Financial Manager

The Financial Manager serves as the senior financial expert for the James J. Peters VA Health Care System. This role oversees a complex integrated financial services system that supports effective management control across facility operations. Responsibilities include accounting, budgeting, and workload and cost analysis, along with contributing to organizational planning, financial analysis, and reporting. Preferred Experience: One year supervising and working in finance at a medical center.

Evaluate employee performance and provide advice, counseling, instruction, and career planning support. Identify training needs for all employees assigned to the Financial Management Service and ensure appropriate training is provided. Maintain personnel attendance records, coordinate leave schedules and adjust workloads and assignments to meet unexpected deadlines. Direct and promote the effective use, analysis, and implementation of advanced accounting techniques. Plan, organize, and manage an integrated finance and accounting system for the facility. Oversee operational accounting programs and controls within the facility. Maintain communication across the facility with VISN, VACO representatives and other independent agencies to clarify procedures and policies related to special accounts and reimbursable activities. Promote effective development and execution of the organization's operating budget. Conduct budget presentations and hearings, serving as the principal advisor to the Executive Leadership Team. Develop local policies to assist operating officials in preparing budget estimates business plans for their fund control points. Distribute funds to various fund control points, analyzing actual performance against the budget plan, and projecting to recommend necessary adjustments to the financial operating plan. Brief the Director and managers on actual progress against the program objectives and VA standards. Provide expert recommendations on innovative approaches and solutions to financial challenges. Participate in meetings and conferences on facility operations, advising on program status, with a particular focus on objectives, progress, accomplishments, and the potential effects of alternative actions. Conduct an annual certification to ensure the financial integrity of accounting records and financial statements. Internal and external audits are conducted to identify vulnerabilities, weaknesses in internal controls, and potential waste, fraud, or abuse within the organization. Perform other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM -4:30 PM Compressed: Authorized. Virtual: Authorized. This position may be filled at the facility where the position is located or virtual. Position Description/PD#: Financial Manager/PD009820 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. 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 ([external link] 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.