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Vice President Compliance

Vice President Compliance

CompanySierra Nevada Coporation
LocationLone Tree, CO, USA, Sparks, NV, USA
Salary$221505.94 – $304570.67
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelExpert or higher

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field of study
  • Relevant experience may substitute for required education
  • Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)/Defense Federal acquisition Regulations (DFARS) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) compliance
  • Extensive working knowledge and experience in Government Contracting audit and compliance including experience working with DCAA / DCMA Auditors
  • Experience developing and implementing compliance programs
  • Proven leadership abilities inclusive of successful change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, holding people accountable, and conducting yearly reviews
  • Mastery of the ability to manage complex situations, delegate authority, lead and inspire teams, drive innovative thinking, instill collaboration, drive success, challenge status quo and demonstrate ability to adapt to dynamic situations
  • Proven experience and skills in team building, time management, conflict resolution, briefing, presentation, and strategic thinking
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to clearly express concepts in verbal and written forms; ability to tailor conversations to adapt to varying audiences
  • Ability to navigate change and uncertainty, make defensible decisions in ambiguity and own those decision
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and update a comprehensive risk-based audit plan in coordination with the Audit Committee for evaluating and testing the effectiveness of controls in place to manage significant risk exposures, ensure the integrity and reliability of information and financial reporting, safeguard company assets, and comply with laws and regulations
  • Lead the development and implementation of compliance programs that ensure the organization complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies
  • Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including government agencies (DCAA and DCMA) and industry groups related to aerospace and defense
  • Oversee preparation of incurred cost proposals (ICP) and forward pricing rate (FPR) submissions, CAS Disclosure Statement
  • Ensure that compliance policies and procedures are communicated effectively across the organization and are consistently applied
  • Continually monitor and update the assessment of the internal control environment, keeping abreast of significant control issues, trends and developments
  • Develop test plans and coordinate the performance of management testing of internal controls required by DFARs Business Systems
  • Identify and assess the implementation of new controls as needed
  • Responsible for overseeing investigations and/or review of areas as directed by the Audit Committee
  • Establish effective compliance monitoring and reporting systems that identify and mitigate compliance risks
  • Provide guidance and support to employees and departments on compliance-related issues
  • Conduct compliance audits and risk assessments to identify potential areas of risk and develop strategies to mitigate those risks
  • Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure that compliance is integrated into all aspects of the organization
  • Stay up to date on changes to laws and regulations that may impact the organization’s compliance requirements
  • Report regularly to executive leadership on the organization’s compliance status, including any identified areas of risk or non-compliance

Preferred Qualifications

  • Typically 15-20 years of relevant experience; 12+ years demonstrated government contracting audit and compliance experience
  • Higher-level degree may substitute for relevant experience
  • Prior public company experience
  • Experience on a compliance committee reporting to the board, implementing or enhancing committee activities
  • Previous management experience; ability to recruit employees; assign, direct, and evaluate their work; and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence
  • Demonstrated passion for ideation and innovation, as well as motivating others to act by creating a shared sense of vision or purpose
  • Experience automating process to replace manual internal controls
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA), CMA, CIA or other relevant government contracting/contract management certifications
  • Advanced skills in assessing external competition by gathering data from multiple, often disparate, qualitative and quantitative sources and synthesizing it into meaningful reports and presentations
  • Previous management experience; ability to recruit employees; assign, direct, and evaluate their work; and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence
  • Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts and understand complex technical and program interdependencies
  • Proven long-term and strategic perspective that extends beyond the immediate initiatives; visualizes and articulates a clear direction
  • Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense (Civilian), NASA/Civil or commercial space and/or US Military, with an understanding of defense, aerospace, intelligence, and adjacent markets