DCAA-Compliant Financial Systems & Fractional CFO Services for Federal Contractors

Stafford Riley Consulting Group supports small and mid-size federal contractors who need DCAA-compliant accounting infrastructure without the overhead of a full-time finance executive.

Primary NAICS: 541611 Additional: 541219 • 541618 • 541990 • 541614 Small Business CAGE: 9ZLM2

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What we do

We serve contractors at two critical stages: those building compliant financial systems for the first time, and those scaling their contract portfolio who have outgrown their current setup.

We combine senior-level financial expertise with AI-assisted workflows purpose-built around DCAA and FAR compliance requirements to deliver faster, more accurate reporting at a fraction of traditional consulting costs.

Outcome focus: help clients win more contracts, pass DCAA audits, and grow their federal business without building an internal finance department before they can afford one.

Who we serve

Small Federal Contractors (Under $5M)

  • First-time cost-reimbursable contract winners
  • Subcontractors scaling into prime contractor roles
  • Companies preparing for DCAA accounting system approval

Mid-Size Federal Contractors ($5M–$50M)

  • Multi-contract organizations with complex indirect rate structures
  • Contractors scaling into larger contract vehicles
  • Teams whose accounting infrastructure has outpaced compliance needs

Gulf Coast base, national reach

  • Houston-based support for contractors and subcontractors
  • Remote-first delivery with on-site by agreement
  • Built for C2C / SOW procurement

Core competencies

Accounting system + audit readiness

  • DCAA Accounting System Assessment & Remediation
  • Incurred Cost Submission Preparation & Audit Support

Rates + compliance controls

  • Indirect Rate Structure Development (Fringe, Overhead, G&A)
  • Timekeeping Policy Design & Implementation

Finance leadership

  • AI-Assisted FP&A Reporting & Contract Cost Management
  • Fractional CFO & Controller Services for Federal Contractors

If you’re trying to get approved for cost-reimbursable work, “good enough accounting” is not a strategy. You need defensible structure, controls, and documentation.

Service tiers

Pick the entry point that matches your stage and urgency.

Tier Service Engagement Type Best For
Tier 1 DCAA Compliance Diagnostic One-time engagement New cost-reimbursable contract winners; contractors anticipating audit
Tier 2 Accounting System Build & Remediation Project-based (60–90 days) Failed diagnostic; scaling contract portfolio; DCAA system approval prep
Tier 3 Fractional DCAA CFO Ongoing monthly retainer Ongoing compliance management without full-time CFO overhead

To route this fast, email finance@staffordriley.com with contract type(s), current accounting/timekeeping setup, and any upcoming DCAA milestones.

Differentiators

Senior enterprise experience

  • 10+ years Fortune 500 FP&A and financial systems experience
  • ERP implementation leadership managing budgets up to $300M

Built for DCAA + FAR

  • AI-integrated financial workflows aligned to FAR and DCAA compliance requirements
  • Faster turnaround and lower cost than traditional models without compromising audit readiness

Local presence, national reach

  • Houston-based, serving contractors and subcontractors
  • Remote-first delivery with on-site by agreement

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