Executive Director Managerial Cost Accounting

Immediate Office of the Assistant Secretary for Management•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Executive Director, Managerial Cost Accounting (ED-MCAO) serves as the principal advisor to the VHA Chief Financial Officer and other key Department of Veterans Affairs officials on financial management, accounting, and analysis of financial information and activities supporting financial statement reporting. The role develops and interprets directives and policies for VHA coding and cost accounting, recommends policies and standards for resource valuation, and provides financial guidance for the Electronic Health Record and VHA systems related to asset management, cash management, debt collection, and property and inventory controls. The incumbent interprets positions and statements presented in meetings, makes oral and written presentations to senior VHA executives, the Assistant Secretary for Management, and other partners, and discusses operational deficiencies and corrective actions. The role also assists the VHA CFO with national resource and staffing priorities and cost accounting policy, and conducts studies and analyses integrating accounting, cost accounting, obligations accounting, and budget information to support complete, reliable, consistent, and timely information for data-driven management decisions.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen or national.
Must demonstrate the Technical Qualification: integrated and in-depth knowledge of managerial cost accounting systems, health care missions and operating programs, hospital operations, and health care financial management principles and practices.
Must demonstrate the five Executive Core Qualifications: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding; Driving Efficiency; Merit and Competence; Leading People; and Achieving Results.
Submit a resume of no more than two pages demonstrating relevant experience, education, and accomplishments; resumes exceeding the limit will be disqualified.
Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment when requested and meet the applicable suitability requirements.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify Selective Service registration or exemption.
Incumbents are subject to a background investigation commensurate with the position's risk and sensitivity level.
May be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
Submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (SF-278) within 30 days of appointment.
May be subject to geographic or organizational reassignment; SES mobility may require signing a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement.
A one-year probationary period is required unless already completed.

Responsibilities

Interpret and develop directives and policies supporting VHA coding and cost accounting activities.
Recommend general policies, plans, procedures, and standards for resource valuation.
Provide financial guidance for the Electronic Health Record and VHA systems involving asset management, cash management, debt collection, and property and inventory management control.
Interpret statements and positions presented by others in meetings and discussions.
Prepare and deliver oral and written presentations to senior VHA executives, the Assistant Secretary for Management, and other interested partners concerning operational deficiencies and recommended corrective actions.
Assist the VHA CFO with developing national resources, staffing priorities, and cost accounting policy.
Conduct studies and analyses integrating accounting, cost accounting, obligations accounting, and budgetary information to provide timely, reliable, consistent information for data-driven management decisions.