[Remote] Director, Accounting & Government Compliance

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Crowley is a privately held, U.S.-owned company providing services across various industries. They are seeking a Director of Accounting & Government Compliance to lead and scale their governmental accounting and compliance function, serving as a subject matter expert and partnering with leadership to ensure effective processes and controls.ResponsibilitiesLead Crowley’s governmental accounting and compliance function, including team direction, staffing, development, and performance managementServe as the subject matter expert on CAS, FAR, DFARS, US GAAP and related government accounting requirements, and translate those requirements into policies, procedures, and controlsServe as the primary accounting liaison with government auditors, contracting representatives, and oversight agencies, including DCAA and DCMAOversee key government-related submissions and supporting documentation, including incurred cost submissions, forward pricing rate proposals, indirect rate packages, disclosure statements and other compliance materialsMaintain a sustainable compliance framework for cost accumulation, cost allocation, labor charging, unallowable costs, indirect pool governance, billing support, and documentation standardsPartner with procurement, contracts, operations, legal, and internal audit to strengthen business system readiness and compliance across the organization. Identify control gaps, lead remediation efforts, support policy development, and drive audit-ready processes, training, and accountabilityAdvise executive leadership on the accounting and compliance impact of contract structures, business pursuits, organizational changes, and government-related growthSupport system and process improvements that enhance transparency, control execution, efficiency, and scalability across governmental accounting activitiesSkillsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required12+ years of progressive experience in accounting, cost accounting, or compliance, including 10+ experience in government contracting is requiredDeep knowledge of US GAAP, CAS, FAR, DFARS, allowability rules, indirect rate structures, and government audit expectationsStrong judgment, integrity, accountability, and the ability to lead through change in a complex environmentStrong communication and executive presence, with the ability to translate complex accounting and compliance matters for senior leaders, auditors, and non-finance stakeholdersUnderstanding of how business systems, policies, training, and operational enforcement work together in a government contracting environmentAbility to build structure in evolving environments and scale compliance processes as government-related opportunities growAbility to balance technical compliance requirements with business practicality, operational execution, and continuous improvementExperience supporting DCAA and DCMA audits, incurred cost submissions, forward pricing rate proposals, and related remediation effort is a requirementExperience with ERP and reporting environments used in complex organizationsCPA preferredExperience in maritime, logistics, defense, manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries is preferredProven leadership experience, including team development, performance management, and cross-functional influence in a matrixed organizationDeltek and Oracle experience preferredBenefitsCompetitive pay with recognition programsComprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, and paid vacation and holidaysLeave and family support: parental leave and sick leaveLearning and growth: access to training and development for continuous skill developmentWell-being resources: Employee Assistance Program, wellness program, and gym membership discountsCompany OverviewCrowley is a Driving Digital Transformation and enabling the business units with initiatives like Industry 4.0, Enterprise systems. It was founded in 1890, and is headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.crowley.com.