Summary
Serves as a full assistant to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at the West Texas VA Health Care System. Assists the CFO in everyday management responsibilities in close relationship with the Facility Director, staff and operating officials from the various Services of the Medical Center. Acts for the CFO in resolving most internal matters within the Service, keeping the CFO advised daily on such actions. Functions in an acting capacity in the absence of the CFO.
Duties
Duties include, but are not limited to: Budget Assisting the CFO by advising of current historical data necessary for formulating the annual budget program to the Associate Medical Center Director. To accomplish this, financial records of the station are utilized so as to produce comparative cost records, work studies, cost trends and similar data which is furnished to management. During the preparation phase of the annual budget, assisting in assembling, preparing, justifying and forwarding the station plan. During the execution of the annual plan, auditing the cost records in the various operating areas where responsibility for budget control has been vested. Supervisory Direct supervision of the Accounting and Budget Supervisors Dealing with general personnel management policy matters affecting the program, involving such matters as: initiating appropriate personnel actions when indicated; resolving differences between key management officials at the program; and identifying and resolving problems which may inhibit accomplishing the mission and/or the objectives of West Texas VA Health Care System. Accounting Requiring considerable experience in professional accounting and a mature and extensive grasp of the integrated accounting system. Responsible for such other tasks as may be assigned by direction of the CFO or the Associate Medical Center Director. Assisting the CFO in developing pertinent financial data and recommending additional sources of or changes in existing reports and controls used in connection with the station fund control program and other management programs that are intended for consumption of local station management. Keeping the CFO advised of changes in source data which will affect the format or content of present reports and develops new reports which will provide a clearer picture of the station finance program. Managerial Financial Reporting Compiling information from normal accounting and budgeting reports with combined data of a non-financial nature to produce comprehensive analyses of program accomplishments in financial terms which will assist the CFO in presenting information to management for planning and decision making. Auditing Assisting in conducting and maintaining an internal Financial Quality Assurance Management review program to ensure that financial policies and procedures of the station are being followed and are effective. Travel Ensuring that travel services are conducted in compliance with statutory requirements and agency regulations. Working with the Travel Supervisor and station Travel clerks to provide services to staff on temporary duty travel. Performing other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Fulltime, Monday thru Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM Telework: This position may be authorized for Ad Hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Assistant Chief Financial Officer-RECRUITMENT/RELOCATION INCENTIVE/PD006130 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized to highly qualified applicants 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. This position requires the application, assessment, and questionnaire to be fully completed. The assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 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 or trial 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/. NOTE: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.
How you will be evaluated
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document. Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.