Financial Manager (Title 32)

Air National Guard Units • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the NC Air National Guard. The Financial Manager directs financial management policy and programs for an Air National Guard installation and geographically separated units. The role serves as the principal financial advisor and technical expert to the Wing Commander, senior management staff, geographically separated unit commanders, and the Financial Management Board. It also serves as Assistant United States Property and Fiscal Officer for Air (Fiscal), the accounting station’s Certification Officer, and an agent of the U.S. Treasury for ANG federal disbursements and associated pecuniary liabilities.

The position directs financial planning, budget formulation and execution, and the operation and maintenance of local budget and accounting systems and their interfaces with other management systems. It interprets and administers laws, regulations, procedures, and directives covering ANG financial systems and programs, including budget, accounting, entitlement disbursing, travel, payroll, and the Government Travel Card Program. The role is the focal point for the National Guard Bureau on Workday Program matters and has overall responsibility for the Financial Management office’s Quality Assurance Program.

The Financial Manager leads senior-level committees and task groups, represents the Wing Commander and USPFO on financial management issues, and supervises an organization of at least four direct subordinates and six support employees in civilian and military grades. The position is classified as GS-0505-13 and requires National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment. The incumbent must wear the military uniform and comply with Financial Management Level 3 certification requirements.

Requirements

• National Guard membership is required, with membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state’s National Guard before the effective date of placement; applicants must be eligible for immediate membership if not already members.
• Military grade must be Officer, Captain (O-3) through Lieutenant Colonel (O-5).
• At least one year of on-the-job experience at the grade immediately below the next higher level (GS-12).
• At least 48 months of singular or combined experience in U.S. Air Force and/or Air National Guard financial program disciplines.
• Experience managing funds through fiscal reporting and financial advisory services, including budget formulation and execution, travel and commercial accounting, military and civilian payrolls, and financial systems applications.
• Working knowledge of United States Property and Fiscal Office duties and installation-fund certification requirements.
• Experience working with the Financial Management Board and handling sensitive military or civilian entitlement issues.
• Experience planning, implementing, and executing financial programs supporting the Adjutant General’s Department and federal military and state support missions.
• Experience receiving, accounting for, collecting, safeguarding, and disbursing appropriated government funds, or overseeing and managing non-appropriated funds.
• Knowledge of financial management policy, statutory responsibilities, financial obligations, accounting transactions, disbursement spending, and administrative control of allocated federal funds.
• Experience assessing financial and budget impacts and implementing courses of action addressing government programs that affect ANG plans, policies, and missions.
• Skill in presenting accounting information, reporting methods, and financial analysis; experience establishing financial policies that ensure fiduciary and regulatory compliance and effective use of resources.
• Experience advising senior staff managers, major subordinate commands, and/or a Program Budget Advisory Council, including providing financial advice through briefings, conferences, and committee meetings.
• Ability to analyze financial-system reports and data, identify strengths and deficiencies, and interpret legal propriety in processing financial payments.
• Experience developing and coordinating integrated financial services, including budgeting, accounting, financial analysis, operational review, accounts payable, military and civilian pay, travel, government travel card administration, and financial reporting.
• Experience writing, presenting, and training others on financial management system controls, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to identify potential problem areas through risk analysis and vulnerability assessments and develop management control studies or operational reviews.
• At least 12 months of supervisory experience in finance, accounting, or audit programs, including planning and scheduling work, training and guiding employees, assigning tasks, mentoring, coaching and counseling, and improving work processes and performance.
• Experience establishing work priorities and schedules, determining assignments by priority and difficulty, conducting employment interviews, recommending appointments, promotions, or reassignment, and monitoring or evaluating employee performance.
• Working knowledge of equal employment and affirmative action programs.
• For military officer commission, an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, or a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting; up to six hours of business law may count toward the 24 hours.
• Transcripts must be provided to document education claims.
• Must wear the military uniform and comply with Financial Management Level 3 certification requirements under the National Defense Authorization Act of 2012.
• Federal employment suitability is determined by a background investigation; a one- or two-year probationary/trial period may be required.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

Responsibilities

• Direct financial management policy in support of the Air National Guard installation and geographically separated units.
• Serve as principal financial advisor and technical expert to the Wing Commander, senior management staff, geographically separated unit commanders, and the Financial Management Board.
• Serve as Assistant United States Property and Fiscal Officer for Air (Fiscal), the accounting station’s Certification Officer, and an agent of the U.S. Treasury for ANG federal disbursements and related pecuniary liabilities.
• Direct and monitor development, compilation, review, and submission of the annual financial plan and conversion financial plans as required.
• Provide leadership to senior-level committees and task groups.
• Represent and speak on behalf of the Wing Commander and USPFO on ANG financial management issues with government, military, business, and public/private organizations and stakeholders.
• Interpret, implement, and administer laws, procedures, regulations, and directives pertaining to ANG financial systems, including budget, accounting, and entitlement disbursing systems.
• Manage the receipt, safeguarding, accountability, and disbursement of vendor payments, travel reimbursements, and pay entitlements in accordance with applicable laws and directives.
• Direct budget formulation and execution through an integrated financial management and reporting system.
• Direct operation and maintenance of local budget and accounting systems and interfaces with other management systems.
• Serve as the National Guard Bureau focal point for Workday Program matters.
• Administer the Government Travel Card Program at the installation and geographically separated units.
• Manage and control the Financial Management office’s Quality Assurance Program.
• Plan, assign, and supervise work performed by subordinate civilian and military personnel engaged in budgeting, accounting, payroll, and financial systems analysis.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; specific benefits eligibility depends on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior