Position Description:

Mathematica applies expertise at the intersection of data, methods, policy, and practice to improve well-being around the world. We collaborate closely with public- and private-sector partners to translate big questions into deep insights that improve programs, refine strategies, and enhance understanding. Our work yields actionable information to guide decisions in wide-ranging policy areas, from health, education, early childhood, and family support to nutrition, employment, disability, and international development. Mathematica offers our employees competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as the advantages of being 100 percent employee owned. As an employee stock owner, you will experience financial benefits of ESOP holdings that have increased in tandem with the company’s growth and financial strength. You will also be part of an independent, employee-owned firm that is able to define and further our mission, enhance our quality and accountability, and steadily grow our financial strength. Read more about our benefits here: https://www.mathematica.org/career-opportunities/benefits-at-a-glance.

Position Summary:

Mathematica’s Accounting and Finance team is seeking a Senior Director and Controller. This position can be remote, or can work hybrid or full time in our Princeton, NJ; Washington, DC; Ann Arbor, Michigan; or Cambridge, Massachusetts office locations. The selected candidate will ensure that every aspect of the Company’s financials are properly documented, analyzed, and understood. The Senior Controller directs and collaborates across financial accounting and reporting functions within the Accounting Department. This individual is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of Mathematica’s accounting and reporting functions. They are tasked with the implementation of appropriate financial controls to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and related legal requirements. The Sr. Controller is responsible for mandating Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), as they apply to the Company. Key to this role is the accuracy of Mathematica’s financial reporting

Core Responsibilities:

• Prepares corporate financial statements of Mathematica, Mathematica Inc. and its subsidiaries including International consolidations and elimination entries
• Responsible for the timely completion of financial statements under GAAP, monthly, quarterly, annually
• Develops appropriate financial policies for the Company
• Ensures financial procedures accurately reflect actions taken by the team
• Conducts the monthly financial closing reviews with management
• Oversees corporate financial transactions
• Tracks corporate assets and their depreciation
• Maintains lease accounting for buildings and other assets according to ASC 842
• Prepares cost allocations in compliance with Government FAR requirements
• Participates in project review meetings to ensure the management of individual projects is on track. Maintains revenue recognition under ASC 606.
• Calculates and funds profit-sharing contributions and ESOP financial oversight
• Supervises the financial reporting, accounts payable and payroll teams. Ensures payroll is timely and accurate to all those employed by Mathematica. Invoices are paid accurately and appropriately. Ensures Mathematica’s D&B is in good standing.
• Reviews and approves check requests and other financial transactions as required by the Company
• Reviews account analysis and the general ledger for accuracy. Reviews and reconciles accounting reports and records to original source documents and related supporting material
• Actively involved in all tax matters for the Company including S Corp status, federal, states, local, payroll taxes. Involved with internal and external tax staff.
• Works with the Legal Dept to ensure that business licenses are up to date
• Actively works with Internal Audit to ensure that the Company will pass all internal and external audits including client audits
• Answers inquires and investigates questions from senior management and project directors, or other employees
• Understand the core provisional rates for the Company
• Actively supports the advancement of organizational diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, and apply diversity, equity and inclusion lens across job responsibilities
• Develops team members
• Sets example by leading
• Additional duties as needed

Position Requirements:

Functional Knowledge (Preferred):

• Able to handle both routine and more complex issues that arise with little assistance from the VP, Accounting Operations and the Sr. VP, CFO
• Fluent in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and accounting principles as applied to government contracting
• Recognize Cost Accounting System requirements
• Know standard accounting principles and practices, including all applicable federal and state laws and regulations
• Prior experience with Deltek accounting system or similar ERP · Fluent in T&E (travel and expense) per diems for the federal government
• Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments for self and provide same support for staff
• Present ideas effectively in writing and orally
• Deal with conflict and resolve problems effectively, understand appropriate documentation needed
• Deal tactfully and diplomatically with others internally and externally
• Exercise sound judgment and work independently to accomplish tasks
• Meet deadlines
• Accuracy with work, strong organizations skills, and attention to detail
• Flexibility to handle multiple priorities, sometimes simultaneously, under deadline pressure
• Ability to work independently for long periods of time
• Constantly monitor teams for process improvements
• Communicate often and well with team, others within the Company
• Collaborate well with all areas of the Company, be supportive and educational to the operations teams
• Willingness to travel as necessary

Education minimum requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting plus CPA,. Experience with accounting systems. Preferred background in federal government work

• 15-20 years of professional-level government accounting at least six of which included managerial-level oversight responsibility for accounting functions and supervision of accounting staff. 

Certifications:

• CPA

This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of $160,000-$200,000. This position may be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.

Available locations: Princeton, NJ; Washington, DC; Ann Arbor, MI; Cambridge, MA; Remote

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