Federal Cost and Compliance Manager

Taxable Entity

AFOGNAK NATIVE CORP

Job Title

Federal Cost and Compliance Manager

Location

AL Huntsville Corporate - Huntsville, AL 35806 US (Primary)

Category

Accounting and Finance

Job Type

Full-time

Typical Pay/Range

$90,000 to $110,000 Annually

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Travel

None

Security Clearance Required: None

POSITION OVERVIEW AND PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

The Federal Cost & Compliance Manager is responsible for coordinating and managing finance related government compliance activities to include implementation and setup of indirect cost pools, government financial audit activities, indirect cost submissions, and compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) requirements. This role ensures accurate and timely preparation of incurred cost submissions, supports indirect rate management, and serves as the primary contact for financial government auditors.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all DCAA, DCMA, and external audit activities, including audit requests, supporting documentation, and responses.
• Prepare and review annual incurred cost submissions (ICS) and maintain audit-ready workpapers.
• Support the development, reconciliation, analysis and monitoring of indirect rate pools.
• Develop and submit provisional billing rates.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, CAS, and company policies for cost allowability and allocability.
• Maintain audit files, schedules, and supporting records to ensure audit readiness.
• Assist in developing and updating policies, procedures, and internal controls related to compliance.
• Provide guidance to finance staff and cross-functional teams on compliance requirements.
• Track and communicate regulatory changes that impact government compliance.
• Collaborate with accounting, contracts, and operations to ensure proper application of indirect rates.

Pay Rate: $90,000 to $110,000 Annually

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5 years of experience in government contracting accounting or compliance.
• Working knowledge of FAR, CAS, and DCAA audit requirements.
• Experience with incurred cost submissions and indirect rate pool calculations.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint required.
  

Preferred Qualifications or Skills:

• Strong understanding of government compliance requirements.
• Ability to prepare and present clear, audit-ready documentation.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.

Afognak Native Corporation and Afognak's direct and indirect subsidiaries, partnerships, joint ventures and affiliates to include Alutiiq, LLC; Afognak Commercial Group, LLC; Alutiiq Professional Consulting, LLC; and each of their respective domestic and foreign, direct and indirect subsidiaries, partnerships, joint ventures and affiliates are equal opportunity employers that do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws (collectively, "Protected Status").

The pay range information provided is a general guideline. The pay rate offered will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as geographic locations, market data, and other business considerations, as permitted by law.

Our full range of benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability protection, life insurance, prescription coverage, voluntary benefits, paid leave, and 401(k) retirement. Positions covered by the McNamara O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), Davis-Bacon Act (DBA), or a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), or Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will comply with the statute or CBA requirements as well as other client-customer contract requirements (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). For more information, please visit our Company's Career page.