FINANCIAL MANAGER

Full Job Description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a FINANCIAL MANAGER.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Chief Financial Officer for the Virgin Island Army National Guard.

Establishes the methodology for an effective and broad system of financial control ensuring the maximum utilization of all financial resources.

Supervises professional, technical, and administrative personnel engaged in multifunctional tasks.

Military Grades: O2/1LT, O3/CPT, O4/MAJ GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must be certified at the next higher level before being eligible for that level and must have a minimum of one year on-the-job experience in the grade immediately below the next higher level.

must have a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must be certified at the next higher level before being eligible for that level and must have a minimum of one year on-the-job experience in the grade immediately below the next higher level.

Must have at least 24 months of finance budget experiences and competencies that provided knowledge of financial National Guard principles and procedures.

Must have experiences and training that demonstrate the competencies to follow directions, to read, retain, and understand a variety of instructions, regulations, policies and procedures.

As a condition of continued employment in the GS-0505-13 position and dependent on the position's certification level and contingent, the employee must complete the higher financial management certification within 24 months of appointment to the position grade.

Major Duties:

As aFINANCIAL MANAGER ,GS - 0505- 13, you will: Directs financial management policy in support of the ARNG military organizations and units.

As Chief, Financial Officer 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), Inter-Service, and non-DoD governmental programs that affect 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 the principal 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.

Advises, 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 policy.

Determines the significant impact of projected DOD, DA, NGB and other government programs affecting the state 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 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 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.

Performs other duties as assigned.