Finance Section Chief
About The Position
We are a leading, national consulting firm that provides compassionate, full-spectrum emergency management services including planning and preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation services to the public and private sectors before, during and after a natural disaster or catastrophic event. Our mission is to provide compassionate consulting services to local, state, federal, and industry clients, active in disaster response, recovery, and preparedness. We will be on time, on target, and on budget with the services aligned to the evolving threats and hazards facing our nation. The position will be guided by ACDC’s Corporate Values Platform in all activities. This role will be onsite at the designated Emergency Operations Center for the duration of the mission.
Requirements
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive customer and internal information.
- Capable of multi-tasking when necessary.
- Strong familiarity with state and local governments is necessary.
- Excellent critical thinking, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.
- Highly organized, detail oriented and self-motivated.
- Strong time management skills.
- Strong desire to help people.
- Ability to be flexible and make quick decisions as disasters change and develop.
- May have lead responsibilities within projects or small teams depending on function with senior level support.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting.
- Experience and knowledge of working within the Incident Command Framework at state or federal levels.
- Experience with financial management applications.
- Experience working in an Emergency Operations Center or disaster response, including at least 2 activations or exercises in a supervisory or key support capacity.
- Capable of critical decision-making in a highly charged and dynamic environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsored visa is required. We are not able to employ those located outside of the US.
- Must pass company and any applicable client background check and reference check upon offer of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Five or more years professional experience in emergency management.
- Master’s degree in finance/Accounting, Emergency Management or a related field.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Proficient with Web EOC
- ICS position-specific certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the EOC Finance desk, supervising Purchasing, Fiscal, Travel, and Budget Units.
- Develop staffing patterns to support SERT activities.
- Track event costs with state finance offices and compile daily cost estimates.
- Report mission costs to the SERT Chief and SCO, ensuring sufficient budget and federal funds.
- Purchase necessary items for SERT and secure food vendor contracts for SEOC meals.
- Monitor and document personnel overtime, updating request statuses and resolving issues with the SERT Chief.
- Support SERT demobilization with financial closeouts, attend meetings, and ensure timely completion of the Situation Report and Incident Action Plan.
- All other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Temporary positions are not benefits eligible except where required by law.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
