**Overview** AIR is seeking an experienced **Director of Program Finance Operations** to join our dynamic team. This position will be responsible for leading initiatives to support the continued development of a high-performance finance team. The Director will be accountable for increasing staff awareness and competency in improving program finance operations and service delivery. This role will provide strong management guidance and direction across finance process improvement opportunities and change management practices. This position is hybrid, based out any of AIR'sU.S. office locations (https://www.air.org/locations#alloffices) . **About AIR:** Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We advance evidence in the areas of education, health, the workforce, human services, and international development to create a better, more equitable world. AIR’s commitment to diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations, and work environment. At AIR, we define diversity broadly, considering everyone’s unique life and community experiences. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives, abilities/disabilities, racial/ethnic and cultural backgrounds, styles, ages, genders, gender identities and expressions, education backgrounds, and life stories drives innovation and employee engagement. Learn more about AIR's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy and hear from our staff byclicking here (https://www.air.org/our-commitment-diversity-equity-and-inclusion) . **Responsibilities** The responsibilities for the position include: + Lead the development and mentorship of Program Finance staff to enhance understanding and capabilities, setting a higher standard for internal and external client service delivery. + Work collaboratively with Program Finance and other AIR team leaders to ensure the delivery of business process improvement initiatives and synergies. + Lead efforts to identify, design, and implement process improvements, utilizing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and other measurable criteria to ensure adherence to defined standards and operational excellence. + Drive continuous process improvement, foster a culture of change, and ensure quality service delivery across Program Finance. Ensure timely implementation by directing and guiding others, and applying various operational excellence tools to resolve problems, including providing training where required. + Lead the development and refresh of program finance policies, procedures, and process documentation. + Stay current on innovative process improvement practices by leveraging peer networks and other resources as appropriate. + Build effective relationships, influence, and motivate team members to ensure their commitment to achieving program finance excellence. + Perform diagnostics on business processes, tools, and technology to define and identify opportunities/problems and propose meaningful, realistic solutions. + Design and lead coaching workshops for managers and employees on process improvement practices and approaches. **Qualifications** **Education, Knowledge, Experience:** + Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field with at least 15 years of work experience + Strong understanding of non-profit sector and experience in federal, state/local, foundations, commercial, state/local, international funding mechanisms, and regulations + Broad experience across financial management and reporting spectrum + Demonstrated success in mentoring and developing elite finance/accounting professionals + Proven experience with FAR, CAS, GAAP, and other federal and non-federal international regulations and guidelines **Skills:** + Expert proficiency in Deltek Costpoint 8 + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate to diverse stakeholders + Commitment to continuous process improvement with a proactive approach to identifying and implementing best practices in financial operations + Proficiency in MS Office applications and other data analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) **Disclosures:** Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks. AIR’s Total Rewards Program , is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission. This position offers an anticipated annual salary of $162,000 - $182,000. Salary offers are made based on internal equity within the institution and external equity with competitive markets. Please note this is the annual salary range for candidates that are based in the United States. AIR maintains a drug-free work environment (https://www.air.org/sites/default/files/2023-05/Workplace-Drug-Policy-2023.pdf) . **Fraudulent Job Scams Warning & Disclaimer:** AIR is aware of individuals falsely presenting themselves as AIR representatives. Fraudulent job scams seek to extract sensitive information or money from victims. To protect yourself, please be aware that AIR recruitment will only email you from an “@air.org” domain. Please take extra caution while examining the email address, for example jdoe **@air.org** is correct and jdoe **@aircareers.org** is not a legitimate AIR email address **.** If you are unsure of the legitimacy of a communication you have received, please reach out to recruitment@air.org . If you see a job scam, or lose money to one, report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at ReportFraud.ftc.gov . 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Minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.** **American Institutes for Research’s commitment to Diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations and work environment. Diversity is valued and Inclusion is reflected in all efforts to recruit, develop, and engage the diverse staff needed to accomplish our mission.** **ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to Taliba Boone at** **tboone@air.org** **or call 202.403.5000.** **Job Location** _US-VA-Arlington | US-TX-Austin | US-NC-Chapel Hill | US-MD-Rockville | US-CA-Sacramento | US-MA-Waltham_ **Job ID** _13233_ **Job Location** _United States_ **Category** _Finance/Accounting_