Assistant Vice President of Finance and Contracts

🇺🇸 Dayton, OH 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Finance 🗓️ March 18th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) is hiring an Assistant Vice President of Finance and Contracts. The role involves leading financial strategy, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, managing contract oversight, and driving financial performance to support UDRI's mission and growth.

Highlights

Provide strategic financial leadership and guidance to executive leadership.
Oversee accounting, financial planning, budgeting, and audit operations.
Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, CAS, GAAP, and government contracting regulations.
Manage preparation of financial statements, reports, and forecasts for strategic decision-making.
Coordinate with auditors and government oversight bodies such as ONR, DCAA, and DCMA.
Lead contract management, financial strategies, risk management, and internal controls.
Supervise Research Accounting, Contracts and Grants, and Financial Analysis teams.
Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field; 15 years experience with 4 years in leadership; CPA, CMA, or CFA certification; and ability to obtain security clearance.
Preferred qualifications include an MBA, experience with Deltek Costpoint, and background in defense or aerospace R&D contracting.
Role requires U.S. person status due to federal research contract requirements.