This position serves as the Supervisor for the Finance Section, Support Services Division (SSD), for the Regional Office (RO). The primary purpose of the work is to manage and direct the operations of the Finance Section, Accounting Unit and Operations Unit. Provides management and operating officials advice on all financial matters, and to prepare, present, and execute the RO budget.

Duties

Major Duties: Supervises the Support Services Division, Finance Section, with overall responsibility for an effective and efficient operation. Administers a fiscal program that includes payments for general operating expenditures and benefit programs. Serves as technical expert on fiscal and accounting activities, providing advice and assistance to RO Leadership on all financial matters. Formulates, presents, and executes the station's budget. Provides briefings and advise to RO Leadership, including Division Chiefs, on the availability of funds. Maintains an integrated computerized accounting system using the principles of double entry, self-balancing set of books. Establishes and monitors internal controls to assure that public funds are handled in accordance with applicable laws. Analyzes financial records and controls to determine the degree of financial efficiency, economy, and effectiveness of the program. Conducts studies and reviews to evaluate functions and work processes using qualitative and quantitative analysis. Manages a variety of fiscal activities through subordinate employees in support of operational activities. Determines training needs of staff. Advises, counsels, and instructs subordinate employees on work and administrative matters. Interviews and selects candidates for vacant positions. May assume the full responsibility of the SSD Chief in the absence of the Chief.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Selectees are subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A probationary period may be required for employees and supervisors
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-12 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience is experience in a multifaceted program of services, management programs, and budget/fiscal and administrative operations for a federal office. The experience should demonstrate the following: Preparing administrative study findings, recommendations, plans and reports; Providing advice on programs and procedures pertaining to the budget, and other finance program activities; Presenting position papers and technical presentations to top management or the public involving finance program issues; Conducting independent evaluations of finance functions; Preparing and monitoring complex budgets and resolving financial management issues. Competencies: Knowledge of financial management, operation, and administrative support systems. Knowledge of Federal Laws, regulations, policies, guidelines, and procedures applicable to VBA Finance, Budget and Administrative programs. Ability to manage and / or supervise the work activities of subordinates. Knowledge of budgetary and financial principles, practices, and processes. Ability to establish and maintain effective communication (oral and written) with persons both within and outside an organization, from many different backgrounds, and with different levels of education and competence. NOTE: 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.

Education

There is no educational substitution for the GS-13 level.

Contacts

• Address St Louis Regional Benefit Office 9700 Page Ave Overland, MO 63132 US
• Name: Steve Willenberg
• Phone: 314 253 4100 X9369
• Email: [email protected]