Strategic Finance & Compliance Advisory for the Defense & Security Sector
Operating in the Defense, Security, and Justice sector means contributing to national security, a mission that comes with the most stringent financial and regulatory requirements in the world.
SMAART Company provides specialized defense contractor accounting, compliance support, and strategic advisory to help your business navigate this complex landscape. We help you operate with compliance, security, and efficiency, ensuring your contracts remain profitable under the strictest rules while you focus on delivering critical technology and services.
Our team of experts helps you build a sophisticated, audit-ready financial infrastructure that meets the rigorous demands of defense and intelligence community contracts.
Success in this sector requires absolute precision in both execution and financial compliance. Without a specialized partner, even the most innovative companies face significant risks:
Navigating Complex Procurement & Security Rules: Beyond standard FAR requirements, defense contracts often involve dealing with specific agency regulations, classified programs, and strict cybersecurity mandates (CMMC).
Adherence to Cost Accounting Standards (CAS): For larger contracts, you must comply with the U.S. Government’s Cost Accounting Standards, a set of 19 specific rules that dictate how contract costs are allocated and reported.
Strict International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Compliance: For companies involved in defense-related exports, non-compliance with ITAR can result in severe civil and criminal penalties.
Managing Long-Term, High-Value Contracts: Defense contracts can span many years and are often incrementally funded, creating unique challenges for revenue recognition, cash flow forecasting, and project management.
Intense Audit Scrutiny: As a steward of taxpayer money, the Department of Defense (DoD) and other agencies employ rigorous auditing practices via the DCAA, making audit-readiness a constant necessity.
SMAART Company provides the specialized expertise required to manage these high-stakes challenges and operate with confidence.
We serve the full spectrum of businesses that support the defense, security, and justice missions, including:
Aerospace & Defense Prime Contractors & Subcontractors developing and manufacturing critical systems and components.
Cybersecurity & Intelligence Firms providing advanced technology and analytical services to the intelligence community.
Professional Services & IT Contractors supporting various missions within the DoD, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Department of Justice (DOJ).
Emerging Technology & R&D Companies developing next-generation capabilities through programs like SBIR/STTR.
Security & Logistics Providers delivering essential support services for national security operations at home and abroad.
At SMAART Company, we understand that working in the national security space is a unique responsibility. Our dedicated focus means:
We Understand Defense Contract Finance: We are experienced in the financial systems required for CAS compliance, managing government-owned property, and handling multi-year, incrementally funded contracts.
We Help Manage Compliance Costs: We support contractors in navigating the complex financial requirements of standards like ITAR and the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).
We Provide an Audit-Ready Framework: We help you implement the robust, DCAA-auditable financial systems and controls that are non-negotiable in this sector.
We Offer High-Level Strategic Advisory: As your Fractional CFO, we provide the sophisticated financial guidance you need for bid/no-bid decisions, indirect rate strategy, and long-term capital planning.
We Safeguard Your Data: We understand the sensitive nature of your work and safeguard your financial data with the same rigor you apply to protecting mission-critical information.
DCAA & CAS Compliant Accounting: Implementing and managing accounting systems that comply with all DCAA, FAR, and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) requirements.
Indirect Cost Rate Structuring: Developing and maintaining compliant indirect cost rates to ensure full and fair cost recovery on government contracts.
Compliance Advisory (ITAR, CMMC): Providing financial modeling and support to help you budget for and manage the costs associated with critical security and trade compliance.
Fractional CFO & Strategic Bidding Support: Providing high-level financial modeling and analysis to support your pricing strategy for complex, multi-year proposals.
Federal Government Contract Accounting: Specialized support including managing government property, progress billings, and contract closeout procedures.
Multi-State & International Tax: Comprehensive tax management for companies with employees and operations both across the U.S. and internationally.
Leaders in the defense and security sector should be focused on innovation and delivering mission-critical capabilities—not on wrestling with Cost Accounting Standards or DCAA audits. With SMAART Company as your partner, you gain the institutional-grade financial infrastructure to operate with confidence and precision.
Schedule a confidential consultation today to discuss how our defense contractor accounting services can support your mission with a robust and compliant financial framework..
The FAR provides the overall rules for federal procurement. CAS is a more specific and rigid set of 19 standards that dictate how costs must be measured, allocated, and reported for many larger defense contracts. CAS compliance is a significant step up in complexity from FAR.
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a DoD requirement to ensure contractors are protecting sensitive government information. Achieving the required certification level involves significant investment in IT systems, processes, and audits, which we can help you budget and plan for.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) awards are contracts, not grants, and come with specific compliance and reporting requirements. We help ensure your accounting is set up correctly to manage these awards.
A specialist understands the unique and non-negotiable rules of this sector, from DCAA audits to CAS and ITAR. This expertise is critical for avoiding non-compliance, which can lead to severe penalties and the loss of your ability to work with the government.
It begins with a confidential consultation to understand your current contracts, your target agencies, and your compliance needs. From there, we design a tailored service package to provide the sophisticated financial support you require.
