Controller, Management, Financial Compliance

ATI builds and manages collaborations that conducts research and development of new technologies to solve our nation’s most pressing challenges. Our collaborations are custom-built teams of organizations from industry and academia that develop novel technologies for the federal government. Traditionally, these processes are complicated and burdensome.

That’s where ATI comes in. We simplify and streamline processes to make it all work. When you work at ATI, you become a part of something larger than yourself. Our collective work – no matter what department or division you work in – ultimately enables the warfighter, saves lives, and diversifies the industrial base.

At our core, ATI is a service organization. We are in service to others; it’s what we do, and it’s who we are.

We offer a hybrid schedule (in‑office & remote/work from home) or an onsite schedule and flexible hours. Candidates will need to reside near Charleston, SC to ensure work site flexibility.

Position

Description:

The Controller works closely with the Vice President, Finance & Accounting in establishing and maintaining the organization’s accounting principles, practices, and procedures as well as accounting and financial systems. The Controller is responsible for directing related functions including technical accounting, financial reporting, liaison with external government and financial auditors, and developing system of internal controls.

• Participates in strategic planning regarding achievement of company objectives.
• Researches various financial and accounting related issues, assesses impact to financial statements, evaluates options and makes recommendations as appropriate.
• Monitors changes in financial environment and regulations; assists in implementation of related compliance strategies.
  Conducts benchmarking activities and monitors industry best practices; makes recommendations and assists in implementation of related process changes.
• Uses leadership skills, including managing team dynamics, staff development, and individual contributions to accomplish organizational goals.
• Oversees the hiring, training, development and management of accounting staff resources.
• Provides strategy and oversight for accounting tools and systems management, to include selection, upgrades, replacement cycles, data interface among ATI systems.
• Develops and maintains proper systems of internal controls that will identify and manage business risks.
• Take appropriate steps to identify, evaluate and mitigate business risk.
• Ensures proper management and execution of accounting and financial functions, including maintaining accurate books and records and financial statement preparation.
• Manages the organization’s consolidations and intercompany eliminations.
• Supports preparation of departmental budgets.
• Responsible for accounting systems management and maintenance.
• Responsible for all aspects and preparation of annual IRS Form 990 return.
• Interface with government and financial auditors; responsible for preparation of annual financial statements and incurred cost submission.
• Develop and maintain appropriate financial, risk, accounting and auditing policies and procedures.
• Advises, monitors and manages, as appropriate, financial management functions for individual consortia, including tax and audit.
• Provide internal financial reporting to assist management in decision-making.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting support at the company, division/department and project levels.
• Performs backup administration for banking interface.

Qualifications:

Masters or BS Degree in Business or Accounting with a minimum of ten years of relevant experience to include corporate level and management experience. CPA preferred.

Execute strong written and verbal communication,…