The U.S. Census Bureau is seeking a highly-motivated and capable executive to serve as the Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Director of Finance. This position is a Senior Executive Service (SES) General position. Positions in the SES are not graded. SES pay is commensurate with qualifications. SES employees are eligible for bonuses and awards based on performance. Veteran's preference is not applicable to SES.
As Deputy CFO and Director of Finance for the Census Bureau the incumbent will: Provide technical policy, procedure, guidance and financial management leadership on overall fiscal and accounting matters. Provide guidance and direction for comprehensive financial management functions such as cash management, internal controls, prompt payment, electronic payments, travel management and cost accounting.
Lead preparations for high-risk stand-alone audits conducted at the bureau by the Office of Inspector General during the years before, during, and after the decennial census. Safeguard the bureau's assets and resources against purchase card theft, travel abuses, property mishandling, and other fraudulent activities.
Provide leadership in bureau budget proposal and/or justification efforts, advising senior leadership on funding strategies and novel solutions to new or unique programmatic funding requirements. Anticipate the effects of legislative and administrative changes and initiatives and ensure development of effective, legally-compliant, fully responsive budget formulation strategies to provide for implementation of programmatic priorities.
Develop and/or oversee the implementation of programs and processes that ensure robust monitoring of financial transactions and budget execution to achieve complete compliance with applicable laws and regulations as well as internal and external policy; and adopt adequate measures to address anomalies and eliminate/mitigate risk of future non-compliance.
Review and evaluate operational systems and processes approaches that improve Office of the Chief Financial Officer procedures. Maintains liaison with key management officials and provides assistance on complex financial management issues that cut across organizational lines.
Oversee accurate allocation of costs among budget accounts and evaluate proposals for reprogramming of funds, advising managers and bureau leadership on all appropriate compliance measures and ensuring that approved transfers of budget authority between budget accounts is consistent with reprogramming regulations. Institute methodologies, organizational practices and processes to ensure audit readiness and accuracy, consistent with applicable U.S.
Government generally accepted accounting principles and prescribed Departmental accounting policies and procedures. Advise senior leadership on the entire range of budgetary and financial matters, including internal control measures, and build consensus among executives, senior managers, and internal or external stakeholders regarding strategies that contribute to more efficient allocation of resources.
Travel Required: Occasional Travel Description: Travel may be required to attend or present at meetings and conferences on topics relevant to the U.S. Census Bureau's mission.
This position does not have a positive education requirement.
mikaila.l.stewart@census.gov · 301-763-4644
This position is with U.S. Census Bureau, Department of Commerce.
The posted pay range is $151661 – $228000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-19.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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