Chief Financial Officer

Talentify; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 204,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

USDA is seeking a Senior Executive Service (SES) Level II leader to direct the financial management program of the Agency. Responsibilities include directing development and execution of financial policies and modernizing corporate systems in alignment with government guidelines.

The role entails executive leadership, strategic oversight, and ensuring sound financial management across national programs, with performance-based rewards where applicable.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Initial appointments require a 1-year probationary period.
• Background Investigation required.
• If male born after 1959, register with the Selective Service or be exempt.
• File a Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually.
• May be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Pre-employment and random drug tests may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direction and leadership in formulating and executing the Agency's financial management program.
• Collaborates with executives to develop financial policies for nutrition assistance programs.
• Leads modernization of corporate financial systems in line with USDA guidelines.
• Advises leadership on major financial management decisions and policy.
• Monitors budget execution and prepares timely budget and accounting reports.
• Oversees financial programs of national scope with diverse client groups and delivery methods.

Job description

This position is designated as SES Career-Reserved. USDA structures its SES positions into position levels. This is a position level II with a salary range of $204,122 to $216,010 per year. Exceptions to the salary cap may be considered in certain circumstances. SES employees are also eligible to receive bonuses and performance-based awards. Visit http://www.opm.gov/ses/ for additional information and benefits for SES employees.

Duties

• Provides direction and leadership in the formulation, development and execution of the financial management program of the Agency.
• Participates with other agency executives to develop financial policies and procedures for the nation's domestic nutrition assistance programs to nourish those in need through financially sound programs that promote health and work.
• Provides executive leadership and strategic vision to direct the development, maintenance, and modernization of corporate financial systems in accordance with government-wide and USDA guidelines.
• Provides technical financial management advise to leadership in all major issues and significant management planning and policy and decision-making regarding financial management.
• Monitors the financial execution of FNA budget in relation to Agency priorities and prepares timely budget and accounting reports for the Administrator.
• Administers financial oversight of 16 programs that are national in scope and significance, with distinct but related client groups, services, and delivery mechanisms.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Veterans Preference is not applicable in the Senior Executive Service.
• Initial appointments are required to serve a 1-year probationary period.
• Background Investigation required.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• File a Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
• You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests