About this role

RESUMES MUST BE TWO PAGES (OR LESS). QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE CLEARLY VERIFIABLE IN YOUR RESUME. GOVERNMENT POSITIONS MUST INCLUDE PAY PLAN, SERIES, GRADE, TO AND FROM DATES, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCY/DEPARTMENT. Must include at least one year of experience performing duties at a level which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform successfully in the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Extensive progressively responsible experience in business, financial management, and/or accounting, demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of financial program operations.

Experience demonstrating strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and financial management policies. Experience with audit oversight/readiness, evaluating internal controls, reviewing financial information for accuracy, and addressing audit findings. Experience developing and managing budgets, forecasting financial performance, and exercising effective control over financial resources. Strong demonstrated analytical, communication, leadership, and supervisory skills.

All Qualified applicants will be rated against the highly qualifying criteria by a rating panel for evaluation of the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience and education. Those applicants determined to be highly qualified will be referred to the hiring official for consideration. The highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and reference checks. HIGHLY QUALIFYING CRITERIA: Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting/Finance and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification (Transcripts and/or CPA certificate must be uploaded with application to receive credit for this criteria).

Those applicants that meet this degree or certification criteria will be referred first. **In addition to the HQC listed above, please include the 4 narrative questions as part of your application process.** SUPPLEMENTAL HIGHLY QUALIFYING NARRATIVE REQUIREMENT: To receive consideration as a highly qualified candidate, applicants must upload separate written statements (narrative format) describing accomplishments based upon each item below.

You must address each item separately, not to exceed five pages; no more than one page per narrative. Each accomplishment should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs/issues managed, and results of your action. Narrative responses will not be reviewed in the initial rating of your application. The qualification requirements stated above must be clearly addressed in your resume.

Narrative 1: Expertise in risk management / internal controls, auditing and regulatory compliance (GAAP) and experience implementing robust internal controls (e.g., separation of duties, approval hierarchies) to prevent fraud. Narrative 2: Demonstrated experience applying commercial industry business budgeting techniques, interpreting balance sheets, and analyzing profit and loss statements. Narrative 3: Experience redesigning financial processes to leverage new systems for improved efficiency and enhancement of internal controls.

Narrative 4: Demonstrated experience fostering a culture of high ethics, transparency and accountability while mentoring and motivating teams through periods of change.

Source listing: usajobs