US Government Compliance Director

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.Role description:Arcadis is looking to hire a U.S. Government Compliance Director who is responsible for leading the government compliance department to ensure the company’s compliance with U.S. government contracting rules and regulations including federal, state and local municipalities.  Provides strategic advice to the Director of Accounting on U.S. government compliance.  Reviews, improves and develops effectiveness of processes to ensure compliance with U.S. government regulations.  Ensure the company’s compliance with FAR, CAS, accounting standards, internal policies and procedures.Role accountabilities:Oversee government accounting and compliance matters across the company including review of and negotiation of incurred cost statement, maintenance of CAS disclosure statements and submission.Company liaison for DCAA, DCMA, state and local municipalities.Support DCAA and other government or client audits and inquiries related to disclosure statements, incurred cost proposals, timekeeping policies, company government contracting policies, project support related to indirect rates (provisional and actual) and cost impacts.  This may include developing company positions and preparing audit responses on compliance issues.Support special projects which may include aligning potential mergers and acquisitions to the company structure for compliance with FAR and CAS.Provide guidance to operations and other departments regarding compliance with U.S. government contracting regulations.Maintain, further develop, and continuously improve the compliance program and processes for U.S. government projects and contracts.Maintain oversight over indirect rate structure and computations including G&A, overhead and fringe rates on a company wide basis. Lead the government compliance department to ensure the company’s compliance with government contracting rules and regulations.Provide strategic advice to the Director of Accounting / Controller, Business Area Presidents, and Business Area Operations on rate structures and overall U.S. government regulations and compliance.  Act as a resource for compliance matters pertaining to U.S. government contracting.Monitor and maintain accounting and business system compliance in accordance with FAR requirements.Qualifications & Experience:Degree in accounting, finance or related disciplines.Minimum of 15 years of accounting experience with government contracts including federal, state and local municipalitiesMinimum of 8 years of management or leadership experienceExperience negotiating accounting issues with government agenciesExperience working with DCAA on compliance reviews and audits and incurred cost submissionsExperience supporting DOT State compliance submissions, reviews and inquiriesDetailed knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.Demonstrated success in management or leadership positionKnowledge of internal controls related to FAR business system requirementsPreferred CPA or MBAWhy Arcadis?We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.Together, we can create a lasting legacy.Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & BelongingWe want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP,  401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement.  We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $145,000 - $190,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.#LI-VS1Job ID:24456Date Posted:2024-07-31Department:Finance