American Association of Immunologists (AAI) Looking for Chief Finance & Operations Officer – American Association of Immunologists (AAI) at Rockville, MD Full Time

The American Association of Immunologists (AAI) is a scientific membership society representing researchers in the exciting field of immunology. AAI has a rich tradition of contributions to the field and support of its members. Since the global COVID-19 pandemic began, AAI has taken an increasing role in translating immunology for the public to enhance understanding of the central role immunology plays in health. As rapid advances in the field continue to generate new ways of diagnosing and treating a plethora of diseases, the foundational discoveries that AAI members make, and that the association amplifies, lead to tomorrows healthcare staples.

In preparation for the envisioned future, AAI seeks to modernize its structure and practices so as to best support the associations vision. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief Finance and Operations Officer(CFOO) will play a central role in transforming AAIs operations to align with the associations current and future needs.

The CFOO has oversight responsibility for AAI operations in human resources, finance, risk management, IT, and meetings. S/he/they provide leadership in and across all areas of responsibility to optimize effectiveness and ensure integration of their areas across the entire association.

The CFOO is charged with the development of a financial and operational strategy, to include the creation and execution of plans for the examination and modernization of IT systems to align with business needs; assessment of financial policies, processes, and systems; evaluation of HR needs and processes; and continued growth of meetings. Such plans must include metrics tied to the strategy, and the CFOO is responsible for ensuring the ongoing monitoring of progress toward goals, adjusting as needed to meet changing business demands.

As a member of the senior leadership team, the CFOO works directly with the CEO and peers to establish and implement AAI programs, policies and procedures within the parameters established by the Council and in furtherance of the associations strategic priorities. The individual serving in this position maintains the associations relationship with banks and the financial community, with AAI legal counsel, and with outsourced HR points of contact. S/he/they ensure that such relationships with IT and meetings partners are maintained by subordinate staff. The CFOO serves as the primary staff liaison to the Finance Committee and supports the AAI Council in all areas of responsibility. In particular, the CFOO ensures that the Council has all the information necessary to make sound financial decisions and makes recommendations to the Council in this regard.

As a senior executive with multiple areas of responsibility, the CFOO must lead and mentor staff to maintain a positive, productive working environment in alignment with AAI values, mission, and vision.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in accounting, finance or related field and CPA required. Five or more years experience serving in a senior level finance and/or operations position in a professional membership organization required. Experience in nonprofit financial accounting, budget development and reporting, long-term forecasting, treasury management/investments, compliance and internal controls required. Experience overseeing HR required; first-hand knowledge of best practices in HR strongly preferred. Experience overseeing IT and/or meetings strongly preferred.

Benefits

This position offers a competitive salary with exceptional benefits that include a 403(b)-retirement plan; paid time off; medical, dental and vision insurance plans; flexible spending account; life and short- and long-term disability insurance.

Location

This position is located in Rockville, Maryland and in walking distance to the Metro and on major bus lines.

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

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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