Deputy Controller and Director Financial Operations

Idaho National Laboratory•Idaho Falls, ID

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Deputy Controller and Director Financial Operations for its Business Management team. This senior management role oversees a major financial operations function and is responsible for operational strategy, financial planning, workforce planning, compliance, and performance. The position manages activities through subordinate supervisors and professionals, makes decisions that affect the immediate team and influence methods and techniques, and helps develop department and potentially division goals. The role is based at the EROB facility in Idaho Falls and follows a 9x80 schedule, with every other Friday off. The Deputy Controller assists the Controller in overseeing financial operations, with specific oversight of Policy and Assurance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, and cost accounting. The role ensures robust internal controls and compliance, monitors performance indicators and financial risks in alignment with DOE oversight requirements, and supports financial integrity and fraud risk management. It also coordinates audits and corrective actions, serves as a liaison to DOE stakeholders, and connects with financial leaders at other DOE laboratories to identify and implement best practices. The position leads and develops finance professionals and managers, including recruiting, coaching, mentoring, and creating training opportunities. The successful candidate ensures budgets, schedules, and performance standards are realistically set and achieved; determines resources to meet objectives; recommends policy changes and establishes procedures; and communicates results and recommendations across disciplines. The position typically performs work through the management of others and reports to a direct report of a Director, Senior Director, or Senior Leadership. The target annual pay range is $107,844–$274,980. Compensation decisions consider education, relevant experience, and other credentials.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 10 years of experience in Finance.
At least 2 years of leadership experience.
Experience providing effective and efficient accounting operations in federally funded environments, such as national laboratories or research institutions.
Knowledge and experience with financial management internal controls, including OMB Circular A-123 financial management assessment evaluation and testing.
Comprehensive knowledge of Governmental Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), GAAP, FAR, the Department of Energy Financial Management Handbook, and other relevant federal financial policies.
Ability to manage a department or discipline through subordinate supervisors and professionals.
Ability to set and attain budgets, schedules, and performance standards and determine resources to meet objectives.

Responsibilities

Assist the Controller in overseeing financial operations, including Policy and Assurance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, and cost accounting.
Ensure robust internal controls and compliance across Financial Operations.
Monitor key performance indicators and financial risks in alignment with DOE oversight requirements.
Ensure adherence to relevant laws and regulations, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and U.S. Department of Energy requirements.
Coordinate preparation for internal and external audits and OMB Circular A-123 testing, and address findings with corrective action plans.
Partner with the Controller on fraud risk management and financial integrity.
Serve as a liaison with DOE stakeholders, demonstrating transparency and sound accounting methodologies.
Network with financial leads at other DOE laboratories to identify and implement best practices for INL.
Mentor, recruit, develop, and coach finance staff and managers to foster excellence, compliance, and support for the scientific mission.
Develop programs and training opportunities to enhance team capabilities.
Manage department or discipline activities through subordinate supervisors and professionals.
Execute financial management, business planning, organizational priorities, and workforce planning.
Ensure budgets, schedules, and performance standards are realistically set and attained.
Determine resources needed to meet schedules and goals for objective-based assignments.
Recommend policy changes and establish procedures affecting the department or multiple disciplines.
Help develop department and potentially division goals, including long-term goals.
Work with subordinate supervisors, customers, and functional peer professionals on matters involving sections and multiple units.
Partner with external contacts outside the position’s area of expertise.
Communicate results and recommendations across disciplines.