Director, Program Finance Operations id-11276

About the position

The Director of Program Finance Operations at AIR is responsible for leading initiatives to enhance the performance of the finance team. This role focuses on improving program finance operations and service delivery, providing management guidance, and implementing process improvements across the organization. The position is hybrid and can be based out of any of AIR's U.S. office locations.

Responsibilities

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
  • At least 15 years of work experience in finance operations.
  • Strong understanding of the non-profit sector and experience with various funding mechanisms and regulations.
  • Broad experience across financial management and reporting spectrum.
  • Demonstrated success in mentoring and developing finance/accounting professionals.
  • Proven experience with FAR, CAS, GAAP, and other federal and non-federal regulations.

Nice-to-haves

  • Expert proficiency in Deltek Costpoint 8.
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications and data analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.).
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary range of $162,000 - $182,000.
  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
  • Retirement savings plan options.
  • Professional development opportunities.
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