CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Full Job Description

Join the team! The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as the Director of the Office of Financial Management, Planning & Evaluation.

In your role as a senior executive, you will have the opportunity to contribute to CPSC's life-saving mission through your financial management expertise and exceptional leadership and management skills.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES.

Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified.

Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s).

If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs).

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

Demonstrated experience leading a staff responsible for the full range of financial management functions and responsibilities, including: budget formulation and execution, financial accounting principles and reporting, federal contracting practices and regulations, enterprise risk management, and internal management control.

Comprehensive knowledge of the federal government's budget appropriations cycle and execution processes, including OMB Circular A-11.

Demonstrated ability in leading the development of an agency-wide strategic plan, annual performance plans, and operating plans, monitoring and reporting results.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs.

If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding – This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.

ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency -This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture.

This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.

ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs.

Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES. Major Duties:

The Office of Financial Management, Planning & Evaluation is responsible for providing a broad range of financial management services, including strategic planning and performance measurement, budgeting, acquisition, financial system management, internal control, and enterprise risk management programs.

As the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the incumbent advises and assists the Executive Director in fulfilling the agency's responsibilities for the planning, analysis, justification, control, procurement, internal control review, and reporting of all agency's fiscal resources.

This includes strategic management, enterprise risk management, and performance review.

Specific activities associated with this position include: Providing oversight, analysis, and financial management of Commission resources to ensure that financial management policies and programs integration are aligned with the agency's strategic goals, objectives, and performance outcomes.

Program responsibilities include: establishing policies and procedures, planning and directing the justification and utilization of budgetary resources, ensuring compliance with federal financial regulations and reporting requirements in the areas of budget, financial management and accounting, acquisition planning, grants management, contracting and procurement, and internal control review.

Leading financial workforce teams to develop and maintain an integrated planning, budgeting, performance reporting, accounting, and financial management system, including financial reporting and financial management internal controls.

Monitoring the financial execution of the agency's budget in relation to actual expenditures, acquiring goods and services, monitoring the quality and performance of on-going activities, analyzing activities to proactively identify potential problems, and preparing and submitting timely financial and performance reports to the Executive Director.

Supports the agency's Performance Improvement Program as defined in the Government Performance and Results Improvement Act.

Fostering effective internal controls by developing and conducting the agency's internal control program consistent with OMB Circular A-123.