Controller
1 month ago
Optica is a global organization, that supports the community of scientists and engineers worldwide in discovering the frontier knowledge that impacts a wide range of industries such as telecommunications, healthcare, and quantum computing. At Optica, you will work with some of the brightest minds in the industry and make a real impact. We empower visionaries Join a team dedicated to extending the boundaries of possibility in optics and photonics. With an inclusive culture built on collaboration and creativity, you will thrive in a supportive environment. Our commitment to innovation and excellence means that you will be challenged and supported in your professional growth and development.
The Controller is responsible for the oversight of accounting operations and financial reporting for Optica and the Optica Foundation in accordance with GAAP standards, applicable rules, and regulations. This includes Annual budget and analysis, cash management, and internal control responsibilities. The individual manages staff members with responsibility for general ledger, accounts payable, fixed assets, and taxes. The Controller ensures that Optica has the proper processes, procedures and policies in place to support effective program implementation.
The successful applicant will have a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, a MBA is preferred and they will have their CPA. They should have ten to fifteen years of progressive experience in finance and accounting with management experience. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staff and to explain financial and accounting terms to non-accountants, and experience in effectively communicating data, including presentations to senior management and the Board. Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills. Experience with ERP system, Dynamics SL and Management Reporter preferred. Experience with Solver BI360 and Tableau is a plus. Experience in grants management and reporting of government, corporate and foundation grants to funders and required external reporting. Outstanding analytic and problem-solving skills for insightful data interpretation versus simple reporting.
Join us in making a difference:
Optica offers competitive salaries and great benefits, including performance bonuses, health, vision, dental, life insurance, flexible spending, short- and long-term disability, wellness benefits, 403(b) retirement plans with 10% employer contribution, pet benefits, PTO, paid holidays, and paid year-end break between 25 December through 1 January.
Our office is conveniently located across from Dupont Circle metro station. We offer a hybrid work schedule for certain positions. To learn more about Optica and the full position description visit us at:
optics (äp-tiks) noun. The branch of physics concerned with the behavior and property of light, including interactions of light with matter and the construction of instruments that use or detect light.
photonics (f-tä-niks) noun. The engineering and technology of generating and controlling light. Photonics underpins the technologies of daily life, from smartphones to laptops, medical instruments, light technology, and even the Internet. The 21st century will depend as much on photonics as the 20th century depended on electronics.
Apply now and help transform the future through optics and photonics.
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