Chief Financial Officer - DE

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation's (PBGC), Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO).

THIS POSITION IS ALSO BEING ADVERTISED UNDER MERIT PROMOTION PROCEDURES UNDER ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER OCFO-2026-0005.

IF YOU WISH TO BE CONSIDERED UNDER THAT ANNOUNCEMENT, PLEASE REVIEW TO DETERMINE IF YOU QUALIFY. All qualification and eligibility requirements must be met by the announcement closing date.

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications and/or education for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.

Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent to the GS-15 grade level in the private sector providing senior leadership experience and policy/program expertise in all of the following functions: investment management, financial operations, and audits and controls.

Examples include: serving in a senior role where responsible for all of the following- managing programs supported by a multi-billion-dollar investment portfolio, directing enterprise-wide accounting operations including receivables and payment disbursements, overseeing the establishment of internal control frameworks supporting annual financial audits, and providing executive oversight of financial management activities to ensure long-term solvency and compliance with all applicable requirements and regulations.

Selective Placement Factor: Demonstrated executive-level experience with fiduciary responsibility for oversight of a diversified investment portfolio of at least $10 billion in assets under management, including strategic asset allocation, equities and fixed income oversight, enterprise risk governance, and performance monitoring.

Degree Preferred: A bachelor's or advanced degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, or a closely related field that provides a strong foundation in financial theory and capital markets.

Desired Professional Certifications: Certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or equivalent credentials are highly desirable.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Major Duties:

The candidate selected for this position will: Oversee the operational and technical management and operations of the fields of finance and accounting, investment management, and accounting (both accounts payable and accounts receivable as well as debt collection).

Plan and direct the efficiency and effectiveness of the financial management programs and operations of the corporation.

Oversee the active management of PBGC's multi-billion-dollar investment portfolio.

This includes the implementation and execution of the corporation's investment strategy within regulatory guidelines; as well as cash management to ensure liquidity for benefit payments.