Senior Vice President, Finance

Overview

RTI International (RTI) is an independent, nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Our vision is to address the world's most critical problems with science-based solutions in pursuit of a better future. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach—one that integrates expertise across the social and laboratory sciences, engineering, and international development. Our staff of nearly 6,000 works in more than 75 countries—tackling hundreds of projects each year to address complex social and scientific challenges on behalf of governments, businesses, foundations, universities, and other clients and partners.

We are seeking a Senior Vice President (SVP) of Finance and Contracts to partner with four business units with combined annual revenues close to $1 billion and more than 3,000 staff. RTI is not a typical non-profit organization; we are a research institute that operates as a project-based professional services business. The SVP will be a strong business partner and key influencer with the senior business leaders of the organization and a key advisor in business financial decisions. This role is pivotal in driving operational efficiency, supporting strategic growth initiatives, and managing effective investment management practices. RTI is currently undergoing a large-scale ERP implementation and this leader will need to collaborate and champion change across functional teams. With over ninety percent of the revenue portfolio coming from Federal Government contracts, management experience within the government contracting space is critical.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties :

• Manage and lead a group of approximately 150 staff who carry out the financial and contract management duties for the business units.
• Support the implementation of ERP through championing change within the business unit finance and contracts team.
• Partner closely with business unit’s senior leadership teams and RTI functions to develop and execute financial strategies and investments that support the business unit's growth strategies.
• Provide financial guidance and insights to business unit senior leadership to inform decision-making.
• Lead the business units annual budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and funding sources.
• Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement across financial and operational functions.
• Lead the development of the functional teams ensuring sufficient resources and needed skill sets are present to meet the needs of business units.
• Ensure practices are in place to drive a team culture that has a high level of staff inclusion, belonging, and morale.
• Champion talent development through performance planning, development, evaluation, and promotions.
• Drive initiatives to streamline processes, reduce overhead costs, and optimize resource allocation.
• Implement best practices and standards in financial management, advanced analytics, digital automation, procurement, and contract management.
• Oversee the development, maintenance, and adherence to standard operating procedures.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

Minimum requirements : Bachelor's Degree and 20 years of experience, Master's degree and 16 years of experience, PhD and 12 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for visa employment status.

Preferred Qualifications :

Advanced degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field preferred.

Skills & Abilities :

Core Competencies

Business Savvy

Financially Savvy

Strategic and Tactical Planning

People Centricity

Digital Agility

Diplomacy

Agility

Impact Management