HR WorksClient Positions Looking for Finance Director at West Henrietta, NY Full Time

Headquartered in Rochester, N.Y., the REMADE Institute is a $140 million, 130-member public-private partnership established by the U.S. Department of Energy and dedicated to accelerating the U.S. s transition to a Circular Economy. Part of the Manufacturing USA network of 16 advanced manufacturing institutes, REMADE is committed to reducing energy consumption, decreasing greenhouse gas emissions, increasing the supply and use of recycled materials, increasing U.S. manufacturing competitiveness and creating clean economy jobs. In fact, R*educing Embodied-energy And Decreasing E*missions is in our name: REMADE.
REMADE s specific mission is to enable the early-stage applied research and development of key technologies to dramatically reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions associated with industrial-scale materials production and processing. By focusing its efforts on the technologies that will eliminate and/or mitigate the technical and economic barriers that prevent greater material reuse, remanufacturing, recovery and recycling, REMADE is leading the nation s transition from a linear take-make-dispose economy to a make-use-reuse-remanufacture-recycle Circular Economy.
**Primary Responsibilities
Reporting to the REMADE Institute s CEO, the responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following list of activities:

• Drive the financial planning of the organization by analyzing its performance and identification of risks
• Ensure timely submission of financial reports and invoices to sponsor(s) to meet sponsor requirements and maximize cash flow.
• Provide direction, support and counsel to the leadership and finance team regarding financial performance, planning and applicable operating issues.
• Set targets for and supervise all accounting and finance personnel (accountants, financial analysts, etc.)
• Oversee all audit and internal control operations and present findings to the Board of Directors
• Prepare timely and detailed reports on financial performance on a quarterly and annual basis
• Provide financial leadership for long range planning and sustainability planning
• Maintain strong relationships with the Department of Energy and other government agencies (federal and state), as well as academic institutions and industry organizations.

This job is based in the Rochester, NY office.

Required Skills & Experience

• At least five years’ experience in a senior leadership position in finance/accounting (e.g., CFO, Director, Controller or similar)
• Experience with multi-million dollar federally funded research projects and grants, including knowledge of federal uniform guidance regulations
• In-depth knowledge of non-profit finance and accounting principles, laws and best practices
• Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software required.
• Strong financial planning and analytical skills are critical to success in this position

Required Education/Experience

• BS in Accounting or Finance required
• CPA and/or MBA preferred

Job Type: Full-time