Division Finance Manager

Argonne National Laboratory•Lemont, IL

About The Position

The Computing and Environment and Life Sciences (CELS) directorate seeks a Division Finance Manager to oversee financial activities for the BioSciences (BIO) and Data Science and Learning (DSL) divisions. Working directly with division management, the manager provides financial leadership and operational support to advance divisional priorities and ensure effective stewardship of funds. The role includes developing budgets and forecasts, monitoring and analyzing costs and financial data, preparing reports for division management and sponsors, supporting funding proposals, and developing and tracking user facility rates. The manager oversees divisional financial practices and supports procurement and effort reporting, including executing subcontracts, procurements, and agreements. The position also leads and supports junior staff through goal setting, feedback, coaching, and development initiatives. Applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship to perform the essential functions of the position and comply with federal regulations and the contract. Employment offers are contingent upon a background check. The position may also require government access authorization. The expected hiring range is $95,250.00–$148,590.00; the pay offered depends on factors including the position’s responsibilities, qualifications, and business considerations. Comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience, or equivalent.
Proof of U.S. citizenship is required to perform the essential functions of the position and comply with federal regulations and the contract.
Knowledge of finance, budgeting, cost accounting, and procurement policies and procedures.
Strong oral and written communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy when anticipating problems and leading or contributing to their resolution.
Skill in developing project budgets, accurately estimating costs, analyzing budget and accounting reports, and preparing financial summaries and status reports.
Skill in initiating requests for contracts and procurement of goods and services.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of personnel.
Strong organizational and planning skills, including the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, balance competing priorities, and meet commitments.
Proficiency in creating and maintaining spreadsheets and working with financial databases.
Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement budgets, track and monitor costs, and coordinate financial forecasts.
Prepare and report financial information to division management and sponsors.
Support the development of funding proposals.
Develop and track user facility rates.
Oversee divisional financial practices and provide operational and managerial support for procurement and effort reporting.
Execute subcontracts, procurements, and agreements.
Track, monitor, and analyze financial data to ensure proper allocation of funds and accurate reporting of funding status.
Perform financial analyses and reconcile and resolve data discrepancies.
Lead and support junior staff by establishing performance goals and providing ongoing feedback and coaching.
Identify staff training and development needs and develop programs or initiatives to address them.
Perform other duties as assigned.