Financial Manager

Full Job Description

This position is located in Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job) Individual Occupational Requirement: A.

Degree: Have a degree in accounting; or a degree 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. (The term "accounting" means "accounting and/or auditing") OR B.

Combination of education and experience: Have 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; OR A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; OR Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements.

AND Specialized Experience: GS-14: Applicant must demonstrate one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-13 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties: Preparing budget submissions to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and guidance; Interpreting financial management policies, procedures and/or internal controls to resolve financial management issues affecting programs and/or operation; Monitoring financial resources to ensure expenditures are aligned with approved budgets; and Analyzing trends and/or risks to advise leadership on corrective actions to support effective and efficient use of funds.

NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Qualification claims will be subject to verification.

NOTE: 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).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

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

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the agency's senior financial manager and advisor, overseeing all financial operations-including budgeting, accounting, and grants-and providing authoritative financial guidance to ensure effective resource management, compliance with federal requirements, and informed decision-making in support of the agency's mission.

Duties performed: Direct and manage the agency's financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, and grants management, ensuring compliance with federal laws, regulations, and policies.

Formulate, justify, present, and execute the agency's budget, including preparing budget justifications, monitoring expenditures, and advising leadership on financial planning and resource allocation.

Provide expert financial advisory services to senior leadership and stakeholders, analyzing financial data and delivering recommendations to support strategic decision-making and program effectiveness.

Oversee financial reporting, reconciliation, and audit coordination, including reviewing financial statements, resolving discrepancies, and serving as the primary liaison for external audits.

Develop, implement, and interpret financial management policies and procedures, ensuring effective internal controls and alignment with OMB, Treasury, and other federal guidance.