Riverside Overview: Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country’s most challenging technical problems. All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship. Position Overview:
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.

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

Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• CPA License
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or Finance
• 12-15 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

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• MBA a plus
• Prior experience in a business operating environment
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint and TEAMS
  Global Comp: $000000 - $000000 This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location and other factors. Closing Statement: Riverside Research Institute is a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, where service to our customers and support of our staff is our overall mission. Riverside is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Riverside offers comprehensive compensation and benefit packages to our employees. Riverside bases its employment decisions solely on technical experience, qualifications and other job-related criteria related to our organizational purpose as a not-for-profit company, and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran’s status or any other status legally protected by applicable federal, state, and local law

• 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 activitie