Summary
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) reports to the Executive Director (ED) and collaborates closely in overseeing critical management and core mission activities at the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC). The CFO assists the ED in overseeing critical management and core mission activities of the agency.
Duties
The CFO advises the Executive Director on matters relating to all fiscal management functions, including strategic planning, enterprise risk management, performance measures, accounting, grants management, contracting, and budgeting.
The successful candidate will manage the Program Directors in the following divisions: Office of Finance; Office of Administration; Office of Grants Management and Procurement. The CFO will ensure effective coordination and oversight within these areas. Additionally, the CFO assumes the responsibility of the agency's Budget Director, overseeing budget formulation and execution. The candidate is responsible for ensuring that policies associated with these areas are regularly updated and operational.
Responsibilities
In this leadership capacity, the CFO is tasked with upholding consistently high standards in financial management practices, fostering effective planning, and enforcing sound budgetary and accounting policies. The incumbent drives the efficient delivery of financial reporting and other financial services, ensuring alignment with the agency's mission and objectives.
As a result, the CFO must exhibit a deep understanding and appreciation of the Commission's role in effectively fulfilling its mission.
Additional responsibilities involve overseeing the agency's acquisition planning in coordination with the contracting division, conducting studies to anticipate unforeseen demands on program funding, facilitating improvements in accounting systems, and developing procedural manuals, methods, and directives. The incumbent reviews financial analysis, audits, and investigations of major program operations, providing technical guidance to management on various organizational plans and decisions requiring financial data analysis and interpretation. They also offer financial perspective in leadership meetings and conferences and offer advice and assistance to program directors in budget request development and related documentation.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Candidates must meet all qualifications prior to the closing date of this announcement.
Candidates must be a US Citizen.
Selected candidate must be eligible to obtain a Top-Secret Security Clearance.
Qualifications
The CFO ensures the timely delivery of accurate and reliable fiscal information to decision-makers by optimizing financial systems and business processes. In this role, the incumbent promotes responsible management of public funds and upholds fiscal integrity through robust internal controls, ensuring compliance with federal financial integrity legislation such as the Federal Manager's Financial Integrity Act of 1982 (FMFIA). This includes assisting in aligning budget and accounting functions, leading budget formulation processes, and providing essential data for budget formulation and reporting. The CFO supervises and strategically uses information from the Finance, Grants, Contracting, and administrative divisions to ensure that leadership has a clear picture of the agency financial status.
Your resume must include information that emphasizes progressive leadership responsibilities for positions held to include the scope and complexity, program accomplishments, and results of executive actions taken. Additionally, the resume must include information that addresses how your qualifications relate to the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) and the Executive Competencies.
NOTE: EACH MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION and EXECUTIVE COMPETENCY must be addressed separately in a supplemental narrative statement.
Qualifications
To qualify for the position, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal Service, or comparable experience gained outside federal service. You must demonstrate the ability to perform at the GS-15 level.
Specialized Experience is defined as experience in managing two or more of the following functional areas: strategic and operational planning, budget and financial management (which may include procurement), grants management, or accounting and financial services.
Must demonstrate the ability to perform at an Executive Level - see competencies below.
Mandatory Technical Qualifications
- Extensive management experience in planning, leading, and directing a broad range of operational programs and functions. Demonstrated ability to oversee complex operational budgets and financial management functions including management controls related to financial stewardship responsibilities.
- Senior level management experience and skill in implementing policies or internal controls while adhering to the laws and regulations governing administrative programs, internal operations, and services. This experience must reflect a record of successful customer communication, outreach and collaboration, accountability, and continuous program improvement of internal business processes and systems.
Executive Competencies
- Professional Integrity - Intentionally shows a comprehensive fidelity to moral and ethical principles and values.
- Leading the Organization - Develops and implements an organizational vision that integrates program goals, priorities, and values. Assesses and adjusts to changing situations and implements innovative solutions to make organizational improvements. Strategically formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the organization mission.
- Leading Others - Provides clear direction and ensures accountability; inspires others; provides constructive feedback; encourages and fosters an environment that supports diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities. Demonstrates collaborative and cooperative approach. Develops and manages workforce based on staffing needs and budget.
- Leading Self - Understands personal strengths and weaknesses and objectively views their behavior. Seeks and accepts constructive feedback and adapts personal leadership style/strategies as needed to build trust and lead their organization most effectively.
- Business 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. Forms and communicates a vision and priorities. Develops and executes plans that achieve outcomes for the organization.
Education
Bachelor's or higher degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
You will be rated on the competencies reflected in the qualifications section. Narrative responses are not required currently. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job-related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
The U.S. Election Assistance Commission performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.
Required Documents
Resume: Federal positions must include series, grade, and step. Additionally, current or former federal employees must submit their most recent performance appraisal, and their last Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50). All positions must include starting and ending dates of employment (month and year) and hours worked per week. Please note if the position is full-time or part-time. Duties you performed must be listed under each individual job title to match your experiences with the positions held.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their application package via email to: resumes@eac.gov.
Please include the job title and announcement number in the subject line of the email. You must submit your application package by email to the resumes@eac.gov mailbox. You will not submit your application package through the USAJOBS portal.
Your application package must be received by the closing date of the announcement and must include the following:
1. Resume.
2. For current or former federal employees, you must submit a copy of:
- your last Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) showing your position, title, series, grade and eligibility.
- your most recent performance appraisal. If you do not have a recent performance appraisal, please explain why you do not have one.
3. Cover letter is optional.
4. Please provide three (3) professional references.
Next steps
Once online application packages have been submitted (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. Referred applicants will be notified as such and will be contacted directly by the Office of Human Resources for an interview.
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