Executive Director Managerial Cost Accounting

US Immediate Office of the Assistant Secretary for Management; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

US Immediate Office of the Assistant Secretary for Management seeks an Executive Director, Managerial Cost Accounting (ED-MCAO) to advise the VHA CFO and senior VA leadership on financial management and cost accounting principles critical to hospital operations and program budgeting.

The incumbent will oversee managerial cost accounting systems, ensure alignment with financial reporting standards, and support decision-making through rigorous financial analysis and reporting to senior officials.

Qualifications

• TQ1: Demonstrate an integrated and in-depth knowledge and understanding of managerial cost accounting systems, health care missions and operating programs to meet the responsibilities of hospital operations and a specific knowledge of health care financial management principles and practices.
• ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding.
• ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency.
• ECQ 3: Merit and Competence.
• ECQ 4: Leading People.
• ECQ 5: Achieving Results.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the principal advisor to the VHA Chief Financial Officer on managerial cost accounting and related financial management practices.
• Oversees integration of cost accounting systems with hospital operations and health care programs.
• Guides policy and program decisions to support accurate financial statement reporting.

Job description

The incumbent will be the Executive Director, Managerial Cost Accounting (ED-MCAO) who serves as the principal advisor to the VHA Chief Financial Officer of the Veterans Health Administration as well as other key officials within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on matters pertaining to the agency's Financial management and accounting and analysis of financial information and activities in support of financial statement reporting.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ), and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES.

Resumes over the 2-page limit will be disqualified. Please see "Required Documents" section below for all resume formatting requirements.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs)

TQ1: Demonstrate an integrated and in-depth knowledge and understanding of managerial cost accounting systems, health care missions and operating programs to meet the responsibilities of hospital operations and a specific knowledge of health care financial management principles and practices.

ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding -

• Sub-Competencies:
  • Knowledge of the American System of Government: Demonstrates understanding and appreciation of the American system of government, including the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, separation of powers, federalism, and the historical development of the American Nation.
  • Commitment to the Rule of Law: Upholds the principles of the American Founding, including equality under the law and democratic self-government. Ensures the law is applied fairly and consistently.
  • Civic-Mindedness: Stays up-to-date on important developments in American government and aligns organizational objectives and practices with presidential and public interests. Demonstrates a commitment to serve the American people.

ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency -

• Sub-Competencies:
  • Fiscal Responsibility: Strategically manages, allocates and monitors financial resources. Aligns priorities and initiatives to justify budget proposals. Monitors expenditures, cuts unnecessary costs, and uses cost-benefit analysis to set priorities.
  • Managing Resources: Manages resources efficiently and effectively based on current and projected organizational goals, skills, budget considerations, and staffing needs.
  • Leveraging Technology: Explores emerging technology and potential applications. Incorporates technology to enhance efficiency and achieve results. Ensures access to and security of technology systems

ECQ 3: Merit and Competence -

• Sub-Competencies:
  • Technical Skill: Possesses the requisite technical knowledge and subject matter expertise to consistently produce timely, high-quality work. Is considered a strong contributor in his or her domain.
  • Problem Solving: Engages in critical and data-driven thinking when diagnosing root causes and evaluating options. Identifies and promptly addresses the most pressing, high-priority problems.
  • Agility and Resilience: Anticipates and adapts to change, new ideas, new information, and new conditions. Is committed to continuous improvement. Deals effectively with pressure and remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity.

ECQ 4: Leading People -

• Sub-Competencies:
  • Accountability: Ensures that employees are appropriately recruited, selected, appraised, trained, and retained. Takes swift action to address performance- or conduct-based deficiencies in employees supervised. Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results.
  • Developing Others: Recognizes and rewards outstanding achievement in others. Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods. Cultivates a dynamic environment in which employees are not afraid to make mistakes.
  • Executive Judgement: Makes well-reasoned, timely, and effective decisions and considers short- and long-term implications. Communicates effectively with stakeholders across all organizational levels, sharing and guarding information where appropriate.

ECQ 5: Achieving Results -

• Sub-Competencies:
  • Operational Mindset: Effectively translates strategies into actionable steps and processes. Partners effectively with stakeholders to drive adoption and addresses blockers to ensure successful implementation.
  • Innovation: Applies creativity to improving products and processes, challenges convention, takes measured risks, and considers ways to simplify and remove unnecessary requirements.
  • Strategic Thinking: Formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization by evaluating conditions, resources, capabilities, constraints, and organizational goals and values.

If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.