Compliance Director

Description About the Role We are seeking a Director, Government Compliance, Rates & Budgets to lead our government financial compliance, indirect rate management, and enterprise budgeting activities. This senior role is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal regulations and serving as the primary interface with government audit agencies. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in government contracting, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on. What You'll Do + Lead the organization's government compliance function, ensuring adherence to FAR, DFARS, and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). + Oversee the development, analysis, negotiation, and submission of indirect rates and annual Incurred Cost Proposals (ICPs). + Serve as the primary liaison with DCAA and DCMA, including support for disclosure statements, forward pricing rate proposals, agreements, and business system audits. + Establish and maintain compliance, rate management, and budgeting policies, processes, and internal controls. + Manage and evolve the enterprise-wide budgeting process in collaboration with program, functional, and divisional leaders. + Lead and mentor a small compliance team supporting multiple CAS-covered segments across the organization. + Conduct internal compliance reviews and audits to identify risk areas and drive continuous improvement. + Provide subject matter expertise on new and evolving government regulations and their business impact. + Partner cross-functionally with Contracts, Program Finance, Operations, Legal, and other teams to support proposal pricing and contract execution. + Prepare and present compliance, rate, audit, and budget updates to executive leadership. Audit & Business Systems Support + Coordinate and support government business system audits, including audit planning, risk assessments, testing, and fieldwork. + Work with process owners to document workflows, conduct walkthroughs, and evaluate control effectiveness. + Track audit requests, documentation, and responses to ensure timely and compliant submissions to government agencies. + Analyze audit results and clearly communicate findings and recommendations to management. Requirements What We're Looking For + Bachelor's degree with 15+ years of relevant experience; or + Graduate degree with 13+ years of relevant experience; or + Equivalent experience in lieu of a degree (19+ years). Preferred Qualifications + Extensive experience with government accounting and compliance, including FAR, DFARS, CAS, incurred cost submissions, and DFARS business systems. + Strong working knowledge of indirect rate structures, government pricing, and forward pricing agreements. + Familiarity with GAAP, GAAS, PCAOB, and IIA standards, including internal controls and cost accounting. + Proven ability to lead complex initiatives and influence stakeholders across all organizational levels. + Prior experience in government contracting environments preferred. + Internal or external audit experience is a plus. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .