Division Finance Lead: Budgets, Forecasts & Proposals

Argonne; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Argonne National Laboratory's Computing and Environment and Life Sciences directorate seeks a Division Finance Manager to oversee financial activities for the BIO and DSL divisions, providing leadership and support to advance divisional priorities.

You will build budgets, forecasts, reports, funding proposals, and rates; manage procurement and subcontracts; supervise staff and mentor juniors; and ensure compliance and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with 6+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 4+ years.
• U.S. citizenship required to perform essential functions.
• Knowledge of finance, budgeting, cost accounting, and procurement policies and procedures.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and lead junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement budgets; track and monitor costs; and coordinate financial forecasts.
• Prepare and report financial information to division management and sponsors.
• Support the development of funding proposals.
• Develop and track user facility rates.
• Oversee divisional financial practices and provide operational and managerial support for procurement and effort reporting.
• Execute subcontracts, procurements, and agreements.
• Track, monitor, and analyze financial data to ensure proper allocation of funds and accurate reporting of funding status.
• Perform financial analyses and reconcile and resolve data discrepancies.
• Lead and support junior staff by establishing performance goals and providing ongoing feedback and coaching.
• Identify staff training and development needs and develop programs or initiatives to address them.

Skills

Budgeting

Cost accounting

Procurement

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Staff development

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Argonne National Laboratory's Computing and Environment and Life Sciences directorate seeks a Division Finance Manager to oversee financial activities for the BIO and DSL divisions, providing leadership and support to advance divisional priorities.

You will build budgets, forecasts, reports, funding proposals, and rates; manage procurement and subcontracts; supervise staff and mentor juniors; and ensure compliance and accurate reporting.