Accountant (Systems)

Immediate Office of the Assistant Secretary for Management; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Immediate Office of the Assistant Secretary for Management in the Department of Veterans Affairs seeks an Accountant (Systems) at the GS-14 level to lead enterprise financial systems modernization, ensure compliance, and advise at the executive level. The role focuses on SDLC/Agile leadership, design, testing, and cross‑agency coordination.

Responsibilities include system readiness, regulatory and financial compliance, and driving modernization initiatives (Cloud, RPA, architecture).

Responsibilities

• Lead Enterprise Fiscal/Financial Systems Operations and Modernization
• Direct Requirements Development, Technical Design & SDLC/Agile Leadership
• Manage Enterprise Testing & System Readiness
• Ensure Regulatory, Audit, and Financial Compliance
• Lead Modernization Initiatives (Cloud, RPA, Architecture Modernization)
• Supervise Senior Technical Staff
• Provide Executive-Level Advisory and Cross-Agency Coordination

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Immediate Office of the Assistant Secretary for Management
• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located within the Office of Financial Management (OFM), Veterans Administration, and supports the mission of the Finance and Business Transformation Staff. The organization is responsible for ensuring the integrity, compliance, and effectiveness of VA's financial systems and for supporting modernization of financial and accounting capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

This is a non-bargaining unit position. Candidates that apply before the first cut off date of September 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET will be given first consideration. Applicants may be reviewed in one day increments at managements request.

Major Duties: Lead Enterprise Fiscal/Financial Systems Operations and Modernization Direct Requirements Development, Technical Design & SDLC/Agile Leadership Manage Enterprise Testing & System Readiness Ensure Regulatory, Audit, and Financial Compliance Lead Modernization Initiatives (Cloud, RPA, Architecture Modernization) Supervise Senior Technical Staff Provide Executive-Level Advisory and Cross-Agency Coordination Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Compressed/Flexible: Yes Telework: Ad-hoc telework (situational telework) available as determined by the agency policy.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description Title/PD#: Accountant (Systems)/PD41001-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary and performed in an office or virtual environment.

Activities involve typical computer use, with occasional standing, walking, and light lifting of documents or reference materials. Physical demands are minimal. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Local Commuting Area: The local commuting area for this position is defined as a radius of 50 miles from Washington, DC. This includes all locations that fall within a 50-mile driving distance from 810 Vermont Avenue, Washington, DC 20420.

The local commuting area for this position is defined as a radius of 50 miles from Jacksonville, FL. This includes all locations that fall within a 50 mile driving distance from 605 W. Beaver St., Jacksonville, FL 32202. The local commuting area for this position is defined as a radius of 50 miles from San Diego, CA. This includes all locations that fall within a 50 mile driving distance from 8620 Spectrum Center Blvd, San Diego, CA 92123.

Requirements & Education

There is no educational substitution for the GS-14 level. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO).

Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP), va.gov/EMPLOYEE/docs/The-Fair-Chance-to-Compete-Act.pdf for more information.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Immediate Office of the Assistant Secretary for Management, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $107446 – $139684/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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