This position is part of the US Trade and Development Agency. The incumbent serves as the Deputy Director of Finance and the senior level technical expert for accounting, budgeting and finance. Along with the Director of Finance, the incumbent is responsible for the integrity and accuracy of the accounting, financial systems, and internal controls of the agency; and compliance with statutes, regulations, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars applicable to U.S. government agencies.

Duties

Senior level technical expert in accounting, budgeting, and finance, ensuring that financial transactions are executed in accordance with authorizations, laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Assists the Director of Finance in the testing, implementation, coordination and maintenance of the internal financial control system. Forecasts long-range funding needs; projects and analyzes the potential impact of budget and financial actions on the attainment of mission objectives. Prepares, coordinates and certifies the development and presentation of the agency's quarterly and annual financial statements. Leads, plans and directs, through subordinates and contractors, the activities associated with the formulation and execution of USTDA's annual budgets, and proper financial controls of funds. Interprets new accounting legislations and changing requirements and maintains effective internal controls to safeguard agency assets and the integrity of USTDA's accounting data and programs. Interfaces with the Department of Interior's Business Center (IBC) on systems matters to ensure accurate and timely adjustments to the operating budget, and reconciliation of the USTDA payroll.

Requirements

Qualifications

At the GS-14 level, you must meet the following qualification: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level. Specialized experience is that which has equipped the applicant with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience for this position include demonstrated experience in financial management sufficient to manage and develop financial and accounting systems, policies and procedures, to serve as the Agency's expert in financial and budget planning, execution and audits, and to analyze data and prepare accurate financial statements. Examples of specialized experience at the GS-14 level include: * Application of financial management concepts, principles, practices and appropriations law; * Experience conducting reviews and evaluations of accounting policies and programs, including audit follow up and account reconciliation; * Experience establishing and maintaining internal financial control systems; * Demonstrated ability to interpret financial regulatory policies and provide guidance to management officials on budget and financial plans; * Experience adapting and implementing systems and software applications that enhance financial management and planning; * Experience using financial software and systems for developing budgets and forecasting; * Experience applying financial management and accounting techniques and procedures in an organization or business unit; * Experience developing, reviewing and analyzing financial plans and summaries; * Experience ensuring effective management and accountability of funds; * Applying analytical methods and techniques to identify and resolve accounting issues; * Advising senior managers on complex financial management issues. Applicants must carefully review the information in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for important information and instructions pertaining to the multi-hurdle assessment process for this position. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. TIME-IN-GRADE: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). 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; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Contacts

• Address US Trade and Development Agency 1101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1100 Arlington, VA 22209 US
• Name: Michael Robie
• Phone: 303-969-7246
• Email: [email protected]