The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) (www.fas.org) has an opening starting in July for a dynamic, detailed-oriented, highly organized person to serve as the organization’s Financial Controller. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, grants and contracts management, accounting services, reconciliations of revenues and expenses, internal and external financial controls, liaison to the external auditing firm, and service to program staff in providing timely profit and loss reports.
FAS works to provide science-based analysis of and solutions to protect against catastrophic threats to national and international security. FAS was founded in 1945 by many of the Manhattan Project scientists who wanted to prevent nuclear war. It is one of the longest serving organizations in the world dedicated to reducing nuclear and other catastrophic threats as well as advocating for responsible government classification and secrecy policies that serve the public’s interest. FAS illuminates the public debate by providing technically-based research and analysis on these issues. FAS is a non-profit membership organization, with members from the academic, non-profit and government communities.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Required to have a bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting; preferred to have CPA, MBA, or advanced educational experience in relevant field
Have at least five years of equivalent work experience, preferably in nonprofit or non-governmental organizations
Strongly desired to have experience in financial processes for reporting of federal agencies’ contracts and grants
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with staff and consultants
Ability and willingness to learn
Must be detail oriented and highly organized
Capable of multitasking and prioritizing jobs
Skilled at using accounting software and bill payment software
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Keep track of financial reporting requirements for grants and contracts
Provide monthly profit and loss reports for directors of programs
Serve as FAS’s point of contact for the external auditing firm
Perform monthly reconciliations of bank and credit card statements and keep financial journal entries
Prepare bills and invoices for payment
Prepare annual financial report to the Board of Directors
Assist the president of FAS with preparing annual budget projections
How to apply
Please e-mail a cover letter and résumé that specifically addresses the qualifications and job responsibilities to the FAS President, Dr. Charles D. Ferguson at cferguson@fas.org. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Alternatively, materials may be faxed to (202) 675-1010 or sent to:
Dr. Charles D. Ferguson, President
Federation of American Scientists
1725 DeSales St, NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036