Summary In this position you will serve as the financial expert for the Eastern Kansas Healthcare System; a highly complex, affiliated, dual campus healthcare system serving a broad regional clientele in a multidisciplinary health care system with a large Mental Health program and growing research program. Eastern Kansas has a 210 bed residential Domiciliary; 4 inpatient Mental Health wards; a Geriatric Psychiatry Unit; 2 Community Living Centers. Relocation/Recruitment/PCS Incentives may be authorized Responsibilities PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Financial Manager's Range of Impact: Financial Management provides financial services to a complex dual campus health care system which supports two Community Living Center Units; a residential domiciliary; a large Mental Health program and, ten Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). Effective financial management is necessary to support the fundamental mission of the health care system which is to provide acute psychiatric care, outpatient care and long-term care for veterans through general health/medical programs, various medical specialty services, and allied health services. The financial staff services include the management advisory function, budgeting, and collections. accounting, workload and cost analysis, managerial cost analysis, business development, revenue generation, non-VA medical care program, and reporting. Staff Management Responsibilities: (25%) Plan and direct the work to be accomplished by subordinates, assigns the work, evaluates the performance, gives advice, counsel, instruction, and career planning to subordinates, including the Health Care Systems Assistant Financial Officer, Budget Analysts, and Program Specialist. Interview candidates and make selections for positions in the Financial Management Service; hear and attempt to resolve minor complaints and grievances; effect minor discipline measures and recommend actions in more serious cases; identify and provide needed training for all employees assigned to the Financial Management service. Set parameters and maintain requirements for subordinates' performance appraisals as required by Office of Personnel Management regulations. Financial Management Functions (25%) Operation of the Managerial Cost Accounting system which collects and distributes cost information for all services and processes the information to ultimately formulate Managerial Cost Accounting reports and related reports. The cost accounting system requires extensive financial analysis of workload versus cost for all direct and indirect cost centers. The accounting and reporting aspects of the MCCF program, financial computer systems operations, and data validation. A complete accounting program which includes those activities normally identifiable with the professional accounting function, i.e., planning, adapting, or revising accounting systems; analyzing and evaluation current and past performance; interpreting effects of financial transactions; and applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to meet the needs of management. Establishing and maintaining a commercial-@type double-entry accounting system and a fund control system to ensure efficiency and prevent the violation of rules, regulations, or appropriation laws. Ensuring financial transactions are compatible with requirements of 0MB, the Government Accounting Office, and the Treasury Department. Advisory Responsibilities: (50%) The most important aspect of the Financial Manager's relationship to management is that of providing timely financial information and advice required to make effective decisions for proper program planning. You will be a critical member of the Healthcare Systems Director's top advisory boards which includes the Joint Leadership Council, Business Operations Executive Board, Resource Management Committee, Strategic Planning Committee, and Integrated Ethics. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Financial Manager/PD050710 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): May be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Financial Disclosure Report: Required Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 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 dentification 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 or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 05/18/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-14 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-13. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. Basic Requirements for Positions with Accounting Responsibilities: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in 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. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) OR B. 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. Background must 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; (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) or A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; (COPY OF CERTIFICATE REQUIRED) 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. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement above, you must also meet the following specialized experience to qualify at the GS-14 grade level: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-13) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include: Developing, coordinating, and maintaining an integrated system of financial staff services including accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, auditing, management analysis, payroll operations, employee travel services, and agent cashier operations; exercising effective control over the financial resources of an organization; advising on, developing, coordinating, and carrying out financial policies, procedures, and plans; reviewing, analyzing, evaluating, and reporting upon program accomplishments in financial terms; supplying organizational officials the financial management advice required to make informed management decisions and aid in the establishment of organizational goals and objectives and performing various supervisory duties, such as initiating personnel actions, performance evaluations, and resolving differences between program officials. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Cost Estimation and Analysis Financial Management Lead or Supervise Systems Thinking Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: The work is principally sedentary. Work may require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the work site. You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Work Environment: Works in an adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated office setting. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. Education There is no educational substitution at this grade level. A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
