Integrated Financial Operations &
Compliance Solutions
Accounting & Bookkeeping: Audit-Ready Financial Operations
Comprehensive accounting services that withstand DCAA audits, external scrutiny, and regulatory examinations:
General ledger management with complete audit trails
Accounts payable/receivable with proper documentation
Payroll processing with tax compliance
Monthly financial statement preparation (GAAP or federal grant standards)
Budget-to-actual variance analysis and cash flow forecasting
Fixed asset accounting and depreciation management
Federal Contractor Accounting: FAR-Compliant Systems
For government contractors, we establish and maintain accounting systems satisfying FAR 31.201-2 requirements.
Chart of Accounts
Structured for FAR compliance with proper cost segregation.
Job Costing
Contract/project tracking and indirect cost pool management.
Timekeeping Integration
Accurate labor cost allocation tied to projects and contracts.
Billing System
Proper contract invoicing with complete audit trails.
Indirect Cost Rate Proposal
Preparation and full DCAA audit support.
Incurred Cost Submission
Preparation with all required schedules and documentation.
Allowable vs. Unallowable Costs
Cost segregation and contract closeout support.
Financial Systems & IT Compliance: Secure, Audit-Ready Technology
Implementation and security of financial technology infrastructure meeting
federal and corporate requirements:
Financial system integration eliminating operational silos
Complete security assessment and role-based access controls
FedRAMP-compliant cloud migration with proper security configuration
ERP implementation and optimization (Deltek, SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks Enterprise)
Federal IT Compliance: FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST, and CMMCComprehensive IT security controls satisfying federal requirements:
NIST 800-171 Implementation: All 110 security requirements across 14 control families, System Security Plan (SSP) development, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), and continuous monitoring
CMMC Readiness: Practice implementation, documentation preparation, internal assessment, gap remediation, and C3PAO coordination
FedRAMP Compliance: Security documentation, control implementation, and continuous monitoring for cloud service providers
FISMA Compliance: Federal agency security controls, authorization processes, and ongoing assessment
Incident Response: Detection capabilities, response procedures, forensic analysis, and breach notification
Cloud Migration and Security
Secure transition to modern infrastructure:
Cloud readiness assessment and architecture design
Platform selection and security configuration (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Data and application migration with validation
Disaster recovery setup and post-migration optimization
Federal Contracting & Grant Management: Compliance-Focused Execution
Specialized federal contracting financial management:
FAR/DFARS compliance consulting and adequate accounting system establishment
Indirect cost rate development, negotiation, and DCAA audit preparation
Contract billing and invoicing with government-wide accounting system interface
Cost-reimbursable, fixed-price, and time-and-materials contract management
Allowable vs. unallowable cost segregation and timekeeping system compliance
Material and subcontractor cost tracking with detailed DCAA documentation
Incurred cost submission preparation with complete documentation
Grant Management
For grant-funded programs:
Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) compliance and grant budget management
Effort reporting and financial reporting satisfying federal agency requirements
Restricted fund accounting and foundation audit support
Program & Project Management: Financial Discipline for Complex Initiatives
PMP-certified project managers integrate program execution with financial accountability:
Real-time budget tracking and earned value management (EVM)
Integrated master schedule development and risk register management
Change order financial impact analysis and performance reporting
Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) management and deliverable tracking
Federal Program Management
Contract financial management with proper cost accounting
Compliance with contract terms and FAR requirements
Documentation satisfying DCAA audits and agency oversight
Projects meeting projected ROI with complete financial transparency
Strategic Meeting, Travel & Conference Management: Compliant Event Excellence
Mission-critical conference and event planning with financial discipline and compliance rigor:
Venue sourcing and contract negotiation with favorable terms
Attendee management systems and registration processing
Federal travel regulation compliance (FTR/JTR) and GSA per diem verification
Vendor procurement with FAR compliance and performance guarantees
Comprehensive post-event financial reconciliation and ROI analysis
Federal Event Compliance
Compliance with government travel regulations and proper authorization
Allowable cost adherence and procurement regulation compliance
Detailed financial reporting for internal audits and agency oversight
Real-time expense tracking through proper approval workflows
Corporate Event Management
Real-time expense tracking and vendor performance guarantees
Financial reporting demonstrating ROI and resource stewardship
Budget development with contingency planning
Integrated Solutions: Comprehensive Partnership
Full Back-Office Outsourcing
Complete financial and operational infrastructure serving as your accounting department, IT compliance function, program management office, and meeting management team under unified leadership.
Federal Contractor Support Packages
Comprehensive packages combining
FAR-compliant accounting, DCAA audit support, indirect cost rate development, incurred cost submissions, NIST 800-171 compliance, CMMC preparation, and
contract financial management.
Full Back-Office Outsourcing
Comprehensive programs addressing accounting accuracy, documentation completeness, internal control effectiveness, IT security compliance, and program financial management for DCAA, external financial, federal grant, or corporate internal audits.
Partner With Echo for Financial Operations Excellence
Whether you need comprehensive back-office support, specialized federal contracting assistance, targeted IT security implementation, or strategic meeting management, Echo provides the integrated financial operations expertise that federal agencies, government contractors, and Fortune 100 companies require to reduce risk, ensure compliance, and achieve mission success.
