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Government Contracting

Dedicated to Your Success

YHB serves Government Contracting businesses in Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. Our experienced team provides everything from advisory services to audits. Our client industries range from construction, real estate, security, information technology companies and beyond. We understand the unique requirements being a government contractor has and stand ready to provide you with real solutions to help you succeed.

Our Government Contracting Solutions

Audits, Reviews & Compilations

At YHB we have a thorough understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). We will work with you to develop solutions that help your business sustainably grow. Our professionals will complete the work in line with government auditing standards, including OMB A-133 (Yellow Book) and DOE316 audits.

Tax Services

At YHB, we take a proactive approach to providing tax services that’s guided by more than 70 years of experience, a thorough knowledge of tax laws and strategies, and a genuine desire to minimize our clients’ tax liabilities. We understand the complexity government contractors face and stand ready with the answers you need.

Advisory Services

Our experienced team can meet the full spectrum of your needs, from business organization and strategic planning to controllership services, succession planning, and ownership transfer. Our specialized understanding of government contracting enables us to deliver exceptionally effective service and advice. And our community of professional contacts allows us to quickly connect you with the other resources you may need to achieve your objectives.

No matter the challenges you face, your team of government contracting accountants and professionals are ready to provide you with the solutions and services you need to be successful.

Additional government contracting services include:

  • Interpretation of Small Business Administration (SBA) rules and regulations
  • DCAA audit and pre-award system audit assistance
  • Review and implementation of FAR compliant accounting systems
  • Analysis of indirect rate calculations and cost allocations
  • Evaluation of internal control compliance
 
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Jennifer Files
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About Jennifer

Jennifer joined Yount, Hyde & Barbour in 2003 and holds a B.S. degree in accounting from Robert Morris University. She is a member of numerous organizations within the community, including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants and is also on the Special Review Committee of the Government Finance Officers Association.

Experience

Throughout her career, she has worked on a variety of audit, tax, and consulting engagements for clients across many industries. She continues to lead our clients Single Audit compliance, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and governmental audit needs.

Expertise

She enjoys working with clients to identify  efficiencies in their processes, and to help clients defend and protect their bottom line. 

Approach

Every client, every company, every control environment is unique. Jennifer takes the time to thoroughly understand her client’s needs and objectives. The result is a customized solution. No two businesses are alike, and for that reason, no two internal control structures should be either.

 

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What Clients are Saying

 

“Jennifer Files has been involved in leading our audit for several years.  First as the manager and then, most deservedly, after her promotion to partner.  She goes out of her way to be available.  Communicated well and is extremely easy to work with.  Top Shelf.” – Mark M.

Christopher L. Frye
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About Chris

Chris joined Yount, Hyde and Barbour, P.C. in 2004 after graduating from Virginia Tech, where he earned a B.S. degree in accounting. He is a member of multiple committees, including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants, the Associated Builders and Contractors, the ABC-VA, Management Education Committee, the Associated General Contractors (AGC) and the Construction Industry CPAs/Consultants Association.

Experience

During his time with the firm, Chris has focused his efforts on providing audit, review, compilation and tax services to clients in a variety of industries, including construction, government contracting, real estate and not-for-profit entities. Chris also specializes in assisting clients with strategic performance management, including the implementation of dashboards and overall process improvements.

Expertise

Through continuing education and professional development, Chris stays up-to-date on the trends and changes affecting his clients’ industries and the accounting profession as a whole. He regularly speaks and writes articles on these relevant topics as they arise. In addition to being a licensed CPA, Chris has also earned a CSPM (Certified in Strategic Performance Management) designation through MentorPlus®. This designation allows Chris to provide value to his clients above and beyond tax, audit, and other compliance services.

Approach

Chris strives to take a “client centric” approach, where services are based on the actual needs of the client rather than a specific commodity or deliverable. By taking time to understand the operations of a business and its future goals, Chris is able to provide superior customer service and help clients avoid and plan for potential difficulties, rather than just accurately reporting on them once they occur.

Other Interests

Chris enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons. His hobbies include exercising, strength training and running, as well as following Virginia Tech Athletics. He served as assistant basketball coach at Millbrook High School from 2004 – 2014.

 

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What Clients are Saying

 

Easy to work with.  Professional. Always available.  Trust and value YHB with all aspects of our business.” – Anonymous

“Chris Frye’s trustworthiness, and his knowledge, consistency and professionalism, year in and year out.” – Anonymous

Kelly Domenick
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About Kelly

Kelly graduated from Penn State University in 1999 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. She became a licensed CPA in 2000 and later went on to get her Master’s in Taxation from Robert Morris University in 2006. She has worked in public accounting for over 20 years providing tax and advisory services. In addition to individuals, her practice spans a variety of industries and includes tax and business consulting services to closely held companies, corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies.

Kelly is an active member of the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce and a member of both the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). She is also actively involved with St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Ashburn, Virginia, and her children’s schools.

