[Remote] Government Accounting Manager

Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution committed to scientific innovation. They are seeking a Government Accounting Manager to lead the Government Accounting team, providing oversight for financial, contractual, and project management functions to enhance PNNL's scientific impact. Responsibilities Lead and develop the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory’s Government Accounting team, in the Business Service Directorate, that enables the effective, efficient, and compliant execution of $1.6B of research and development in basic science, energy, and national security Provides oversight of a major financial, contractual, or project management sub-function Provides indirect leadership to sub-functional teams, programs or business system with impact across PNNL Advise the PNNL CFO/Associate Lab Director for Business Services Directorate (BSD), as well as the BSD leadership team and business offices, on all matters relating to government accounting Chair the Accounting Practices Committee that identifies changes to accounting practices and coordinates the communication of accounting changes to internal stakeholders and in the Finance Manual Serves as the overall BSD Lead and Coordinator for all internal and external audit activities Function as PNNL expert on allowable cost determinations Work collaboratively across the lab to refine the internal control environment Review corrective action plans (CAP) resulting from audit findings, relating finance and accounting Monitor and advise on changes to applicable federal/DOE laws, regulations, directives, and handbook Draft and prepare White Papers and lead special projects Lead BSD Training in Government Accounting foundational areas, including Cost Accounting Standards and engaging auditors Member of Government Accounting subcommittee community of practice w/ DOE labs Skills BS/BA and 12 years of experience -OR- MS/MA or higher and 10 years of experience Experience on senior management team briefing and advising on government accounting matters 10-15 years in the federal regulatory and contracting environment (DOD/DOE experience preferred) Multiple positions at federal contractors in contracting, finance, or accounting Familiarity with Defense Contract Auditing Agency (DCAA), Inspector General, or other federal audit entities Engagement with federal oversight and federal or non-federal audit Expertise in the following regulations and rules Cost Accounting Standards (CAS); FAR and DEAR; DOE Orders, Directives, and Policies; DOE Financial Management Handbook (FMH); DOE integrated prime contracts (non-integrated contracts desirable); OMB applicable guidance and Circulars; COSO (Green book); and GAO (Red book) Strong interpersonal skills and proven record of success in building and maintaining effective relationships with a diverse set of customers, senior management, stakeholders, regulatory entities, 3rd party providers, peers and subordinates Demonstrated record of outstanding customer service and continuous improvement through using best practices, process and systems improvements and effective change management Excellent oral and written communications with the ability to influence and provide counsel to Lab executive leaders and stakeholders to accomplish business objectives and contractual obligations Benefits Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Robust telehealth care options Several mental health benefits Free wellness coaching Health savings account Flexible spending accounts Basic life insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Business travel insurance Tuition assistance Relocation Backup childcare Legal benefits Supplemental parental bonding leave Surrogacy and adoption assistance Fertility support Employees are automatically enrolled in our company-funded pension plan May enroll in our 401 (k) savings plan with company match Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year May receive ten paid holidays per year Company Overview Pacific Northwest National Laboratory operates as a government research laboratory. It was founded in 1965, and is headquartered in Richland, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http//www.pnnl.gov/.

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