Director Finance Office Comptroller
What you'd do
The position is located within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, whose mission is to manage and oversee NOAA's accounting, financial planning, performance evaluation, financial systems, internal control, and policy, supporting the broader strategic goals of the Department and NOAA. In this role, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring internal funding controls are in place for over $6.5 billion annually. The position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer.
Major duties
The Director, Finance Office/Comptroller is responsible for managing NOAA's accounting system and developing overall financial management guidance. The Director provides guidance and control of financial management activities such as, cash management, internal controls, prompt payment, electronic payments, travel management, financial reporting, internal audits, and cost accounting at all levels of operations; supports and enhances NOAA's financial management policies, systems and procedures; provides financial payment and travel systems NOAA-wide and for all DOC counterpart organizations. The incumbent has primary responsibility for directing and leading the full range of Bureau financial operations, which include the following: 1. Serves as principal expert in all financial management programs as required by the Chief Financial Officers Act. Coordinates necessary audit activity throughout NOAA organizations. Institutes methodologies, organizational practices, and processes to ensure audit readiness and accuracy consistent with applicable U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, and prescribed Departmental accounting policies and procedures. 2. Maintains liaison with key management officials and provides assistance on complex budgetary and financial matters, and builds consensus among executives, senior and internal or external stakeholders regarding strategies that contribute to more efficient allocation of resources, which cross-cut organizational lines. Provides advice and assistance where needed to meet requirements established by DOC, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Government Accountability Office (GAO), and the Department of the Treasury. Externally communicate with senior officials at the Department of Justice, OMB, General Services Administration, and OIG to coordinate financial matters. 3. Develops uniform operational systems and approaches that improve NOAA accounting procedures. 4. Interprets and implements accounting changes to the Government Performance and Results Act, Government Management Results Act (OMRA), Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act, OMB Bulletin 97-01, Federal Financial Management Improvement Act (FFMIA), and other financial management improvement acts. 5. Ensures the financial management system complies with Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Boards (FASAB), GAO, Joint Financial Management Improvement Program (JFMIP), FMFIA, and FFMIA requirements. Develops and implements integrated systems, policies, and procedures designed to ensure financial information generated by NOAA's accounting system is reliable, consistent with all regulatory requirements, and meets the needs of Congress, DOC, and NOAA. 6. Provides technical policy, procedure, guidance, and financial management leadership on overall fiscal and accounting matters. Develops and/or oversees the implementation of programs and processes that ensure robust monitoring of financial transactions and budget execution to achieve complete compliance with applicable laws and regulations, as well as internal and external policy. Adopts adequate measures to address anomalies and eliminate/mitigate risks of future non-compliance. 7. Anticipates the effect of legislative and administrative changes and initiatives and ensures development of effective, legally-compliant, fully responsive budget formulation strategies to provide for implementation of programmatic priorities. 8. Provides leadership in budget proposal and/or justification efforts, advising senior leadership on funding strategies and novel solutions to new or unique programmatic funding requirements. 9. Oversees accurate allocation of costs among budget accounts and evaluates proposals for reprogramming of funds, advising managers and bureau leadership on all appropriate compliance measures and ensuring that approved transfers of budget authority between budget accounts are consistent with reprogramming regulations. 10. Advises senior leadership on the entire range of budgetary and financial matters, including internal control measures, and builds consensus among executives, senior managers, and internal or external stakeholders regarding strategies that contribute to more efficient allocation of resources.
What you need to qualify
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 (ECQ) and Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2 page limit will not be reviewed and will be disqualified. Your resume should be 2 pages or fewer and not include images or graphics. 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 Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs). PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (PTQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. PTQ 1: Broad senior-level experience leading financial planning and management processes, supported by strong accounting education and/or equivalent experience in government accounting systems and government accounting policy and procedures, including oversight of automated management and financial systems, and ensuring compliance with the CFO Act, Governmental Performance and Results Act, Federal Manager's Financial Integrity Act, and other legislative requirements. PTQ 2: Demonstrated senior-level experience advising and collaborating with senior management officials on financial management decisions, including integrating financial data systems with program activities to support organizational objectives and ensure accountability. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Professional/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 PTQs, 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: Applicants who are current or former members of the SES, have SES reinstatement eligibility, or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP) should submit supporting documentation (e.g., SF-50 or OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB) certification) reflecting their eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.
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