Finance Manager

Verus Research Llc; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Verus Research Llc in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Finance Manager to oversee Accounts Payable and Payroll and support broader accounting for the R&D organization.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, with CPA/CMA or Master’s degree preferred, and strong Excel/financial analysis skills. This in-person role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 5+ years of relevant experience in finance
• Experience leading Accounts Payable and Payroll
• Experience with ERP systems; JAMIS Prime and Paycom preferred
• Experience with government contracting FAR/CAS/DCaa preferred
• CPA, CMA, or Master’s degree preferred
• Strong Excel and financial analysis skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee Accounts Payable and Payroll functions
• Support month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Assist with audits and internal controls
• Develop and improve financial policies and processes
• Prepare documentation for government audits as needed

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Excel

Financial analysis

Accounts Payable

Payroll management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA

CMA

Master's degree

Tools

JAMIS Prime

Paycom

ERP systems

Job description

Verus Research is searching for a Finance Manager to support our growing research and development (R&D) organization. The Finance Manager will oversee Accounts Payable and Payroll, including the employees and processes supporting these functions.This position will also support broader accounting and finance activities, including month-end close, account reconciliations, financial reporting, audits, internal controls, and other financial initiatives. The Finance Manager will help ensure financial processes are accurate, timely, and responsive to the needs of the enterprise.This posting is for work in the Albuquerque, NM, area.The ideal candidate for the Finance Manager position will possess strong technical and leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Success in this role will stem from:• U.S. citizenship• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with five (5) or more years of relevant experience• Experience leading employees and overseeing Accounts Payable and Payroll functions• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, account reconciliations, month-end close, and internal controls• Experience developing and improving financial policies, procedures, and processes• Experience supporting financial audits and related documentation requirements• Demonstrated proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and payroll systems; experience with JAMIS Prime and Paycom is preferred• Strong Microsoft Excel and financial analysis skills• Demonstrated ability to identify issues, develop solutions, and drive activities through to completion• Experience with government aerospace or defense contracting and knowledge of FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements is preferred• CPA, CMA, Master’s degree, or other relevant professional certification is preferredWork Location: In-person, Albuquerque, NM, USAJob Type: Full-timeSalary: $120,000 - $150,000 per yearSupplemental pay types:Bonus opportunitiesSigning bonusBenefits:401(k)Dental insuranceEmployee assistance programHealth insuranceLife insuranceUnlimited Paid time offParental leaveProfessional development assistanceReferral programRelocation assistanceTuition reimbursementVision insuranceParticipation in Radiance Technologies ESOPSchedule:8-hour shiftMonday to Friday