Financial Operations Director

Savannah River National Laboratory•Aiken, SC

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About The Position

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) seeks to hire a seeks to hire a Financial Operations Director to provide leadership in overseeing financial operations under the Battelle Savannah River Alliance, LLC (BSRA) prime contract with the Department of Energy (DOE). The Financial Operations Director is responsible for partnering with Laboratory leadership to accomplish strategic outcomes by providing financial oversight, delivering reliable and relevant financial analysis and reporting, and maintaining oversight of business processes. The Financial Operations Director uses strategic planning, leadership and relationship building skills, and knowledge of GAAP, CAS, and other financial policies to support the research mission of SRNL. Responsibilities Lead deployed professional finance personnel involved in providing a full range of financial services, including forecasting, budgeting, reporting, accounting compliance, scheduling, and financial oversight/advice to line organizations. Provide business counsel and financial guidance to the Chief Financial Officer and Laboratory management to enable the mission (business strategies, cost model strategies, growth agenda, Laboratory level analysis). Drive continuous improvement in financial processes while ensuring compliance with business, accounting, and financial regulations, and standards. Oversee budget cycles and proposal cost estimates for the Laboratory. Lead development of indirect budget to ensure budgets and rates are properly set and sustained and resources are strategically invested. Oversee funds control (allocation of funding to the appropriate control points and projects, proper cost classification and allocation, etc.). Establish financial determinations (capital, operating, construction, expense, allowability, etc.). Provide financial reports and analysis through system/business intelligence reporting for Laboratory and directorates. Meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying finance and technical knowledge, analyzing problems with ability to forecast solutions in an ever-changing environment. Represent BSRA outside of the Laboratory in the local community, to senior Department of Energy officials, the BSRA Board, and corporate peers. Stay abreast of changes in financial requirements and interprets the effects on SRNL. Evaluate processes and internal controls for effective financial operations and recommend/implement enhancements, including system improvements. Maintain economic and efficient operations while maintaining appropriate levels of risk management to ensure compliance with applicable financial regulations, laws, and guidance from the government and corporation. Maintain a strong commitment to the implementation and perpetuation of values and ethics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business discipline.
Minimum of 12 years of experience in business, financial management, accounting activities, or other business-related programs with at least 3 years of management/team lead experience.
Strong understanding of GAAP, FASB, and Cost Accounting Standards.
Proficient in Excel, Word, and corporate reporting software, with a working knowledge of PowerPoint
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is Legally Required

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in business discipline and/or CPA.
Experience with federal accounting.
Working knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, contract law, ethics and finance.
Exceptional leadership, management, and planning skills as well as strong client interface abilities.
Demonstrated experience as a strategic thinker, collaborating and partnering with senior leadership to achieve strategic financial objectives.
High level of integrity and proven judgement and analytical skills with the ability to formulate effective plans and efficiently implement.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience working across multiple divisions and managing different expectations.
Ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying finance and technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
Strong organizational skills and detail orientation.
Motivated self-starter with the ability to lead a team and work independently in a timely and accurate manner.

Responsibilities

Lead deployed professional finance personnel involved in providing a full range of financial services, including forecasting, budgeting, reporting, accounting compliance, scheduling, and financial oversight/advice to line organizations.
Provide business counsel and financial guidance to the Chief Financial Officer and Laboratory management to enable the mission (business strategies, cost model strategies, growth agenda, Laboratory level analysis).
Drive continuous improvement in financial processes while ensuring compliance with business, accounting, and financial regulations, and standards.
Oversee budget cycles and proposal cost estimates for the Laboratory.
Lead development of indirect budget to ensure budgets and rates are properly set and sustained and resources are strategically invested.
Oversee funds control (allocation of funding to the appropriate control points and projects, proper cost classification and allocation, etc.).
Establish financial determinations (capital, operating, construction, expense, allowability, etc.).
Provide financial reports and analysis through system/business intelligence reporting for Laboratory and directorates.
Meet organizational goals and customer expectations.
Make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying finance and technical knowledge, analyzing problems with ability to forecast solutions in an ever-changing environment.
Represent BSRA outside of the Laboratory in the local community, to senior Department of Energy officials, the BSRA Board, and corporate peers.
Stay abreast of changes in financial requirements and interprets the effects on SRNL.
Evaluate processes and internal controls for effective financial operations and recommend/implement enhancements, including system improvements.
Maintain economic and efficient operations while maintaining appropriate levels of risk management to ensure compliance with applicable financial regulations, laws, and guidance from the government and corporation.
Maintain a strong commitment to the implementation and perpetuation of values and ethics.