Government Contractor Consulting Services

Cherry Bekaert’s government contracting consultants help federal contractors and grantees navigate compliance, reporting, accounting, audit readiness, and CMMC-related requirements.

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Guiding Federal Contractors and Grantees Through Complex Regulatory Compliance and Profitable Growth

As a federal government contractor or grantee, balancing growth and compliance has never been more challenging. Shifting regulations, increased audit scrutiny, evolving cost structures and the need for real-time financial insight can strain operations as you scale. Success requires trusted federal contract and grant advisors who understand your customer and industry, deliver tailored solutions and help you maintain compliance while supporting growth.

Whether you are managing indirect cost rates, navigating Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) or Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) audits, strengthening internal controls, or improving project-level visibility, the consequences of missteps can be significant. Disallowed costs, margin erosion, and funding delays can impact both your performance and future opportunities. To stay ahead, you need experienced advisors who understand the realities of the federal funding environment.

Cherry Bekaert’s nationally recognized team of government contracting consultants — comprised of former contractor CFOs and controllers, DCAA/DCMA auditors and contracting officers, and finance and compliance professionals — brings practical experience to complex challenges. From strengthening audit readiness and compliance frameworks to improving cost recovery and financial visibility, we help you:

Avoid costly audit findings
Maximize the flexibility of your funding award and profitability
Establish and remain a cash flow positive business
Maintain FAR Part 31, DCAA/DCMA compliance

Successfully Navigate Federal Contracting

We are dedicated to helping government contractors and grantees mitigate federal contract and grant compliance risk and maximize contract profitability, so you can focus on growing your business. Get in touch with us today.

Our Federal Contract and Grant Consulting Services

Cherry Bekaert’s government contracting consultants are ready to help you navigate the entire contracts and grants lifecycle from the federal contract bid, through contract execution and management to the close out process. Our clients benefit from a wide range of customized solutions in the following areas.

Outsourced Accounting Services

Month-end Close, Financial Reporting, KPI Dashboards
Revenue Recognition
Government Contractor Billing/Payment Systems (WAWF, IPP)
AP/AR and Payroll Processing
Forecasting and Budgeting
CFO and Controller Services
Project Reporting, Backlog Tracking and Reporting

Regulatory Compliance

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 31 Compliance
Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) Compliance
Audit Support (DCAA, DCMA, GAO, GSA, HHS, DOL, IG)
Supplemental Agency Compliance (DFARS, NIH, DOE and others)
Business Systems Compliance
- Accounting System and SF1408
- Estimating System
- Government Property System
- Contract Purchasing System Review (CPSR)
CASB Disclosure Statement Preparation
Provisional Billing Rate (PBR) Proposals and Forward Pricing Rate Agreements (FPRA)
Indirect Rate Structure and Strategies
Incurred Cost Submission Preparation (ICS)
Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA)
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)

Technology Consulting

Deltek, Unanet and QuickBooks — Implementation and Redmediation
Process Assessments and Optimization
Managed IT Security Services

Operational Advisory Services – Profitability Maximization

Policies and Procedures
CFO, Business Advisory and Technical Accounting
Financial Planning and Analysis
Program and Project Control Services
Proposal Pricing and Cost Strategies
Operations Budgeting and Forecasting
Strategic Planning
Bottom-line Growth
Cost Optimization and Resource Maximization
Internal Audit Support

Recruiting & Staffing Services

Permanent, Temporary, Senior Project Professionals
Accounting, Finance, HR and Information Technology (IT)

Contract Life Cycle Support

Contract Negotiations
Contract and Grant Accounting Compliance
Contract Closeouts
Contract Management
Equitable Adjustments and Claims
Contract Representations and Certifications (Reps & Certs)
Proposal Preparation Assistance
Cost and Pricing Proposals, Cost Volume, Basis of Estimates
Process Workflow Optimization
Small Business (SBA) Set Aside Programs and Compliance (SDVOB, 8a Program, Hubzone, Woman-owned)

Organizational Compliance

Change of Name Agreements, Contract Novations and Restructuring
Business Acquisition and Disposition — Buy and Sell Side Support

Outsourced Accounting Services

Month-end Close, Financial Reporting, KPI Dashboards
Revenue Recognition
Government Contractor Billing/Payment Systems (WAWF, IPP)
AP/AR and Payroll Processing
Forecasting and Budgeting
CFO and Controller Services
Project Reporting, Backlog Tracking and Reporting

