Summary This position serves as the Financial Manager - Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the VA Maine Healthcare System. The Chief Financial Officer provides sound recommendations and advice to the Medical Center Director and Senior Leadership concerning the administration and coordination of Fiscal policy, programs and system designs within Fiscal Service and the VA Maine Healthcare System. Responsibilities ***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Major duties and responsibilities include: Provides leadership and financial services to a large complex healthcare system Maintains responsibility for fund maintenance of programs, appropriateness of expenditures, collection of funds Ensures the fiscal integrity of all financial records at the medical facility Ensures the expenditure of public trust and deposit funds is in accordance with various laws and regulations Provides analysis and advice in the design, adaptation, and installation of automated accounting systems Uses ingenuity in dealing with precedent-setting situations when work programs are newly assigned, and projected account structure is unknown Develops and implements accounting systems Studies accounts, reports, and procedural instructions and considers legislative and program background materials to identify need for revision Serves as the final authority in matters pertaining to the accounting systems, including the accounting structure to properly reflect the nature of transactions and to implement tools such as journals, subsidiary records, statements, and reports Validates a variety of accounting data Reconciles accounts, prepares balance sheets, and performs needed adjusts Provides expert advice on the interpretation of account regulations and impact of new legislation or program initiatives Performs financial audits of accounts and financial records Examines and tests financial records and controls to determine the degree of financial efficiency, economy, and effectiveness of the program Writes factual reports that identify noncompliance with regulations, inefficient operations, or improper practices Prepares and recommends annual budgets through analysis and forecasting of the usage of funds within a program, assuring annual budget projections Serves as financial authority, analyzing and resolving complex issues related to the financial aspects of network-wide Programs Provides direct and indirect supervision of the fiscal staff Serves as a member of the Medical Center Director's top advisory or executive board Performs other related duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: May be authorized for highly qualified candidates Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for ad-hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: DEGREE: Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. The term "accounting" means "accounting and/or auditing". NOTE: You must submit transcripts with your application. Education will not be credited without documentation. ~OR~ COMBINATION: At least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following: Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law (Transcript required); or A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination (Copy of Certificate required at time of application); or Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements.(Transcript or proof required) ~AND~ YOU MUST ALSO MEET THE FOLLOWING TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION AT THE GS-14 LEVEL: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-13) in Federal Service, that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience is experience where you were responsible for providing managerial oversight for the full range of fiscal activities and staff; developing accounting policies and procedures; utilizing in-depth knowledge of financial management systems, including administering an accounting system to collect and review all financial data; developing performance specifications and standards for financial programs and activities; developing/executing budget and financial plans; and providing financial advice to management for effective decision making, program planning, and policy formulation. NOTE: Your experience must be fully documented in your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Accounting Administration and Management Auditing Financial Management IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. 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). 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. Physical Requirements: The work is principally sedentary For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. Education IMPORTANT: 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: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov). Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.