Executive Director, Managerial Cost Accounting & Strategy

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

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.