Regulatory Compliance

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 31 Compliance
Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) Compliance
Audit Support (DCAA, DCMA, GAO, GSA, HHS, DOL, IG)
Supplemental Agency Compliance (DFARS, NIH, DOE and others)
Business Systems Compliance
- Accounting System and SF1408
- Estimating System
- Government Property System
- Contract Purchasing System Review (CPSR)
CASB Disclosure Statement Preparation
Provisional Billing Rate (PBR) Proposals and Forward Pricing Rate Agreements (FPRA)
Indirect Rate Structure and Strategies
Incurred Cost Submission Preparation (ICS)
Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA)
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)

Technology Consulting

Deltek, Unanet and QuickBooks — Implementation and Redmediation
Process Assessments and Optimization
Managed IT Security Services

Operational Advisory Services – Profitability Maximization

Policies and Procedures
CFO, Business Advisory and Technical Accounting
Financial Planning and Analysis
Program and Project Control Services
Proposal Pricing and Cost Strategies
Operations Budgeting and Forecasting
Strategic Planning
Bottom-line Growth
Cost Optimization and Resource Maximization
Internal Audit Support

Recruiting & Staffing Services

Permanent, Temporary, Senior Project Professionals
Accounting, Finance, HR and Information Technology (IT)

Contract Life Cycle Support

Contract Negotiations
Contract and Grant Accounting Compliance
Contract Closeouts
Contract Management
Equitable Adjustments and Claims
Contract Representations and Certifications (Reps & Certs)
Proposal Preparation Assistance
Cost and Pricing Proposals, Cost Volume, Basis of Estimates
Process Workflow Optimization
Small Business (SBA) Set Aside Programs and Compliance (SDVOB, 8a Program, Hubzone, Woman-owned)

Organizational Compliance

Change of Name Agreements, Contract Novations and Restructuring
Business Acquisition and Disposition — Buy and Sell Side Support

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Federal Contract and Grant Clients Served

Our government contract and grant advisors build trusted relationships with federal contractors and grant recipients, providing deep knowledge of funding requirements, internal controls and regulatory compliance. We deliver the strategic guidance needed to manage contracts, maintain audit readiness and maximize funding outcomes.

Department of Defense (DoD)

DoD contractors rely on our former DCAA/DCMA auditors and contracting officers and finance and operational advisors to strengthen audit readiness, improve accounting systems, and manage contracts efficiently and profitably.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)

NIH grant recipients benefit from the guidance of our experienced federal grants advisors as they navigate Uniform Guidance and NIH policy requirements while strengthening audit readiness and cost accounting practices.
Department of Energy (DOE)

DOE grant and contract recipients benefit from the guidance of our experienced advisors on indirect cost management, reporting, Uniform Guidance audits and financial controls throughout the funding lifecycle.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR/STTR)

SBIR/STTR award recipients benefit from the guidance of our federal contract and grant advisors as they strengthen accounting systems, improve cost tracking, align with FAR Part 31 requirements and prepare for future funding reviews and compliance obligations.
Veteran-Owned Businesses (VOB)

VOB rely on our advisors to help navigate SBA VetCert requirements, strengthen certification readiness, maintain compliance and pursue federal contracting opportunities available through veteran-owned business programs.
SBA 8(a) Business Development Program

8(a) participants turn to our advisors for guidance throughout the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program, including application support, compliance monitoring, contract management and strategies to help pursue federal contracting opportunities and sustain growth in the federal marketplace.

Complimentary Fixed Price Readiness Assessment

When working with the federal government on a fixed price basis, you are assuming additional performance and financial risk — and should be rewarded with extra profits. If you aren’t making at least 15% profits on your contract(s), please request our Complimentary Assessment.

Why Choose Cherry Bekaert for Government Contract and Grant Consulting?

From regulatory compliance to operational performance, we help federal contractors and grantees address complex challenges with practical solutions tailored to their unique needs.

Deep Government Contracting Experience

Work with advisors that include former DCAA/DCMA auditors and contracting officers, contractor CFOs and controllers, and contract and finance professionals who understand the realities of federal funding and compliance.

Support Across the Entire Funding Lifecycle

Get guidance from proposal preparation and pricing through contract execution, compliance, audit support and closeout from a single team.

Guidance Across the Federal Funding Landscape

Access advisors who understand the complexities of federal contracts, grants, and small business programs, helping you manage compliance requirements and funding objectives with greater clarity.

Solutions Tailored to Your Business

Receive customized strategies aligned to your contracts and grants, funding requirements, systems, compliance obligations and growth objectives.

Compliance and Growth Working Together

Strengthen audit readiness, financial visibility, cost recovery, and operational performance while reducing risk and protecting profitability.

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