Job Description

This position offers options for in-person (in the District of Columbia (DC) metropolitan area), hybrid or remote (within the US) work

Company Description

Gryphon Scientific is a small, growing consulting business with a unique focus on physical and life sciences, public health, and program management and evaluation. We capitalize on our staff’s rich, past experience in the laboratory, in policy shops and in the field to tackle projects with complex technical challenges. Our projects drive policy changes in security, preparedness, and science policy at the highest levels of US government. Abroad, we advise governments in the developing world on how to cope with daunting public health challenges. Our aim is to improve the health and safety of populations world-wide.

Gryphon strongly encourages collaboration across disciplines, throughout the company, and between junior and senior staff. Personal and professional development are actively supported through opportunities to work across a wide range of projects. The energy of our small business environment, as well as our commitment to technical excellence, attracts staff with interesting and impressive backgrounds as well as recent graduates seeking a challenging and rewarding career. Gryphon boasts a friendly work environment, a comprehensive employee benefit package, and places an emphasis on work-life balance, which has yielded excellent employee retention. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff and will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. The company is headquartered in Takoma Park, MD but provides remote working opportunities for its employees.

Description

Gryphon Scientific, a small and growing Federal contract research organization is looking for an experienced, hands-on leader for its accounting department of three staff. As Director of Accounting, you will be a critical part of our Finance, Accounting, and Contracting Team (FACT) that manages the company’s financial health and provides pre-and post-award contracting assistance to our staff of 80 scientists and support personnel.

Duties

• Oversee the daily operations of an Accounting Department of three staff dedicated to AP and Payroll and one support staff member shared with contracts
• Direct supervision of the AP Manager
• Manage all AR functions (invoicing, indirect rate adjustments, reporting on unbilled and deferred revenue, etc)
• Oversee all audits (yearly audited financials, pre-award audits, and GSA rate audits; collaborate with VP of Finance on indirect rate audit)
• Manage cash flow and banking transactions including bank reconciliations, ACH and wire transfers as well as LOC transactions.
• Manage company insurances—professional liability and workers comp.
• Liaise as needed with our tax accounting firm
• Develop accounting policies and procedures as needed
• Collaborate with Director of Contracts on proposal pricing and contract/grant budgeting

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance or related field. Master’s degree in business administration, public administration or other relevant field, preferred.
• 5-8 years of progressive financial operations responsibility with at least two years in a finance leadership role.
• Demonstrated competence in budget planning, financial reporting and internal controls,
• Proficiency with reporting tools, ERP systems (ideally Unanet) and Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with Federal contract and grant accounting principles; solid working knowledge of Federal contracting legislation and regulations including FAR and CAS
• Ability to effectively supervise and build a high performance culture

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and the ability to synthesize complex data for a variety of audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentially
• Transparent and open working style and high level of professional integrity
• Excellent problem solving, and ability to respond quickly to problems and fast changing circumstances

Gryphon Offers:

• Fully paid health, dental and vision insurance for staff, and discounted rates for family members
• Company paid disability, and life insurance
• Flexible working hours
• Options for in-person (in the District of Columbia (DC) metropolitan area), hybrid or remote work (within the U.S.)
• Paid time off, in addition to 10 paid holidays
• Continuing education benefits (after 6 months of employment)
• Generous year-end profit sharing and performance bonuses
• Wellness benefits (funds gym memberships, exercise classes, etc.)
• Up to 12 weeks leave, per the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Parental leave
• Flex spending account (FSA)
• 401K with 3% match (after 6 months of employment

Salary Range: $110,000 – $125,000

The actual salary will be determined based on factors such as degree attainment, major specialization, and years of relevant experience.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 100,000 and above.

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