USAJOBS · 8 hours ago
Assistant Chief Financial Officer
El Paso, Texas, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$106K/yr - $138K/yr
4+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking an Assistant Chief Financial Officer for the El Paso VA Health Care System. The role involves supporting the CFO in managing financial responsibilities, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and supervising accounting and budget staff.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assisting the CFO by advising of current historical data necessary for formulating the annual budget program to the Associate Medical Center Director
During the preparation phase of the annual budget, assisting in assembling, preparing, justifying and forwarding the station plan
During the execution of the annual plan, auditing the cost records in the various operating areas where responsibility for budget control has been vested
Ability to analyze and ensure compliance with appropriation law
Direct supervision to the Supervisor of Accounting, Budget, Travel and Agent Cashier Department
Directly supervising the Internal Auditor and a staff of four Budget Analysts ranging from the GS-11 to GS-12 levels
Dealing with general personnel management policy matters affecting the program, involving such matters as: initiating appropriate personnel actions when indicated; resolving differences between key management officials at the program; and identifying and resolving problems which may inhibit accomplishing the mission and/or the objectives of El Paso VA Health Care System
Ensuring compliance with financial regulations, policies and fiscal law
Requiring considerable experience in professional accounting and a mature and extensive grasp of the integrated accounting system
Responsible for such other tasks as may be assigned by direction of the CFO, ensuring compliance with timely and accurate transactions and financial records
Assisting the CFO in developing pertinent financial data and recommending additional sources of or changes in existing reports and controls used in connection with the station fund control program and other management programs that are intended for consumption of local station management
Keeping the CFO advised of changes in source data which will affect the format or content of present reports and develops new reports which will provide a clearer picture of the station finance program
Compiling information from normal accounting and budgeting reports with combined data of a non-financial nature to produce comprehensive analyses of program accomplishments in financial terms which will assist the CFO in presenting information to management for planning and decision making
Assisting in conducting and maintaining an internal Financial Quality Assurance Management review program to ensure that financial policies and procedures of the station are being followed and are effective
Implementation of corrective action plans
Ensuring that travel services are conducted in compliance with statutory requirements and agency regulations
Working with the Travel Supervisor and station Travel clerks to provide services to staff on temporary duty travel
Performing other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education
Required to verify that you meet the Individual Occupational Requirement above
Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Subject to background/security investigation
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement
For a GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12
Basic Requirement (Individual Occupational Requirement): A degree in accounting; or in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting
The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law
Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge
The applicant's background must also include one of the following: Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality
This can include up to 6 hours of business law
A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination
Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing
In addition to the above IOR, you may qualify based on your experience as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-12 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization
Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Providing broadly-based financial advice which will facilitate the conduct of Federal programs
Broad knowledge of and ability to utilize principles, methods, techniques, and systems of financial management
Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate difficult and complex programs
Ability to develop, apply, and adjust financial plans and policies to attain agency objectives
Ability to select, develop, and supervise a subordinate staff
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, not only with subordinate staff, but with all levels of key management officials
Ability to make oral and written presentations in a clear and concise manner
Ability to apply a high level of sound, independent judgment in the solution of financial problems and in the administration of a financial management program
And a broad knowledge of agency operating programs
You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Economics and Accounting, Education and Training, Managing Human Resources, Financial Management, Financial Systems
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations
Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary
Some work may require movement between offices, hospitals, warehouses, and similar areas for meetings and to conduct work
Work may also require walking/standing, in conjunctions with travel to and attendance at meetings and/or conferences away from the work site
Incumbent may carry and lift light items weighing less than 15 pounds
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating
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