United States Government - Knoxville, TN
posted about 2 months ago
The Consultant, Financial II position at the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is designed to support the organization in various aspects of financial and operational performance management. This role is pivotal in providing management with critical information that influences decision-making and promotes fiscal discipline. The consultant will work closely with management and senior staff to enhance transparency around financial and operational performance, ensuring that all levels of management have access to the necessary data to make informed decisions. The consultant will be responsible for measuring, monitoring, and reporting on key factors such as cost, effort, and scope against established business plans. This includes highlighting any factors that could lead to unapproved scope and cost inflation. The role encompasses a wide range of accountabilities, including maintaining the integrity of financial statements, ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley controls, and providing technical accounting guidance. Additionally, the consultant will engage in financial and operational performance reporting, annual business plan development, budgeting and forecasting, financial analysis, cost management, and capital project planning. The position also involves business system development and integration, as well as system and process improvements. The consultant will be expected to actively develop and foster relationships within the team and with business partners, analyze financial reports and cost data, and provide management with insights that drive effective decision-making. Participation in special projects and initiatives as requested is also a key aspect of this role, along with the continuous development of skills to work independently as a financial consultant.