VP of Compliance

Starting Salary from $165,000

Day Shift 7:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday – Friday

Vacation, Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.

Overview:

The VP of Compliance for Keel is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the organization's adherence to federal regulations, including FAR, DFARS, CAS, and other related requirements. This role involves a focus on DFARs business systems enhancements and compliance, leading compliance audits, refining internal processes, advising management on policy development, potentially leading teams through compliance matters of a public company, and providing leadership on risk assessments, corrective actions, and compliance matters. The individual will collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers and customers to maintain effective compliance systems and contribute to the successful management of government contracts and business systems. The role will report to the Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer.

Job Functions:

• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management:
  • Create, refine, and ensure adherence to internal procedures aligned with FAR/DFARS requirements, including supplier compliance.
  • Conduct risk assessments internally and with suppliers to identify and mitigate compliance risks.
  • Lead self-assessment audits and coordinate corrective action plans (CAPs) in response to deficiencies.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes and industry practices.
  • Oversee price/cost analysis of supplier and subcontractor submissions.
  • Provide guidance on contract and business system requirements for Accounting, Estimating, Purchasing, Property Management, and Materials Management Accounting System.
  • Interface and lead internal teams and government representatives for compliance audits, negotiations, and business system reviews.
  • Develop and implement training programs on compliance topics for internal staff and leadership.
• Audit and Monitoring:
  • Conduct reviews/audits of suppliers to ensure compliance.
  • Conduct detailed reviews and analysis of all contractor business systems practices.
  • Lead team through internal control documentation and monitoring plan.
  • Monitor compliance with federal contract requirements and provide status reports to senior leadership.
  • Support internal and external audits by providing expertise and documentation on compliance matters.
• Communication and Leadership:
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain and improve compliance processes and business systems.
  
  

Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and DCAA Contract Audit Manual requirements.
• Experience in leading to a successful approval of major contractor business systems
• Demonstrable experience in leading difficult government audits to successful conclusion
• 15 years of experience in government contracting, compliance audits, supplier audits, and risk management.
• Public company preparation experience
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Contracts, Law, Accounting, or equivalent operational experience.