Financial Manager

DutiesSummary

Located in the Office of Financial Management, the incumbent serves as Chief, Office of Financial Management and has the responsibility for planning, directing, supervising and coordinating an integrated system of financial services throughout the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.



Responsibilities

As a Financial Manager, you will:

• Direct the development, preparation, justification and execution of the Bureau's budget.
• Direct and oversee the Mutilated Currency Division (MCD) and the related processing of claims from the public.
• Oversee the production of BEP’s quarterly and annual audited financial statements which are prepared in accordance with Commercial Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as well as the agency’s Annual Report.
• Have a lead role in coordinating management activities and deliverables involved with the annual financial audit which includes an opinion the agency’s internal controls.
• Guide the development of product price proposals to ensure that the Bureau's revolving fund provides the resources needed to fund day-to-day operations, working capital, and planned capital investment.
• Direct the internal and external financial reporting processes, Departmental submissions, monthly cost reports and required financial reporting to the Financial Management Service, the Office, of Management and Budget, etc.
• Present financial results of operations and budgetary status to the Senior Executive Team during monthly enterprise governance meetings.
• Direct the development and execution of the Bureau's capital investment plan in coordination with the Capital lnvestment Committee.
Travel Required

Occasional travel - 1 to 5 nights per month

Supervisory status

Yes

Promotion Potential

15

• Job family (Series)

  0505 Financial Management

• Requirements

  RequirementsConditions of Employment
  • Must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals.
  • Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying.
  • Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."

  The experience may have been gained in either the public or private sector. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé.
  
  SUITABILITY, CLEARANCE & REQUIREMENTS: A background investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant’s successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for disqualification in the hiring process. The background investigation process conducted by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing is very thorough. Therefore it is imperative that applicants exercise candor and honesty when answering background questionnaires, especially as it relates to arrest, employment, education, finances, illegal drug use, and/or other criminal history. Falsification discovered in security documents or during the background investigation process may result in an immediate negative suitability determination or immediate revocation of your interim clearance (if applicable).

  Qualifications

  You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
  
  For the GS-15, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service.

  Specialized experience for this position includes:

  • Performing financial management and managerial functions to support planning and execution of programs.
    

  Examples of such experience could include:

  • Maintaining cost methodologies and accounts, and preparing audit and financial reports; OR
  • Formulating, justifying, and executing a budget for an agency; OR
  • Developing an integrated management control plan which demonstrates experience in identifying the control environment, assessing risk, ensuring management directives are carried out, capturing and communicating information; OR
  • Experience monitoring the quality and effectiveness of the internal control systems in place.
  
  

  
  In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable:

  For the GS-15, you must have been at the GS-14 level for 52 weeks.
  

  Education
  Additional information
  • We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
  • This is a non-bargaining unit position.
  • We offer opportunities for telework.
  • We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
  • The facility typically shuts down annually between Christmas and New Year's Day. As such, all BEP employees must take leave for work days during the shutdown period.
  
  CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
  
  • A one year probationary period may be required.
  • A one year managerial probationary period may be required.
  • Public Trust – Background Investigation will be required.
  • Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
  • If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
  • Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
  • Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
  • Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment.
  • Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
  • Weekend work and overtime, if applicable, will be scheduled when needed based on production requirements as determined by Management.
  
  
  How You Will Be Evaluated

  You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

  Your application includes your résumé, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your résumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your résumé may result in a “not qualified” determination.
  
  Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Technical, Leadership, and Communication. Your application will be rated and ranked among others, based on your responses to the online questions, regarding your experience, education, training, performance appraisals and awards relevant to the duties of this position. A subject matter expert may be used in the evaluation. Your rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.
  
  Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview. We will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site.
  
  If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)) you must score 90 or better to be rated as “well qualified" to receive special selection priority.

  
  
  To preview questions please click here.
  
  Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance

  Not Required

  Drug test required

  No

• Required Documents

  Required Documents
  A complete application includes 1. A résumé, 2. Vacancy question responses, and 3. Submission of any required documents. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
  
  All applicants are required to submit:
  
  Résumé either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.) To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/date/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your résumé. We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your résumé to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please view résumé tips.
  
  Appraisal: a copy of your most recent, signed, completed annual performance appraisal which includes the final rating. If it is not dated within the last 18 months, or if you have not received a performance appraisal, please explain why in your application.
  
  CURRENT AND FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES - Documentation Relating to Your Federal Employment:
  
  • Submit a copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows your current (or most recent) grade and competitive service status. (The “position occupied” block on the SF-50 should show a “1” and your “tenure” block should show a “1” or “2”.)
  • If you are currently on a Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA), submit a copy of an SF-50 showing that. Also, you must submit a copy of your DD214 or other documentation showing dates of service and type of discharge and any other applicable documents such as SF-15, VA letters, etc.
  • Indicate on your application the highest permanent grade you have held; if this grade is different from your current grade, submit a copy of an additional SF-50 showing this grade.
  
  CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) OR INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click CTAP/ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents.
  
  If you are applying under a special hiring authority (e.g. Military Spouses, Interchange Agreement, VEOA, VRA, Schedule A Disability, etc.), please see applicant guide for required documentation. In order to be eligible under one of these authorities, you must submit all required documentation as outlined in the applicant guide.
  
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• Benefits

  Benefits

  A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.

  Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes:
  
  
  • Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards.
  • Ten paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.
  • Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire.
  • A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums.
  • A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions.
  • Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits

  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• Individuals with disabilities
• Federal employees - Competitive service

  Current or former competitive service federal employees.

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

  Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

• Land & base management

  Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.

• Military spouses
• Family of overseas employees

  Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is, or was, working overseas.

• Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista
• Special authorities

  Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.

• Veterans

All candidates who are: Current or former federal employees qualifying as Status Eligibles, Federal employees currently serving on a VRA, VEOA eligibles, CTAP/ICTAP eligibles, eligible for special hiring authorities (e.g., the Schedule A appointment for persons with disabilities, or covered by an Interchange Agreement), or Land Management employees eligible under Public Law 114-47.