Senior Manager, Government Contract Consulting

About the role

Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.

As a Senior Manager at Aprio, you’ll be the go-to compliance advisor for government contractors, from emerging small businesses to established large contractors. You’ll lead engagements across the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), CAS, business systems, pricing, program controls, FP&A, and Small Business Administration (SBA) rules.

Your work will help clients think strategically, get ahead of risk for Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) reviews, and build practical solutions for the internal controls, budgeting and forecasting, and compliance programs that keep contract performance on track. You’ll bring technical precision to the details and strategic insight to the big picture, alongside a team that’s seen nearly everything in the federal marketplace.

What You'll Gain/Impact

• Opportunity to serve as a strategic advisor at the highest levels of government contracting engagements
• Platform to influence the federal contracting community through thought leadership, published insights, and speaking engagements
• Exposure to complex, high-stakes regulatory and consulting work spanning FAR, DFARS, CAS, Joint Ventures, and Business Systems compliance
• Ability to provide real help to clients and shape compliance programs and advisory strategies for a broad and dynamic client base
• Career growth within a nationally recognized, high-performance advisory practice

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex government contracting engagements across a portfolio of clients, bringing strategic insight to each one
• Serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives, helping them through every stage of the government contracting lifecycle
• Advise clients on FAR, DFARS (including the business systems clause at DFARS), CAS, and General Services Administration (GSA) Schedules
• Assess and strengthen contractor business systems, including purchasing, estimating, government property, and material management
• Help clients meet DCAA and DCMA requirements, strengthen internal controls, and reduce compliance risk
• Help clients build compliance programs that support their contract obligations and regulatory requirements
• Raise Aprio's profile in the government contracting community through speaking engagements, webinars, training, and industry networking
• Write articles, white papers, and insights that help contractors stay ahead of regulatory change
• Mentor junior team members and help them grow their industry knowledge and leadership skills
• Manage multiple client projects and keep deliverables on time and within scope

Candidate Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in government contracting advisory or direct experience working for a federal contractor (experience with both large and small businesses preferred).
• Deep expertise in government contracting regulations, including FAR, DFARS, CAS, and SBA regulations
• Strong knowledge of Business Systems compliance, including Purchasing, Estimating, Government Property, and Material Management
• Experience in contract pricing and proposal support
• Experience advising on Joint Ventures, Mentor-Protégé Agreements, and strategic partnerships in the government contracting space
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to break down complex regulatory challenges and develop strategic solutions
• Exceptional communication and client engagement skills, with demonstrated ability to interact effectively with C-level executives, government officials, and contracting professionals
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Experience developing and delivering training programs, thought leadership content, and industry presentations

Preferred

• CPA or other relevant certifications
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, data analytics tools, and government contract management software
• Willingness to travel occasionally for client engagements, conferences, and presentations

Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• 401k with Profit Sharing
• 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
• Parental Leave - coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
• Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
• Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
• Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
• Top rated wellness program
• Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options

What’s in it for you

• Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.
• An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
• A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
• Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
• Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
• Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.