Research and Development Engineer jobs in Florence, AL

Research and Development Engineer conducts research and development activities for an organization. Applies research theories, principles, and models when conducting experiments and research activities. Being a Research and Development Engineer summarizes research results and communicates findings to internal and external bodies. Assesses the scope of research projects and ensures projects are on time and within budget. Additionally, Research and Development Engineer develops technical documentation for all projects. May require an advanced degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Research and Development Engineer work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be a Research and Development Engineer typically requires 4-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Global Finance Manager/Deputy CFO (FT)
  • IFDC- International Fertilizer Development
  • Muscle Shoals, AL FULL_TIME
  • The Global Finance Manager/Deputy CFO provides operational and strategic leadership to ensure that IFDC’s financial functions and resources increase the organization’s effectiveness and efficiency. This position oversees all financial materials and issues and is the focal point for ensuring global budgeting, accounting, and forecasting are planned and carried out effectively and promptly. The position works across all countries where IFDC has as presence on both a strategic and operational level.  
    This position reports to the Vice President of Corporate Services and is a member of the Corporate Services Management Team (CSMT). The Finance Department is part of the Corporate Services Division.

    DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:
    • Strategic Advisory: Advise senior management on financial strategies, policies, and objectives.
    • Audit Leadership: Lead external audits and oversee special project audits.
    • Tax Oversight: Manage tax preparation activities.
    • Financial Planning: Plan global financial activities with unit managers and regional finance officers (RFOs) and ensure strict adherence to financial compliance regulations, both at the headquarters and in country offices, by developing and implementing robust financial control systems and policies.
    • Team Supervision: Supervise global Accounting, Budget, and Contracts units and conduct staff performance evaluations and ensure goal achievement.
    • Business Development: Oversee the finance support function within the business development process.
    • Administrative Coordination: Perform administrative activities, such as the annual external audit, System for Award Management (SAM) registration, insurance renewals, Grants.gov registration, and maintenance of bank records and financial backups.
    • Budget Management: Prepare and manage the organizational operating budget at global level, working closely with unit managers and regional finance officers to ensure budgets align with organizational goals and financial compliance requirements.
    • Oversight and Quality: Ensure compliance with IFDC and donor reporting standards.
    • Ad Hoc Duties: Perform other relevant duties as needed.

    JOB REQUIREMENTS:
    This position requires an advanced understanding of financial business aspects, such as accounting, budgeting, forecasting, banking, and administrative functions. Forward-thinking interpersonal and communication skills to work with all levels of management and staff within IFDC, including overseas locations, are critical. Requirements include the following: 

    • American Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certification required.
    • Minimum of a master’s degree in business administration and 10 years of relevant experience. 
    • Knowledge of budgeting, accounting, and other related administrative principles and procedures.
    • Ability to review and/or develop budgets and donor-required cost proposals.
    • Ability to review and/or develop contracts and agreements with clients, service providers, funding organizations, etc.
    • Ability to supervise mid- and senior-level management and guide a large staff.
    • Knowledge of a foreign language, especially French, desired.
    • International finance experience preferred.
    • Affiliation with successful organization(s) or company(ies) that practice effective and agile financial management is a plus.

    DIFFICULTY OF WORK:
    This position requires detailed knowledge of IFDC’s finance policies and procedures. Interpretation and judgment are needed to apply these guidelines to each office and financial situation. This position must ensure that financial processes and decisions in all offices (both U.S. and non-U.S.) are treated equitably and often acts as the bridge between management and finance personnel. Conflict resolution and ensuring high overall workplace morale are a key part of this position role.  

    RESPONSIBILITY:
    This role necessitates advanced knowledge of IFDC policies, donor regulations, and financial guidelines. Itfosters innovative thinking beyond standard procedures. Most decisions pertain to established policies. The role collaborates with unit supervisors and RFOs for technical discussions (e.g., cash flow, financial statements) and supervises personnel matters, policy updates, and other activities, ensuring effective communication. 

    PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:
    This role involves frequent interaction with employees of diverse backgrounds to address personnel matters, collaborate on policies, and resolve disputes. Effective communication and teamwork are crucial, requiring superior interpersonal skills, tact, maturity, and flexibility. The Global Finance Manager/dCFO must assertively resolve complaints, implement policies, and inspire the global Finance Department to operate efficiently, ensuring excellence in financial, contractual, and administrative matters. Cultural sensitivity is essential. 

    PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
    This position requires working in a normal office environment, with no unusual demands or exposure to hazardous situations. International travel is required and expected.      

    If interested, please apply at https://jobs.silkroad.com/IFDC/Careers/jobs/1218?embedded=true
  • 12 Days Ago

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Athletic Mindset Sales Representative
  • Altitude Development Group
  • Florence, AL OTHER
  • We are searching for current and former athletes with a competitive mindset to join our unconventional and dynamic sales team. Athletes are constantly looking for ways to challenge themselves, and we ...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Site coordinator
  • Labcorp Drug Development
  • Lawrenceburg, TN FULL_TIME
  • Labcorp PSC Lawrenceburg 2121 N Locust Ave Lawrenceburg, TN 38464 Monday thru Friday 730a-4p (closed 1230p-1p for lunch) At LabCorp we have a passion in helping people live happy and healthy lives. Ev...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Soil Research Technician
  • Rodale Institute
  • Summertown, TN FULL_TIME
  • The Soil Research Technician position will work mainly on R.A.N.C.H. (Regenerative Agriculture, Nutrition, Climate, and Health) research projects associated with various soil health parameters, locate...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Youth Development Specialist
  • Milton Hershey School
  • Summertown, TN FULL_TIME
  • :Milton Hershey School (MHS) is hiring married couples to be houseparents. Houseparents are the core of MHS. Couples live with and are responsible for a small group of students over several years. Hou...
  • 26 Days Ago

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Director of Product Development
  • Job Juncture
  • Lexington, TN FULL_TIME
  • Job description: SUMMARY:The Director of Engineering will Lead and Direct the Global Engineering functions of the Extruded Products Division. Direct Product, Applications Engineers and Chemists to sup...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Developmental Engineer
  • Hiring Now!
  • Florence, AL
  • ADVANCING OUR OPERATIONS In order for us to complete our missions, our technology simply cannot fail. Covering a wide ra...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Buyer
  • Linamar Corporation
  • Muscle Shoals, AL
  • Buyer Reporting to the Facilities Manager, the Buyer assists in purchasing materials, supplies, and services at the most...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Design Engineer
  • Willcox Matthews
  • Florence, AL
  • Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the USA. We’re supporting our client, specializes in the design and cons...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Automation Engineer
  • Willcox Matthews
  • Florence, AL
  • We’re supporting our client, specializes in the design and construction of large and small scale production plants for i...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sr. Director for Missile Defense and Navy Weapon System Research & Development
  • Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
  • Decatur, AL
  • MTSI is searching for a highly skilled Sr. Director for Missile Defense and Navy Weapon System Research & Development Ow...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Signal Maintainer (Safety)
  • CSX
  • Florence, AL
  • Responsibilities Assist in the installation, repairing, testing and maintenance of various railroad signals and grade cr...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cost Analyst
  • Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
  • Decatur, AL
  • Own Your Future. Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Cost Analyst in Huntsville, AL. Why is MTSI known...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Buyer
  • Linamar Corporation
  • Muscle Shoals, AL
  • Buyer Reporting to the Facilities Manager, the Buyer assists in purchasing materials, supplies, and services at the most...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

Florence is a city in, and the county seat of, Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States, in the state's northwest corner. According to the 2010 census, the city's population was 39,319. Florence is the largest and principal city of the Florence-Muscle Shoals Metropolitan Statistical Area (which includes Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, and Tuscumbia metropolitan areas in Colbert and Lauderdale counties). Florence is considered northwestern Alabama's primary economic hub. Annual tourism events include the W. C. Handy Music Festival in the summer and the Renaissance Faire in the fall. Landmarks in Flo...
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Income Estimation for Research and Development Engineer jobs
$95,494 to $124,804
Florence, Alabama area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

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