Chief Financial Officer

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 148,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, is seeking a Chief Financial Officer for the VA New Jersey Healthcare System in East Orange, NJ. The role oversees a complex integrated finance system impacting facility operations and fiscal governance.

The position requires leadership of finance teams, advanced accounting methods, and budget management, with telework potential and a strong emphasis on internal controls and audits. GS-14 level with transcripts required.

Qualifications

• Transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing qualifications on education.
• There is no educational substitution at this grade level (GS-14).
• Education or degrees must be recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; foreign education requires a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.

Responsibilities

• Directs the work of subordinates and assigns tasks; conducts performance evaluations and initiates personnel actions.
• Interviews candidates, sets performance standards, and ensures training for team members.
• Promotes effective use and implementation of advanced accounting techniques.
• Plans, organizes, and manages an integrated finance and accounting system for the facility.
• Oversees operating budget development, presentations, and hearings; serves as principal advisor to Executive Leadership Team.
• Develops local policies for budget estimates and business plans for fund control points.
• Reviews budget estimates and negotiates funding levels; allocates funds and analyzes performance against plan.
• Acts as senior technical advisor on financial matters to Managers and the Medical Center Director.
• Directs special projects to improve operations, productivity, and cost efficiency; conducts audits and internal controls review.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Employee will be assigned to Finance Service, VA New Jersey Healthcare System, East Orange, NJ. Employee will serve as the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for establishing and maintaining a complex integrated system of financial service that provides major impact and control over facility operations.

Key Responsibilities

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Directs the work of subordinates and assigns tasks as needed. Conducts employee performance evaluations, provides counseling, and initiates personnel actions like promotions or disciplinary measures.

Interviews candidates, establishes performance standards, and ensures proper training is provided to team members. Directs and promotes the effective use, analysis, and implementation of advanced accounting techniques. Plans, organizes, and manages an integrated finance and accounting system for the facility. Oversees operational accounting programs and controls within the facility.

Communicates with facility representatives and other independent agencies on managing special accounts and reimbursable activities. Directs and promotes the effective development and execution of the organization's operating budget. Conducts budget presentations and hearings, serving as the principal advisor to the Executive Leadership Team. Develops local policies to assist operating officials in preparing budget estimates and business plans for their fund control points.

Reviews budget estimates and negotiates with management officials to determine funding levels. Distributes funds to various fund control points, analyzes actual performance against the budget plan, and projects to recommend necessary adjustments to the financial operating plan.

Serves as a senior technical advisor, providing guidance and advice to Managers, Service Chiefs, the Executive Leadership Team, and the Medical Center Director on all financial aspects of the organization. Convenes meetings with professional, technical, and management staff and serves as a key member of the Medical Center Director's top advisory boards.

Directs and evaluates a range of special projects, studies, and task forces to improve operations, productivity, and cost efficiency. Investigates complex financial issues that require significant expertise and a comprehensive understanding of integrated financial programs. Combines information from accounting and budget reports with non-financial data to provide a comprehensive analysis of program accomplishments in financial terms.

Directs a thorough audit and quality assurance initiative to ensure that the agency's financial and operational policies and procedures, as well as those of external authorities, are adhered to and effective. Conducts internal and external audits to identify vulnerabilities, weaknesses in internal controls, and potential waste, fraud, or abuse within the organization. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (7:30am - 4:00pm) Recruitment-Indiv & Relocation: May be authorized for Highly Qualified applicants. Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Requirements & Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. There is no educational substitution at this grade level of GS-14. 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. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $148222 – $192694/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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