Manager, Contract Compliance at TriWest Healthcare Alliance in Phoenix, Arizona

Job Description:

Veterans, Reservists, Guardsmen and military family members are encouraged to apply!!

We offer remote work opportunities (AK, AR, AZ, CA, *CO, FL, *HI, IA, ID, IL, KS, LA, MD, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, NC, ND, OK, OR, SC, SD, TX, UT, VA/DC, *WA, WI & WY only)

Job Summary

Responsible for overall corporate compliance with FAR and DFARS requirements surrounding Contractor Business Systems, developing and implementing Disclosure Statements, and ensuring that costs are recorded in our accounting system and documented in manner that satisfies the Government Contract Accounting Compliance requirements. Additionally, this position is responsible for the oversight of adherence to Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), TriWest's Disclosure Statement as well as compliance with regulations regarding the Accounting System, Cost Estimating System, Material Management and Accounting System (MMAS), Purchasing System and Property Management System. Working closely with Finance and Accounting personnel this position develops and implements processes that will address new types of accounting transactions to meet Government Contract Accounting Compliance requirements, analyzes cost accounting data through our Microsoft Excel based cost accounting model, and builds cost accounting reports for senior management using our PeopleSoft Financials system and nVision reporting tools. This position will be the lead coordinator of audits of our cost accounting records by the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and audits of other Business Systems by the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA).

Education & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent experience
• U.S. Citizenship
• Must be able to receive a favorable Interim and adjudicated final Department of Defense (DoD) background investigation.
• 7 years experience in Corporate Accounting or Internal Auditing
• 3 Years Supervisory Experience

Preferred:

• Professional certification such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), or CMA (Certified Management Accountant)
• Knowledge of TRICARE and the Managed Care Support Contract
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft Accounting software
• Experience working with or for the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and/or Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
• Master's Degree in Accounting

Key Responsibilities

• Actively develops and maintains a thorough working knowledge of accounting regulations: Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR),Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR), and Cost Accounting Standards Board Regulations (CASB).
• Creates Government Reports to include the Incurred Costs Proposal and Forward Pricing Proposal
• Manages Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audits of the Incurred Costs Proposal, Forward Pricing Proposal and other DCAA audits
• Manages Business System compliances for Accounting System, Cost Estimating System, Material Management and Accounting System (MMAS), Purchasing System and Property Management System that are required under DFARS.
• Performs advanced testing and analysis activities to maintain operations, policies, procedures, and guidelines related to government contract accounting, and cost accounting.
• Participates in reviewing and determining organizational impact of contract modifications.
• Assists in the maintenance and modification process for the indirect cost allocation system.
• Assists in the process to maintain, update, monitor, and comply with TriWest's Disclosure Statement.

• Applies knowledge of government contract regulations to vendors and subcontractors operations. Determines cost allowability on federal government contracts and communicates to and interprets information for other parties.
• Regularly interfaces with TriWest departments to determine changes in cost center structure and to assess the cost allocation basis.
• Participates in the Change Order Committee.
• Participates in reviewing and developing Cost Accounting practices prior to adoption by TriWest.
• Ensures best practices regarding government contract accounting, cost accounting, and internal controls by training, advising, and supporting TriWest departments with the design of office protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director, DoD Contracts.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Competencies

Commitment to Task: Ability to conform to established policies and procedures; exhibit high motivation.

Computer Literacy: Ability to function in a multi-system Microsoft environment using Word, Outlook, TriWest Intranet, the Internet, and department software applications.

Empathy / Customer Service: Customer-focused behavior; Helping approach, including listening skills, patience, respect, and empathy for another's position.

Information Management: Ability to manage large amounts of complex information easily, communicate clearly, and draw sound conclusions.

Organizational Skills: Ability to organize people or tasks, adjust to priorities, learn systems, within time constraints and with available resources; detail-oriented.

Problem Solving / Analysis: Ability to solve problems through systematic analysis of processes with sound judgment; Has a realistic understanding of relevant issues.

Technical Skills: Extensive working knowledge in G.A.A.P Accounting, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, FAR, DFAR and Cost Accounting Standards, and Federal contracts administration; working knowledge of COSO standards, (Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission) for internal control; knowledge of PeopleSoft Accounting software, strong analysis background to perform complex calculations, presentation skills, and advanced Excel knowledge

Working Conditions

Working Conditions:

• Works within a standard office environment, with minimal travel
• Extensive computer work with prolonged sitting
• Onsite: Works within a standard office environment
• Remote: Private and secure work space and work station with high speed internet is required.

Company Overview

Taking Care of Our Nation's Heroes.

It's Who We Are. It's What We Do.

Do you have a passion for serving those who served?

Join the TriWest Healthcare Alliance Team! We're On a Mission to Serve®!

Our job is to make sure that America's heroes get connected to health care in the community.

At TriWest Healthcare Alliance, we've proudly been on that important mission since 1996.

DoD Statement

Our Department of Defense contract requires US citizenship and a favorably adjudicated DOD background investigation for this position.

Benefits

We're more than just a health care company. We're passionate about serving others! We believe in rewarding loyal, hard-working people who are willing to learn as they grow. TriWest Healthcare Alliance values teamwork. Join our team, fulfill your responsibilities, and you may also be considered for frequent pay raises, overtime opportunities to earn even more, recognition and reward programs, and much more. Of course, we also offer a comprehensive and progressive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage


• Generous paid time off


• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (with matching)


• Short-term and long-term disability, basic life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance


• Tuition reimbursement


• Paid volunteer time

*Annual base salary for Colorado, Hawaii and Washington State residents: Approx $120,000 depending on experience*

Equal Employment Opportunity

TriWest Healthcare Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are proud to have an inclusive work environment and know that a diverse team is a strength that will drive our success. To that end, TriWest strives to create an inclusive environment that cultivates and supports diversity at every organizational level, including hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and we highly encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.