Duties
The Chief Financial Director is a member of the senior management team and serves as the principal advisor for the agency on the financial management programs and the agency-wide strategic and operational program planning function.
Manages and directs an integrated financial management program in compliance with federal financial and acquisition regulations. Areas of responsibility include budget formulation, justification and execution; accounting; financial reporting; and internal controls. The incumbent is responsible for the production of the agency’s annual audited financial statements and Performance and Accountability Report.
Oversees and directs multi-functional areas through the Budget Officer, and Accounting Officer. Provides leadership to create an environment that facilitates the accomplishment of CFTC goals through plans and strategies that ensure sound financial stewardship and effective use of budgetary resources.
Maintains oversight of the use and integrity of automated financial systems and other technological resources and maintains effective internal controls to safeguard taxpayer’s assets and the integrity of CFTC’s financial data and programs.
Establishes policies and procedures, plans and directs the justification and utilization of budgetary resources, and ensures compliance with federal financial regulations and reporting requirements in the areas of budget, financial management, acquisition planning, contracting and procurement.
As the Chief Financial Director, the incumbent advises and assists the Chairman and the Executive Director in fulfilling the agency’s responsibilities for the planning, analysis, justification, control, and reporting of all CFTC fiscal resources, including strategic management, and performance management.
Monitors the financial execution of the agency’s budget in relation to actual expenditures, and monitors the quality and performance of on-going activities, analyzing activities to proactively identify potential performance problems, and prepares and submits timely financial and performance reports to the Executive Director. Ensures that the agency's long- and short-term strategic planning is consistent with the Federal requirements of the Government's Performance Results Act of 1993 (GPRA), and utilizes a working knowledge of the oversight, regulatory, enforcement, and fraud prevention activities of CFTC.
EXECUTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides executive direction and oversight. Establishes and evaluates the goals, and the progress made toward achieving them, and institutes policies and procedures directed toward making efficiency improvements.
Determining resource needs and allocating personnel, funding, and material to achieve overall work objectives.
Directs the development and implementation of policies, and operational procedures for mission support program functions including budgeting, accounting, and strategic and operational planning.
Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates the performance of CFTC’s financial management activities; provides advice and guidance to the Executive Director and agency leadership on financial management and strategic planning issues throughout the agency.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
This position is being filled via the Temporary Transition Schedule C Appointing Authority in the excepted service. All applicants that meet the minimum qualification requirements will be referred for consideration without regard to competitive rating/ranking and veterans' preference.
Mandatory Technical Qualifications:
- Knowledge of the principal accounting laws, regulations, and requirements governing accounting and financial reporting.
- Extensive experience performing analysis of an organization's finances and the formulation of the future direction.
Highly Desirable Professional Requirements
- Masters degree in accounting, finance or business
- CPA
Executive Competencies
Leading the Organization - Develops and implements an organizational vision that integrates program goals, priorities, and values. Is able to build coalitions to execute the organizational vision with buy-in from internal and external stakeholders.
Leading Others - Provides a clear direction and inspires others towards meeting the mission and vision in a changing environment. Displays the ability to provide constructive feedback, supports the resolution of conflict, demonstrates a collaborative and cooperative approach.
Leading Yourself - Understands personal strengths and weaknesses and objectively views their behavior. Seeks and accepts constructive feedback and adapts personal leadership style/strategies as needed to most effectively build trust and lead their division/office. Takes advantage of learning opportunities to increase effectiveness.
Driving Results - Ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Makes decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Assesses and adjusts to implementing innovative solutions to make organizational improvements. Develops and executes plans that achieve outcomes for the organization.
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How to Apply
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Next steps
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