Summary
This position covers the position of Director of the Office of Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR), in the Bureau of Comptroller and Global Financial Services (CGFS), which is responsible for directing the Office staff in the design, development, establishment, preparation and analysis of the Department of State's (DOS') highly significant financial statements and reports.
Duties
Serves as the Department's senior authority for financial accounting, financial reporting, and related financial management policies.
Exercises full managerial and supervisory authority over the Financial Accounting and Reports Office, supervisors, team leads, professional accountants, financial analysts, and administrative personnel.
Represents the Department in interactions with OMB, Treasury, GAO, OIG, independent auditors, and other Federal entities concerning accounting policies, financial reporting issues, audit matters, and Government-wide financial management initiatives.
Provides executive oversight of financial management modernization initiatives, accounting processes, data governance activities, and system improvements designed to enhance compliance, efficiency, and accountability.
Education
See the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials, visit: www.naces.org/members.php.
How you will be evaluated
A review of your resume will be conducted and compared against your responses to the crediting plan questions to determine if you are qualified for this job. Applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements, as described in the “Qualifications” section of this announcement, will be assigned a score between 70 and 100. The evaluation process consists of an online assessment and a subject matter expert resume review of applicants found to be among the top qualified candidates based on the crediting plan assessment. Resumes longer than two pages will be deemed ineligible and will not be considered further. Responses to questions that are not fully supported by the information in your resume may result in adjustments to your rating. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: Ability to supervise personnel and oversee staff responsibilities. Ability to evaluate and/or support the design of financial reporting systems. Ability to arrange, examine, and assess fiscal and operational information to resolve associated issues. Ability to investigate and analyze U.S. statutes and compliance requirements concerning accounting and auditing practices. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We do not make assumptions regarding your experience. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials may result in your removal from consideration. Applicants found to be among the top qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview. Qualified non-competitive candidates must be deemed best qualified based on the applicant assessment in order to be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview. Resume review: Subject matter experts (SMEs) will review your resume to determine your qualifications for this position based on the required specialized experience. Your resume should demonstrate how you meet all aspects of the specialized experience statement. SMEs will not review additional information beyond your resume (e.g., links embedded in your resume will not be opened.). If meeting basic qualifications through education only or a combination of education and experience, applicants will not be referred to the SME panel but will be reviewed by the HR Specialist for referral. Agency Career and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP and ICTAP) candidates must be considered well-qualified for the position and submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this job announcement to receive consideration for selection priority. To be considered well-qualified, in addition to earning a score of 85 or above and meeting minimum qualifications, candidates must demonstrate proficiency in some, but not all of the major aspects of the position. You may preview questions for this vacancy.