Financial Manager
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Washington, DC - USA
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Job Summary
The Library of Congress shares its vast collections of books manuscripts photographs maps audiovisual materials and priceless artifacts to cultivate curiosity and spark imagination. We engage inspire and inform Congress and the American people with a universal and enduring source of knowledge and creativity.
We seek highly talented professionals to join a vibrant and collaborative community. Your work here will have lasting impact on the Library and its users well into the future.
This position is located in Fiscal Operations of the Federal Library and Information Center (FEDLINK) Library Enterprises Directorate. The incumbent in this position serves under the general direction of the Executive Director of FEDLINK. The incumbent is responsible for planning developing and administering Federal Library and Information Network (FEDLINK) financial activities a cost recovery revolving fund. Duties include formulating and tracking the annual budget cost accounting revenue tracking and expenditures. The incumbent serves as the technical expert on financial matters and must be knowledgeable about federal budget and financial management procedures or current business practices or accounting principles practices and controls including automation as applied to fiscal operations. The incumbent is responsible for knowledge of the workflow and processing operations and statistical gathering and reporting requirements of (FEDLINK) as well as the Librarys automated financial management system.
Monitors and manages budget operations to include both budget formulation and execution for FEDLINK.
Evaluates budget policy and guidance to develop an integrated budget for a significant organizational component or to meet multi-year objectives for a program with national impact.
Allocates funds to operating services evaluates actual expenses comparing them to plans makes projections and indicates necessary adjustments in plans to maintain equitable program balance. Budgetary changes frequently occur because organizational or program elements such as introducing new technology and programs employee turnover or changes to mission or program requirements are difficult to estimate with a high degree of accuracy.
Supervises a group of employees performing financial management activities including budget and accounting work accounts payable accounts receivable and member services up to the GS-13 level.
Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system.
Responsible for furthering the goals of equal employment opportunity (EEO) by adhering to nondiscriminatory employment practices related to race color religion sex national origin age or handicap.
Initiates nondiscriminatory practices and actions promoting diversity for the area under his/her supervision in the following: (1) merit promotion of staff and recruitment and hiring of applicants; (2) equitable treatment of all staff; (3) encouragement and recognition of staff achievements; (4) career development of staff; and (5) full utilization of staff skills. Initiates nondiscriminatory practices and actions promoting diversity for the area under his/her supervision in the following: (1) merit promotion of staff and recruitment and hiring of applicants; (2) equitable treatment of all staff; (3) encouragement and recognition of staff achievements; (4) career development of staff; and (5) full utilization of staff skills.
Ensures the accuracy of data entered into accounting system and consolidates for FEDLINK into financial statements and managerial reports.
Serves as expert authority on reconciliation of integrated accounts for accounting system.
Executes budget and accounting work involving the most complex fund control activities including compliance with FASAB Treasury Financial Manual and GAO Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government adapting budgetary policies analytical techniques and methods and regulatory procedures.
Projects reviews analyzes and reports on the potential impact of government-wide of budgetary actions on program viability and attainment of program objectives.
Oversees tracks and reports on the rate of fund expenditures revenues and forecasts.
Completes annual year-end closing activities and reconciles all program accounts with the Librarys financial management system.
This position is located in the FEDLINK Fiscal Operations Section FEDLINK Division Library Enterprises Directorate Chief Operating Officer.
The position description number for this position is 201069.
The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area.
This is a supervisory non-bargaining unit position.
Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.
Conditions of Employment
The Supervisor leads his/her staff toward meeting the Librarysvision mission and goals by acting decisively leveraging diversity and inclusiveness demonstrating flexibility and resilience fostering continuous improvement and innovation and fostering integrity and honesty. Toviewthe Librarys Supervisory Core Competenciesclick the following link: Supervisor Core Competencies
Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws marijuana use is illegal considered criminal activity and can affect your employment at the addition past or current drug use and activities (e.g. selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment.
Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.
Ability to supervise and lead a workforce of excellence.**
Knowledge of Federal Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) U.S. Standard General Ledger (USSGL) and other Accounting Industry Regulations.**
Ability to capture analyze estimate and forecast financial management and related cost data.**
Ability to communicate in writing.
Ability to interact collaboratively with others and provide consultation and liaison services.
Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
Although it is the Librarys policy to afford the maximum pay benefit to employees when setting rates of pay a new appointee who has had no previous Federal service will generally be paid at step one of the grade.
The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer. All who meet the eligibility requirements areencouraged to apply.
Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please email The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants with disabilities may be considered under special hiring procedures and must submit an appropriate certificate of eligibility when applying for this proof or disability/certification may be issued by the State Vocational Rehabilitation Office Disability Services or Career Services office of the applicants college or university or the Department of Veterans Affairs. The lettermust verify that the applicant has a severe disability and must be dated within three years of the date of the from health care providers are not more information contact the Librarys Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at or email FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR CERTIFICATION WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE SELECTIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM.
The Library of Congress is the national library of the United States and is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such all positions are in the excepted service.
Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation. For more information please see: Library reserves the right to fill a lesser or greater number of vacancies indicated during the life of this vacancy announcement.
Initial permanent appointments to the Library of Congress require completion of a one-year probationary addition per Library of Congress Regulation 9-532 an appointee or internal selectee is subject to a one-year supervisory probationary period if this is their first supervisory/managerial position at the Library of Congress. Probationary periods served at other Federal agencies do not count toward this requirement.
The Library of Congress may offer repayment for all or part of federally insured student loans. However not all service unitswithin the Library of Congress participates in the repayment of federally insured student loans. Therefore determination to repay a federally insured student loan is subject to approval by the appropriate service unit.
The selected applicant may be required to file a financial disclosure statement with the House of Representatives U.S. Congress in accordance with the provisions of Public Law 95-521 Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
Manager
