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National Laboratory of the Rockies · 2 days ago

Internal Controls Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$98K/yr - $176K/yr

7+ years exp

The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is a research institution focused on energy innovation through advanced research and systems integration. They are seeking an Internal Controls Manager to oversee internal audits, compliance with government regulations, and provide leadership within the Financial Operations Group. This role involves ensuring adherence to financial controls and promoting ethical behavior within a diverse work environment.

Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead, prioritize, and delegate work activities related to NLR's compliance with current government regulations and orders related to OMB Circular A-123 and the Improper Payment Elimination and Recovery Act

Oversee the timely and accurate submissions of the annual A-123 assessment and assurance and erroneous Payment reporting

Provide staff with technical advice and guidance related to their respective areas

Oversee analysis of financial control, operational risks and compliance exposures for Alliance

Oversee the administration of NLR's internal control software system (TeamMate+ Audit)

Develop and implement updates to NLR accounting policies, procedures, systems, and forms to ensure compliance with all internal controls

Advise OCFO, senior, and executive management as needed in matters related to internal controls and risks

Serve as primary point of contact for resolving external and internal customer financial controls and compliance issues and concerns

Act as liaison to the Internal Audit Group and external auditors in matters related to annual audits, financial controls, operational risks, and compliance

Provide input for team’s performance objectives, performance appraisals for staff

Provide assistance in staff hiring, development, and mentorship

Ensure teams’ compliance with DOE regulations and contractual requirements and all lab level policies and procedures

Oversee the administration of NLR's Oracle segregation of duties monitoring software and assist in resolving any identified conflicts. (CAOSys CS Shield)

Guide accounting staff to mitigate risks by adhering to established internal controls and by helping them update, organize, and enhance desk procedures

Proactively identify and develop process improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and/or effectiveness of processes and recommend best practices for change management strategies

Responsible for other accounting and financial operations duties as assigned

Act as management delegate as needed, on a short-term basis

Qualification

Internal controls managementAudit oversightRisk analysisFinancial complianceCertified Public AccountantData analytics toolsLeadership skillsProject managementProblem solvingCommunication skills

Required

Relevant Bachelor's Degree and 9 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience

Or, relevant Master's Degree and 7 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience

Or, relevant PhD and 4 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience

Or, relevant JD and 4 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience

Applies extensive technical expertise, and has full knowledge of other related disciplines

Contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques and standards

Considered internal subject matter expert

Extensive knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to specific field

Excellent leadership, project management and problem solving skills

Ability to use various computer software programs

Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date

This position will require access to sensitive information, Government facilities, and/or Government information systems restricted to individuals with US citizenship

Only applicants that are US Citizens at the time of application will be considered