Claire Manspile
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Claire Manspile
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About Claire

Claire graduated from West Virginia University with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Accounting in 2009 and a Master of Professional Accountancy in 2010. She became a licensed CPA in 2012. Prior to joining YHB, Claire was an Audit Supervisor with Ernst & Young, LLP in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She joined YHB in 2013. Her career focus has been in the audit of nonprofit and governmental organizations. Recent presentations include “Best Practices for Boards and Staff” at an event sponsored by Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce.

Education
  • Bachelor’s of Science in Accounting  from West Virginia University in 2009
  • Master of Professional Accountancy from West Virginia University in 2010
Scott Keen
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About Scott

Scott earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a minor in Crop and Soil Science from Oregon State University.  Scott is an active member of the AICPA and the MACPA.  He serves as a Treasurer for the DC and MD chapters of the NAIOP. Scott is licensed as a certified public accountant (CPA) in the State of Maryland.

Expertise

Scott has over 20 years of experience providing accounting and tax advisory to individuals, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. He has worked with a broad range of industries, including government contracting, real-estate and construction, pharmaceutical and biotech, and technology. Being well-versed in both accounting and tax matters, Scott analyzes the big picture for his clients and provides actionable advice to help them achieve their financial goals.

Other Interests

Scott is from the Willamette Valley in Oregon. In 2007, he and his family moved from Oregon to Maryland. They now reside in Ellicott City with their ten children, including three of whom were adopted from Uganda. Scott grew-up on a grass seed farm and is a huge Oregon State Beavers fan. He enjoys spending time with his family, following sports, and is involved in his church, working with their youth.

Riley O’Neil
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Riley O’Neil
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About Riley

Riley graduated from Auburn University in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in business. He received his Master in Accounting in 2011 from Middle Tennessee State University before joining YHB in 2012. Riley has been a licensed CPA since 2014 and has worked with clients throughout Northern Virginia providing tax and advisory services to help them achieve their goals.

While he has broad experience working with clients, his focus over the last several years has been working with corporate and government contracting clients.

Experience

While he has broad experience throughout his time with YHB, most of his time is spent working with S-Corporations, C-Corporations, Partnerships and sole proprietors. He works with companies of all sizes in nearly all industries, including government contractors, construction, real estate, professional service companies and medical practices. He works closely with clients in all stages of the business life cycle.

Riley also works with individual clients including business owners, high net worth individuals, rental property owners. He believes it is important for one YHB team member to oversee the business tax returns and the personal returns to make sure we make sure our clients are taking advantage of all possible strategies.  

Expertise

He enjoys laying out all options when it comes to making decisions and providing the impacts of those options. He feels that tax law changes present opportunities for planning and that the more you know, the more options you have. He also enjoys introducing new ideas to clients and making sure his clients are aware of all possible tax strategies to minimize tax in current and future years.

Approach

Riley focuses on his client’s specific needs to ensure they are aware of all tax opportunities, addressing internal challenges, increasing profitability, retaining top talent, incentivizing employees, making the best plan possible for the future. Riley is a team player and becomes part of the client’s team as a third-party advisor.

Other Interests

Riley is a native of Northern Virigina. He and his wife have two children. He enjoys playing golf, wood working and hunting.

 

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What Clients are Saying

 

“Riley is always available to answer questions and always thorough in his responses.” – Jamil A.

James Snyder
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About Jim

Jim began his career at YHB in 1989 with a B.S. degree in accounting from James Madison University. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants and the Leesburg Daybreak Rotary Club. He is an Advisory Board Member of the Loudoun County Salvation Army, and Treasurer of the Loudoun Small Business Development Center. He also serves as a Board Member of the James Madison University School of Accounting Guiding Executive (SAGE).

Experience

He is experienced in providing income and estate planning services, business consulting, and estate and trust administration services to successful individuals in many professions, especially engineering, law, technology and real estate. He also provides strategic guidance and planning for clients involved in stock option transactions and wealth transfer. At YHB, Jim is the principal in charge of our IT systems, serves on the firm’s Retirement Plan Committee and is heavily involved in training staff. He primarily works out of our Leesburg office.

Expertise

As an advisor to many prosperous families, Jim specializes in helping clients integrate tax planning with investment decision-making to achieve their financial objectives. He is particularly proficient in trust and estate administration and taxation, and in developing tax-saving asset protection and wealth transfer plans. In addition to advising clients about the financial aspects of estate planning and administration, Jim provides empathetic support for dealing with the family issues involved.

Approach

In serving clients, Jim above all looks for different ways to provide value. To this end, he takes a team approach characterized by a high level of communication and responsiveness, so if he personally is not available to answer questions or help with an issue, another member of our firm will be. Also, he employs ProfitCents software to analyze a client’s financial situation and identify areas where there are issues or opportunities for improvement. He then advises clients about steps they can take to more fully achieve their objectives.

Other Interests

Jim enjoys gardening, hiking and being outdoors with his wife and two daughters, as well as serving as a Youth Ministries volunteer at his church.

 

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What Clients are Saying

 

“Jim has been proactive in helping me avert problems.” – Bruce G.