Fermilab · 23 hours ago
Chief Financial Officer Deputy
Batavia, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$172K/yr - $244K/yr
10+ years expFermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. The Deputy Chief Financial Officer (DCFO) assists the CFO in providing leadership for business services, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and overseeing financial operations and internal controls.
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Responsibilities
Foster an environment and culture that embrace and demonstrate a strong customer service philosophy aligned with contract requirements while cultivating a workforce that is talented, diverse, and engaged
Drive consistent application of financial and procurement policies and practices Laboratory-wide to optimize resources and ensure compliance with prescribed practices
Stay informed of changes in laws, regulations, standards, and DOE Orders, and implement necessary changes to ensure continued compliance
Align field financial teams with the Office of the CFO to ensure appropriate oversight of financial activities and mitigate risks, emphasizing the "One Lab" priority
Develop a vision and implement innovative management techniques and systems to enhance the achievement of OCFO objectives
Assist the CFO in developing strategies for the Finance Section, including formulating operating plans, performance metrics, and workforce planning, and execute these plans effectively
Lead specific projects or programs as assigned, representing the Section and/or the Laboratory on committees, workgroups, and external engagements
Directly oversee Finance Section contract deliverables and ensure timely and accurate completion
Oversee safety and quality programs for the Finance Section
Advise Laboratory management to ensure policies and actions align with Laboratory goals, federal/state laws and regulations, DOE Orders, and the prime contract
Assume full management responsibility for the Finance Section in the absence of the CFO
Provide supervision or leadership to a team, including responsibilities for hiring, promotions, performance reviews, training, disciplinary actions, and other personnel-related duties
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Abide by and ensure all duties are performed in accordance with environmental, health, and safety regulations and practices pertinent to the position
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline
A minimum of 10 years of management experience in business and/or financial operations
Extensive knowledge of federal contracting rules and a solid understanding of federal budgeting, contracting, and direct/indirect funding mechanisms
Demonstrated leadership, organizational, planning, and management skills, including senior-level leadership acumen
Experience with systems integration and process/data optimization
Advanced financial analysis and forecasting capabilities
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills for addressing highly complex issues
Detail-oriented with a results-driven approach
Preferred
Master's degree is preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid time off
Life insurance
Short and Long-term disability insurance
Retirement benefits
Onsite day care
Company
Fermilab
Fermilab is an American particle physics and accelerator laboratory dedicated to exploring high-energy physics.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$260MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2022-11-04Grant· $260M
Leadership Team
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Krysia Jacobs
Deputy CIO
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