Financial Manager(Temporary Promotion/Detail NTE 120 Days)

Summary

The Financial Manager, also known as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at the Louis A. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Clarksburg, West Virginia is responsible for establishing and maintaining an integrated system of financial services that contributes to the effective management of facility operations. The activities of the Financial Manager are critical to support the accounting, budgeting, analysis, auditing, reporting, and other activities assigned by the Medical Center Director.

Duties

• ***This is a Temporary Promotion/Detail Not-To-Exceed (NTE) 120 Days, with the option to extend up to 12 months and/or be made permanent without further competition.
• Supervisory Approval is Required*** Major duties and responsibilities will include: Directs and promotes the use of advance techniques in budgeting, management, finance, accounting and manpower management.
• Assists operating programs in the development of budgets and advises organizations on liquidation and self-sufficiency efforts.
• Provides expert advice and recommendations for innovative approaches and solutions of facility financial operations.
• Prepares or edit narrative justifications and projected funding needs and assure that data in requests is formally and accurately documented in a wide variety of unrelated forms.
• Advises and makes recommendations on financial policies, procedures and other fiscal matters.
• Produce comprehensive analysis of program accomplishments in financial terms to assist management in planning and decision making.
• Advises on the status of programs, particularly regarding program objectives, progress and accomplishments and probable effects of alternative actions.
• Analyze and evaluate continual changes in program plans and funding and their effect on financial and budget program milestones.
• Analyze financial and budgetary relationships to develop recommendations for financial and/ or budgetary actions.
• Oversees the design of a complete accounting systems for the Medical Center.
• Approves the transfer of funds between program activities.
• Administers an accounting system designed to track, reconcile and report on agency administered programs and/or appropriations for which the agency has legislative oversight responsibility; Work Schedule: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Virtual: This is a virtual position.
• Position Description/PD#: Financial Manager(Temporary Promotion/Detail NTE 120 Days)/PD03639A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.

A pre-placement physical examination is not required. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver’s licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Required Documents

Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:

• Please make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).
• Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Disability Letter (Schedule A) Disability Letter (VA) Supervisor Approval Performance Appraisal Professional Certification Resume Separation Notice (RIF) SF-15 SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable for Time in Grade and/or Eligibility): Most recent SF-50 if you are a current or former Federal employee An SF-50 showing 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.
• Examples of appropriate SF-50's include: Within grade increases at the highest grade held; or Promotions with an effective date more than one year old; or SF-50's at the highest grade held with an effective date more than one year old.
• Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire.
• You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.).
• If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation.
• Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form.
• Documentation is required to award preference.
• For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets – Veterans – Job Seekers – Veterans' Preference.