Program Controller @ Research Innovations

Program Controller

Cyber Line of Business, Corp159

Posted on 3/27/2023

INACTIVE

201-500 employees

Website

National security solutions company

Locations

Melbourne, FL, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Communications

Power BI

Requirements

A minimum of 10-12 years of relevant experience
Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance related field, advanced degree preferred
Strong financial acumen, including a thorough understanding of financial modeling techniques; US GAAP understanding
Demonstration of critical, analytical, and creative thinking and problem solving
Ability to participate in strategic decision making as a financial subject matter expert, but also as a broader business partner
Experience in managing cost pools and indirect rate calculations
Ability to confidently interact with the senior management team, providing appropriate insight and guidance
Natural communicator - strong writing skills and the ability to effectively make formal and informal presentations to all levels of the organization
Power user with typical financial software packages, including Excel, UNANET, PowerBI, and financial planning tools/systems
Experience in the government contracting industry including revenue recognition and cost accounting practices
Experience with prevalent industry tools such as Costpoint, Unanet, Cognos
Ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with multiple initiatives and changing priorities

Responsibilities

Preparation of financial deliverables and internal/external reports to include Annual Operating Plan (AOP), monthly and quarterly forecasts, Estimates At Complete (EAC) and Estimates to Complete (ETC) and providing centralized planning and scheduling on many projects
Provide direct support to the Cyber LOB Vice President in the development of executive communications for high-level, high-visibility presentations for senior management, including the company executive team, board of directors, and other stakeholders
Partner with Cyber LOB Program managers to develop, maintain, and report all budgets (spend plans) for assigned programs to ensure that all budgeting, scheduling, and coordination processes run smoothly
Support the Cyber LOB Vice President in the development of annual indirect Budget submissions to Corporate and partner with FP&A on preparation of forecasts, plans and budgets
Prepare detailed resource utilization and forecast plans, create key metrics for monitoring, and preparing variance explanations
Perform explicit analysis of “actuals” vs “projections” and ensure that all expenditures within the financial reports are allocated to the correct accounts
Interface with PMs, RII's finance, accounting, and contracts organizations as well as external customers to address operational issues in a timely and effective manner
Develop, maintain, and ensure ongoing compliance with accounting policies and internal controls; ensure that policies and controls keep pace with the growth that RII is experiencing

Research Innovations, Inc. (RII) is breaking through the big, slow, status quo with transformative technology that fundamentally changes and improves the world. We develop cutting-edge software for all levels of the government and military. Using agile development practices and user-centered design, we create innovative software solutions for complex real-world problems.

RII is looking for a committed Program Controller to join our Finance team to solve unique, challenging problems for our Defense and Homeland Security customers. The Program Controller will report to the Director, Program Finance and will be responsible for Cyber Line of Business (“LoB”) program financials, planning and analysis, project planning and control, and pricing / business analysis. Help manage large volumes of critical, real-time information about issues from global to local. Get s#it done.

This position requires an Active US Security Clearance.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Preparation of financial deliverables and internal/external reports to include Annual Operating Plan (AOP), monthly and quarterly forecasts, Estimates At Complete (EAC) and Estimates to Complete (ETC) and providing centralized planning and scheduling on many projects
Provide direct support to the Cyber LOB Vice President in the development of executive communications for high-level, high-visibility presentations for senior management, including the company executive team, board of directors, and other stakeholders
Partner with Cyber LOB Program managers to develop, maintain, and report all budgets (spend plans) for assigned programs to ensure that all budgeting, scheduling, and coordination processes run smoothly
Support the Cyber LOB Vice President in the development of annual indirect Budget submissions to Corporate and partner with FP&A on preparation of forecasts, plans and budgets
Prepare detailed resource utilization and forecast plans, create key metrics for monitoring, and preparing variance explanations
Perform explicit analysis of “actuals” vs “projections” and ensure that all expenditures within the financial reports are allocated to the correct accounts
Interface with PMs, RII’s finance, accounting, and contracts organizations as well as external customers to address operational issues in a timely and effective manner
Develop, maintain, and ensure ongoing compliance with accounting policies and internal controls; ensure that policies and controls keep pace with the growth that RII is experiencing

WHAT YOU HAVE DONE

A minimum of 10-12 years of relevant experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance related field, advanced degree preferred
Strong financial acumen, including a thorough understanding of financial modeling techniques; US GAAP understanding
Demonstration of critical, analytical, and creative thinking and problem solving
Ability to participate in strategic decision making as a financial subject matter expert, but also as a broader business partner
Experience in managing cost pools and indirect rate calculations
Ability to confidently interact with the senior management team, providing appropriate insight and guidance
Natural communicator – strong writing skills and the ability to effectively make formal and informal presentations to all levels of the organization
Power user with typical financial software packages, including Excel, UNANET, PowerBI, and financial planning tools/systems
Experience in the government contracting industry including revenue recognition and cost accounting practices
Experience with prevalent industry tools such as Costpoint, Unanet, Cognos
Ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with multiple initiatives and changing priorities

At RII, we believe that diversity in our workforce is critical to our success. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger. We work to help your intellectual passions and creativity thrive. It’s one of our core values: Let your geek flag fly.

We also offer all employees comprehensive benefits including: flexible work schedules, health insurance coverage, paid time off, 401k with a company match, paid parental leave, access to wellness programs and much more. You get this all from day one, and all paid for by RII.

It’s all part of another of our core values: Stay human. It’s why our comfortable and colorful offices such as our headquarters, include a community game room, pantry, massage chair, and an escape room, among other amenities. It’s why we have community managers and regular community events.

It’s also why, during the current pandemic, most of us aren’t actually in our lovely office. We’re all working fully remote where possible, with safety controls for those who do have to be on site. RII is committed to not overwhelming our healthcare system, preventing infection for those most at risk, reducing the impact on our communities, and keeping our employees working.

Research Innovations, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability status, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.

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