Finance Manager (Pasadena, CA)

• Various supervision and oversight responsibilities of Business Group processes and staff including financial reporting, Federal compliance, cash flow, accounts payable, procurement, travel, property plant and equipment, and other processes as determined required.
• Responsible for internal controls monitoring including risk assessment procedures, identification of key risks by business process, development of audit plans and development of project objectives, scope, timing and scheduling interviews with appropriate company personnel.
• Serve as the liaison of the annual audit, National Science Foundation (NSF) business reviews and audits, and audits performed by other Federal and state agencies. This includes setting up planning and ongoing meetings with auditors and/or staff, assuring that internal PBCs provided to auditors meet the request of the audit, responding to audit follow up, preparation of financial statements and leading to successful completion of audits, while remaining on budget.  
• Evaluate the applicability and impact of new accounting pronouncements to ensure proper accounting treatment and changes to financial statements and notes disclosures, if applicable.
• Responsible for evaluation, design, implementation, documentation and monitoring of policies and procedures required by GAAP, COSO, Uniform Guidance, the National Science Foundation (NSF), and other applicable frameworks or standards as required.
• Review financial support for compliance with proper GAAP accounting treatment, tax treatment, and compliance with Uniform Guidance cost principles.
• Coordinate decisions concerning financial issues with department managers, suppliers, partners, Members and government agencies.
• Ensure compliance with partner requirements, including the applicable standards set forth in the Uniform Guidance, other U.S. Government agency rules and regulations and public laws and statutes.
• Responsible for maintaining and updating NSF Business Procedure Manuals to ensure proper compliance with any new applicable Uniform Guidance and agency updates.
• Provide annual compliance training for the organization regarding any new applicable Uniform Guidance and Federal updates.
• Serve as the direct supervisor for IT, which includes managing the IT ticketing system and purchasing. This includes overseeing TIO cybersecurity projects, as applicable.
• Other duties as assigned.

• BA Business, Accounting, or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license holder or candidate strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success in client services, preferably with a Big 4 or national accounting firm.
• Experience with preparing various financial statements and accompanying notes, including Annual Financial Statement, Agreed Upon Procedures, and Uniform Guidance reports.
• Experience with performing financial statement audits and Single Audits. 
• Experience with internal control frameworks including COSO and Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX).
• Experience with of GAAP, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and Non-Profit reporting standards, Uniform Guidance, NSF and other U.S. Government agency rules and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals, including international Members.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership, motivation and team building.
• Experience with supervision of both small and large teams.
• Thorough understanding of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to obtain visas for business travel.

Department: Business Operations
This is a reg full-time position