Board Director; Financial; Independent Contractor
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Finance & Banking
Financial Compliance, Risk Manager/Analyst
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Tucson, AZ, US
2 days ago Requisition
Rincon Research Corporation (RRC) is a vibrant employee‑owned organization that conceives, analyzes, designs, implements, and tests solutions for some of the most intriguing Government projects. As a small business headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, we have a history marked by steady growth in both revenue and customers. Our primary business is innovating, developing, and fielding digital signal processing (DSP) products and software solutions for the United States Defense and Intelligence Communities.
RRC seeks a board director to collaborate effectively with other board directors, leverage their expertise to help define our future, develop strategic goals, and enhance our corporate growth. This independent Director position requires an individual with strong business acumen, fiduciary mindset, and understanding of employee ownership structures to help guide our company's strategic direction, while protecting the interests of our employee‑owners.
Key Responsibilities Fiduciary Oversight- Serve as a fiduciary to both the company and the ESOP trust participants
- Ensure board decisions balance operational excellence with long‑term employee‑owner interests
- Oversee compliance with ERISA requirements and ESOP regulations
- Appoint the CEO and other officers of the company as needed
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the CEO
- Participate in strategic planning and major business decisions
- Provide independent oversight of management performance
- Review and approve annual budgets, capital expenditures, and major transactions
- Guide succession planning for key leadership positions
- Ensure proper communication with employee‑owners regarding company performance
- Monitor ESOP plan administration and participant benefits
- Evaluate potential transactions affecting employee ownership
- Assess and provide oversight of enterprise risk management framework
- Ensure adequate internal controls and audit processes
- Review compliance with debt covenants and banking relationships
- Monitor legal and regulatory compliance across all business areas
- Attend regular board meetings (typically 10 per year) and special meetings as needed; some will require travel
- Serve on board committees as assigned
- Review board materials in advance, and come prepared for productive discussions
- Participate in annual board and director evaluations
- Minimum of 10 years of senior financial leadership experience, such as serving as a CFO, Controller, or Chief Accounting Officer, or in a comparable role (e.g., partner at an accounting or audit firm)
- Demonstrated depth in financial reporting, audit oversight, internal controls, and risk management
- Top Secret Clearable—undergo a background check that covers your personal, financial, criminal, and employment history; US citizenship required
- Strong understanding of corporate governance principles
- Advanced financial skills, including accounting, cash flow management, and the ability to read, interpret, and critically evaluate financial statements
- Knowledge of fiduciary responsibilities under ERISA
- Strategic thinking and problem‑solving capabilities
- Unquestioned integrity and ethical standards
- Independent thinking and willingness to challenge management when appropriate
- Collaborative working style with ability to build consensus
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to employee ownership philosophy
This position requires independence from company management…
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