Resolute provides outsourced accounting and financial expertise to companies operating in the government contracting industry so that you can focus on operating and growing YOUR business. Our staff are experts at every level, from bookkeepers to CFO level, to be utilized as best fits your company’s needs. We provide the expertise without the cost and burden of hiring a full-time staff.
Fractional CFO Support for Government Contractors
We provide practical, senior-level financial support to government contractors that need experienced CFO guidance without the cost of a full-time executive. Our focus is on compliance, cash flow, and helping companies grow in a controlled, sustainable way.
What We Do
Financial Leadership
Ongoing CFO-level financial oversight
Review and interpretation of monthly financial statements
Budgeting, forecasting, and cash planning
Financial KPIs and management reporting
Government Contract Accounting & Compliance
Support with FAR and DFARS cost compliance
Review and setup of cost accounting structure and indirect rates
CAS policy support, when applicable
DCAA audit preparation and audit support
Guidance on timekeeping, labor charging, and expense controls
Contract Financial Management
Contract-level profitability and margin review
Billing and revenue recognition support (T&M, Cost-Plus, Fixed-Price)
Monitoring funding levels, burn rates, and contract ceilings
WIP and invoice review
Cash Flow & Capital Support
Cash flow forecasting and working capital planning
Support with banking relationships and lines of credit
Billing cycle and collections improvement
Growth & Proposal Support
Pricing and financial input for bids and proposals
Bid / no-bid financial analysis and risk assessment
Financial support for scaling after contract awards
Support for teaming arrangements, JVs, and acquisitions
Systems & Process Support
Review and improvement of accounting and finance processes
Accounting system or ERP selection and implementation
Documentation of key financial and accounting procedures
How We Work
Fractional, part-time, or project-based engagements
Scalable support based on company size and contract complexity
Built for small to mid-size government contractors
Government Contractor Consulting
Professional Support Services:
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) consulting
Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) consulting
Indirect rate structuring and calculations
Incurred cost submission preparation and revision
Policy and procedure preparation and revision
CASB disclosure statement preparation and revision
DCAA or cognizant audit agency liaison assistance
Contract administration assistance
Contract close out assistance
Pre and Post Award Survey compliance
Government compliance program assessment and development
Allowability issues
Finance and Accounting Information Systems:
Evaluation and assessment services
New system design and implementation services
Restructuring design and implementation for existing systems
Specialized Deltek Costpoint and Unanet consulting services
Specialized Intuit's QuickBooks and EFAACT consulting services
GSA Schedule:
GSA Schedule preparation, revision and negotiation
GSA Schedule compliance assessment
Back Office Support
When clients utilize our Back Office Support Services, we ensure their finance and accounting are compliant and efficiently provide decision makers with the timely information that enables them to innovate, develop and grow their business. Implementing and maintaining compliant accounting and finance departments can be very time consuming. Our Back Office Support Services program provides your company with the stepping stone of having a CFO with government contracting experience as a resource without having to incur the expense of a full-time salary of a CFO. In leveraging our experts for this area of your business we enable you to focus on what is most important to the success of your operations.
Resolute’s Office Support Services are tailored to meet your business needs, which is based on your company's size, complexity and business model. We provide you with an expert that works closely with your management team and respective departments and offers the following services to your business:
Processes, procedures, and financial infrastructure to promote accurate and timely accounting information, indirect cost rates and other financial information.
A set of customized applications to organize and help manage accounting and contract administration information, which will facilitate efficiencies and eliminate the potential for errors that typically stem from poor synergies between contracts and accounting.
Install, implement, and support the following applications:
Deltek's Costpoint
Deltek's Time and Expense
Unanet
Microsoft Dynamics
Intuit's QuickBooks
EFAACT (Gov't Contractor timekeeping System syncs with QuickBooks)
Transaction Support Expertise
Our client-focused approach to corporate finance services is based on quality and responsiveness. Our Transaction Solutions Group offers an extensive network of due diligence resources to address the needs of our clients involved in merger and acquisition activities.
We focus on identifying risk factors found in the finance and accounting areas of a government contractor. Our full range of experience allows us to address issues and to assist our clients before, during and after their transactions. Our menu of services includes:
Financial Due Diligence
Sell Side Data Room Preparation
Financial Projections and Modeling
Post Transaction Integrations Solutions
With a focus on delivering quality service and adding value, our professionals provide transaction services for mergers & acquisitions (buy- and sell-side), divestitures, due diligence, and management buyouts.