DEPUTY FINANCIAL MANAGER (Title 5)

Full Job Description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This National Guard position is for a DEPUTY FINANCIAL MANAGER (Title 5), Position Description Number T5134000 and is part of the AR ARNG USPFO, National Guard.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Performs work to consistently and continuously meet the intent of the Chief Financial Officer Act.

Adheres to the professional standards, responsibilities, duties, and fiduciary liability of the Financial Management Programs.

Provides general and specific comptroller policy guidance and is the delegated authority to make final decisions and commitments within broad parameters of financial management.

The work involves duties and responsibilities as directed and in accordance with established policies and procedures, applicable regulations, directives and statutory limitations.

Coordinate financial programs which support the national and worldwide missions of the Department of Defense, by translating actions, both past and proposed, into meaningful and relevant information for use in the leadership and management decision-making process.

Requires a high order of analytical abilities; skills in applying problem solving techniques; and skills in communicating effectively both orally and in writing.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have 1-year equivalent specialized experience to at least the next lower grade level before being eligible for the next grade level.

Must have fundamental working experiences with a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the financial management occupational series and grade.

Experiences gained through military technical training schools or civilian academic courses or related civilian work are included in the one-year on-the-job specialized experience. Major Duties:

1. Serves as a "full assistant" to the state ARNG Financial Manager, as follows: --Directs financial management policy in support of the AR ARNG.

Maintains statutory responsibility for the proper obligation, accounting, disbursement, and administrative control of all federal funds allocated to the state.

Determines the impact; and implements courses of action regarding projected DoD, Department of Army (DA), National Guard Bureau (NGB), Army National Guard (ARNG) Inter-Service, and non-DoD governmental programs; that affect AR ARNG plans, policies, and missions.

Ensures the full disclosure of accounting information, sound reporting methods, and analytic interpretation of financial posture.

Establishes and directs financial policies to ensure compliance with fiduciary responsibilities, statutory requirements, regulations, procedures, national and local policies enabling the optimum use and control of financial resources.

--Serves as a financial advisor and the technical expert to the state Adjutant General (AG), USPFO, senior staff management, major subordinate commands, and the Program Budget Advisory Council (PBAC).

Provides advisory services through briefings, conferences, advisory committee meetings, etc, on a regular basis.

Advices, supports and facilitates management decisions concerning financial considerations, such as the availability and appropriate use of federal funds.

Based upon reports and data derived from financial systems, analyzes strengths and deficiencies, advises, and makes recommendations to the USPFO, primary staff, Chief of Staff and the AG.

Assures the AG's priorities are integrated in and supported by the financial plan. Recommends to the USPFO actions to be taken regarding the implementation of the financial plan.

Provides significant and critical input to the development of NGB and ARNG policy.

--Determines the significant impact of projected DOD, DA, NGB, ARNG and other government programs affecting the AR ARNG's fiscal policies.

Implements appropriate courses of action as best suited for the state. Serves as an advisor to the AG on projects involving local, state and other Federal agencies.

--Serves as the certification officer for all AR ARNG disbursements and is pecuniary liable for these disbursements. Interprets the legality and propriety of all payments.

This position is responsible for official auditable financial records for the state.

--Develops, coordinates and organizes an integrated system of financial services, including budgeting, accounting, financial analysis, operational review, accounts payable, military pay, civilian pay, travel, government travel card program, and financial management reporting.

--Writes, implements and maintains an effective system of financial management controls for the state AR ARNG.

Ensures accurate accountability for federal funds and provides full disclosure of financial actions in compliance with statutory requirements, regulations, directives, procedures, national and local policies.

Recognizes potential problem areas through detailed risk analysis and vulnerability assessments to determine requirements for special management control studies and operational reviews.

Recommends to the USPFO reviews by the Inspector General (IG), external audit agencies, and investigative services.

--Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by subordinates engaged in professional or other two-grade interval work. Sets priorities and prepares schedules for work completion.

Makes assignments based on priorities, degree of difficulty, and requirements of the assignment. Conducts employment interviews. Recommends appointments, promotions or reassignment of employees.

Establishes performance standards and monitors and evaluates employee performance. Assists employees in reaching performance goals. Informs subordinates of agency policies and programs.

Hears complaints and grievances from employees. Resolves problems informally and/or makes recommendations for resolution to appropriate officials.

Identifies developmental and training needs of employees and provides or procures training. Approves and/or disapproves leave requests. Promotes acceptance and adherence of Human Resource programs.

Maintains an effective position management program. Assures position descriptions are accurate and positions are operating as intended. Also serves as first and second level supervisor.

DUTIES CONTINUED UNDER EDUCATION: