REGIONAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, NF-05/RFT, CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, JAPAN

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.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: 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. 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. 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. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Must have knowledge, experience and understanding of investment procedures, cash flow dynamics, foreign currency operations, capital 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, overseas banking, 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. Thorough knowledge of fiscal management practices, in order to analyse trends, global business developments and to make improvements in operating programs through innovative general business practices. Must possess knowledge, experience and understanding of inventory, asset control and finance management, as well as procurement regulations, policies and procedures. 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 and 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. Ability to apply a high level of sound, independent judgment in the solution of financial problems and in the administrative of financial management and procurement programs. An annual financial declaration is required. This position has been designated as Noncritical Sensitive and therefore requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance(Tier-III). This position is designated as a Position of Trust, and the incumbent must be eligible for a background check. Appointment and continued employment is subject to a favourable adjudication of the background check and security investigation. This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.