Research!America: Discovery. Innovation. Health. · 1 week ago
Senior Director of Finance and Administration
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $175K/yr
10+ years expResearch!America is a nonprofit medical and health research advocacy alliance, and they are seeking a Senior Director of Finance and Administration. In this role, you will oversee the financial and operational foundation of the organization, ensuring responsible growth and effective financial management.
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Hiring Manager
Kim Kistner
Responsibilities
Working with the EVP/COO, provide strategic financial guidance to the Board of Directors, including the Finance and Audit Committees
Provide staff support to the Audit Committee, assisting the committee with the appointment of an independent auditor and supporting the audit team during the audit and preparation of IRS Form 990
Supervise the part-time Controller and the Director of Operations and Human Resources. Cultivate professional growth, accountability, teamwork, and collaboration within a supportive work environment
Collaborate with the staff leadership team in developing the annual budget for approval by the Finance Committee and Board of Directors
Lead all aspects of financial management, including budget management and reporting. Coordinate AR and CR with the development team to ensure separation of duties and process AP on a timely basis
Collaborate with staff across the organization on grants management and provide grant accounting and timely reporting to program leads
Evaluate, update, and implement all necessary accounting policies, procedures, and practices as well as business practices. Ensure financial adherence to accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls, including separation of duties
Oversee the investment portfolio, maintaining regular communication with account managers at the investment firm and making recommendations to the Finance Committee for changes in investments or asset allocations within Research!America’s investment policy
Serve as trustee and plan administrator for the retirement plan. Engage the plan fiduciary consultant (NFP) and bookkeeper (TIAA) to ensure a range of quality investment options and compliance with IRS, DOL, and other requirements for ERISA plans
Manage the organization’s insurance coverage and risk management initiatives
Manage the relationship with Research!America’s banking institution and other vendors supporting finance and administration
Manage contract administration, working with outside legal counsel as necessary
Provide oversight of office operations, including leading the process to identify office requirements to secure new office space prior to the current lease expiration in August 2027
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (CPA preferred)
10+ years of progressive nonprofit finance and accounting and general operations leadership, with at least 5 years as a controller or similar senior finance and administration
Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) with proven experience leading audits and preparing IRS Form 990
Ability to communicate complex financial data to non-finance stakeholders, including boards of directors and program staff. Prior experience supporting board committees
Experience with oversight of investments and endowments
Demonstrated experience with grant accounting and budgeting for foundation grants and other non-federal funding sources
Proficiency with fund accounting systems (e.g., Sage 100) and financial management tools. Comfortable evaluating systems and improving processes through technology
Administrative experience to include HR, IT infrastructure, compliance, risk management, and general operations of a nonprofit
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
A 403(b) retirement plan
Parking or Metro benefits
Company
Research!America: Discovery. Innovation. Health.
The Research!America alliance advocates for science, discovery, and innovation to achieve better health for all.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Jacqueline Lagoy
Executive Assistant to the President and CEO
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