Director Usace Finance Center

Overview

Position Overview/Duties

Announcement Type: DHA - Direct-Hire Authority
Position Type:
Permanent
USACE Organization: USACE Finance Center (UFC)
Locations (City, State):
Millington, TN

DIRECTOR USACE FINANCE CENTER, GS-0510-15

You will perform as an Accounting Officer responsible for a Finance Center programs and functions including budgeting, programming, and execution. The duties under this vacancy are the following:

• Oversee the annual execution of $35B+ for the enterprise from various funding sources (Civil Works, Military Programs, etc).
• Manage an annual budget exceeding $35 million, ensuring efficient budgeting, cost savings, and long-term planning.
• Lead the Finance Center by managing over 200 employees across two geographical locations, and provide executive leadership in finance and accounting programs worldwide.
• Develop, implement, and enforce finance and accounting policies, ensuring compliance with federal guidelines and regulations.
• Serve as Program Manager for CEFMS II, overseeing system maintenance and enhancements, and ensuring smooth accounting operations and audit readiness.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with the CFO Act, safeguarding financial assets and records.
• Work with and advise leaders at District, Division, HQUSACE, HQDA and OSD levels.
• Represent USACE at meetings with the Army Staff, DFAS, OMB, Department of Treasury, GAO and other agencies.

This critical position demands leadership, strategic oversight, and a deep understanding of financial management, policy implementation, and system controls within a large-scale government organization.

Applicability/Area of Consideration: Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation under Section 9905 for Qualified DoD personnel. WHO MAY APPLY: US Citizens

Basic Requirement for 0510 series:
Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in accounting; or a degree in related field with 24 semester hours in accounting (up to 6 hours of business law acceptable).

OR

Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of accounting experience with one of the following: 24 semester hours in accounting/auditing; or CPA/CIA certification; or substantial accounting coursework plus demonstrated professional work in accounting or auditing with reviewer validation.

In addition to the Basic Requirement, you must meet the Specialized Experience for GS-14 equivalent:
One year of experience applying federal accounting standards, fiscal law, policies, and regulations to develop innovative accounting and finance strategies; oversight of government accounting systems; strategic oversight of finance programs; interpretation of policies; leadership of teams in financial management.

This definition is typical of the next lower grade in federal service. Substitution of education for experience is not permitted for this job.

Permanent

• Advanced Financial Management
• Financial Management and Reporting Analysis
• Financial Stewardship
• Leadership
• Organizational Performance Analysis

• One year probationary period may be required.
• One year supervisory probationary period may be required.
• Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• Filing of OGE Form 450 upon entry and annually thereafter.
• All positions require U.S. citizenship.
• Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Must be a registered professional as required by ER 690-1-958.
• Nepotism restrictions apply.
• An announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for up to three months after closing date.
• May be eligible for situational telework.
• All qualifications must be met by the closing date.
• Salary includes locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• CP-11 Comptroller Career Program position.
• Must obtain and maintain TOP SECRET security clearance.
• Subject to Civilian Drug Abuse Testing Program (DA Form 5019-R).
• Must obtain FMC
  03-Financial Management Certification Level III within two years of entry on duty.
• Relocation (PCS) expenses may be authorized; recruitment incentives may be authorized.
• Direct deposit of pay required.
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