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Controller
Summary
Title:Controller
ID:1255
Organization:AIP
Job Type:Exempt (salaried)
Posting Date:03/18/2024
Location:College Park, MD
Description

Controller

WHO WE ARE:

The American Institute of Physics (AIP) is a federation of 10 Member Societies which in turn have more than 130,000 members across the globe. AIP was founded in 1931 to ease societal and economic turmoil and to better humanity through science. Today, almost 100 years later, we further our positive impact through our mission: to advance, promote, and serve the physical sciences for the benefit of humanity. We want you to become a part of this mission!

SUMMARY:

AIP is looking for a Controller to join the Institute’s Finance and Accounting Team. Under the direction of the CFAO, serves as the Institute’s chief accounting officer and as such, oversees all operations of the accounting and finance department

The Controller also develops and implements systems, policies, and procedures to ensure that the Institutes accounting records are accurate and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and applicable government regulations. Responsible for consolidations for AIP, which includes AIP Publishing and AIP Foundation, for this $90 million organization. Supports related entities for Member Society Services and ACP.

Come join a team of energized, charismatic, collaborative, and passionate individuals and help make a difference through the physical sciences!

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

  • Issue timely and complete financial statements under US GAAP

  • Review, investigate and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents and reports

  • Assures compliance with federal, state, local and corporate policies, regulations and laws, including tax filings

  • Evaluate current accounting policies and practices and drives continuous improvement

  • Prepare audit work papers and supporting schedules for annual financial audits

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  • Coordinate monthly close process

  • Develop and implement various accounting procedures

  • Work with external auditors during financial and retirement plan audits

  • Develop, implement and upgrade Oracle Fusion financial systems and controls

  • Responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating all activities within the procurement, payroll and general accounting areas to ensure accurate and timely processing and recording of all transactions.

  • Develops, implements and maintains internal controls relating to areas of responsibility.

  • Recruits, trains/develops, supervises and evaluates staff

  • Customer service liaison for member society in regard to billing and service agreements.

  • Responsible for cash and investment oversight

  • Oversee and manage the continued development of Budgeting, Financial Forecasting and Operating Plans, including personnel, benefits and capital budget.

  • Hold quarterly financial meetings with Home Teams and relevant departments

  • Maintain Enterprise Risk Management risk register on quarterly basis with relevant updates based on COSO framework

  • Prepare presentations for Board of Directors, Board Committees and EMT.

  • Develop and report on KPI’s and Dashboards related to the Strategic Framework.

 

 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

  • A Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field; CPA

  • 10 years of experience in accounting.

  • 5 years of experience in management.

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office

  • Flexible and able to work under time constraints and deadlines

  • Detail oriented, with proven ability to prioritize multiple tasks.


TO APPLY:

Include a resume and a cover letter. We encourage you to apply even if your experience does not fully match the position description; we will consider people from a variety of backgrounds and career experiences.

WHY JOIN US:

AIP embraces a flexible hybrid work environment to balance in-person collaborative work with remote work. The team works in a flexible, hybrid schedule and reports to our offices in College Park, Maryland and Washington, DC as needed. Employees are required to reside in Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, DC. We offer comprehensive benefits, including generous paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, an annual retirement contribution of 10% of base pay, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and more.Your colleagues at AIP are welcoming, gracious, and eager to help each other succeed. With our commitment to community service, institute-wide social opportunities, and ongoing learning and development, AIP is a rewarding place to work.


ABOUT AIP:

The American Institute of Physics is a dynamic, forward-thinking 501(c)(3) membership corporation of scientific societies. Our mission is to advance, promote, and serve the physical sciences for the benefit of humanity. AIP is a trusted and reliable source of information and analysis and is a center of excellence that advances the physical sciences enterprise through research and analysis aimed at improving the understanding of our heritage and promoting future progress.
Diversity welcome! Diversity is integral to our mission and is ingrained in everything that we do at AIP. We encourage and invite people of all backgrounds to apply and join our team. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, creed, marital status, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, personal appearance, national origin, ancestry, protected veteran status, or physical or mental disability.

AIP is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer  
EOE, including disability/Vets

 

 

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