Financial Project Controller

Do you have an interest in accounting and analytics? Do you want to grow with a company that has the same passion? Do you enjoy reaching goals and being a part of a high-performing research team?

Parallax Advanced Research is a 501(c)(3) private nonprofit research institute based in Dayton, Ohio. We’ve been recognized as Dayton's Business of the Year in 2022 and have received multiple accolades, including being named one of Dayton's "Best Places to Work" in 2021 and 2022, winning three Gold Stevie Awards for Organization of the Year (Medium Non-Profit) (2022), Government Sales and Customer Service (2022), and Achievement in Science/Technology for Data Abyss (2023), and recipient of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Above and Beyond Award.

We operate our mission nationally, which is to deliver innovative research and provide technology, human, and business solutions via The Science of Intelligent Teaming™ for government, industry, and academic clients with critical challenges. Our vision is to advance the Nation's innovation advantage through our work. Our services include advanced research in the areas of artificial intelligence, autonomy, human machine teaming, and unmanned aerial systems. We also manage a suite of entrepreneurial-focused networks, including the Ohio Federal Research Network and Launch Dayton program. In 2023, the 501(c)(3) private nonprofit research institute Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI) became wholly affiliated with Parallax, expanding our organization's services to include space and aerospace advanced technology research and development and workforce development.

At Parallax, we are driven by the desire to make a lasting impact. We believe in collaborating extensively and valuing the diversity of people and ideas. Our dedication to integrity and commitment to personal growth are unwavering. Transparency and effective communication are at the core of our operations. We encourage bold and innovative solutions that positively influence the world around us.

As a Financial Project Controller, you will be working with other accountants, the project analyst, and the Chief Financial Officer. When working with your team, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance of all financial administration and risk management, to include the development of a financial and operational strategy, metrics tied to that strategy, and the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve company assets and report accurate financial results.

In addition to that, a typical day-in-the-life of a Parallax Financial Project Controller includes:

• Managing internal financial controls and compliance established by the CFO.
• Preparation of fiscal reports/documentation, and metrics; preparing and communicating monthly and annual financial statements.
• Coordinating monthly close process including, but not limited to, overseeing bi-weekly program billings process, payroll and payables processing and monthly budget variance analysis.
• Leading the development of Indirect Rates and the annual reporting and reconciliation of Incurred Cost Submission Cognitive Agency.
• Developing and implementing strategies that result in a growing base of funds to support initiatives.
• Managing cash flow and forecasting; directing all financial, project-based, and departmental accounting.
• Ensuring financial transactions are consistent with all applicable Parallax guidelines, policies, and regulations.
• Maintains financial records and systems in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, DCAA, DCMA and complaint with all applicable OMB Circulars specifically including CFR220 and CFR 230 and Uniform Guidance Super Circular.
• Supporting the Parallax Audit. Preparing auditor, as well as federal and state audit agencies for the CFO's approval and submission.
• Supporting the development and implementation of requisite policies and procedures to respond to changes in regulatory environment.
• Developing and Reviewing all formal finance-related procedures, processes, and administration, recommending improvements to the systems in place and managing the systems going forward.
• Other duties as assigned to support the development and growth of the finance team and guide larger multi-disciplinary teams outside of finance. 

Ideally, you are looking for your next long-term challenge and have these skill?

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration
• 7 years of broad industry financial analysis and accounting experience with government contracting
• Demonstrated experience of successfully managing finance accounting, budgeting, control, audit, compliance, and reporting within a complex financial environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in working with Federal grants, contracts, MOU’s, and similar legal instruments.
• Experience overseeing compliance with financial management and reporting for Federal and State awards.

Furthermore, do you have, or want to develop these skills?

• MBA
• 3 years of management experience preferred
• Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Certified Defense Financial Manager or other recognized third-party certifications
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Costpoint Financial System Software and back-end data sets (tables).
• 10 years’ experience with a government contractor

Parallax Advanced Research will help you reach your goals by offering:

• Competitive salary with annual reviews.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employer-paid Life insurance, STD, and LTD.
• Roth post-tax 401(K) and/or pre-tax with a generous monthly company match, and yearly employer contribution.
• Education Assistance: employee’s tuition is 100% covered, in addition, we cover 80% of our employee’s dependent’s tuition.
• Working from home opportunities for some positions.
• PTO time, regular paid holidays, and flex paid holidays.
• Paid Military Leave, Paid Maternity, and Paternity leave, FMLA coverage for extended paid and unpaid leave, STD, LTD, and flexible hours.
• Annual PTO sell-back.