Financial Manager

JOB SUMMARY:    Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 733878 OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln’s promise – “To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan” – by serving and honoring the men and women who are America’s Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?To fulfill President Lincolns promise – "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" – by servingand honoring the men and women who are Americas Veterans.  How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life.  VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities.  For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/  Forbes Magazine Ranks Johnson City and our small metro (Unicoi/Carter/Washington County) 14th in their latest rankings of best places to live. The significance of this is that we moved from 35th to 14th!!! City, County, Council, Chamber, Collaboration for Community Quality of Life Development…..truly ‘making a difference that matters.’ FACT:  Ninety percent of applicants fail to submit additional documentation with resume or application and are found ineligible (see How to Apply section of this announcement); therefore, it is imperative that you read the complete announcement.  Failure to do so may result in Loss of further consideration.Special Employment Consideration:  VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., mental retardation (intellectual disabilities), severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation.
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.

DUTIES:Back to top The Financial Manager serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and has responsibility for t he overall operation, training, and production of each section or unit in Fiscal Service and for the coordination of their assigned functional activities so as to produce quality products.   In significantly challenging situations, he/she makes the necessary determinations as to the accounting statistical or fiscal/administrative procedures and techniques that will be employed to meet customer expectations.  Formulates, develops prepares and executes the annual budget plans and administers the medical centers financial management program.   The CFO interprets program objectives and develops procedures to attain these objectives, resolving Fiscal Service operating challenges, making decisions on cases which require interpretations of regulation, administrative rules and organizational policy, with decisions having a material effect upon the planning, coordination, directing and controlling of departmental objectives.   Responsible for maintaining an automated and fully integrated system of financial staff services, which contributes to the effective management and control of medical center operations in such areas as accounting, budgeting, travel, payroll, financial analysis and reporting.   Responsible for carrying out the duties and responsibilities for all technical processes of budget formulation, development, review, and execution, which entails planning, coordinating, monitoring, and controlling expenditures.Work Schedule:  07:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - FridayPosition Description Title/PD#:  073960  
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are authorized for this position.
The Department of Veterans Affairs offers Permanent Change of Station (PCS) relocation services. Permanent Change of Station is the relocation of a household due to government convenience in connection with a transfer between duty stations or facilities. For more information go to  http://vaww.fscdirect.fsc.va.gov/pcs.asp.    QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.  Time-in-grade:   Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. Specialized Experience: Must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level which is typically in or related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience include served as a financial expert to management officials which included establishing and maintaining a complex integrated system of financial staff services in a multifaceted facility.  There is no educational substitution for the GS-14 level. You will be rated on the following Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other characteristics (KSAOs) based on your application for this position. 1.  Ability to develop and apply financial management techniques and methodologies.2.  Ability to lead in the development and implement policies to include integrating local and national policy.
3. Ability to read, interpret and apply Public Laws, regulations, and policies.4.  Ability to prepare financial reports as they pertain to healthcare and financial/business management.5.  Ability to plan and manage/supervise operations and activities of groups.6.  Ability to communicate orally and in writing with a wide variety of individuals and groups.
If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview.IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE . If your resume/application does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
Veterans Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.
Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the form.  For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: Your résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
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Country: USA, State: Tennessee, City: Johnson, Company: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration.