Financial Manager
What you'd do
The purpose of this position is to serve as the Director, Division of Financial Management reporting to the Area Executive Director on all management matters pertaining to the overall organization, execution and coordination of the accounting, budgetary and related financial activities and functions of the Indian Health Service components served. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
Major duties
Plan, develop, and supervise the execution of a comprehensive financial management program. Audit vouchers for payment to vendors, consultants, employees, contract facilities, construction contractors, etc. Collect, analyze, code, and enter accounting and financial data into the agency's financial management system to ensure accurate processing and reporting. Coordinate budget activities with division and program managers to develop, prepare, and monitor the financial portions of the organization's operating budget. Direct the preparation of operating manuals, circulars and charts for use in interpreting and implementing budgetary and fiscal policies, methods and procedures for management, subordinate staff and training purposes.
What you need to qualify
To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part-time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS (IOR) BASIC REQUIREMENTS In order to qualify for this GS-14 position, applicants must meet one of the following: Degree: 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" in this standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.") Combination of education and experience: 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; 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. In addition to the IOR Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Designed, implemented, and maintained financial management systems, policies, and procedures to support effective financial operations, internal controls, budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting. Reviewed, evaluated, approved, modified, or rejected proposed changes to organizational functions, procedures, personnel assignments, and other operational processes to ensure compliance with organizational policies and mission requirements. Performed internal audits of financial operations to evaluate controls over cashier funds, collections, patient funds and valuables, fund expenditures, and accountable and negotiable property. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
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