Senior finance & compliance analyst

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Primary Responsibilities

HDR is seeking a high-performing, forward-thinking compliance and accounting professional for the Government Compliance function to lead complex government accounting processes and transform existing processes through technology adoption and business process innovation. This role is designed for high performers looking to advance their career journey, deepen their technical expertise and implement technology-enabled process improvements. The individual will play a key role in managing HDR’s indirect rate cycle, leading external reporting and support, and interfacing across HDR functional areas to implement multiple initiatives.

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Indirect Rate Preparation Leadership

Lead and contribute to critical indirect rate development processes:

• Prepare HDR indirect cost rates in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) requirements and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) accounting guidance.
• Prepare federal incurred cost submissions in accordance with FAR rules and DCAA guidance. Lead internal collaboration with accounting staff and external government agency review/audit of data submittals.
• Review expense reports for compliance with HDR guidelines and FAR provisions while overseeing the work of other staff members. Design and implement automated expense review processes using tech-enabled solutions.
• Conduct monthly transactional reviews, assess compliance with applicable government regulations and review the work performed by other team members. Work across teams, including external auditors and other HDR team members, to achieve Government Compliance objectives and drive process improvements.

External Reporting & Audit Support

Collaborate with external auditors and HDR team members to promote excellence in cost accounting, compliance with government requirements and support contract administration activities on existing government contracts. Support A/E/C industry reporting processes including financial survey preparation, government agency prequalification submittals, and external financial distribution. Design and implement tech-enabled audit tracking mechanisms for government client audits conducted across the business. Monitor government regulation changes, including FAR, CAS, and industry guidance, and advise finance leadership.

Technology Adoption

Design and implement monitoring processes and reporting solutions for various cost areas, utilizing Microsoft Power BI or other technologies. Support development of periodic overhead rate forecasts by incorporating analytics, assumptions, and business trends, and implementing technology-enabled solutions to support labor and non-labor expense forecast accuracy. Leverage tools like Power BI, Microsoft Copilot, Power Automate, Snowflake, and Oracle EPM to modernize financial processes and create efficiencies.

Team Development

Mentor, train, support and direct new and existing staff. Oversee work product of team members to drive quality control and staff development.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or equivalent designation
• A/E/C industry and/or public accounting experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, consulting, or a related function.
• Proficiency in using data analytics, process automation and/or reporting software, such as Microsoft Power BI, Snowflake and Tableau - interest in leveraging technology to redefine traditional finance processes.
• Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and Cost Accounting Standards
• Proven ability to own initiatives and influence outcomes. Strong problem-solver who enjoys working with complex data and ambiguity
• Strong oral and written communication skills to clearly convey messages and ideas
• Ability to manage multiple projects in parallel

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.