Corporate Controller

Riverside Research Institute•Fair Oaks, VA

63d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of the Riverside Research Leadership team, the Corporate Controller works closely with the CFO and collaboratively across the organization to oversee all financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting operations in support of the business. We look to our Corporate Controller to continuously drive improvement by not only anticipating internal and external reporting needs, but also to identify opportunities within Riverside to evolve the support provided to the business. The culture at Riverside Research is forward leaning, performance driven, and mission focused. Our Corporate Controller not only needs to exemplify these qualities,but also inspire and nurture the same in his or her team. This position offers a hybrid working arrangements, with four (4) days required onsite in our Fairfax, Virginia headquarters. All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.

Requirements

CPA License
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or Finance
Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in Government Contract Accounting
Demonstrated success in leading, managing and developing teams
Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining timelines and quality of work
Ability to effectively communicate and interact with multiple levels of management as well as across the organization
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong knowledge and proven experience in GAAP, FAR, CAS and Not-For-Profit Accounting
Advanced experience in Deltek Costpoint and Business Intelligence Reporting

Nice To Haves

MBA a plus
Prior experience in a business operating environment
Experience with Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint and TEAMS

Responsibilities

Prepare financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Lead a team of 6 Accountants to oversee accounting functions, including the general ledger, financial close processes, and cost accounting
Ensure accurate and efficient transaction processing in compliance with company policies
Manage various external financial audits; Consolidated Financial Statement, OMB Single Audit and various DCAA Audits
Coordinate the preparation of Annual Form 990 Tax return, related schedules and supporting documentation for timely submission
Prepare the annual Incurred Cost Submission
Manage and comply with local, state, and federal tax and government reporting requirements; as well as assist with resolving any tax discrepancies.
Periodically, review and test Policies and Procedures to ensure conformance
Manage, mentor, inspire and lead the department staff to promote professional development
Working with the CFO, Business Unit VP’s, and Department Directors, support transformation initiatives identifying and implementing department and operating related process and system improvements to simplify, standardize and streamline accounting and financial reporting activities