Financial Manager
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Summary The Financial Manager serves as the principal financial advisor to the facility Director, Associate Director, Assistant Director, Associate Director of Patient Services, Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff, and 24 Service Chiefs. Financial Management Service provides financial services to a complex dual campus health care system which supports two Community Living Center Units; a residential domiciliary; a large Mental Health program, and ten Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). Responsibilities VAEKHCS is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working and learning environment that promotes professional growth and teamwork. We offer an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where we celebrate our individual differences and unite as a team toward a common goal of providing outstanding service to our Nation's Veterans. Effective financial management is necessary to support the fundamental mission of the health care system which is to provide acute psychiatric care, outpatient care and long-term care for veterans through general health/medical programs, various medical specialty services, and allied health services. The Health Care Systems Financial Manager establishes, directs, and maintains an integrated program of financial staff services which contribute to effective management control, direction, and evaluation of the Health Care Systems operations, programs, and financial resources. The Financial Manager is also responsible for the supervision and control of all facility fiscal functions, to include General Ledger Accounting, Budget, Voucher Audit, Agent Cashier, Accounts Receivable, Employee Accounts, Managerial Cost Accounting (formerly the Decision Support System DSS ), Business Development, Revenue generation, Non-VA Medical Care Program, Timekeeping, General Post Fund, the facility Purchase Card/Travel Card Program and the Veterans Equitable Resource Allocation (VERA). Level of Managerial Authority - Full responsibility and authority for the formulation, justification and execution of financial plans for the operation of the Healthcare System, as well as compliance with guidelines and regulations provided by VA Central Office, Department of the Treasury, Office of Management and Budget (0MB), Comptroller General Decisions, and Appropriation Law for developing and implementing financial plans. Staff Management Responsibilities - The Financial Manager plans and directs the work to be accomplished by subordinates, assigns the work, evaluates the performance, gives advice, counsel, instruction, and career planning to subordinates, including the Health Care Systems Budget Analyst, Chief Accountant, Managerial Cost Accounting System Analyst, Program Specialist, Non-VA Care Supervisor, and Business Development and Revenue Generation staff Financial Management Functions - The Financial Manager is responsible for the operation of the Managerial Cost Accounting system which collects and distributes cost information for all services and processes the infom1ation to ultimately formulate Managerial Cost Accounting reports and related reports. Advisory Responsibilities - The most important aspect of the Financial Manager's relationship to management is that of providing timely financial information and advice required to make effective decisions for proper program planning. Knowledge Required by the position - Must have a professional knowledge of the theory, principles, concepts, and practices of accounting, to apply this knowledge to broad and difficult assignments. Supervisory Controls - Incumbent reports directly to the Associate Director, and ultimately to the facility Director. As a recognized financial management authority, the financial manager is subject only to administrative and policy direction concerning overall program priorities and objectives. Work Environment - The work is usually performed in an office setting. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Financial Manager/PD050710 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized to highly qualified applicants. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See Additional Information below for details. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/27/2024. Time-In-Grade Requirement: 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 by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-14 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-13. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. Basic Requirements for Positions with Accounting Responsibilities: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: At least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. Background must include one of the following: Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law; (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) or A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; (COPY OF CERTIFICATE REQUIRED) or Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement above, you must also meet the following specialized experience to qualify at the GS-14 grade level: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-13) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include: Developing, coordinating, and maintaining an integrated system of financial staff services including accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, auditing, management analysis, payroll operations, employee travel services, and agent cashier operations; exercising effective control over the financial resources of an organization; advising on, developing, coordinating, and carrying out financial policies, procedures, and plans; reviewing, analyzing, evaluating, and reporting upon program accomplishments in financial terms; supplying organizational officials the financial management advice required to make informed management decisions and aid in the establishment of organizational goals and objectives and performing various supervisory duties, such as initiating personnel actions, performance evaluations, and resolving differences between program officials. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Cost Estimation and Analysis Financial Management Lead or Supervise Systems Thinking Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: The work is principally sedentary. Work may require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the work site.You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Work Environment: Works in an adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated office setting. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at Education At the GS-14 grade level there is no additional educational substitution for the grade. A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education to meet the basic requirements. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.