Controller

AIRs Corporate Finance Office is seeking a Corporate Controller to join its innovative team. The Corporate Finance Office is a dynamic workplace with a clear mission to develop and maintain a serviceoriented organization aligned with business objectives.

The Corporate Controller is a senior member of AIRs financial leadership team reporting to the Senior Vice President CFO & Treasurer. This pivotal role oversees all accounting and financial operations ensuring a robust financial and internal control environment. It is a highly visible role that significantly impacts financial operations reporting and compliance for an organization with over $400 million in revenue and assets and multiple offices worldwide.

This role demands strategic and tactical thinking along with exceptional analytical communication and leadership skills. If you are ready to make a significant impact and excel in a fastpaced environment this role is for you.

This position has the flexibility to work hybrid from AIRs Crystal City VA or Rockville MD offices.

About AIR:

Established in 1946 with headquarters in Arlington Virginia AIR is a nonpartisan notforprofit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We advance evidence in the areas of education health the workforce human services and international development to create a better more equitable world.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities for the position include:

• Develop and implement internal control policies and business processes to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and international accounting standards. Monitor and analyze accounting data to produce financial reports and statements.
• Ensure compliance with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and other government contract requirements.
• Accurately record file and report all financial transactions adhering to accounting guidelines internal policies and regulatory requirements. Advise on the development and of company financial policies and procedures driving process improvements and efficiency.
• Conduct revenue expense and margin analysis to ensure project profitability targets are met and guide senior management in achieving set goals.
• Oversee all accounting operations including Accounts Payable General Ledger Payroll Treasury and Tax while ensuring the team budgets accuracy integrity and alignment with organizational goals.
• Oversee the timely and accurate closing of financial records for monthend quarterend and yearend while preparing and publishing monthly financial statements and lender reports.
• Manage annual financial statement audits coordinating with external auditors to ensure timely and accurate completion for both U.S. and international entities.
• Enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the accounting function by driving productivity continuous process improvement and transformation. Oversee the development and enhancement of financial accounting systems to meet evolving business needs.
• Advise on and oversee accounting integration for mergers acquisitions and postacquisition activities.
• Recruit train develop and coach the team fostering a culture of continuous learning and development to enhance talent growth. Set clear priorities and ensure deliverables are met.
• Support digital transformation initiatives by leveraging technology to streamline accounting processes and improve financial reporting accuracy and efficiency. Drive continuous improvement and transformation in the accounting function to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time based on business needs.

Qualifications:

Education Knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or a related field with at least 15 years of relevant experience or A Masters degree or MBA.
• Certified Public Accounting (CPA) certification.
• A minimum of 12 years of progressive senior accounting experience including at least 8 years in a leadership position and over 10 years of experience in government grant and contract accounting.
• Strong understanding of various contract types (T&M CPFF FFP) and incurred costs with demonstrated expertise in Estimate at Completion (EAC) Accounting Standards Codification 606 (ASC) revenue recognition accounting principles and relevant federal acquisition regulations (CAS/FAR/DFARS).
• Indepth knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles financial regulations and best practices in accounting along with extensive experience in financial reporting budgeting and forecasting.
• A proven track record of implementing process improvements within financial systems such as Costpoint.
• Experience with global organizations.

Skills:

• Showcase remarkable analytical insight strategic planning and problemsolving proficiency key to steering the organization towards its goals.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and collaborate in a virtual/hybrid crossfunctional and diverse team environment.
• Strong leadership and teambuilding abilities with a proven ability to lead and motivate a highperforming team.
• Skilled communicator adept at conveying complex financial concepts clearly and convincingly to various audiences.
• Adept at managing multiple priorities and projects in a fastpaced and evolving environment with a proactive approach to process improvement and change management.
• Proficient in navigating and responding to evolving financial landscapes and regulatory changes ensuring adherence and strategic alignment.
• Proven commitment to integrity and ethical financial practices ensuring alignment of financial strategies with the organizations longterm goals and objectives.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest ethical standards in financial reporting.
• Proficient in utilizing standard Microsoft 365 tools including OneDrive SharePoint Excel Word and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

Disclosures:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a fulltime basis. Employmentbased visa sponsorship (including H1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age race color religion sex gender gender identity/expression sexual orientation national origin protected veteran status or disability.

AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks.

AIR maintains a drugfree work environment.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability please send an email to Taliba Boone at or call 202.403.5000.

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