Assistant Finance Officer

The Assistant Chief Financial Officer, Financial Management Service, serves as a full assistant to the Chief Financial Officer at the Veterans Affairs Salt Lake City Health Care System. Incumbent assists the CFO in everyday management responsibilities in close relationship with the Facility Director, staff and operating officials from the various Services of the Medical Center. Acts for the CFO in resolving most internal matters within the Service, keeping the CFO advised daily on such actions.

Major duties may include but are not limited to: Assists the CFO by advising of current historical data necessary for formulating the annual budget program to the Associate Medical Center Director. Assists in assembling, preparing, justifying and forwarding the station plan during the preparation phase of the annual budget. Responsible for auditing the cost records in the various operating areas where responsibility for budget control has been vested. Incumbent will have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the Veterans Equitable Resource Allocation (VERA) Model. Incumbent must stay up-to-date with methodological changes to VERA. Responsible for the direct supervision of the Chief, Accounting Section and Payroll/Travel Supervisor and also directly supervises the Internal Auditor and a staff of four Budget Analysts. Deals with general personnel management policy matters affecting the program, involving such matters as: initiating appropriate personnel actions when indicated; resolving differences between key management officials at the program; and identifying and resolving problems which may inhibit accomplishing the mission. Responsible for active support of the Medical Center's Equal Employment Opportunity program by seeking to eliminate barriers to EEO, assuring selections based entirely on merit and fitness, providing development opportunities for qualified employees, assuring lines of communication are open to all Financial Management Service employees on an equal basis. Serves as a member of the various Executive Management Committees and serves as a representative for Financial Management Service when needed. Assists the CFO in developing pertinent financial data and recommending additional sources of or changes in existing reports and controls used in connection with the station fund control program and other management programs that are intended for consumption of local station management. Keeps the CFO advised of changes in source data which will affect the format or content of present reports and develops new reports which will provide a clearer picture of the station finance program. Assists the CFO in the development of a responsive system of reporting general management and financial data. Compiles information from normal accounting and budgeting reports with combined data of a non-financial nature to produce comprehensive analyses of program accomplishments in financial terms. Assists in conducting and maintaining an internal Financial Quality Assurance Management (FQAM) review program to ensure that financial policies and procedures of the station are being followed and are effective. This includes auditing of cost control records maintained by other Services. Directly supervises the Payroll supervisor and ensures that payroll services are conducted in compliance with statutory requirements and agency regulations. Analyzes and provides suggestions to program officials and managers to improve payroll operations and ensure the timely and accurate payment of all staff. Ensures that travel services are conducted in compliance with statutory requirements and agency regulations. Works with the Travel Supervisor and station Travel clerks to provide services to staff on temporary duty travel. Analyzes and provides suggestions to program officials and managers to improve travel operations and ensure the efficient expenditure of limited travel funds. Performs other related duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday through Friday - 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Assistant Finance Officer/PD120580 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Yes

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.