Controller/Director of Accounting
Arlington, VA / Novi, MI
Altarum Institute – Finance/Accounting /
Full-time /
Hybrid
We have an exciting opportunity for a Controller/Director of Accounting with strong financial management experience in non-profit and government contracting. This role is a senior-level financial leader responsible for the direction and oversight of all Accounting and Financial Reporting functions at Altarum. This role is critical in ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial information and supporting the Executive Leadership Team with data driven insights into decision making. Reporting to the CFO, Altarum’s Controller oversees General Ledger, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Payroll, Project Setup and Financial Reporting; ensuring that all reports, filings, and documentation comply with applicable regulations, professional standards, GAAP and Government Contracting requirements.
The Controller is principally responsible for preparation of federal and state tax workbooks, analysis and accounting for income taxes, audit support preparation, and revenue recognition reporting. Currently responsible for preparation or review of all material general ledger accounts, including performing analysis of account activity, relevant trends, budget v. actual comparisons, etc.
Responsibilities
- Direct supervisory responsibilities for two employees.
- Preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with FAR, CAS and GAAP.
- Manage and reconcile the general ledger, ensuring all transactions are properly recorded.
- Design, implement and monitor internal controls.
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements for internal departments (budget vs actual).
- Prepare bank reconciliation and record cash activity not already recorded.
- Prepare and record adjusting journal entry (AJE) for investment account activity.
- Record or review AJEs for prepaid expense amortization.
- Update and maintain fixed asset schedules and record depreciation and amortization.
- Prepare or review AJE’s for payroll, health accruals, facilities, leases, and other expenses.
- Update and record revenue adjustments for deferred license contracts.
- Review selected expense accounts for items that need to be reclassified to balance sheet.
- Primary liaison for annual audit and tax filings.
- Prepare schedules requested by independent auditor, financial statements, footnotes and
- supporting statements.
- Prepare 990 workbooks and review return when provided by tax preparer.
- Provide information requested for 1120 preparation and review return when provided by tax preparer.
- Support Chief Financial Officer and ELT with projects and tasks as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Licensed CPA or demonstrated equivalent competency.
- Financial management experience in government contracting (GovCon) and non-profit entities.
- Knowledge and understanding of applicable regulations, accounting principles, reporting, and analysis concepts, etc.
- Knowledge and understanding of corporate and departmental policies and procedures, FAR, DFARS requirements, DCAA regulations, tax code/laws, etc.
- Ability to perform technical research, identify and interpret relevant provisions, and present findings to management for discussion and recommended course of action.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or related areas.
- A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant professional experience, including five (5) years of managerial experience.
- Equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.
- Master’s degree from an accredited university in accounting, finance, or related areas is strongly preferred.
Logistical Requirements
- At this time, we will only accept candidates who are presently eligible to work in the United States and will not require sponsorship.
- Our organization requires that all work, for the duration of your employment, must be completed in the continental U.S. unless required by contract.
- If you are local to our offices in Arlington, Silver Spring or Novi, you will be working remotely, but may be required to be in office occasionally for collaboration days.
- Must be able to work during eastern time unless approved by your manager.
- Employees working remotely must have a dedicated, ergonomically appropriate workspace free from distractions with a mobile device that allows for productive and efficient conduct of business.
$172,725 - $183,000 a year
At Altarum, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors and rely on market indicators to get it right. Individual compensation packages are based on numerous factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. This salary range is not a guarantee of compensation, as the final offer amount will vary based on these factors.
In addition to base salary compensation, Altarum Enterprise employees enjoy the following benefits:
- Competitive Medical, Dental and Optical plans
- Generous Paid Time Off, 8 Company observed holidays plus 3 floating holidays
- Tuition Assistance
- 401K Plan (3% employer contribution plus opportunity for gainsharing)
- Life, AD&D & Disability coverage
- A flexible work environment and more!
Altarum is a nonprofit organization focused on improving the health of individuals with fewer financial resources and populations disenfranchised by the health care system. We work primarily on behalf of federal and state governments to design and implement solutions that achieve measurable results. We combine our expertise in public health and health care delivery with technology development and implementation, practice transformation, training and technical assistance, quality improvement, data analytics, and applied research and evaluation. Our innovative solutions and proven processes lead to better value and health for all.
Altarum is an equal opportunity employer that provides employment and opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
