Experience

RKI U.S. Government Contracts Practice

• United States
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  Washington, District of Columbia, United States Michael McDaniel is a Consulting Manager at RKI who specializes in providing advisory services related to U.S. Government compliance. Michael has consulting experience with federal contracts and grants, aiding clients in adhering to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and the Code of Federal Regulation (e.g., 2 CFR 200). Michael has experience reviewing government business system control requirements… Show more Michael McDaniel is a Consulting Manager at RKI who specializes in providing advisory services related to U.S. Government compliance. Michael has consulting experience with federal contracts and grants, aiding clients in adhering to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and the Code of Federal Regulation (e.g., 2 CFR 200). Michael has experience reviewing government business system control requirements and assisting clients in the review of government audit findings and remediation efforts surrounding those findings. Prior to joining RKI, Michael worked in the U.S. Government Contract consulting group at BDO for five years. Michael graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business from Virginia Tech, where he double majored in Accounting and Finance. Show less



BDO USA

• United States
• Accounting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Associate, Industry Specialty Services - Government Contracts and Grants

  • Jun 2017 - Sep 2020

  McLean, Virginia Michael McDaniel has consulting experience with Federal Grants on the Non-Profit spectrum, aiding clients in adhering to the Code of Federal Regulation (e.g., 2 CFR 200) and other applicable guidelines. Michael has experience reviewing accounting, estimating, and procurement system policies and procedures for compliance with applicable regulations and has provided clients with language necessary to address potential gaps. He has also assisted clients in system design of internal controls… Show more Michael McDaniel has consulting experience with Federal Grants on the Non-Profit spectrum, aiding clients in adhering to the Code of Federal Regulation (e.g., 2 CFR 200) and other applicable guidelines. Michael has experience reviewing accounting, estimating, and procurement system policies and procedures for compliance with applicable regulations and has provided clients with language necessary to address potential gaps. He has also assisted clients in system design of internal controls, identifying and remediating internal control gaps, and initiating business process improvement measures. Recent experience for Michael includes working with a number of international NGOs under OIG investigation to establish detailed corrective action plan and on-going monitoring efforts around alleged procurement fraud in areas of high volatility (e.g., Syria, Turkey, Sudan/South Sudan); including donor reporting on such activities (e.g., DFID, USAID). Additionally, through further experience with International NGOs, Michael reviewed multiple Federal awards for compliance requirements, and assisted in the assessment of booked-to-billed invoice reconciliations, as well as voucher reconciliations for costs under Federal audit. He additionally has aided in SQL analyses to assist clients in their assessment of billed costs under the Government’s purview. In addition to his non-profit compliance experience, Michael has consulted various clients on multiple aspects of Government contracts. His Government contract consulting experience includes aiding client compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and both Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Business System control requirements. In addition to policy and procedure production, Michael also has experience in indirect rate structure, including assistance in producing cost allocation plans, as well as incurred cost submissions.

• Experienced Associate, Government Contracts and Grants Advisory Services

  • Jun 2016 - Jun 2017

  McLean, Virginia Michael McDaniel has consulting experience with Federal Grants on the Non-Profit spectrum, aiding clients in adhering to the Code of Federal Regulation (e.g., 2 CFR 200) and other applicable guidelines. Michael has experience reviewing accounting, estimating, and procurement system policies and procedures for compliance with applicable regulations and has provided clients with language necessary to address potential gaps. He has also assisted clients in designing internal controls necessary to… Show more Michael McDaniel has consulting experience with Federal Grants on the Non-Profit spectrum, aiding clients in adhering to the Code of Federal Regulation (e.g., 2 CFR 200) and other applicable guidelines. Michael has experience reviewing accounting, estimating, and procurement system policies and procedures for compliance with applicable regulations and has provided clients with language necessary to address potential gaps. He has also assisted clients in designing internal controls necessary to mitigate potential risk. Recent experience for Michael includes working with a number of international NGOs under OIG investigation to establish detailed corrective action plan and on-going monitoring efforts around alleged procurement fraud in areas of high volatility (e.g., Syria, Turkey, Sudan/South Sudan); including donor reporting on such activities (e.g., DFID, USAID). Additionally, through further experience with International NGOs, Michael reviewed multiple Federal awards for compliance requirements, and assisted in the assessment of booked-to-billed invoice reconciliations, as well as voucher reconciliations for costs under Federal audit. He additionally has aided in SQL analyses to assist clients in their assessment of billed costs under the Government’s purview. In addition to his non-profit compliance experience, Michael has consulted various clients on multiple aspects of Government contracts. His Government contract consulting experience includes aiding client compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and both Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Business System control requirements. In addition to policy and procedure production, Michael also has experience in indirect rate structure, including assistance in producing cost allocation plans, as well as incurred cost submissions.

