Abt Associates Looking for Vice President, Global Controller and Accounting Officer at Rockville, MD Full Time

The World at Abt

Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt Associates. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.

We are a team of 3,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.

To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within – we look after people around the world, and we’ll do the same for you.

Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.

The Opportunity

As Vice President Controller and Accounting Officer, you will be responsible for leading Abt’s corporate accounting functions, including general ledger accounting, international accounting, revenue recognition, consolidations, government accounting compliance, accounts receivable and payable, treasury, tax, and corporate insurance and risk management. As Abt continues to grow you will have opportunities to lead and drive progress in our financial transformation through process improvement, system implementation, and capital restructuring projects. Working under the leadership of the Chief Financial Officer, you will be responsible for the preparation of financial and management reports and procedures, and the presentation of findings and specific recommendations to senior management and the Board of Directors. To successfully develop a best in class Controllership function, you will continually create, develop, and coach your team and act as a strong collaborative partnership across the global organization.

Core Responsibilities

• Direct and lead accounting teams around the globe in the oversight, development, and implementation of company-wide accounting policies and controls consistent with US GAAP and FAR compliance
• Closing the Books: plan and direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual external and internal financial close and reporting processes, ensuring that an effective system is in place. Manage annual external audit and tax filings for both US and International locations. Act as primary point of contact for auditors
• Provide ongoing review and updates of the accounting systems and procedures to ensure that all balance sheets accounts in all lines of business are fully reconciled and explainable
• Oversee working capital ensuring accounts receivable and accounts payable is operating efficiently to meet business needs, as well as legal entity transaction flows
• Set appropriate standards for quality and efficiency of financial reporting processes to the CEO and CFO
• Partner with IT and system owners to set and execute vision for General Ledger and ERP systems, including serving as the champion and business process owner of Abt’s financial transformation capital project
• Continuously improve processes related to tax, entity management, treasury, accounting operations, accounts payable and receivable.

What We Value

• Bachelor’s Degree + 15 years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree + 12 years of relevant experience
• CPA certification required, MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 12 years of accounting and controls experience in a global company environment
• Deep understanding of government accounting contracting
• Strong FASB and GAAP knowledge
• ESOP experience preferred
• A strong history of focus on disciplined legal entity accounting
• Experience presenting to Board of Director committees is preferred
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills that have effectively delegate work to the right level and developed team members
• Demonstrated experience with finance ERP implementation
• Knowledge and application of capital restructuring

What We Offer

We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits, flexible schedules, and professional development.

Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply and work authorization is required.

This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of approximately $215,000 to $330,000, and may vary by ten percent depending on candidate geographic location. Salary offers are made based on internal equity and market analysis.

Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.

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About Us

Abt Associates is a mission-driven, global leader in research and program implementation in the fields of health, social and environmental policy, and international development. Known for its rigorous approach to solving complex challenges, Abt Associates is regularly ranked as one of the top global research firms and one of the international development innovators. The company has multiple offices in the U.S. and program offices in more than 40 countries.

At Abt Associates, we are committed to creating a lasting culture of equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that in order to achieve full participation, our practices must be free of prejudice, discrimination, and bias that result in inequitable outcomes. We are actively working to advance equity for everyone, and while we still have much work to do, we know that racial and cultural diversity are an asset to our business and the communities where we live and serve. Our ongoing commitment is focused on creating business practices that advance racial and social equity, investments in community impact programs for the benefit of Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), and expand upon project work related to racial equity and social justice.