Battelle is seeking a VP/Corporate Controller is responsible for the organization, management, and direction of the Corporate Controller’s Group which includes the following functions: (1) Corporate Accounting and Financial Reporting, (2) Government Accounting and Compliance, (3) Internal Controls and Financial Systems, including master data management, (4) Property (Government-owned Assets, Capital Assets and Lease Accounting), (5) Financial Business Services (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Project Setup, Time and Labor, and Travel and Expense), (6) Payroll Services.

This position is located at our Corporate Headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. If necessary, Battelle will offer a relocation assistance package.

Corporate Accounting and Financial Reporting Operations

• Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide regular and comprehensive updates to senior leadership and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors by evaluating, analyzing and reporting Battelle financials.
• Oversee all activities of the accounting function and personnel, including fostering a culture of innovation and trust, maintaining a documented system of accounting policies and procedures, delivering timely and accurate month-end close processing (including consolidation), and accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee the preparation and analysis of Battelle’s consolidated financial statements, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance with US GAAP.
• Drive a continuous improvement culture by identifying and addressing process improvements to achieve greater efficiency and accuracy in execution and reporting.
• Coordinate with CFO’s and controllers at Battelle subsidiaries and affiliated national laboratories to ensure the successful and timely completion of the month-end and year end close process for the consolidated organization.
• Responsible for oversight of Battelle’s shared services functions, including payroll and payroll taxes, time and labor, accounts payable, billing, accounts receivable, project setup, and travel and expense. Ensure processes are well documented and consistently deliver accurate and timely output in an efficient manner. Responsible for management of the operating budget of the Controller’s Office including budgeting and forecasting.

Accounting Regulatory Compliance

• Responsible for government accounting and compliance, including management of key regulatory requirements and relationships (e.g. DCAA, DCMA).
• Responsible for maintenance and oversight of DFARS Accounting, and Property business systems including associated policies, procedures and tools designed to provide reasonable assurance of compliance with provisions of the regulations.
• Responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring proper internal accounting and financial reporting controls.
• Oversee external audit efforts including relationship between the accounting team and external audit firms for preparation of the external audits (e.g. US GAAP, Uniform Guidance).
• Lead discussion of accounting/compliance related updates and issues in quarterly or other Audit Committee meetings.
• Evaluate the impact of new accounting pronouncements, communicate that impact to senior leadership and the Audit Committee, and ensure the proper implementation thereof
• Monitor and assess current trends and emerging developments within the field and practice of accounting and government contracting to further continuous improvement initiatives and ensure Battelle’s compliance and preparedness.
• Ensure adequate and complete evidence of key decisions and strategies, monthly and quarterly financial workpapers, and control environment documentation.

Strategic Finance Support

• At the direction of the CFO, lead and/or support finance organization initiatives including, but not limited to: major system implementations, business transformations and other continuous improvement priorities.
• Participate in the development of the Company’s strategic and financial planning activities as required by the CFO and senior leadership, including the evaluation of new initiatives, legal and regulatory developments, and any impacts on the business.
• Successfully partner with a variety of constituents including, but not limited to, senior leadership, colleagues across functions, internal staff, external partners, Battelle’s Board of Directors, and outside advisors.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business.

Leadership Behaviors and Competencies

• Relentless commitment to ethics and integrity with the ability to interpret complex problems and make informed decisions.
• Ability to re-engineer and streamline the Finance organization to keep pace with rapid growth and changing customer, government and marketplace demands.
• Demonstrate drive, purpose, and agility to lead multiple specialty teams toward common business goals and future vision.
• Lead teams and come to consensus with respect, effective communication and mutual accountability.
• Nurture and develop future leaders and succession pipeline through metrics-oriented goals and stretch opportunities/projects.
• Build and maintain productive working relationships, and lead by example to foster team growth and collaboration through innovation, diversity and inclusion.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead through group and organizational change management initiatives.
• Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization and influence change toward future strategic vision.
• Possess knowledge of, and experience with, formal leadership and coaching training programs, with demonstrated ability to use leadership tools and resources for the growth of functional business units and the organization as a whole.

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; at least 15 years of progressive, broad-based accounting experience in a combination of public accounting, financial systems and processes, and business with companies of comparable size, global operations and complexity; or an equivalent combination of education and or experience in a related field.
• Certified Public Accounting (CPA) designation (active license) or MBA required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Government Contracting accounting and finance experience is highly desired.