• Associate, Government Contracts and Grants Advisory Services

  • Sep 2015 - Jun 2016

  McLean, Virginia Michael McDaniel has consulting experience with Federal Grants on the Non-Profit spectrum, aiding clients in adhering to the Code of Federal Regulation (e.g., 2 CFR 200) and other applicable guidelines. Michael has experience reviewing accounting, estimating, and procurement system policies and procedures for compliance with applicable regulations and has provided clients with language necessary to address potential gaps. He has also assisted clients in designing internal controls necessary to… Show more Michael McDaniel has consulting experience with Federal Grants on the Non-Profit spectrum, aiding clients in adhering to the Code of Federal Regulation (e.g., 2 CFR 200) and other applicable guidelines. Michael has experience reviewing accounting, estimating, and procurement system policies and procedures for compliance with applicable regulations and has provided clients with language necessary to address potential gaps. He has also assisted clients in designing internal controls necessary to mitigate potential risk. Recent experience for Michael includes working with a number of international NGOs under OIG investigation to establish detailed corrective action plan and on-going monitoring efforts around alleged procurement fraud in areas of high volatility (e.g., Syria, Turkey, Sudan/South Sudan); including donor reporting on such activities (e.g., DFID, USAID). Additionally, through further experience with International NGOs, Michael reviewed multiple Federal awards for compliance requirements, and assisted in the assessment of booked-to-billed invoice reconciliations, as well as voucher reconciliations for costs under Federal audit. He additionally has aided in SQL analyses to assist clients in their assessment of billed costs under the Government’s purview. In addition to his non-profit compliance experience, Michael has consulted various clients on multiple aspects of Government contracts. His Government contract consulting experience includes aiding client compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and both Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Business System control requirements. In addition to policy and procedure production, Michael also has experience in indirect rate structure, including assistance in producing cost allocation plans, as well as incurred cost submissions.



InsidetheACC.com

• Assistant Managing Editor

  • Dec 2014 - Dec 2018

  My responsibilities include: -Managing and editing articles and their timely posting on the sports blog site. -Helping writers develop ideas to create the best content possible for readers. -Communicating with athletic departments at various schools in the Atlantic Coast Conference to ensure that photos used from sporting events do not violate fair-use standards.



FanSided

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Site Expert -- FightingGobbler.com

  • Oct 2016 - Aug 2017

  Site Expert at FightingGobbler.com, the Virginia Tech affiliate of the FanSided Network of sports websites.

• NBA Contributor, Hoops Habit

  • Mar 2016 - Oct 2016

  Contribute NBA-centric columns to Fansided's Basketball Site, Hoops Habit.



The Sports Quotient

• Writing and Editing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• NBA Assistant Lead Reporter

  • Feb 2014 - Jan 2016

  --Provide weekly articles and blogs relating to all sports, but primarily the National Basketball Association for www.thesportsquotient.com



FanSided

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Editor for ChopChat.com

  • Sep 2015 - Oct 2015

  Head writer and editor for ChopChat.com, covering Florida State University athletics for the FanSided affiliate.



SB Nation

• United States
• Online Audio and Video Media
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Virginia Tech Sports Contributor for GobblerCountry.com

  • Sep 2014 - Dec 2014

  Virginia Tech Sports Writer for the sports blog site.



GROWMARK, Inc.

• United States
• Farming
• 700 & Above Employee

• Staff Accounting Intern

  • May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Milford, Delaware My responsibilities include: -Updating Daily Cash Sales Report -Preparing weekly financial reports for various locations across the Northeast for supervisors and upper-level management. -Daily Accounts Payable Data Entry -Aiding in preparation of month-end closing journal entries for various accounts



Pinnacle Companies

• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Staff Consultant

  • May 2013 - Sep 2013

  McLean, Virginia · Develop new business relationships with the ultimate goal of assisting clients in hiring the most talented accounting and finance professionals · Proactively identify, recruit, and interview candidates for permanent and contingent placement · Develop new marketing techniques to drive new candidates and clients to our web site · Manage candidate and business relationships · Developed relationships with new clients and candidates through… Show more · Develop new business relationships with the ultimate goal of assisting clients in hiring the most talented accounting and finance professionals · Proactively identify, recruit, and interview candidates for permanent and contingent placement · Develop new marketing techniques to drive new candidates and clients to our web site · Manage candidate and business relationships · Developed relationships with new clients and candidates through cold calling and searching social networks · Introduced and mentored the staff and partners on how to use social networks (Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn) as an effective recruiting tool Show less



Forest Greens Golf Club

• Outdoor Services

  • May 2011 - Sep 2013

  Triangle, Va --Worked in pro shop, enhancing golf experiences of members through the selling of memberships, individual rounds of golf, as well as golf items. --In addition, worked outside cleaning golf carts and maintaining the course. --In charge of employees that worked outdoors, working with head pro and general manager to ensure that course procedures ran smoothly. --Also worked as golf marshal. Interacted with golfers and ensured the pace of play was appropriate to enhance the… Show more --Worked in pro shop, enhancing golf experiences of members through the selling of memberships, individual rounds of golf, as well as golf items. --In addition, worked outside cleaning golf carts and maintaining the course. --In charge of employees that worked outdoors, working with head pro and general manager to ensure that course procedures ran smoothly. --Also worked as golf marshal. Interacted with golfers and ensured the pace of play was appropriate to enhance the experience of players. Show less



Montclair Country Club

• Outdoor Golf Services

  • May 2009 - Sep 2009

  Montclair, Va --Worked as golf assistant at the club, assisting members with golf needs during their experience. --Assisted head golf pro in summer golf camps for children ages 7-13.



Montclair Country Club

• Pool Attendant

  • May 2008 - Sep 2008

  Montclair,Va --Served the needs of country club members and assisted lifeguards. --Opening and closing responsibilities including financial close-out.