversight – Design, implement, and oversee financial compliance programs covering FAR, DFARS, CAS, DCAA, SOX, GAAP, and other relevant regulations. Serve as CBRE GDS’ subject matter expert on government accounting policies, procedures, FAR Part 30 and 31.
  • Internal Controls – Lead the design, testing, and monitoring of internal controls over financial reporting and business systems, ensuring compliance for both government and commercial activities.
  • Audit Readiness – Interface with DCAA, DCMA, independent auditors, and internal audit teams; manage responses to audit findings, agency issued corrective action reports (CAR) and ensure timely remediation.
  • Expertise in establishing government accounting practices that align to the DCAA CAM.
  • Experience creating DCAA compliant disclosure statements.
  • Regulatory Monitoring – Track and interpret changes in government contracting regulations, SEC/SOX requirements, and accounting standards, update policies and processes accordingly.
  • Cost Accounting & Indirect Rates – Oversee compliance related elements related to cost accounting practices, disclosure statements, estimating system manual, accounting system manual, direct & indirect cost allocations, indirect rate structures; advise on implications for pricing, proposals, incurred cost submissions, forward price rate proposals (FPRP) and negotiation of forward price rate agreements (FPRA) as required.
  • Training & Culture – Develop and deliver training programs to finance, contracts, and operational teams to promote compliance awareness and ethical practices. Ensure operational understanding of cost accounting standards, the role of DCAA and DCMA, as well as the organizational changes when moving from firm fixed price type contract environment to a cost-reimbursement type contract environment. Provide training on government audit best practices for leaders who will interface with DCAA and DCMA.
  • Risk Management – Conduct risk assessments across government and commercial operations, identifying gaps, recommending corrective actions and supporting mitigation strategies. Identify weaknesses that could prevent DCAA approval of the accounting system or estimating system and establish mitigation plans to address such weaknesses.
  • Policy & Procedure Oversight – Maintain corporate financial compliance policies, develop business system manuals specifically for CBRE-GDS’ accounting system and estimating system to achieve DCAA approval of those business systems, and ensure consistent application across divisions and business units.
  • Executive Advisory – Advise the CFO, Audit Committee, and senior leadership on financial compliance risks, trends, and strategies to safeguard the company’s reputation and revenue base.

Skills

  • Bachelor's Degree required with 8- 15 years of relevant experience. A degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance or related fields.
  • 8+ years experience in government contracting
  • 3+ years experience in success leading cross-functional teams and managing external auditors and regulators
  • 3+ years experience with SOX compliance and internal controls in a complex business environment
  • 5+ years experience in both government and commercial finance practices, with the ability to navigate dual compliance requirements
  • 5+ years experience with Deltek CostPoint
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain complex regulations in a clear, practical manner
  • Regulatory Expertise – Deep understanding of government contracting rules and commercial compliance standards.
  • Ability to balance compliance requirements with business growth objectives.
  • Build trust, credibility, and collaboration across finance, contracts, and operations.
  • Anticipate issues and provides practical, business-oriented solutions.
  • Champion transparency and accountability across all financial practices.
  • Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
  • Preferred CPA, CIA, CFE or CGFM certification/license
  • TS or Secret Clearance is preferred, but not required.

Benefits

  • 401(K)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance

Company Overview

  • Operating across every dimension of commercial real estate, CBRE sees more so you can do more. It was founded in 1906, and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.cbre.com.

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