Deputy Chief Financial Officer

$163,964 - $191,900/Yr

U.S. International Trade Commission - Washington, DC

Part-time,Full-time - Senior

Onsite - Washington, DC

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Deputy Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at the USITC plays a crucial role in overseeing the agency's financial management policies and procedures. This position involves leading the development of agency-wide financial standards, providing subject matter expertise, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The Deputy CFO will assist the CFO in executing the agency's mission and managing the day-to-day operations of the Office of the CFO, while also leading subordinate managers and staff in delivering financial services across the agency.

Responsibilities

• Develop agency-wide financial and accounting policies, principles, standards, and procedures.
• Provide subject matter expertise on financial management policy and procedures.
• Lead and coordinate activities within the Office of the CFO.
• Issue and communicate financial policies and procedures to the agency.
• Support day-to-day operations of the Office of the CFO.
• Oversee financial management, financial controls, cash management, and debt and credit management.
• Ensure prompt payment of vendors in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act.
• Lead the preparation and independent audit of annual financial statements.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship or nationality required.
• Successful completion of a full four-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in accounting or a related field with accounting coursework.
• At least 4 years of experience in accounting or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Mandatory professional certification as a CPA or CGFM.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in managing staff in a federal agency.
• Experience in audit leadership in a federal agency.
• Experience in planning and managing financial and internal audits.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of benefits designed for federal careers.