Job Description
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.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
Work Direction And Interfaces
- Reports to the Chief Financial Officer.
- Includes interface and interaction with internal and external customers as needed.
- Provides advice and guidance to SRNL staff at all levels on all associated matters.
Security Clearance Information
This position will require selected candidate to be able to obtain a DOE Security Clearance.
BSRA is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with BSRA may require applicants to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Factors such as pre-employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre-employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
About Us
"We put science to work!"
Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.
Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.
Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:
- Benefits vary based upon employment status
- Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
- Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
- Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
- AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
- Savings & Investment plan:
- Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
- Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (3 yrs. vesting in company match)
- Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
- Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Plan
- SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.
For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the
“About” tab at www.srnl.doe.gov .
BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.
