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What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

This opportunity entails being responsible for ensuring adherence to Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and other regulatory and fiscal-related frameworks concerning federal, state, municipal, or private clients. Operating strategically, the Manager of Audit and Fiscal Compliance is tasked with implementing compliance principles, policies, and protocols to safeguard the firm's fiscal compliance program. Furthermore, this position involves representing the firm within Industry Associations, actively influencing positive changes in regulatory and administrative realms. The Manager of Audit and Fiscal Compliance engages in strategic decision-making, oversees all audit activities, and collaborates closely with external auditors.

What You’ll Do:

+ Leads and oversees the firm's CAS-compliance program, including the selection of impactful accounting and finance practices that influence pricing and profit strategies.

+ Develops, publishes, and maintains the firm's Disclosure Statement, a crucial document required under statute for competitive positioning in the government market.

+ Enhances the firm’s financial control structure while striving to optimize business process efficiency/economy.

+ Manages and supervises the day-to-day activities of the External Audit Team, ensuring a high level of performance and alignment with regulatory expectations.

+ Develops and delivers training materials to enhance employee behaviors in line with compliance standards.

+ Acts as the audit liaison for federal, state, and municipal government oversight personnel, effectively representing the needs and expectations of the firm's senior leadership.

+ Influences the development of national audit policy/guidelines through active participation in industry associations such as the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC).

+ Monitors regulatory changes, assesses their impact on the firm, and provides strategic and tactical support on highly complex compliance matters.

+ Oversees the calculation of final FAR-compliant overhead rates, providing direct support to state auditors.

+ Negotiates settlements for matters related to regulatory compliance.

+ Serves as the main contact for the execution of certifications, Internal Control Questionnaires (ICQs), and/or other related documents.

+ Formulates strategic policies that maximize the firm's profitability, maintaining a firmwide focus on financial optimization and governmental fiscal compliance.

+ Hires, supervises, manages, trains, and mentors external audit staff. Responsible for assigning tasks and duties. Manages all aspects of the Career Planning and Development process, including goal setting, coaching, and performance and compensation evaluation.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

+ Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field and 10 years relevant experience

+ 2 years of people management experience

+ In lieu of education, 14 years of related work experience, and 2 years of people management experience

What You'll Bring:

+ Extensive knowledge of State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations as they relate to audit principles.

+ Comprehensive knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

+ Experience leading and managing professionals in FAR/CAS compliance and regulatory interpretation.

+ Demonstrated ability to develop relationships and partner cross-functionally with all levels of leadership.

+ Significant experience working with federal auditors and oversight personnel.

+ Extensive research, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, written, and communication skills.

+ Contribute to the professional development of team members through training and coaching, providing guidance on technical issues, and fostering a collaborative work environment.

+ Excellent organizational skills, excels in prioritization, and effectively leads teams to achieve set objectives.

+ Exhibits a strong business acumen, making informed decisions aligned with the organization's strategic goals.

+ Proactively identifies and escalates potential issues/impacts, offering well-thought-out solutions to leadership for timely resolution.

What We Prefer:

+ 14 years relevant experience

+ CPA, CIA, MBA

+ Experience with FAR Part 31, Cost Principles

Additional Information

Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards

Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Locations:

Kansas City, MO

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_NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:_

_HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees._

**Job Type:** Regular

**Full/Part Time:** Full time

**Job Category:** Finance Group

**ReqID:** R-27357