DIRECTOR FINANCE / NF5
What you'd do
Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.
Major duties
Functions as the Chief Financial Officer for Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS), Marine Corps Installations West (MCIWEST)/Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton a Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI). Incumbent reports directly to the Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff (DAC/S), MCCS (MCIWEST)/Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. Additionally, this position requires frequent coordination with Headquarters Marine Corps (MR/MF), Global Business Services (GBS), Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM), MCIWEST Installations, and adjacent Service Level Training Installations to ensure timely submission of data calls, financial planning and coordination. Provides executive level operational control and management of MCCS financial resources (including Appropriated funds, Non-appropriated funds (NAF), and Uniformed Funding Management) with substantial advisory support in decision making processes on planned and on-going program activities. MCCS program activities at this level involve total sales, appropriated fund support, payroll, other income, and operating expenses. Incumbent of this position is expected to exercise substantial judgement in planning, organizing, and directing the integrated financial management program. Participates with the MCCS, Assistant Chief of Staff (AC/S) and DAC/S in the development of annual budgets, long range financial program planning and capital improvement strategies. Regularly participates in installation meetings (i.e., MCCS Committees, Board of Director's Conferences, Advisory Boards and command staff meetings). This position requires proactive efforts to keep the head of the NAFI (MCCS AC/S) informed by providing program financial analysis and evaluation, interpreting financial results of operations, and performing advisory services to operating managers on fiscal program issues. This position is responsible for developing annual departmental and divisional budgets, assisting with long range financial planning, program planning, and capital improvement strategies. Provides direction for fiscal functions including the administration of the integrated financial management system, accounting, payroll, financial management and reporting, budgeting, banking, and cash management along with other financial issues. Provides executive advisory support for planned and on-going program activities supporting a multi-million dollar government enterprise. Oversees the coordination with other Installation Finance Offices along with Global Business Services. Resolves financial, operational, or employee relations issues that may impact the effectiveness of MCCS programs. Provides direction in administering an integrated financial system consisting of APF budgeting and accounting, NAF budgeting and accounting, NAF payroll, financial management reporting, and the security of funds. Prepares initial financial plans, related records, and exercises authority on approved budgets. Monitors programs on a regular basis and initiates corrective action to ensure support of operating programs of MCCS. Develops long range plans in conjunction with internal operating directives, and exercises internal personnel management authorities as delegated by the DAC/S, MCCS MCIWEST. Serves as the primary financial point of contact and reporting authority to Headquarters (MR/MF). Ensures that technical procedures and methodologies of the various financial management processes are adhered to by subordinates. Coordinates and correlates these functions into an effective and broad system of financial control while ensuring regulatory compliance within and across all applicable directives. Provides accountability for the Division's funds and assets, providing full disclosure of financial results of operations on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual basis. Provides direction for budgeting, official NAF accounting, payroll, financial management reporting, and security of MCCS funds. Exercises second level supervision over fiscal personnel, with responsibility for organizational structuring, establishing performance objectives, and overall staff supervision through subordinate supervisors.
What you need to qualify
Must have a minimum of five years executive-level experience that demonstrates the ability to apply financial accounting principles, methods, and techniques of fiscal management, with a strong background in budget preparation, payroll management, and financial systems reporting. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Financial Management is required. A Master's Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting is highly desired. Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) may substitute for a Master's degree. Senior-level MCCS financial management experience is beneficial. Extensive knowledge, experience, and ability to train subordinate staff in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) demonstrated by progressive accounting experience within the financial industry in a leadership role with the responsibility for managing an accounting staff. Must have knowledge, experience, and understanding of investment procedures, cash flow dynamics, capital expenditures, and operating budget tools and processes. Must possess knowledge and experience in Non-appropriated Fund and Appropriated Fund financial regulations, Uniformed Funding Management, policies and procedures, DoD travel regulations, credit, insurance and risk management, disbursing functions, employee compensation regulations, and revenue control, in order to effectively guide subordinate employees in the proper completion of their assigned duties. Must possess knowledge, experience, and understanding of inventory, asset control and finance management, as well as procurement regulations, policies, and procedures. Must have the ability to develop comprehensive and detailed briefs for internal and external entities. Must possess skill in identifying quantitative relationships between financial operations and budgetary projections. Ability to apply analytical methods and tools such as cost-benefit analysis, program planning, budgeting, and decision theory to solve complex financial problems. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and have the ability to deal with individuals at various corporate levels, including high ranking military members, local and national headquarters staff, civic leaders, etc. An annual financial declaration is required. Knowledge of Marine Corps staff procedures and organization is a plus. This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required. This position has been designated as Noncritical Sensitive and therefore requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. Appointment and continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of the background check and security investigation.
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