Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security; within U.S. Customs and Border Protection; in Office of Finance. This position consists of one vacancy that will be located in either Washington, D.C. or Indianapolis, IN. For more information about U.S. Customs and Border Protection, please visit https://www.cbp.gov/about.
As Executive Director, Financial Operations, you will oversee financial management, accounting, internal controls, cash management, and debt management for U.S. Customs and Border Protection. You will lead approximately 300 personnel in Indianapolis, Indiana, and Washington D.C. You will also: Ensure, review, and approve the development, implementation, and maintenance of a fully integrated cost accounting and financial management system, with effective internal controls capable of producing useful, reliable, and timely financial and program performance data. Establish policies, systems, and procedures for controlling appropriated funds (e.g., travel and transportation funds, the forfeiture fund, accounts receivable and appropriation reimbursement funds). Lead preparation of an annual report to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including CBP's financial management status; the annual financial statements prepared and audited pursuant to the CFO Act; a summary of the Federal Manager's Financial Integrity Act Report; and other information required by the President and Congress concerning CBP financial management. Lead the development of Financial Management Policy for CBP's 67,000-person workforce. Represent CBP with DHS, the Office of Management and Budget, the DHS OIG, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Treasury, and the U.S. Government Accountability Office. Responsible for all accounting of approximately $100B in revenue from U.S. duties, taxes and fees on imported items keeping the Nation's trade and travel economy thriving. Lead CBP audit functions with internal program office stakeholders and external stakeholders (HQ DHS, DHS Components, the OIG) annually completing CBP's Financial and Internal Controls audits. Will partner with DHS OCFO to shepherd and deliver CBP's financial systems migration. For an overview of the diverse responsibilities CBP carries out within the Government, visit our website at cbp.gov.
Certificate(s): Certified Public Accountant Certificates, or the ability to obtain a CPA certificate within 12 months, are highly desired. Please upload a copy of applicable certificates. This position involves professional accounting responsibilities that require professional accounting knowledge. Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirements for the Accounting Series, GS-510. Degree: accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. (The term "accounting" means "accounting and/or auditing" in this standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.") OR Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following: Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law; A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Education must be from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Education obtained from a foreign university or college is not creditable unless it has been evaluated by an organization that specializes in interpretation of education credentials. Note: If submitting documentation of an evaluation, transcripts are still required. For a listing of some accrediting agencies see NACES | Credentials Evaluations Provided by NACES Members. See https://www.accreditation.info/education-quality/usa-recognition.html for more information.
jasmine.yeung@cbp.dhs.gov
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