Chief Financial Officer

LLNL•Livermore, CA

19d•$409,980 - $526,512•Onsite

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic financial and acquisition leadership for a complex, mission-driven organization with a $4 billion annual budget. The CFO will serve as Treasurer of Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC, overseeing financial stewardship, procurement and acquisition strategy, internal controls, and enterprise financial business operations in support of LLNL’s national security mission. The CFO will partner with the Laboratory Director and senior leaders to develop and implement institutional strategy, allocate resources responsibly, and modernize business systems and operating practices. The role leads the finance and budget management portfolio, which is expected to expand to include Procurement and Travel Management. The CFO will integrate these functions into a cohesive, efficient, service-oriented enterprise model and lead the resulting Financial Services organization of approximately 300–350 professionals. The position reports to the Laboratory Principal Deputy Director and is part of the Operations and Business Principal Directorate. The successful candidate will bring deep experience in financial management, procurement, business systems, and organizational leadership within a large, complex, federally regulated environment. The position requires eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business, or an equivalent combination of experience and demonstrated competence.
Senior-level leadership and management skills, including setting strategic direction and motivating people to advance organizational goals.
Extensive experience as a senior financial manager in a large research and development or highly technical organization.
Extensive technical knowledge and experience with complex accounting, financial, and acquisition principles, including direct and indirect funding and distribution mechanisms.
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the federal budget process, federal contracting, and financial analysis.
Extensive experience analyzing complex, detailed financial data to predict financial performance.
Strategic thinking and the ability to anticipate needs and make decisions consistent with the Laboratory’s strategic direction.
Entrepreneurial problem-solving skills and an innovative approach to highly complex issues with significant impact.
Expert written and verbal communication skills, including explaining and presenting complex financial and business information to all levels of management and internal and external organizations.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
CPA or equivalent credentials.
DOE and/or NNSA experience.
Detailed knowledge of federal government financial policies, procedures, orders, and contract requirements applicable to federally funded research and development centers, university affiliated research centers, and federal management and operating contracts.
Extensive experience developing effective working relationships with senior laboratory and federal government personnel.
Experience modernizing financial and business systems, improving data quality, and enabling automation and SI-enabled workflows to solve complex issues.
Experience leading or overseeing strategic procurement, federal acquisition, contracting, or related functions in a complex organization.

Responsibilities

Advise Laboratory leadership and work with senior management and programmatic, technical, and other Laboratory organizations to develop strategies, set priorities, and advance institutional and programmatic goals.
Lead financial, budget, accounting, treasury, disbursement and reimbursement, and acquisition strategy for a large, complex enterprise.
Serve as Treasurer of LLNS, LLC, overseeing financial reporting, forecasting, and fiscal governance.
Cultivate a work environment and culture that attracts, develops, and retains a talented workforce.
Ensure stewardship of public funds and align financial resources with mission priorities.
Oversee internal controls consistent with GAAP, CAS, OMB A-123, DOE, and NNSA requirements.
Lead financial and acquisition policy development, implementation, and interpretation.
Partner with the CIO and other leaders to modernize financial and business systems, improve data quality, and enable automation and SI-enabled workflows.
Promote simplification, standardization, and service excellence across business operations.
Anticipate outyear funding challenges and advise on financial risks, opportunities, and tradeoffs.
Provide strategic guidance on indirect budget optimization and resource prioritization.
Represent LLNL to DOE, NNSA, and other external stakeholders on financial and acquisition matters.
Lead the Financial Services organization, integrating finance, budget, Procurement, and Travel Management into a cohesive enterprise model.